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Invaluable advice from Gary Bloom
Gary Bloom is a leading psychotherapist working with Oxford United football club, a journalist and host of the award-winning therapy show ‘On the sporting couch’ on talkSPORT.Gary took to social media this week to support freelancers and is also working with the Football Writers' Association to pass on his advice to our industry and especially freelancers facing worrying times.
Tags: Coronavirus, FREELANCE, freelancers, Gary Bloom, Mental Health, Well Being
FREELANCER SUPPORT FROM FWA
The National Committee of the Football Writers' Association is acutely aware that in this unparalleled climate of uncertainty, so many of our members will be facing an incredibly testing time.Freelance journalists, whose work and opportunities have dried up immediately with the suspension of all professional football until April, make up a large percentage of our membership and these are obviously worrying times for them.
Tags: FREELANCE, freelancers
Kevin Ball to collect award at NE FWA dinner
Former Sunderland captain Kevin Ball has joined the list of award-winners at a special football night later this month.The North East Football Writers Association are to pay tribute to the Sunderland legend who has been player, caretaker manager and influential Academy coach for the club.
Ball, who made more than 350 appearances in nine years with the club and served twice as caretaker manager during his leading roles in the academy, will be recognised for his outstanding contribution to North East football.
Tags: awards, Kevin Ball, NE FWA, Ramside Hall, Sunderland
