Alex started his football writing career editing the match day programme for his home town club Cowdenbeath for a couple of seasons and has visited every League ground in Scotland in a 20 year career as a fitba' journo. Our man with his finger on the pulse north of the border. Previously employed by the Press Association, Nick has also worked in France for 5 years where his French language skills were more Derek Trotter than Gerard Houllier. All stunning feats as he cannot swim, apart from an technically inapt 'breaststroke' that propels him backwards. This has had an adverse effect on his playing career, and he is considering taking on a managerial role or failing that playing carpet bowls around various nursing homes in the Scarborough area.
Accummulated knowledge includes a degree in computing and a degree in marketing.
However proof that he knows nothing is that he is a keen Sheffield United supporter. Naturally, this means he's tall, geeky, and wears glasses. After doing A' Levels at school he went on to do a degree in Computing Science. After a stint as a commis chef, Rupert found his way into the clutches of Full Time Whistle Ltd., where he is locked away in a cupboard, turning the handle that makes the electricity work in the office. He enjoys online strategy games and building web sites.