Senior Leadership
Danny Wright
Danny has worked for Breaking Media for over six years, managing a team of writers across numerous sites and playing a key role in the development of MOT Leeds News.
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. Back then, there weren’t many better players than Luciano Becchio and Jermaine Beckford. In recent years? Stuart Dallas epitomised everything it means to be Leeds. Mark has worked for Breaking Media for four years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University.
Pete Hanson
Pete joined the team in 2023 and has 13 years of experience in sports journalism after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University.
Daniel Lewis
Daniel is a journalism graduate from the University of South Wales who has 10 years of experience in the sports side of the industry, which includes covering major events such as World Cups and the Champions League final for Stats Perform and Sports Mole. While he has an interest in rugby union, snooker and darts – yes, darts – football is top of the list in terms of favourite sport.
MOT Leeds News Experts
Dan Plumley
Dr Dan Plumley is a senior lecturer and researcher at Sheffield Hallam University. He's a Chartered Global Management Accountant and spends his time researching football finance for our website. He's also a member The Football Collective, who are dubbed as the 'academic voice of football'.
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.
Contributors
Declan Carr
Declan is a sports reporter from Liverpool that covers multiple clubs. He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a Masters degree in Sports Journalism in 2022. He has written for outlets such as the Liverpool Echo, Sports Mole and VAVEL. He has extensive experience covering press conferences and attending European matches as a member of the media.
Aheed Abrar
Aheed is a football fan from Kashmir. After completing his Master's in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University in 2024, he joined the Breaking Media team.
Alex Oakhill
Alex graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism in 2025. He joined Breaking Media in May 2025 as a football writer for their Football Insider site.
Jacob Raw
Jacob Raw graduated from Teesside University with a 1:1 BA (Hons) in sport journalism. During his studies, he built a strong portfolio working for the likes of Durham Cricket Club, also working abroad covering the International Quizzing Championship's. He has worked as an MMA journalist, interviewing UFC and amateur talent. He's also previously contributed to the Northern Echo with an award-winning short documentary of non-league club Marske United FC.
James Barker
James graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024. He spent two years working for renowned EFL news outlet Football League World, first as a freelance writer, before moving into an editorial role. He also spent over a year volunteering as Head of Media for non-league club Seaham Red Star FC, and joined Breaking Media in December 2025.
Josh Edwards
Josh has been covering Leeds United since joining Breaking Media in October 2024, just months after earning a Sports Journalism degree. He has work published in several news outlets, and also contributed to the rise of FanHub between 2020 and 2022. Josh has experience in writing, podcasting and graphic design.
Max Wilkins
Max graduated with a degree in Football Journalism from the University of Derby in 2023. After previously writing for VAVEL, Lichfield City and GRV Media, he started work at Breaking Media in 2024.
Richie Mills
Richie graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in sports management, before getting a sports journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. After five years of news journalism, he has spent the last five years covering sports journalism, predominantly football, while also acting as an editor.
Samuel Fabre
Samuel graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism from Bournemouth University in 2025. He has previously written for Get Football Group and Trill Magazine over the course of his studies. He joined Breaking Media in August 2025 as a writer for the company's different club sites.