Matt Astbury
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Content Editor for DAZN News | Substack: mattastbury.substack.com | Views are mine, not my employer’s
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From Rock City and O2 academies to arenas, Wolf Alice are class.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
From Rock City and O2 academies to arenas, Wolf Alice are class.
A long day in Manchester, but it’s good to have The Magnificent 7 back, these fight cards always deliver. #ItaumaFranklin
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A long day in Manchester, but it’s good to have The Magnificent 7 back, these fight cards always deliver. #ItaumaFranklin
Former British middleweight champion Nathan Heaney confirms that 2026 will be his final year as a professional boxer.
He still hopes to secure the dream date at Stoke City before retiring, first he needs to get past Gerome Watburton on January 24. #ItaumaFranklin
He still hopes to secure the dream date at Stoke City before retiring, first he needs to get past Gerome Watburton on January 24. #ItaumaFranklin
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Former British middleweight champion Nathan Heaney confirms that 2026 will be his final year as a professional boxer.
He still hopes to secure the dream date at Stoke City before retiring, first he needs to get past Gerome Watburton on January 24. #ItaumaFranklin
He still hopes to secure the dream date at Stoke City before retiring, first he needs to get past Gerome Watburton on January 24. #ItaumaFranklin
Arrived in Manchester for the Itauma vs. Franklin press conference.
A cracking Magnificent 7 card which also features Hutchinson vs. Taylor in a heated light heavyweight rivalry which has sprung up out of nowhere. #ItaumaFranklin
A cracking Magnificent 7 card which also features Hutchinson vs. Taylor in a heated light heavyweight rivalry which has sprung up out of nowhere. #ItaumaFranklin
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Arrived in Manchester for the Itauma vs. Franklin press conference.
A cracking Magnificent 7 card which also features Hutchinson vs. Taylor in a heated light heavyweight rivalry which has sprung up out of nowhere. #ItaumaFranklin
A cracking Magnificent 7 card which also features Hutchinson vs. Taylor in a heated light heavyweight rivalry which has sprung up out of nowhere. #ItaumaFranklin
No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Never thought I’d see the day, all caught up when it comes to podcasts.
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
October 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Never thought I’d see the day, all caught up when it comes to podcasts.
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
The algorithm must be broken if it couldn’t detect 14 million people trying to get Oasis tickets…
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The algorithm must be broken if it couldn’t detect 14 million people trying to get Oasis tickets…
September 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Heartbreaking news.
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
September 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Heartbreaking news.
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
Gambit Bistro in Valletta, some establishment.
September 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Gambit Bistro in Valletta, some establishment.
Gozo, boiling hot, but a lovely island.
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Gozo, boiling hot, but a lovely island.
First NFL Sunday of the 2025 season, let the rollercoaster begin!
September 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
First NFL Sunday of the 2025 season, let the rollercoaster begin!
The new NFL season is so back.
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The new NFL season is so back.
Donnarumma's move to Manchester City was confirmed this morning with Ederson heading to Fenerbahce.
It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
September 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Donnarumma's move to Manchester City was confirmed this morning with Ederson heading to Fenerbahce.
It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
New column for DAZN News on Transfer Deadline Day.
Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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September 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
New column for DAZN News on Transfer Deadline Day.
Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Song for the Dead also remains one of the best songs to close a gig with.
August 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Song for the Dead also remains one of the best songs to close a gig with.