Craig Barnes

Freelance sport journalist and assistant producer. Ex-BBC Sport. Current Leamington FC co-commentator, formerly with Palace Radio. All views are my own.

[LeamingtonFCTV 📽 @LeamingtonFCTV]

A great opportunity for aspiring commentators!

@CommentaryLive1 @nonleaguevol @BirminghamFA @RAW1251_Sport @M6SportNews @NonLeagueCrowd

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

Superb new Leamington FC kit with a nod to the era when I first started to support the Brakes.

I can’t wait to grab my shirt, plus see many more around the town in the coming months too. https://t.co/8PX5DEZO9U

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

NEXT UP: The gaffer’s homecoming, a huge turnout expected… ✊🏼

🆚 @Buxton_FC
🏟️ Your Co-op Community Stadium
🗓️ Tuesday 17 March
⏰ 19:45
🎫 PAY WHAT YOU WANT on the gate
🅿️ FREE PARKING
☘️ St Patrick’s Day pint offer… 👀

#BackingTheBrakes | #BrakesTogether

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

Absolutely gutted at this news @Hollers07 and wish you all the very best for the future.

So many memories and all I can really say is a huge thank you. It will be a strange place without you and don’t be a stranger. There’s a pint with your name on it next time I see you 🍻

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

It is with great regret that we announce that our Manager Paul Holleran has today tendered his resignation as First Team Manager of Leamington FC.

5,893 days. 789 games. One gaffer. Viva. 💛

🔗 https://t.co/gW2LX3eKcO

#BackingTheBrakes | #BrakesTogether

[BrakesLiveFM 🎙 @BrakesLive]

🚨 BRAKESLIVEFM
Badk again this Afternoon! 🎙️⚽️

@LeamingtonFC vs @officiallydale
Can’t make the @IsuzuFATrophy game?

All fans welcome for engaging & impartial live coverage! 📻

Join @ShaunCashmore1 and @Leam_lad from 2:50pm.

On @mixlr app or via:
https://t.co/fxfzcx9KOe

[BrakesLiveFM 🎙 @BrakesLive]

🚨 BRAKESLIVEFM back again this afternoon! 🎙️ ⚽️

@LeamingtonFC vs @MUFCYorkRoad
Can’t make the game?

Home & Away fans welcome for engaging & impartial live coverage! 📻

Join @ShaunCashmore1 & Craig Barnes 14:45

On @mixlr app or via:
https://t.co/fxfzcx9KOe

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

⚽️ A Bit of Football Heritage at Your Co-op Community Stadium Today!

If yesterday’s rain robbed you of your football fix, here’s your perfect chance to put that right — and what a fixture it is.

Today isn’t just another game. It’s a proper grassroots football story featuring two managers with over 1,600 games between them in their respective dugouts.

🟡 Paul Holleran – leading Leamington with over 780 games this afternoon.
⚫️ Alan Devonshire – over 850 games across two spells at Maidenhead United.

🤝Two loyal managers. Two incredible careers. One unique matchup you don’t often see outside the top tiers.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 And with it being international break, here’s a nice link: Devonshire is not just a managerial stalwart — he’s an FA Cup winner with West Ham (1980) and earned 8 England caps. Serious pedigree visiting the Brakes today.

So if you fancy a dose of real football heritage, served up by two of the game’s great football men…
Get yourself down to Your Co-op Community Stadium this afternoon! 💛 🖤

#FATrophy #NonLeagueFootball #FootballHeritage #Magpies #Brakes #Maidenhead #Leamington

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

It’s Saturday, YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!

🆚 @MarineAFC
🏆 @NL_Enterprise
🏟️ Your Co-op Community Stadium
📅 Saturday 8th November
🕰️ 15:00
🎟️ https://t.co/29Frdli8LW
🚗 https://t.co/UM81x33T1e

#LEAMAR #BackingTheBrakes #BrakesTogether

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

A selection of match-worn Remembrance Day retro shirts will be available to purchase at our club shop tomorrow!👕

With every shirt sold, a donation will go towards the RBL Poppy Appeal.

#BackingTheBrakes #BrakesTogether

[Brakes Trust @BrakesTrust]

🗣️THIS SATURDAY!

We’re pleased to announce, Leamington legends, the multi award winning @magicwingdom will be at Your Co-op Community Stadium THIS SATURDAY!

The big ol orange school bus will be serving up some of Leamington’s finest at the weekends match against @MarineAFC 🐔

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@ShaunCashmore1 @Mgp2706 @BrakesLive @mixlr @LeamingtonFC @chorleyfc Behave yourselves! I can’t wait to get back behind the mic with @ShaunCashmore1 though. One of the most underrated commentators around. Don’t tell him I said that - ssshhh!

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@ShaunCashmore1 It is true, @ShaunCashmore1 mentions this exact thing at least 5 times per commentary #nothinggetspastShaun

Shaun is also an excellent, knowledgeable and a fun commentator to work alongside. Glad to be back with you for 2025-26.

[BBC Sport Coventry & Warwickshire @BBCCWRSport]

Wednesday Night Sport ⚽

@LeamingtonFC are in the spotlight tonight as we meet the people behind the scenes.

Also, we'll be chatting to the new Leamington man who will be announced at 6pm.

Listen 👉 https://t.co/ttLTQKy6wJ

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@LeamingtonFC @CallumHawkins99 Thanks for everything Callum👏 You’re cracking keeper and a top bloke to boot. My kids will treasure your gloves even more now🙌
Good luck with everything and make sure you give us a shout if make it down to the Skydome next season 🏒

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

Any other @cpfc fan still struggling to find the words to sum up yesterday’s #EmiratesFACup triumph? What an epic performance and such raw passion from the supporters.

Tears, hugs with random strangers, stunned silence, goosebumps. What scenes! 🦅

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@Mgp2706 @LeamingtonFC Massive congratulations for all you’ve done Max. From running the socials, writing the programmes, commentating, getting matches played despite the weather, the list goes on and on… you’re going to be missed bud👏

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

Congratulations #CPFC for reaching this season’s FA Cup Final. What an awesome display tonight from a very special club who I’ll always hold close to my heart.

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@CallumHawkins99 Excellent once again today Callum👏You’re closing in on a full season’s worth of clean sheets for the club now!

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

@LeamingtonFC Delighted for you @Callum1416
You fully deserve this move and your chance to show the Football League what you’re made of.

You’ve got a great one there #Salop. Well done for being the club to sign him ✍️

[Craig Barnes @Leam_lad]

One of my favourite sporting weekends awaits #FACup3rdRound, #NFLWildCard, #MastersSnooker and #AusOpen. Let the matches be played and the stories be told…