Sam Cunningham

Sports journalist.
Bylines: The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, Premier League.
Formerly: The i Paper, Daily Mail
E: [email protected]

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant.
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

This week's @CityAM column:

Lineker donates £10k to help England amputee side play in World Cup, while FA refuses to fund them

+ more on Man Utd ticket purge, padel in London and the Arsenal star's mum running a conference for parents

(Link in comments)

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

@CityAM Read all the details here: https://t.co/LmPJcLdiVM

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

This week's @CityAM column:

Lineker donates £10k to help England amputee side play in World Cup, while FA refuses to fund them

+ more on Man Utd ticket purge, padel in London and the Arsenal star's mum running a conference for parents

(Link in comments)

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

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[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

No problem at all!

[Phil Hutchins @PhilHutchins91]

@samcunningham @guardian_sport Thank you for the article and the support Sam. 🙏

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

The power of journalism:

England's amputee side were struggling to raise funds for the World Cup in September. Stuck on around £20,000.

Wrote about their lack of FA funding in @guardian_sport.

They then appeared on BBC/Sky.

Now raised over £45,000

https://t.co/Sc2iQLaNA5

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While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in

"We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup."

For @guardian_sport

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@andy_10_jones @premierleague 😂👋

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

Is Rodri the best Premier League player ever?

For @premierleague

https://t.co/rrcMj7gUYl

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in

"We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup."

For @guardian_sport

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

Hi 👋
Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists: https://t.co/LldYJD0VP3

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

Honestly, this whole Manchester United season ticket fiasco should have mainstream media shouting from the rooftops. It’s a disgrace on so many levels and should be called out as such by the numerous ex-United talking heads that populate football media in this country.

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While Thomas Tuchel's England squad flew around the US and Mexico in a private jet, England's amputee players are paying for their own flights for a game in Ireland next month.

Having had funding cut by the FA, they are struggling to raise £50,000 for this September's World Cup

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in

"We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup."

For @guardian_sport

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates.

Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots.

Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades.

@CityAM (link in comments)

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

@guardian_sport Read the full interview with the Nations League-winning head coach, Scott Rogers, here: https://t.co/kiV8dWUSXv

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in

"We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup."

For @guardian_sport

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

One Manchester United fan caught in the crackdown on tickets touts and bots tells me: "It all comes down to money. They’ll probably sell this season ticket on as a hospitality package and make five times as much. They can deny it, but that’s what this is."

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates.

Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots.

Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades.

@CityAM (link in comments)

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

@CityAM Read the full story in my @CityAM column here: https://t.co/LldYJD0VP3

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates.

Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots.

Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades.

@CityAM (link in comments)

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@Shanecl78923176 hi Shane, any chance you can follow me so I can DM please?

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

🚨 Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’s ban.

Full details in my @CityAM column (link in comments)

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