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]
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Cherki moves level with Fernandes at top of assists chart
Man City playmaker is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history
www.premierleague.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Cherki moves level with Fernandes at top of assists chart
Man City playmaker is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history
www.premierleague.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki is producing more assists per 90 minutes than any player in Premier League history.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
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Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor
We look at the Forest midfielder's journey to becoming one of the world’s leading players in his position
www.premierleague.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor
We look at the Forest midfielder's journey to becoming one of the world’s leading players in his position
www.premierleague.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Elliot Anderson: From 'Geordie Maradona' to England midfield anchor.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
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Emile Heskey was about 14 years old when he was chased from Leicester City’s old Filbert Street stadium all the way into town by a man shouting racist abuse.
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’
The former England striker tells Sam Cunningham about stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Emile Heskey was about 14 years old when he was chased from Leicester City’s old Filbert Street stadium all the way into town by a man shouting racist abuse.
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
Emile Heskey was about 14 years old when he was chased from Leicester City’s old Filbert Street stadium all the way into town by a man shouting racist abuse.
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’
The former England striker tells Sam Cunningham about stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Emile Heskey was about 14 years old when he was chased from Leicester City’s old Filbert Street stadium all the way into town by a man shouting racist abuse.
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
He discusses why abuse is worse now and protecting his sons from it.
Interview @sport.theguardian.com
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Exclusive interview with Emile Heskey for @theguardian.com
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’
The former England striker tells Sam Cunningham about stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Exclusive interview with Emile Heskey for @theguardian.com
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
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“How can you protect everyone who wants to enjoy the game we love?”
Emile Heskey on discrimination in football, his sons in football and Liverpool not being good at football, in an exclusive interview by @samcunningham.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Emile Heskey on discrimination in football, his sons in football and Liverpool not being good at football, in an exclusive interview by @samcunningham.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’
The former England striker tells Sam Cunningham about stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“How can you protect everyone who wants to enjoy the game we love?”
Emile Heskey on discrimination in football, his sons in football and Liverpool not being good at football, in an exclusive interview by @samcunningham.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Emile Heskey on discrimination in football, his sons in football and Liverpool not being good at football, in an exclusive interview by @samcunningham.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Exclusive interview with Emile Heskey for @theguardian.com
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’
The former England striker tells Sam Cunningham about stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Exclusive interview with Emile Heskey for @theguardian.com
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woes.
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
Amorim's cautious tactics backfire as Manchester United miss chance to go fifth.
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Amorim’s cautious tactics backfire as Man Utd miss chance to go fifth
Red Devils concede for a seventh successive match as failure to score second goal proves costly
www.premierleague.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Amorim's cautious tactics backfire as Manchester United miss chance to go fifth.
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Amorim's cautious tactics backfire as Manchester United miss chance to go fifth.
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Amorim’s cautious tactics backfire as Man Utd miss chance to go fifth
Red Devils concede for a seventh successive match as failure to score second goal proves costly
www.premierleague.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Amorim's cautious tactics backfire as Manchester United miss chance to go fifth.
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Analysis for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Can Glasgow 2026 really give the Commonwealth Games a lifeline?
Next year’s event in Scotland is crucial to the survival of the Commonwealths in the modern world.
Report for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Next year’s event in Scotland is crucial to the survival of the Commonwealths in the modern world.
Report for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Can Glasgow 2026 really give the Friendly Games a lifeline? | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Can Glasgow 2026 really give the Commonwealth Games a lifeline?
Next year’s event in Scotland is crucial to the survival of the Commonwealths in the modern world.
Report for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Next year’s event in Scotland is crucial to the survival of the Commonwealths in the modern world.
Report for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
Financial mismanagement, the spiralling cost of a squad trip to La Manga, a disappearing £25,000, supporters turning on one another and the once utopic model of fan ownership close to breaking point.
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Exeter City: Model fan-owned club now facing desperate fight for survival
Once defined by a hugely successful academy and shrewd business approach, Devon outfit have descended into supporter infighting and financial mismanagement
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Financial mismanagement, the spiralling cost of a squad trip to La Manga, a disappearing £25,000, supporters turning on one another and the once utopic model of fan ownership close to breaking point.
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Financial mismanagement, the spiralling cost of a squad trip to La Manga, a disappearing £25,000, supporters turning on one another and the once utopic model of fan ownership close to breaking point.
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Exeter City: Model fan-owned club now facing desperate fight for survival
Once defined by a hugely successful academy and shrewd business approach, Devon outfit have descended into supporter infighting and financial mismanagement
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Financial mismanagement, the spiralling cost of a squad trip to La Manga, a disappearing £25,000, supporters turning on one another and the once utopic model of fan ownership close to breaking point.
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
Investigation into Exeter City for @thetimes.com
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Investigation for @thetimes.com
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City: Model fan-owned club now facing desperate fight for survival
Once defined by a hugely successful academy and shrewd business approach, Devon outfit have descended into supporter infighting and financial mismanagement
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Investigation for @thetimes.com
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Investigation for @thetimes.com
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City: Model fan-owned club now facing desperate fight for survival
Once defined by a hugely successful academy and shrewd business approach, Devon outfit have descended into supporter infighting and financial mismanagement
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Investigation for @thetimes.com
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Exeter City were once the model of fan ownership. Now, they are fighting for survival.
Read here 👇
Arne Slot has faced adversity before, as a player and coach.
Here's how he dealt with it.
A cool head, lots of videos and a vow never to repeat the moment that still haunts him.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Here's how he dealt with it.
A cool head, lots of videos and a vow never to repeat the moment that still haunts him.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Slot can draw on past experience to address Liverpool's slump
After nine defeats in 12 matches, we look at what Reds' head coach Arne Slot must do to get their season back on track
www.premierleague.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Arne Slot has faced adversity before, as a player and coach.
Here's how he dealt with it.
A cool head, lots of videos and a vow never to repeat the moment that still haunts him.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Here's how he dealt with it.
A cool head, lots of videos and a vow never to repeat the moment that still haunts him.
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Wenger picking a 16yo Declan Rice (playing cb) out during an U18 game
The growth spurt that gave him a "weird" running pattern before he was let go by Chelsea
Watching the Arsenal Amazon doc before signing
Rice's rise, for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
The growth spurt that gave him a "weird" running pattern before he was let go by Chelsea
Watching the Arsenal Amazon doc before signing
Rice's rise, for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Declan Rice: From released by Chelsea to starring for Arsenal
We look at the highs and lows of England midfielder's route to the top, via three London clubs in the Premier League
www.premierleague.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wenger picking a 16yo Declan Rice (playing cb) out during an U18 game
The growth spurt that gave him a "weird" running pattern before he was let go by Chelsea
Watching the Arsenal Amazon doc before signing
Rice's rise, for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
The growth spurt that gave him a "weird" running pattern before he was let go by Chelsea
Watching the Arsenal Amazon doc before signing
Rice's rise, for @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
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Axel Tuanzebe spoke only Lingala when he moved to Eng aged 4, but the barriers of spoken word fell away on the pitch.
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Axel Tuanzebe on Scott Parker’s methods, Formula One and Afcon dreams | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Axel Tuanzebe spoke only Lingala when he moved to Eng aged 4, but the barriers of spoken word fell away on the pitch.
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Axel Tuanzebe spoke only Lingala when he moved to Eng aged 4, but the barriers of spoken word fell away on the pitch.
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Axel Tuanzebe on Scott Parker’s methods, Formula One and Afcon dreams | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Axel Tuanzebe spoke only Lingala when he moved to Eng aged 4, but the barriers of spoken word fell away on the pitch.
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
“Football is the international language. You have a ball, you take jumpers off and put them either side... And off you go."
For @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
The rise and rise (and rise) of Declan Rice.
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Declan Rice: From released by Chelsea to starring for Arsenal
We look at the highs and lows of England midfielder's route to the top, via three London clubs in the Premier League
www.premierleague.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The rise and rise (and rise) of Declan Rice.
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Reposted by Sam Cunningham
🚨 Exclusive interview with Axel Tuanzebe for @observeruk.bsky.social on the Observer's digital launch day 🚨
🌎 Moving to England aged 4
👨👩👦👦 Scott Parker's family-orientated approach
🏃♂️ Kyle Walker - "he's a bullet"
⚡️ Meeting Usain Bolt
🏁 His love of F1
🌎 Moving to England aged 4
👨👩👦👦 Scott Parker's family-orientated approach
🏃♂️ Kyle Walker - "he's a bullet"
⚡️ Meeting Usain Bolt
🏁 His love of F1
Axel Tuanzebe on Scott Parker’s methods, Formula One and Afcon dreams | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚨 Exclusive interview with Axel Tuanzebe for @observeruk.bsky.social on the Observer's digital launch day 🚨
🌎 Moving to England aged 4
👨👩👦👦 Scott Parker's family-orientated approach
🏃♂️ Kyle Walker - "he's a bullet"
⚡️ Meeting Usain Bolt
🏁 His love of F1
🌎 Moving to England aged 4
👨👩👦👦 Scott Parker's family-orientated approach
🏃♂️ Kyle Walker - "he's a bullet"
⚡️ Meeting Usain Bolt
🏁 His love of F1
The rise and rise (and rise) of Declan Rice.
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
Declan Rice: From released by Chelsea to starring for Arsenal
We look at the highs and lows of England midfielder's route to the top, via three London clubs in the Premier League
www.premierleague.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The rise and rise (and rise) of Declan Rice.
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social
With insights from those who worked with and coached him.
West Ham staff "used to say, in jest at the time, he’s going to be the future Bobby Moore, and maybe he is."
For @eng-premierleague.bsky.social