The Sports Journalist Steve Jackson is very experienced and has worked for a number of different companies in a variety of media outputs. These are examples of some of SJ's most recent work.

Radio:
SJ has covered the following football games, and many more, in the past for various radio stations;
February 16, 2008: Cardiff City 2 Wolves 0. The welsh side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, thanks to goals from Peter Whittingham and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who scored one of the goals of the round with a curling left foot shot from 18 yards. All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
December 1, 2007: Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 2. Arsene Wenger's team came from a goal down to beat the midlands side on their own ground. The first half performance from the Gunners was generally regarded as one of the most complete displays by one team in recent Premiership history. Arsenal were untouchable! All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
September 15, 2007: Chelsea 0 Blackburn Rovers 0. Jose Mourinho's last Premiership game in charge of the Blues ends in stalemate, after Salomon Kalou's late goal for Chelsea was wrongly disallowed for offside. Four days later, following another home draw, this time against Rosenborg in the Champions League, Mourinho left his post as Chelsea boss by mutual consent. All UK independent radio stations.
September 1, 2007: Manchester United 1 Sunderland 0. Sir Alex Ferguson v Roy Keane, for the first time as managers. Louis Saha's header mid-way through the second half settled this Premiership match at Old Trafford. Sun FM.
May 6, 2007: Luton Town 0 Sunderland 5. Roy Keane's Wearsiders won the Championship title in style with a five-goal away thrashing of already-relegated Luton Town on the final day of the season. Sun FM and RTE.
March 18, 2007: Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 0. My considered full time match report on this game said everything. It started... "When the fourth official at Villa Park put his board up to signal there would only be two minutes of stoppage time, there was a collective groin around this ground. Not because the Villa or Liverpool fans felt they were being denied the opportunity to watch some more Premiership football. No, it was because they would have to put up with another 120 seconds of tedium. This match was dreadful!" The worst football match I've seen for a long time. All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
February 24, 2007: Fulham v Manchester United. Despite a poor performance, Sir Alex Ferguson's side triumphed 2-1 thanks to a 87th minute goal from Christiano Ronaldo. Playing badly and still winning and doing it with a late goal - the sign of champions. Perhaps this was the day the 2006/7 Premiership crown went to Old Trafford? All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
January 6, 2007: Chelsea v Macclesfield Town. FA Cup Round 3. Blues boss Jose Mourinho selected a strong team to play a Macclesfield Town side who, under Paul Ince, had won all four games over the christmas period to move off the foot of the League Two table. Despite an equalising goal from Macc Town striker John Murphy in the first half, Chelsea romped to a 6-1 victory, thanks to a hat-trick from Frank Lampard. Live full match commentary for Silk FM.
November 7, 2006: Southend United v Manchester United. In his first game since celebrating 20 years at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson's side are dumped out of the Carling Cup at Championship bottom side Southend. The defending champions lost to Freddie Eastwood's 25-yard free-kick. All UK independent radio stations.
September 9, 2006: Arsenal v Middlesbrough. The Gunners still await their first Premiership victory at their impressive new ground The Emirates Stadium, as Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough secure a 1-1 draw. TFM.
April 14, 2006: Manchester United v Sunderland. A scoreless draw at Old Trafford condemns the Wearsiders to relegation from the Premiership but also severely dents Sir Alex Ferguson's chances of winning the title with United this season. Sun FM.
March 21, 2006: Birmingham City v Liverpool. FA Cup quarter-final. Rafael Benitez's side book their place in the last four with a thumping 7-0 victory over the Blues. All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
January 7, 2006: Arsenal v Cardiff City. FA Cup holders Arsenal safely progressed through to the third round with a 2-1 win against the Welsh club. All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
December 4, 2005: Charlton v Man City. Alan Curbishley's home side suffered their sixth consecutive defeat this season against a City team who dominated from start to finish, winning 5-2. All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
October 25, 2005: Crystal Palace v Liverpool. Carling Cup. European champions and last season's Carling Cup finalists Liverpool bowed out of the 2005-6 competition at the third round stage with a limp 2-1 defeat at Ian Dowie's Championship outfit. All UK independent radio stations.
April 29, 2005: West Ham v Sunderland. Mick McCarthy's Sunderland team clinched the Championship trophy with a 2-1 win. 103.4 Sun FM and RTE.
February 28, 2005: Norwich v Man City. The game is best remembered for Norwich City director Delia Smith's half time pep talk to the home fans "Come on, where are you. Let's be 'avin you!" All UK independent radio stations and RTE.
November 8, 2004: Tottenham v Charlton. The day after Jacques Santini resigned as Tottenham manager. Ireland radio network RTE.
October 27, 2004: Manchester City v Arsenal. All UK independent radio stations.
September 28, 2004: Ipswich Town v Reading. Pitch-side reporting for Reading 107FM.
August 24, 2004: Crystal Palace v Chelsea. All UK independent radio stations.
June 3, 2003: England vs. Serbia-Montenegro. Friendly. First international game to be played at Walkers Stadium. Interview with Michael Owen in pre-match press conference. Radio Fox.
September 30, 2002: Leicester v Gillingham. One of the first competitive games at newly built Walkers Stadium. Radio Fox.
May 11, 2002: Leicester v Tottenham. Last competitive game at Filbert Street. Hospital Radio Fox.
September 3-4, 2001: England press conferences the week after the historic World Cup qualifying victory (5-1) in Germany and ahead of the home qualifier against Albania. Interviews with Ashley Cole, David Beckham and Sven-Goran Eriksson. All UK independent radio stations.
April 28, 2001: Middlesbrough v Manchester United. TFM.
March 31, 2001: Chelsea v Middlesbrough. All UK independent radio stations.
February 10, 2001: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough. All UK independent radio stations.
January 27, 2001: Blackburn v Derby. All UK independent radio stations.


Television:
SJ has covered the following football games, and many more, in the past for various television stations;
August 9, 2008: West Ham v Villarreal. A 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at Upton Park. The match will forever be remembered for the day Bobby Moore's West Ham number six shirt was retired. Post-match interview with West Ham boss Alan Curbishley for Sky Sports News
January 22, 2008: Sheff Wed v Derby. Paul Jewell collects his first 'victory' as Rams boss as the Premiership outfit progress through to the fourth round of the FA Cup by beating Wednesday on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw.
September 7, 2007: MK Dons v Notts County. Paul Ince's side collected their second consecutive 3-0 League Two victory in their new ground by overwhelming their midlands opponents at Stadium MK.
February 20, 2007: Birmingham City v Sunderland. The Championship promotion head-to-head battle between two former Man Utd captain's Steve Bruce and Roy Keane ends in a 1-1 draw after a late equaliser from City's DJ Campbell. Post-match interviews with both managers for Sky Sports News.
January 16, 2007: Middlesbrough v Hull City. Gareth Southgate's Teessiders booked a FA Cup fourth round trip to Bristol City with a thrilling 4-3 home victory over Phil Brown's Championship side. Post-match interviews with both managers for Sky Sports News and Sky Sports 1.
September 19, 2006: Reading v Darlington. Steve Coppell's side scrape through to the third round of the Carling Cup on penalties after trailing on three occasions in a 3-3 draw against the League Two side. Sky Sports News and Sky Sports 1, including live commentary on the penalty kicks.
April 17, 2006: Leyton Orient v Grimsby Town. Martin Ling's Orient side moved a significant step closer to promotion into League One by holding nearest rivals Grimsby Town to a scoreless draw at Brisbane Road. Sky Sports News and Sky Sports 1.
December 13, 2005: Northampton v Stevenage Borough. FA Cup second round replay. League Two promotion chasers Northampton comfortably beat their Conference opponents thanks to a Scott McGleish brace. Sky Sports News.
December 4, 2004: Histon vs. Yeovil. FA Cup second round. League Two high-fliers Yeovil avoid going out of the FA Cup to the part-timers as they win 3-1. Sky Sports 1.
November 13, 2004: Hinckley vs. Torquay United. FA Cup first round. One of the biggest shocks of the round as the League One outfit lose 2-0 to the non-leaguers from Leicestershire. Sky Sports 1.
October 23, 2004: Millwall v Cardiff City. Sky Sports 1.
July 24, 2004: Peterborough v West Ham. Interviews with Alan Pardew and Teddy Sheringham. Sky Sports News.
July 20, 2004: Milton Keynes Dons v Leicester. Interviews with Stuart Murdock and Dion Dublin. Sky Sports News.
August 21, 2001: Watford v Plymouth. Sky Sports News.
May 6, 2001: Tranmere v Nottingham Forest. Sky Sports News.
March 6, 2001: Luton v Cambridge. Sky Sports 1.
January 16, 2001: Notts County v Wimbledon. Sky Sports News.


Newspapers:
SJ writes a double page golf spread called 'Around The Greens' for the Kettering Evening Telegraph. These colour pages have results, reports, photos and major stories from all the local golf courses, including Wellingborough, Northants County, Collingtree Park and Overstone Park..

Previously, for the Medway Messenger newspapers, SJ wrote a comprehensive round up of all the five-a-side football every Monday and Friday. These two page spreads had the latest reports, results, scorers and fixtures from all the local leagues, including Howard, Black Lion, Red Triangle and Pitch Invasion.

SJ also wrote a golf page called 'Keep in the Swing' for the Medway, Dartford and Gravesend Messenger newspapers every week through the summer months. This full page had results, reports and major stories from all the local golf courses, including Rochester & Cobham, Deangate Ridge, Upchurch River Valley and Gillingham.

In addition to these popular pages, SJ has written the following stories, and many more, for various newspapers in the past;

"Golf in Ireland" MK News - January 3, 2007
Feature travel article on golf holidays in Northern and Southern Ireland. SJ visited the Emerald Isle just two weeks after the country successfully hosted the Ryder Cup for the first time. Golf courses and attractions include County Down Golf Club, Royal Portrush Golf Club and Giants Causeway.



"Gazza reshuffle comes up trumps" Mail on Sunday - October 29, 2005
Report on Paul Gascoigne's first match as manager of Conference North side Kettering Town against Droylsden. Christian Moore netted the only goal for Kettering - 13 minutes after Gazza decided to bring on the club's top scorer.

"Schumacher calls in at Rockingham" Kettering Evening Telegraph - July 8, 2005
Story about F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher's visit to Rockingham Speedway Race Circuit ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, including quotes from Ferrari driver.

"92 not out" Kettering Evening Telegraph - May 13, 2005
Feature article on my experiences over the last 21 years whilst watching football games at all 92 league grounds. The last stadium was Home Park to see Leicester draw 0-0 on the last day of the 2004/5 season.

"Going Dutch" MK News - January 12, 2005
Feature article on long weekend breaks in Amsterdam, including where to stay and popular tourist destinations like Anne Frank's House and Van Gogh's Museum.

"Halford keen for the ride to continue" Kettering Evening Telegraph - December 3, 2004
Exclusive interview with Colchester striker Greg Halford, as he looks to help his side enjoy a good FA Cup run - starting with the second round game with Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday. The Rushden players obviously didn't take note as the 20-year-old netted a hat-trick in a 5-2 away win.

"Wigley breaks his duck" The Sun & Daily Mirror - September 22, 2004
Match report on Southampton's 3-0 win at Northampton in the Carling Cup second round. The result represented Steve Wigley's first victory in charge of the Saints.

"Grant: Best of luck!" Gravesend Messenger - December 4, 2003
Story on former Gravesend & Northfleet player and supporter Grant Best, who will be directing his old club's FA Cup second round home game with Notts County for Sky Sports. Additional quotes piece with Sky commentator Rob Hawthorne about his predictions for the game.

"Colette's gold-en opportunity" Medway Messenger - November 24, 2003
Feature article on teenage sailing star Colette Blair's dilemma of choosing whether to pursue her studies at degree level or attempt to get into the UK squad for the 2006 Beijing Olympics.

"King injury blow" Medway Messenger - September 29, 2003
Back page lead about highly-rated Gillingham striker Marlon King's latest injury setback. The club's top scorer picked up a hamstring strain against Rotherham which forced him out of the Division 1 away game with Walsall two days later.

"A final feat of endurance" Medway Messenger - September 12, 2003
Full page picture article on SJ's efforts of raising £2,000 for charity after running the 2003 London Marathon.

"Rooney to the rescue" Dartford Messenger - August 28, 2003
Match report on Charlton Athletic's Premiership home game with Everton. The match ended 2-2 following a late equaliser from Everton's young England striker Wayne Rooney.

"From Dartford to Chelsea - via Upton Park" Dartford Messenger - August 7, 2003
Piece on Chelsea's new signing, Dartford-born defender Glen Johnson. The teenager moved from West Ham for £6million after only making his Premiership debut in February 2003.

"Following Tiger goes so smoothly" Medway Messenger - July 25, 2003
Feature article on Gillingham Golf Club greenkeeper Steve Smith, who raked the bunkers for Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Nick Faldo during the Open Championship at Royal St George's.

"Masters: Best still to come" Medway Messenger - June 16, 2003
Exclusive interview with ex-Kent fast bowler David Masters, who believes he will develop as a player after joining Leicestershire in the winter.

"It was worth all the agony" Medway Messenger - May 9, 2003
Final part of a four-month diary about my attempt to run the London Marathon. After picking up a couple of injuries two weeks before the race, I was determined to make sure I finished the course.

"Gills' resurrection on Easter Monday" Medway Extra - April 25, 2003
Match report on Gillingham's final home league game of the season against Bradford City, as they end a poor run of results with a 1-0 victory.

"Danny shows a steely resolve" Medway Messenger - February 28, 2003
Article concerning Chatham racing driver Danny King's attempts to gain a drive with Renaultsport in the coming year.

"Dynamos hit by dismissal" Medway Today - February 3, 2003
Match report on Invicta Dynamos ice hockey team's controversial 3-1 home defeat against Isle of Wight Raiders in the English League Cup.

"Hot-shot dreams of the Crucible" Medway Messenger - January 3, 2003
Feature article on world number six ladies snooker player Katie Henrick's hopes about playing at the best venue, the Crucible, in the coming year.

"Jamie is our hat-trick hero" Sheerness Times Guardian - September 19, 2002
Back page splash about Sheerness East FC striker Jamie Salvidge's goalscoring exploits whilst playing for an England representative side in the UEFA Regions Cup in Estonia. The 23-year-old scored once against champions Czech Republic and a hat-trick against the hosts.

"Game, Set and Match" Medway Today - July 16, 2002
Column piece suggesting Nasser Hussain should step down as England one-day cricket captain after the team's disappointing defeat in the Triangular series with India and Sri Lanka.

"Lloyd reels in a second gold" Sheerness Times Guardian - June 13, 2002
Back page splash about Sheppey angler Lloyd Page, who has just won another gold medal whilst representing England in the Junior Shore International championships.

"Mike targets more medals" Medway Today - May 15, 2002
Story about Gillingham blind bowler Mike Worden who recently won a silver medal in the World Championships in Australia.

"So Typical Gills" Medway Today - April 2, 2002
Back page splash about Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler's reaction to his team's hard fought 1-0 home victory over Crewe Alex, plus a report on the game.

"Fresh Prince throws a mean punch as Ali" Kent Messenger Extra - March 8, 2002.
Review of Ali - the autobiographical film about the life of former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, starring Will Smith.

"It's lucky 13 for Rob at Daytona" Gravesend Messenger - February 21, 2002.
Back page story about Gravesend-born driver Rob Croyden's 13th placed finish in the Daytona 24 hour race.

"What a turn-up for the book!" Medway Messenger - January 18, 2002.
Feature article on Rainham Cricket Club's 150-year anniversary which needs to take place one year early after a local author found out they had their dates wrong.

"Soccer girls set for big kick-off" Sheerness Times Guardian, December 20, 2001.
Back page splash about Sheerness Steel FC who are forming the Island's first ever girls team.

"Gills' rivals go green with envy" Kent Messenger Extra - November 30, 2001.
Front page splash about how Gillingham had won at Millwall whilst wearing the home team's green kit.


Magazines:
SJ writes a four-page golf spread on junior golf each month for UK Golfer Magazine. This includes features on talented boys and girl golfers, plus a section on coaching tips for juniors.

SJ has also written the following stories for various magazines in the past;

"Ben Kay: The Interview" UK Golfer Magazine - December 2007
Two page interview with England rugby union international lock Ben Kay. The six foot six inch Leicester forward spoke about the World Cup final defeat to South Africa and hitting drives on a golf course.

"Nailcote Hall: The Review" UK Golfer Magazine - May 2007
Two page article on the Warwickshire course that is hosting the 2007 British Par Three Championships this summer.

"Wayne Rooney and John Terry" Sportiva (Japan) - June 2005.
Two question-and-answer interviews with Manchester United/England forward Wayne Rooney and Chelsea/England central defender John Terry. Translated into Japanese for the biggest and most popular sporting magazine in the country.

"Value for money adds to East Lothian's attraction" Going for Golf (Volume 9 Issue 3) - April 2004.
Four page article on golf holidays in Edinburgh, Scotland. Courses featured are Gullane, The Glen and Craigielaw.

"Golfers are on to a cert winner in Las Vegas" Going for Golf (Volume 8 Issue 4) - July 2003.
Four page article on golf holidays in Las Vegas, Nevada. Courses featured are Bear's Best, Angel Park and The Revere.

"Estoril: Still the spiritual home of Portuguese golf" Going for Golf (Volume 8 Issue 4) - July 2003.
Four page article on golf holidays in Estoril, Portugal. Courses featured are Quinta Da Marinham, Oitavos, Belas and Penha Longa.


Internet:

SJ helps edit the personal website of talented junior golfer Charley Hull - www.charleyhull.net Charley was the youngest ever winner of the Health Perception GB & Ireland Ladies Amateur Championship when she triumphed in 2005 at the age of just nine years old. In a tournament when 24,000 players from 1,200 clubs entered, she won the title in a play-off at Turnberry.

SJ has written the following stories for various internet companies in the past;
"Ghana sound warning after 4-1 win over Jamaica" Reuters - May 29, 2006.
Match report on Ghana's 2006 World Cup warm-up game with Jamaica. As they prepared to face Italy, Czech Republic and United States in Germany, Chelsea's Michael Essien and AS Roma's Sammy Kuffour both starred as Ghana won 4-1.
"Burton stride forward" TheFA.com - December 6, 2005.
Match report on Burton Albion's 4-1 FA Cup second round victory over Burscough at the Pirelli Stadium. Goals from Keith Gilroy (two), Darren Stride and Shaun Harrad booked Nigel Clough's side a dream third round home tie with Manchester United.
"SA Exclusive: I’m Not Happy That Silvinho Left Arsenal - Cole" SoccerAge.com - September 3, 2001.
"We Won’t Win The Premiership - Liverpool Midfielder" SoccerAge.com - August 1, 2001.
"Where Will Kanoute Be Next Season?" SoccerAge.com - July 4, 2001.
"SA Exclusive: Relegation Took Gloss Off Debut Season Says Kirkland" SoccerAge.com - June 11, 2001.
"Ipswich Send Manchester City Down" SoccerAge.com - May 7, 2001.
"Ferguson Pleased With Hard Fought Win" SoccerAge.com - April 28, 2001.
"Editorial: The Hard Men Have No Place In Football" SoccerAge.com - April 23, 2001.
"SA Exclusive: We Were A Disgrace, Admits City New Boy" SoccerAge.com - April 9, 2001.


The Sports Journalist Steve Jackson can be contacted easily.

E-mail: stevejackson@thesportsjournalist.com

Telephone:

(Inside UK) 0777 579 1986
(Outside UK) +44 777 579 1986


Fax:

(Inside UK) 0870 1296916
(Outside UK) +44 870 1296916