Mark Duffy
@dufferssport.bsky.social
Sports editor of many titles in the north and south Midlands, head of comms at Matlock Town FC. Dad, husband, Essex-bred but long adopted by Derbyshire! Spurs fan, love travelling the world.
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Mark Duffy
@dufferssport.bsky.social
· Nov 12
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When Paul Reed took over at Leighton Town in November they were languishing near the relegation zone. Fast forward to April and a remarkable run of form had them so close to challenging for the play-offs. I chatted with Reed about that and the future
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leighton Town boss has eyes firmly on the future after incredible run
When Paul Reed took over as Leighton Town boss back in November, his brief was simple.
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When Paul Reed took over at Leighton Town in November they were languishing near the relegation zone. Fast forward to April and a remarkable run of form had them so close to challenging for the play-offs. I chatted with Reed about that and the future
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/footba...
Another long read alert! Spoke with @biggleswadeutd.bsky.social boss Kane Dougherty about the club's play-off push as the possibility grows of all three of the town's clubs being in the same division next season.
@guillem-balague.bsky.social
www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/sport/footba...
@guillem-balague.bsky.social
www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/sport/footba...
FEATURE: Biggleswade United boss aims high as play-off battle looms
Biggleswade United may currently be the lowest-ranked of the town’s three football clubs, but that could all change in the coming months.
www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Another long read alert! Spoke with @biggleswadeutd.bsky.social boss Kane Dougherty about the club's play-off push as the possibility grows of all three of the town's clubs being in the same division next season.
@guillem-balague.bsky.social
www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/sport/footba...
@guillem-balague.bsky.social
www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/sport/footba...
It may be the case that Bedford Town are top of the league but boss Lee Bircham is just happy they've stayed up...
I had a good chat with him about what he calls a 'freak' season.
➡️https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/sport/football/bedford-town-boss-lee-bircham-this-season-has-been-a-freak-5009530
I had a good chat with him about what he calls a 'freak' season.
➡️https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/sport/football/bedford-town-boss-lee-bircham-this-season-has-been-a-freak-5009530
February 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It may be the case that Bedford Town are top of the league but boss Lee Bircham is just happy they've stayed up...
I had a good chat with him about what he calls a 'freak' season.
➡️https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/sport/football/bedford-town-boss-lee-bircham-this-season-has-been-a-freak-5009530
I had a good chat with him about what he calls a 'freak' season.
➡️https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/sport/football/bedford-town-boss-lee-bircham-this-season-has-been-a-freak-5009530
I had another interesting chat with
Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead about the team's recent progress.
Simon's always a fascinating fellow to interview, with a very philosophical, deep-thinking approach. Hard not to write 5,000 words each time...!
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/footba...
Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead about the team's recent progress.
Simon's always a fascinating fellow to interview, with a very philosophical, deep-thinking approach. Hard not to write 5,000 words each time...!
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/footba...
Hollyhead: Killer instinct key to Banbury United's good run of form
Simon Hollyhead’s first season as Banbury United manager has been quite the learning curve all round.
www.banburyguardian.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I had another interesting chat with
Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead about the team's recent progress.
Simon's always a fascinating fellow to interview, with a very philosophical, deep-thinking approach. Hard not to write 5,000 words each time...!
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/footba...
Banbury United boss Simon Hollyhead about the team's recent progress.
Simon's always a fascinating fellow to interview, with a very philosophical, deep-thinking approach. Hard not to write 5,000 words each time...!
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/footba...
@footballcliches.bsky.social Some tremendous new chaptering and let's going from two of Hemel Hempstead's new signings here.
December 17, 2024 at 11:35 AM
@footballcliches.bsky.social Some tremendous new chaptering and let's going from two of Hemel Hempstead's new signings here.
It's long read time again and it's another two-parter.
I chatted to Eastwood CFC striker Aaron O'Connor about still knocking 'em in at 41-years-old and about the early part of his pro career. Part two next week.
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
I chatted to Eastwood CFC striker Aaron O'Connor about still knocking 'em in at 41-years-old and about the early part of his pro career. Part two next week.
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
FEATURE: Ex-Mansfield Town, Newport County, Rushden and Kettering Town star Aaron O'Connor on still playing at 41
In the first of a two-part interview, Eastwood CFC’s experienced striker Aaron O’Connor discusses why he’s still playing at the age of 41, and looks back on how he broke into the professional game:
www.chad.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 9:26 AM
It's long read time again and it's another two-parter.
I chatted to Eastwood CFC striker Aaron O'Connor about still knocking 'em in at 41-years-old and about the early part of his pro career. Part two next week.
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
I chatted to Eastwood CFC striker Aaron O'Connor about still knocking 'em in at 41-years-old and about the early part of his pro career. Part two next week.
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
Recently had a long chat with Ilkeston Town midfielder Colin Daniel, who after a great pro career is currently back alongside some of those with whom he started his career nearly 20 years ago at Eastwood Town.
It's a two-parter, and here's part one:
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's a two-parter, and here's part one:
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
Colin Daniel on his long career in football and being back with whom it all began
In the first of a two-part interview with experienced midfielder Colin Daniel, he talks about how it all began and the first steps of his successful career:
www.chad.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Recently had a long chat with Ilkeston Town midfielder Colin Daniel, who after a great pro career is currently back alongside some of those with whom he started his career nearly 20 years ago at Eastwood Town.
It's a two-parter, and here's part one:
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's a two-parter, and here's part one:
www.chad.co.uk/sport/footba...
Spoke to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor about his hopes to see the club back at step four before too long...
www.bucksherald.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bucksherald.co.uk/sport/footba...
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss has sights set on a play-off challenge
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor says there is a three-year plan in action to get the club back to step four of the non-league pyramid – but that he’d happily achieve that aim earlier.
www.bucksherald.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Spoke to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos boss Paul Batchelor about his hopes to see the club back at step four before too long...
www.bucksherald.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bucksherald.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Welcome to our official Bluesky account!
November 12, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Welcome to our official Bluesky account!
Right then, if anybody finds me here who I interact(ed) with on Twitter, let me know...
November 12, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Right then, if anybody finds me here who I interact(ed) with on Twitter, let me know...