Sam Cunningham
@samcunningham.bsky.social
Sports journalist.
Chief Football Correspondent at The i Paper for 8 years.
Currently freelancing.
News, features, interviews, analysis.
E: [email protected]
Chief Football Correspondent at The i Paper for 8 years.
Currently freelancing.
News, features, interviews, analysis.
E: [email protected]
Thanks so much Philippe. Really appreciate that
Absolutely rotten, Sam. Spreading the word. Best of luck to you and to Oli.
October 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thanks so much Philippe. Really appreciate that
Many thanks Liam
Very sorry to hear this Sam. Best of luck and hope to see you soon
October 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Many thanks Liam
After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant.
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].
October 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant.
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].
🚨 Sanctions for Cheslea's 74 charges could be reduced by up to 50% due to co-operation and self-reporting. More here 👇
If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?
Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent
The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past
inews.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🚨 Sanctions for Cheslea's 74 charges could be reduced by up to 50% due to co-operation and self-reporting. More here 👇
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If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?
Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent
The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past
inews.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?
If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?
Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent
The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past
inews.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?
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Tottenham's FA Cup ban was eventually lifted, as was the points deduction. They got to the semi-final and lost to 4-1 to Everton.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
September 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Tottenham's FA Cup ban was eventually lifted, as was the points deduction. They got to the semi-final and lost to 4-1 to Everton.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.
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Unfortunately for them a points deduction is coming, the PL set that as a precedent in the Everton and Forest cases that a fine is not appropriate for something that was deemed to have given them a sporting advantage. This is on another level again so expect a huge points sanction.
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Unfortunately for them a points deduction is coming, the PL set that as a precedent in the Everton and Forest cases that a fine is not appropriate for something that was deemed to have given them a sporting advantage. This is on another level again so expect a huge points sanction.
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Exclusive: Burnley sue Everton for £50m in relegation legal battle - case starting this week could have huge ramifications for the Premier League
Story with @msidouglas.bsky.social
Story with @msidouglas.bsky.social
Burnley sue Everton for £50m in relegation legal battle
Lawyers on both sides have spent a year preparing their arguments
inews.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Exclusive: Burnley sue Everton for £50m in relegation legal battle - case starting this week could have huge ramifications for the Premier League
Story with @msidouglas.bsky.social
Story with @msidouglas.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.
Revealed: Abramovich's emails to UK Government over frozen £2.5bn Chelsea funds
Official correspondence shows just four meetings have taken place in 20 months
inews.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.
EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.
Revealed: Abramovich's emails to UK Government over frozen £2.5bn Chelsea funds
Official correspondence shows just four meetings have taken place in 20 months
inews.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
inews.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
inews.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇
A brilliant performance from Elliot Anderson - but can he do it against the world's best?
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Tuchel’s latest England experiment worked - but the real test is up next
Elliot Anderson's ‘phenomenal’ debut was against the 174th best team in the world, meaning we can’t praise this new partnership just yet
inews.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A brilliant performance from Elliot Anderson - but can he do it against the world's best?
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite.
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite
After thrifty summers, recent breaches mean both Premier League clubs will have to be even more careful going forward
inews.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite.
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
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The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded
How the dressing room responded to the striker's controversial Liverpool move
inews.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social
Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite.
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite
After thrifty summers, recent breaches mean both Premier League clubs will have to be even more careful going forward
inews.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite.
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”
Story @ipapersport.bsky.social 🔻
Or just reporting what a Newcastle player said during an interview?
Good to see David Ornstein isn't the only journo working with Liverpool on behalf of Isak.
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Or just reporting what a Newcastle player said during an interview?
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded
How the dressing room responded to the striker's controversial Liverpool move
inews.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social
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Six winners and four losers from the Premier League transfer window inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Six winners and four losers from the Premier League transfer window
Premier League clubs have spent £3bn in a single window for the first time ever
inews.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Six winners and four losers from the Premier League transfer window inews.co.uk/sport/footba...