George Hartwell

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George Hartwell is the Senior Football Correspondent at News-GB.org, covering the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side with twelve years of reporting experience. He reported on West Country football before national coverage. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of the West of England and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Bristol, he watches grassroots football and writes a tactics column. “Tactics tell you more than any scoreline.”
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George Hartwell

George Hartwell

Senior Football Correspondent

George Hartwell is the Senior Football Correspondent at News-GB.org, covering the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side with twelve years of reporting experience. He reported on West Country football before national coverage. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of the West of England and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Bristol, he watches grassroots football and writes a tactics column. “Tactics tell you more than any scoreline.”

Nottingham Forest boss expresses anger over VAR handball decision

Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner angry with VAR handball call

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner criticises VAR’s decision to disallow Neco Williams’ goal in their 0-0 draw against Tottenham, sparking debate.

Oval defeat leaves Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath ‘gutted’

Anthony McGrath speaks after Oval defeat

Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath shares his disappointment after a one-wicket loss to Surrey at The Oval, citing poor second-innings batting as the cause.

London: Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic weigh-in escalates to physical altercation

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic: Weigh-in turns heated with push and slap after final face off for IBF heavyweight world title fight

Tensions flared at the IBF heavyweight weigh-in in London as Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage, leading to a physical altercation. Read more about the

Manchester City could make late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Manchester City to make late move for Chelsea midfielder - Paper Talk

Manchester City are reportedly preparing a late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Could this be the Premier League’s biggest summer transfer?

Fernandes and Shaw named PFA players of the year

Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards

Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw win PFA Player of the Year awards for the 2025-26 season, adding to their Football Writers’ Association accolades. Discover mor

Liverpool’s midfield structure questioned after Newcastle draw

A midfield dilemma

Liverpool’s midfield structure under new manager Andoni Iraola is under scrutiny after their 2-2 draw with Newcastle. Jamie Carragher discusses tactical concern

West London derby: Fulham host Chelsea in Premier League opener

Fulham v Chelsea: Premier League – live

Xabi Alonso kicks off his Chelsea reign with a West London derby against Fulham. New signings Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers feature in his first Premier Lea

Late Drama at St James’ Park

Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do

Liverpool snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle at St James’ Park. Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty secures a point for Andoni Iraola’s Reds.

Emery suggests Watkins should explain absence from Aston Villa’s Brighton defeat

‘Call his agent’: Emery feels Watkins should explain absence from Villa’s rout by Brighton

Unai Emery suggests Ollie Watkins should explain his absence from Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton. Villa suffered a heavy loss in their Premier League open

Norris secures victory at Zandvoort

Dutch Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings as Lando Norris wins for McLaren

Lando Norris clinches his second consecutive Dutch Grand Prix victory at Zandvoort, narrowing the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Read more here.