MOT Leeds News was founded in 2017 to offer a one-stop-shop for Leeds United fans to get daily, around-the-clock updates on one of the biggest clubs in the UK.
Our aim is to provide daily news, opinion, matchday content and tactical analysis, as well as a focus on the academy and women’s team.
Led by lifelong Leeds fan Mark Smith and a team of qualified journalists, MOT Leeds News aims to give fans a unique take on each story, providing informative, well-written and perfectly sourced content all year round, keeping supporters up to date with all the goings on at Thorp Arch and Elland Road around the clock.
From the highs of Champions League football to the lows of League One and the cusp of extinction, Mark and the team have seen it all at Elland Road.
Whether on your laptops and tablet devices or scrolling through your smartphones we want to bring you the best content, whether that be transfers, matchday reaction or pundit views, our vision is to give fans the most extensive coverage of Leeds United.
Impartial, authoritative, and credible, we provide top-quality original content, including exclusive stories and insightful analysis. We showcase exclusive content led by excellent former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett.
MOT Leeds News is part of an independent network of websites focused on providing top-quality digital sport content, sharing news and entertainment with sports fans across the world. Learn more about the company here.
You can read about the entire MOT Leeds News editorial team and their backgrounds in journalism by navigating here.
What makes us different in this crowded marketplace?
MOT Leeds News has excellent contacts from the world of football, and aims to set the agenda, offer expert analysis, tell you something you didn’t know, and share the story behind the story.
Our modus operandi is to provide original content that fans want to read about, offer a unique understanding about what is happening at your club, and delve into the issues you are discussing most.
More than anything, we value trust with our readership, bringing a localised element to our storytelling. To demonstrate this, here is our exclusive section to show you our commitment to original content.
Contact MOT Leeds News
For general enquiries please e-mail us at [email protected] or reach out to our head of editorial Danny Wright at [email protected].
You can write to us at: Breaking Media, 1 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1PL
Alternatively check out social pages, follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @motleedsnews or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.
The Team
Danny Wright
Danny has been with Breaking Media for almost a decade, rising to become the company’s Head of Editorial. Danny is an expert editor, with a specialist eye on SEO, planning, growth areas, and staff development. Danny graduated from Staffordshire university in 2016, and has previous experience writing for the Birmingham Mail and Macclesfield Town FC. Based in Staffordshire, Danny played an influential role in growing MOT Leeds News into one of the biggest independent websites providing Leeds content. Danny has covered the club extensively – including the memorable days under Marcelo Bielsa and subsequent promotion to the Premier League. He has since documented the club’s relegation to the Championship, takeover of the club by 49ers Enterprises, play-off heartbreak at Wembley in 2024, and memorable return to the top flight under Daniel Farke in the 2024-25 campaign.
X: @dannyw_92
LinkedIn: Danny Wright
Mark Smith
Going to your first game the year Leeds were first relegated from the Premier League was tough, but it prepared Mark for the rollercoaster years that followed. Being a season ticket holder for over 20 years from Wakefield, there isn’t much he has missed. Mark played a key role in the launch of MOT Leeds News, starting while Marcelo Bielsa was pushing Leeds to the Premier League with specialised coverage.
X: @mark_smith04
LinkedIn: Mark Smith
Daniel Lewis
Daniel joined Breaking Media in 2023, initially as a writer, but was promoted to deputy editor within a matter of months. After graduating from the University of South Wales, Daniel has previous experience working at Sports Mole and Stats Perform, covering major events such as Champions League finals and the World Cup. As well as being a hugely accomplished editor, Daniel is an expert in statistical analysis and trending topics. He has covered deep-dive analysis on Leeds since joining the company in 2023, looking intently at their Wembley heartbreak and subsequent glorious return to the Premier League.
X: @Daniel_Lewis92
LinkedIn: Daniel Lewis
Pete Hanson
Pete moved to Breaking Media in 2023, initially as an assistant editor before being promoted to the Head of Editorial Standards. Pete has over a decade of experience in the industry, having previously worked for the Press Association and Stats Perform, covering all manner of major events live on the ground including the Tokyo Olympics and several Open Championships. He has degrees from both Leicester University and Sheffield Hallam, and is based in Yorkshire. Pete’s speciality is in talent development and strategy planning, as well as looking at new content strands for MOT Leeds News.
X: @BreakitDown89
LinkedIn: Pete Hanson
Aheed Abrar
Aheed has been a senior writer at Breaking Media since 2024, joining the company after gaining his Masters in sports journalism from Sheffield Hallam University. With previous roles at Milkiyat, Youth Ki Awaaz, and FFO Sports publishing, Aheed has already accrued extensive experience in the industry. Based in Yorkshire, Aheed is a transfer expert who has provided deep analysis of Leeds’ squad changes since relegation and subsequent return to the Premier League.
X: @aheedabrar
LinkedIn: Aheed Abrar
Josh Edwards
Josh joined Breaking Media in October 2024 and is now one of the company’s most senior writers. Based in Durham, he graduated from Sunderland University in July 2024, gaining experience at FanHub and the Sunderland Echo. Josh is a transfer and exclusive expert, who has helped break several stories on MOT Leeds News, as well as covering their return to the Premier League.
X: @Eddsyy
LinkedIn: Josh Edwards
Declan Carr
Declan joined the Breaking Media team as a writer in November 2024, after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with a Masters degree. Based in Liverpool, he has gained experience working at Sports Mole and Vavel, and is now an expert in breaking news and long-form opinion content. Declan has played a prominent role in exploring the viewpoints of supporters in relation to their Premier League performances, the role of Daniel Farke, and the actions of 49ers Enterprises since joining the company.
X: @Declancarr96
LinkedIn: Declan Carr
Jacob Raw
Jacob was appointed as a writer at Breaking Media in September 2025 after graduating from Teesside University. He built up his portfolio of work with the likes of the Northern Echo and Durham Cricket Club. Jacob is a specialist in long-form opinion, and deep-dive content, helping to provide expert analysis of all the goings on at Elland Road.
X: @JacobRaw_MFC
LinkedIn: Jacob Raw
James Barker
James joined the Breaking Media writing team in December 2025, having graduated from the University of Sunderland 18 months prior, and gaining experience working at Football League World – where he had editing responsibility. Based in Durham, James specialises in writing long-form opinion and statistical pieces on Leeds, diving deep into what supporters want to read about.
X: @james_bjourno
LinkedIn: James Barker
Max Wilkins
Max is a senior writer at Breaking Media after joining the company in the summer of 2024. He graduated from the University of Derby, and would go on to accrue experience in the industry at GRV Media and Vavel. Max works closely with former Premier League scout Bryan King, and is an expert in gaining exclusive content, as well as deep-dive statistical analysis. He was influential in the company’s coverage of Leeds’ relegation, loss at Wembley, and triumphant return to the Premier League in 2024-25.
X: @MaxWiIkins
LinkedIn: Max Wilkins
Samuel Fabre
Samuel was hired to the writing team at Breaking Media in August 2025, having graduated from Bournemouth University earlier that summer. During his studies, Samuel gained work experience with Get Football Group and Trill Magazine. Based in Oxford, Sam has covered Leeds extensively since joining the company, with a laser focus on preview and matchday build-up content.
X: @SamuelRSFabre
LinkedIn: Samuel Fabre
Richie Mills
Richie joined the Breaking Media team in January 2026, after building up an extensive catalogue in the journalism industry with likes of Goal and Wardle Whittell Agency. While based in London, Richie is a diehard Leeds fan and regular attender of matches at Elland Road, a true reflection of Leeds’ wide reach as a fanbase. Richie gained his sports journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon before starting his career in news and moving across to sports journalism. Richie is an expert in fan-engagement content, and also provides deep-dive features on MOT Leeds News.
X: @RichieMills2
LinkedIn: Richie Mills
Scott Mason
Scott was hired as a football writer by Breaking Media in January 2026, after previously working at GamingINTEL and GRV Media. Based in Dublin, Scott gained his degree in sports journalism from the University of Wolverhampton in 2022. Scott provides expert news coverage of all the goings on at the Elland Road, as well as longer-form opinion content.
X: @ScottMason00
LinkedIn: Scott Mason
Cameron Smith
Cameron joined the Breaking Media writing team in February 2026. He graduated from Birmingham City University in the summer of 2025, and has built up industry experience with Football League World, Bulinews.com and Vavel, as well as having work published by the Express&Star. Cameron is an expert on statistical analysis and data deep dives, providing extensive coverage of Leeds’ style of play.
X: @_Camjsmith
LinkedIn: Cameron Smith
The Experts
Keith Hackett
Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett has covered MOT Leeds News since 2021, delivering his exceptional insight into the unique world of refereeing. Never one to sit on the fence, he offers expert analysis into the officials’ performances, as well as the behaviour of players and managers. Ever wanted to know what Jose Mourinho’s really like on the touchline? Hackett’s your man.
X: @HACKETTREF
LinkedIn: Keith Hackett