fred

Freelance writer published in NME, GQ, Huck, Dazed, Pellicle + more | @jobsinfootball regulars | blog: #ncfc

[fred @fred_gs]

Amazing seeing my work on the front cover of the new @NME magazine, profiling Belfast vocalist Jordan Adetunji. Fair to say this would’ve blown my 14-year-old self’s mind

[fred @fred_gs]

The Ballon d'Or is more valuable than ever, and recent reports suggest plenty of PR work goes on behind the scenes in the run-up to the event

For @BritishGQ I spoke to @Jon_LeGossip @NealGardner_ & others about the fight for football's most prestigious individual award

[British GQ @BritishGQ]

After a marketing agency contacted a journalist offering money in exchange for positive social media posts about a nominee, we explore what actually goes on behind-the-scenes in the battle for the Ballon d'Or https://t.co/5DjC7mNdil

[fred @fred_gs]

"A place where the players know your name"

I've loved following @HawksFCOfficial & their vision of Football For All. My latest Substack is a deep dive into the club’ story

Please read & share if you can!

#nonleague #nonleaguefootball #brighton

https://t.co/CZmTtlLgND

[Ferment Magazine ❤️ 🇺🇦 @FermentHQ]

Interest in lower-league football is surging, writes @fred_gs, and craft beer is its drink of choice ⚽👌 🍺

🤓 Read on page 38 in this month's issue
📸: Dulwich Hamlet FC

#fermentmagazine #beer52 #beerandfootball #craftbeer

[fred @fred_gs]

"A place where the players know your name"

I've loved following @HawksFCOfficial & their vision of Football For All. My latest Substack is a deep dive into the club’ story

Please read & share if you can!

#nonleague #nonleaguefootball #brighton

https://t.co/CZmTtlLgND

[fred @fred_gs]

Sparked by a recent @CapitalonTap report on UK nightlife, I visited pubs, clubs, and bars in Brighton & Leicester, speaking to venue owners, musicians, and lots of punters🪩

@musicvenuetrust @ntiaofficial @DownsCamra @concorde_2 @fortunebrighton @FirebugBar @2funkymusiccafe

[fred @fred_gs]

With venue closures soaring and purse strings tightening, UK nightlife is in crisis.

For @theleaduk I sampled the scenes in two cities — Brighton and Leicester — at opposite ends of the spectrum, asking: what is the future of UK nightlife?

https://t.co/C6XwlIeZB0

[fred @fred_gs]

I spent a glorious weekend at We Out Here catching UK music legends like @Bashy @PA_SALIEU_ & @AbaShantiISound

"Necessary Music"✍️ for @wonderlandmag

https://t.co/awRkaLPXtj

[fred @fred_gs]

The Premier League returns today, and with it, Fantasy Football.

But the proliferation of FPL gurus & stats nerds means it’s harder for casual players to compete than ever. For @GQMagazine I asked: is it all worth it?

https://t.co/VaiVTZhC8M

[fred @fred_gs]

Still looking to speak to people for this article, if you've got strong opinions on #FPL I'd love to hear from you! (whatever those opinions may be)

[fred @fred_gs]

Are you a casual #FPL player who struggles to compete with friends who follow FPL pros/stats gurus?

If so I’d love to speak to you for a piece I’m working on, please message if you’re interested #FPLCommunity #journorequest

[fred @fred_gs]

Are you a casual #FPL player who struggles to compete with friends who follow FPL pros/stats gurus?

If so I’d love to speak to you for a piece I’m working on, please message if you’re interested #FPLCommunity #journorequest

[fred @fred_gs]

If you've cancelled your Spotify subscription due to CEO Daniel Ek funding AI military software, I'd love to speak to you for a story I'm working on. Give me a shout #journorequest #boycottspotify

https://t.co/XgjTvMrLBB

[NME @NME]

On @kaetempest’s fifth studio album ‘Self Titled’, we're plunged deeper into his personal life than ever before. It’s a beefy, self-assured celebration of newfound identity. Read NME’s full 4-star review: https://t.co/mTl8UTMLd6

[Francesca Morbidelli @PintaMedicea]

🇮🇹 🍺 And there is also my contribution in the latest issue of @FermentHQ entirely dedicated to #ItalianBeer, giving my opinion on the popularity of #cask beers in Italy! Tnx🧡 @fred_gs

[Ferment Magazine ❤️ 🇺🇦 @FermentHQ]

@fred_gs asks whether traditional UK cask ale has a future in lager-loving Italy 🤎🇮🇹⁉️

🤓 Read on page 56 in this month's issue

#fermentmagazine #beer52 #italiancaskale #craftbeer

[Rolling Stone UK @RollingStoneUK]

Pozer: ‘UK Jersey drill is mine’ https://t.co/dHwdeul7L4

[Rolling Stone UK @RollingStoneUK]

Between the release of A Jaguar’s Dream and Jordan Adetunji's last project, 2023’s Rock ’N’ Rave, his progression has been monumental. https://t.co/jzzgRMp26o

[Rolling Stone UK @RollingStoneUK]

After becoming the first UK rapper to score a Top 40 finish with both of his first two singles, Croydon-born artist Pozer is re-writing his story through developing an intriguing sound dubbed UK Jersey drill.
https://t.co/dHwdeul7L4

[Rolling Stone UK @RollingStoneUK]

#RSUKFutureOfMusic 2025: Pozer, cover 1/3.
Read the interview: https://t.co/z4gBJJKThM

[fred @fred_gs]

For @MusicRadar I dived into the making of Kendrick Lamar's seminal record 'To Pimp A Butterfly' 10 years on from its release, and had a good chat with @yousefsrour about why it's such a special album

https://t.co/QgL6ubpmgT

[fred @fred_gs]

@pvalentine592 @theleaduk Yeah been very interesting to see Reform throwing him under the bus. And thanks Polly, I really appreciate that. Having grown up in Norwich I’ve always loved trips to Yarmouth so feel invested in the town & really hope your next representative is an improvement on Lowe!

[fred @fred_gs]

Across England’s east coast, deprived towns like Great Yarmouth are turning to Reform. In this feature for @theleaduk I headed to GY to speak to locals about why that is, and explore what the future holds for this town and others like it

https://t.co/ch62xA9OFJ