Ashlee Kiddell
Staff Writer
Ashlee has held a long-term passion for sport for almost 20 years. He is especially enamoured with football, and a huge Arsenal fan, who first attended the Emirates Stadium in 2007. He has been freelance sports writing now for almost two years, having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with qualifications in Sport Business Management and Sports Journalism. His recent work has largely been focused on Italian football, having written for the likes of The Cult of Calcio and FootItalia, but he also shares his thoughts and opinions on the Premier League on the weekly podcast 'In the Name of Football'. With keen interests in American football, cricket and horse racing, Ashlee’s passion for sport is ever growing. He also co-hosts a UK-based NFL podcast 'Throw It In Rotation'. From visits to North London, Trent Bridge and to the San Siro, Ashlee has become well travelled in the world of sports too. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge on multiple sports across many countries and we are delighted to have him on the Sporticos team.
In Sunday's Manchester derby, a controversial penalty decision in favour of Manchester City turned the tide of the game, leading to a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender and current Sky Sports pundit, has given his verdict on the incident.Erik ten Hag’s side started the game on a strong note, but the award of the penalty to Man City seemingly shifted the momentum in favour of the visitors. Rasmus Hojlund was accused of pulling back Rodri...
Despite reeling in record revenues, Manchester United has reported a financial loss for the 2022-23 season. The club's financial results, unveiled on Thursday, October 26, show a loss of £28.7 million, even after bringing in a record £648.4 million during the season. This loss, however, is significantly lower than the previous year's loss of £115.5 million.These financial results are the first to be announced since Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdrew his bid to buy the club from the current owners, t...
Sky Sports was compelled to issue an apology to Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison following a technical error during his post-match interview. Despite the mishap, Maddison's humorous response lightened the mood and sparked laughter in the live studio.Maddison was speaking after Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Fulham on Monday night, a match in which he and teammate Son Heung-Min scored to secure three points for their team. The England international has been in impressive form, taking his tally...
Serie A clubs have voted to accept a domestic media rights offer from current partners Sky Italia and DAZN for the next five seasons. The decision was made on Monday, October 23, marking a significant milestone in the Italian football industry.The bids from Sky Italia and DAZN, the incumbent rights-holders, are worth at least €4.5 billion in total, which equates to €900 million per season until 2029. This represents a slight decrease from the current fees paid by the two companies, which amount...
Manchester United's Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Saturday was a nail-biter, ending in a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils. However, the game could have taken a different turn had Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund converted his opportunities. Despite missing out on his first Premier League goal, Hojlund's performance has sparked optimism among fans and pundits alike.Hojlund had two significant chances to open his Premier League account during the match. The 20-year-old came agonisingly...