Editorial Team
Senior Leadership
Danny Wright
Danny has worked for Breaking Media for over seven years, managing a team of writers across numerous sites and playing a key role in the development of Goodison News.
Mark Smith
Mark has worked for Breaking Media for four years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University.
Pete Hanson
Pete joined the team in 2023 and has 13 years of experience in sports journalism after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University.
Tom Griffin
Tom graduated with a BA Hons English Language degree from the University of Hull in 2020. He spent years as a freelance football journalist before holding positions as a content writer at SportsBroker and a digital football journalist at GRV Media. He joined Breaking Media in August 2025 as an assistant editor, writing and editing content for the company's club sites and leading the feature content for Football Insider.
Daniel Lewis
Daniel is a journalism graduate from the University of South Wales who has 10 years of experience in the sports side of the industry, which includes covering major events such as World Cups and the Champions League final for Stats Perform and Sports Mole. While he has an interest in rugby union, snooker and darts – yes, darts – football is top of the list in terms of favourite sport.
Goodison News Experts
Goodison News speaking to Bryan King
Bryan King was a scout at Everton between 2008 and 2017, spending the majority of his time searching for talent in Scandinavia. The former Millwall goalkeeper has also spent lengthy spells of his post-playing career at Aston Villa and Tottenham, where he was instrumental in the signing of Luka Modric. He played a key role in Everton signing Bryan Oviedo and Kevin Mirallas and also brought Erling Haaland to Merseyside for a trial when he was only 15.
Dan Plumley
A senior lecturer and researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, Doctor Dan started giving his financial expertise about Everton in August 2022. Since then, he has demystified football finance and governance for our readers. Never more at home than when pouring over a spreadsheet, he crunches the number so you don’t have to.
Keith Hackett
We are delighted to welcome Keith Hackett, one of the top 100 referees of all time, as our new columnist. Keith's refereeing career spanned over 19 years as he officiated in the Football League and Premier League and was FIFA listed for 10 years. From FA Cup finals to the European Championships and the from the PGMOL to writing books, it's harder to find anyone who knows more about refereeing than Keith.
Senior Contributors
Aheed Abrar
Aheed is a football fan from Kashmir. After completing his Master's in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University in 2024, he joined the Breaking Media team.
Contributors
Declan Carr
Declan has covered Everton on Goodison News since joining Breaking Media in 2024 after graduating with a sports journalism masters degree from Liverpool John Moores University. His work has been featured on the Liverpool Echo, Sportsmole and VAVEL and he has worked with the Southport FC media team.
Alex Oakhill
Alex graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism in 2025. He joined Breaking Media in May 2025 as a football writer for their Football Insider site.
Jacob Raw
Jacob Raw graduated from Teesside University with a 1:1 BA (Hons) in sport journalism. During his studies, he built a strong portfolio working for the likes of Durham Cricket Club, also working abroad covering the International Quizzing Championship's. He has worked as an MMA journalist, interviewing UFC and amateur talent. He's also previously contributed to the Northern Echo with an award-winning short documentary of non-league club Marske United FC.
James Barker
James graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024. He spent two years working for renowned EFL news outlet Football League World, first as a freelance writer, before moving into an editorial role. He also spent over a year volunteering as Head of Media for non-league club Seaham Red Star FC, and joined Breaking Media in December 2025.
Josh Edwards
Josh Edwards is a sports journalist with a keen eye for football. He currently writes for Breaking Media covering various clubs. With experience in podcasting, graphic design and writing, Josh is always involved with the sport. Having graduated with a Sports Journalism degree in July 2024, Josh joined Breaking Media in October.
Max Wilkins
Max graduated with a degree in Football Journalism from the University of Derby in 2023. After previously writing for VAVEL, Lichfield City and GRV Media, he started work at Breaking Media in 2024.
Samuel Fabre
Samuel graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism from Bournemouth University in 2025. He has previously written for Get Football Group and Trill Magazine over the course of his studies. He joined Breaking Media in August 2025 as a writer for the company's different club sites.