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.

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.

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.

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.

Keith Hackett

We are delighted to welcome Keith Hackett, one of the top 100 referees of all time, as our new columnist. Keith's refereeing career spanned over 19 years as he officiated in the Football League and Premier League and was FIFA listed for 10 years. From FA Cup finals to the European Championships and the from the PGMOL to writing books, it's harder to find anyone who knows more about refereeing than Keith.

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.

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.

Alex Oakhill

Alex is a long-time contributor to MOT Leeds News, who specialises in long-form and deep-dive articles, as well as breaking news content.

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.

Daniel Davis

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.

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.

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, and launched his own podcast 'Speak Sunderland'. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.