Ben Fleming

Sports Reporter @MetroUK // Prev. @Independent @GolfMonthly @StatsPerform @PalatinateUK // Gold-standard NCTJ @NewsAssociates

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Tough to beat watching Stephen Bunting win live in the flesh last night, but this isn't half bad.

A big thanks once again to the great sports team @MetroUK for their support and congrats to the other winners/nominees.

[NCTJ @NCTJ_news]

And the trainee sports journalism award, sponsored by @SkySportsNews, goes to @ben__fleming of @MetroUK! 🏆

Judges praised Ben’s ability to get the best out of his interviewees.
Congratulations Ben!

 #NCTJAwards

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Sat down with Glenn Hoddle recently for @MetroUK to pick his brains on England's World Cup hopes, lessons from France '98 and how Tuchel can guide the Three Lions to glory this time arorund:

https://t.co/oGgmlFjAq7

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

@AndrewKersley @_TheLondoner Incredible reporting and an excellent piece, Andrew.

[Andrew Kersley @AndrewKersley]

In November 2023, police found the decayed corpse of Tracey Turnell in Walthamstow Market.

She had no phone, job, passport, friends or lovers. There wasn’t a single photo of her.

I pieced together who she was and who was responsible for @_TheLondoner

https://t.co/Jxv5fnW0u3

[James Corrigan (never had a blue tick) @jcorrigangolf]

Thanks to coach Mike Walker for talking to me about this. https://t.co/3z2VRgw13k

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Spoke with Bunny Shaw after the #mcfc striker won Player of the Year at the Women's Football Awards.

Shaw, perhaps understandably, was coy when asked about her City future and reports of a potential #cfc move.
https://t.co/3EYlLSvTP5

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

@LoreBetto Hi Lorenzo, could you follow me back so I can DM you. Thanks!

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

'Might' was the key word here...

Remarkable to not have your best stuff on Sat or Sun and still get it done. Gusty, gusty performance

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Feels a tall order for McIlroy to repeat his antics from last year, so had a look at five players who might pip him to the post this time around at Augusta.

https://t.co/vqcAEU2m2A

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

And here's a chat with Paul McGinley earlier in the week to help explain why only Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods have defended the Masters in 89 years:

https://t.co/a4O2e7osKb

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Feels a tall order for McIlroy to repeat his antics from last year, so had a look at five players who might pip him to the post this time around at Augusta.

https://t.co/vqcAEU2m2A

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Or in video form from an empty Wembley after a concerning performance versus Japan....

https://t.co/vdqXhH2Yty

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Thomas Tuchel has plenty to ponder over the next two months before he names his World Cup squad... an early prediction on the 26-man selection he might settle on.

https://t.co/MWjKoG5ko3

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

A pleasure to speak to Team GB figure skater Anastasia Vaipan-Law ahead of the Winter Games in Milano Cortina.

The 26-year-old has sacrificed more than most to achieve her Olympic dream

https://t.co/59Vhexx0i3

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Only Gian van Veen and Like Littler beat that version of Gary Anderson tonight - probably explains why they're both in the final.

Should be an absolute corker tomorrow.

[Alex Pattle @alex_pattle]

It is conceivable that Anthony Joshua may decide never to fight again. And that is okay.

Comment: https://t.co/aRFzUs4gAT

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Great to speak with Gerwyn Price ahead of the World Darts Championship 🎯🎯

The Welshman hasn't always had the warmest of welcomes at Ally Pally, but something appears to have changed in recent years:

https://t.co/goTIU8SbGF

[Donald McRae @donaldgmcrae]

Thanks Michael van Gerwen for talking so openly about his painful year in which he dealt with divorce from his wife, his father's ravaging cancer, intense scrutiny from the Dutch media and loss of form. He still believes he can win the world championships
https://t.co/REnXEgrgaR

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Viktor Gyokeres returned off the bench on Sunday, but might Mikel Merino's impressive and versatile performances up front have given Mikel Arteta food for thought?

A look at the stats:
https://t.co/4O2MFRrrU5

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Some reflections from Stamford Bridge yesterday where, not for the first time in the league this season, Arsenal didn't quite hit their usual heights against a 'big-six' opponent.

Piece: https://t.co/L4B7vyuFP8

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

After his coming-of-age performance in the NLD, can Eberechi Eze now be the difference-maker for Arsenal against a Bayern team who have had their number on several occasions in years gone by?

A preview ahead of a big #UCL night at the Emirates:

https://t.co/ut8yhq51Qk

[Ben Fleming @ben__fleming]

Who better to talk about Moises Caicedo than a man who has performed that same, crucial role better than most?

Claude Makelele on what he sees in the #CFC midfielder, where he can improve, and his Ballon d'Or potential...
https://t.co/v2HmRdKfEv