Joshua Thomas ⚽

Deputy Editor @OptusSport.
Editor @TheFootballSack.

[Joshua Thomas ⚽ @Joshua_Thomas97]

That's a wrap on my Mind Matters series for @OptusSport 🧠

Six stories, 20+ interviews and over 10,000 words on a topic I was passionate about diving into ✍

Check out all six features here 👉 https://t.co/wgQtDJ7MKD

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Stepping into the mind of a manager has always been an interest of mine and got do just that in Part 5 of my Mind Matters series for @OptusSport 🧠

Special thanks to @PhilMoss_13 and @karl_dodd for their insights on this one ✍
https://t.co/WZBQOfhSyw

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@clivedickens @OptusSport Thank you Clive!

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Another Mind Matters story is live on @OptusSport 🧠

This one is on goalkeepers and shout out to @schwarzer_mark and @vuka20 for opening up 🙌

https://t.co/vZw9ukULZB

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Part 2 of Mind Matters is now live and looks at the turmoil of transfers for those most impacted by them.
https://t.co/f1C7bXTff6

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Stoked to launch my own feature series for @OptusSport called Mind Matters 🧠

All week, I'll be dropping stories relating to the mental side of football.

To kick things off, I talk to Aussie stars who struggled with injury at the worst possible time.

https://t.co/SCzUFywZxe

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@bradgalriri @isobelcootes @WSukkarieh @jackaustin_1 @Katie_Wrighty Pleasure having you on board mate!

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Split screen of German despair and Moroccan joy was quite something. This #FIFAWWC is incredible!

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Zambia 4-0 down against Japan in injury-time but you can still hear their fans screaming "Zambia" like their lives depends on it. Brilliant. #FIFAWWC

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The #FIFAWomensWorldCup kicks off TONIGHT! 🦘🇦🇺

Optus Sport has all your Matildas pre-reading as the clock ticks towards the first whistle in Sydney.

Essential reading 🧵👇

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Angeball quickly taking shape at Tottenham. ⚽️👀

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Just 14 years ago, Postecoglou was in the middle of a challenging NPL stint that ended in relegation. 😲

He's now a Premier League manager, and the man who gave him another chance at his lowest ebb always saw it coming.

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Got to have a brilliant chat with @LeighEgger for @OptusSport recently. An Aussie doing great things at a European club on the rise again 🇦🇺 🙌

https://t.co/rt0tmsKqYf

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Had the privilege of chatting to @Brad_Jones1 today for @OptusSport about his decision to retire and reminisce on a truly special career that had it all.

https://t.co/G0llvALSNe

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An Aussie coach just pulled off mission impossible in England. 🤯

With no fit defenders and a club reeling from off-field tragedies, he found a way to keep his team on track.

A simple phrase summed up his approach and highlighted what was to come. ✊

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This might just be the most heart-warming story in football ❤️

After his dad passed away while playing for the same club, Jay Stansfield decided to honour him by wearing his retired number this season.

His emotional campaign just had a fitting send-off 🥲

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A former West Ham youngster dropped down five divisions to kick-start his career. ⬇️

He's now chasing his and @LutonTown's fourth promotion in the space of a decade. 🤯

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A transformation few saw coming. 🤯

But this former Arsenal youth star is close to a Premier League return after exploding in front of goal.

It all started after he was forced to train with his club's youth team. 😳

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@TheCarlanGay @OptusSport Thanks mate!

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Delighted to confirm my transfer to @OptusSport as their new Deputy Editor ✍

Have admired the company since they started and beyond excited to join them ahead of a Women's World Cup on home soil 🏆