Lee Wellings

‘The Sports Specialist’ on Substack. Author, new book ‘Football Fables’ (link in bio). Analyst on sport and ethics. Ex Sky, BBC, ITN

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

My new book has been released and is available to buy!

Football Fables is a collection of eleven fictional stories based on truth about the game, fans, media, social media & life.

Please do buy and spread the word/link🙏🏼

Thank you & enjoy :)

Link:
https://t.co/y81n3AZjMw

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

Los Angeles is getting ready for 2028! 💫

International media, communications professionals and broadcast stakeholders gathered in Los Angeles last week for the latest updates on Games planning and operations.

Learn more ⬇️

🔗https://t.co/xfBrZNGMX1

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

⏳100 days to go until #Dakar2026!

The countdown to the Youth Olympic Games is entering its final stretch as Senegal prepares to welcome young athletes from around the world for Africa’s first Olympic sporting event.💫

Read more 👇

🔗https://t.co/McpHt1qpXj

@jojdakar2026

[The Olympic Games™ @Olympics]

Just 💯 days to go until the first-ever Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. 🌍

The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 will unite the Olympic community through unforgettable sporting moments, vibrant culture, and the energy of a historic celebration.

Will you be there?

#Olympics #Dakar2026

[Bryan’s Gunn @bryansgunn]

World Cup final goals as they went in, minute by minute

1966-2018

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

Recruitment for the “LA28 Volunteer Crew” begins today, two years ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the @LA28 Olympic Games. Applications are now open for the Games-time Volunteer Programme, a chance for an unforgettable experience.

Details: https://t.co/hfn8a0NqbF

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

LA28 is two years away ✨

The @LA28 Games are being designed for Los Angeles — with existing venues at the centre, no new permanent venues built, and local priorities shaping plans for resilience, mobility and youth sport.

🔗 https://t.co/pcp2ytaHUY

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

Speaking at the IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport in Birmingham, UK, IOC President Kirsty Coventry reaffirmed her commitment to advancing gender equality across every level of sport.

Read more #IWG2026 🔗 https://t.co/K3264Hp75r

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

@John_the_hawk @HorshamFC @EastleighFC @NL_Enterprise @NonLeagueCrowd ??

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

No chance of Spain v Belgium in the #WorldCup keeping me from the return to action of mighty @HorshamFC.

Glorious summer evening, and a smart new pitch, for the visit of @EastleighFC, a division above us in @NL_Enterprise League.

#COYH 💛💚
#Fridaynightlight
@NonLeagueCrowd

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

It’s #July4th. America’s day in middle of America’s #WorldCup. But in height of English summer, football is back underway here.

First visit to @Official_BHTFC, who beat @RoffeyFC 3-0 in a friendly. And yes they did have legit hydration breaks🥵

@NonLeagueCrowd @ProperFootball8

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

For the record, I challenged #FIFA (to their faces) on the problems with this 48 team #WorldCup format when they first aired it a decade ago.

It’s playing out right now, and it ain’t pretty.

✍��👀
https://t.co/GJvOU6qTsE

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

At the 146th IOC Session, Pau Gasol, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, announces a historic step: a USD 10,000 grant for every Olympian, starting from Milano Cortina 2026. 📹👇

@paugasol

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

Tomorrow we celebrate Olympic Day! 💫

The IOC President calls on the world to take the first step towards a more active life through sport.

Read more and watch the full video.👇

🔗https://t.co/5BP9YXi1Jm

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

With two years to go, @LA28 opens volunteer applications, giving thousands the chance to be part of the team behind the Olympic Games. 🤩

The applications for Games-time roles opening on 14 July 2026.👇

🔗https://t.co/THccjwn2pS

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

Delayed prediction(s) for #FifaWorldCup (teams I fancy haven’t played yet).

#France to win, thanks to the quality throughout their squad and damage their subs will do, led by the calm head of #Deschamps.

#Japan to go deep and be our second team. Really attractive to watch.

[Jamie Cureton @JamieCuro]

NEWS: I’m delighted to announce my book is now available for pre-order.

After…

🗓️ 30+ years
👕 20+ clubs
⚽️ 400 goals

… this is the truth about life as a footballer at every level. The game’s changed, but I still love it as much as I ever did.

👀👉 https://t.co/H6l0Ad92Gw

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

@pbarkersport What is that BBC Espana ‘82 theme Philip? the ending of it was so rousing !

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

Italia ‘90 🇮🇹 & #Nessundorma can’t be beaten but ‘78 🇦🇷 & end of ‘82 🇪🇸 (BBC) still bring goosebumps, and ‘86 ITV 🇲🇽was inspired.

Wrote about why I’ll be watching this World Cup despite the many issues. I know fans who won’t be.

✍🏼https://t.co/GJvOU6qTsE

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

👀

https://t.co/GJvOU6qTsE

#WorldCup2026 #FIFA

[Lee Wellings @LeeW_Sport]

It was indeed fascinating. Not sure I’ve ever heard a more compelling interview.

The realities of international espionage was so enlightening. The ‘secret cricket team of spies’ story was just too good.

Very well bowled @bbctms, Aggers & @XChiefMI6.

[Test Match Special @bbctms]

We’ve had some absolutely fascinating “View from the Boundary” guests over the years.

But @XChiefMI6 was one of our very best.

Available as a Podcast on @BBCSounds.

#bbccricket #ENGvNZ

https://t.co/tCnno2J1tE