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Ben Horlock

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Ben Horlock is a sports news and features writer who holds a degree in sports journalism (BA Hons) from Southampton Solent University. Ben has been published across a wide variety of news outlets and websites including HITC, 90min, GiveMeSport, Betfair and Zoo Magazine. As well, Ben has worked in social media for four years in the sports gambling industry. For his sins, Ben is a QPR fan and is a keen follower of all the major European football leagues.

Articles by Ben Horlock (53)

Paul Merson Claims Six Wins Will Ensure Lee Carsley Becomes The Next England Manager

Football expert and columnist Paul Merson believes that Lee Carsley will become the next England manager. That’s assuming he wins all six UEFA Nations League games.  Carsley will be taking charge of the senior Three Lions side for the very first time on September 7 against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The former U21 boss […]

Ben Horlock  •  04 Sep 2024
Former Champions League Star Douglas Costa Announces He Has Joined OnlyFans In A Move He Hopes Will ‘Make Fans Happy’

Former UEFA Champions League star Douglas Costa has confirmed that he has joined subscription platform OnlyFans.  The announcement comes just days after the ex-Bayern Munich and Juventus winger completed a move to Australian side Sydney FC. Costa completed his move Down Under on September 2. Now, he is set to create his own behind-the-scenes content […]

Ben Horlock  •  04 Sep 2024
Football Twitter Reacts As Steve Bruce Announced As Blackpool Head Coach

Steve Bruce is back in the dugout after he was announced as Blackpool’s new Head Coach on September 3. The former Manchester United star has penned a two-year deal with the Tangerines.  Bruce returns to management after almost two years away. Amazingly, 2023 is the only year since 1978 that Bruce hasn’t been involved in […]

Ben Horlock  •  04 Sep 2024
5 Memorable Ireland Vs England Games Ahead Of UEFA Nations League Opener

The Ireland vs England football rivalry will be rekindled on September 7 as the pair go head-to-head at the Aviva Stadium.  It’ll be the first meeting of the two countries in four years as they get set to lock horns in the opening 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group F fixture. A new era beckons for […]

Ben Horlock  •  03 Sep 2024
Manchester United’s Mason Mount Confirms He Will Miss ‘A Few Games’ After Suffering A Muscle Injury

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount will miss ‘a few games’ after suffering a muscle injury against Brighton on GW2 of the 2024/25 Premier League season. The Red Devils man was replaced at half-time in the 2-1 defeat at the Amex Stadium after reporting discomfort to United’s medical team. Mount will definitely miss the clash with […]

Ben Horlock  •  03 Sep 2024
Brighton Forward Is The Most Transferred In Player By FPL Managers For GW4 After Arsenal And Manchester United Exploits

FPL gameweek 4 transfers have already seen over 420,000 managers draft in Brighton star Joao Pedro into their squads.  The Seagulls hitman scored a late winner against Manchester United on gameweek 2 before netting the equaliser against Arsenal a week later. Only five forwards have registered more points than Pedro’s total of 18 so far […]

Ben Horlock  •  03 Sep 2024
Alejandro Garnacho Hits Back At Social Media ‘Fan’ In Now-Deleted Post After User Posts Sarcastic Highlights Video

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho hit back at an online troll after the Red Devil’s defeat to Liverpool on September 1. Garnacho clashed with the ‘fan’ after the damaging loss in a post which has since been deleted. User @sulkfenomeno uploaded a ‘highlights’ video which appeared to directly mock the 20-year-old. The Argentine has been […]

Ben Horlock  •  03 Sep 2024
Manchester City Will Cover The Most Miles Out Of All British Sides Competing In The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League

Manchester City are set to cover the most miles out of all five British sides competing in the UEFA Champions League this season.  The Cityzens will travel to PSG, Juventus, Sporting Lisbon and Slovan Bratislava – clocking up 8,418.8 miles in round trips. Arsenal will register 7,740.8 miles. The Gunners will face Inter, Atalanta, Sporting […]

Ben Horlock  •  02 Sep 2024
WATCH: Paul Scholes Blasts Former Teammate And Labels Him As Manchester United’s Worst Ever Signing

Paul Scholes didn’t hold back when he was quizzed on who he thought was Manchester United’s worst ever signing. The Red Devils legend was quick to name former goalkeeper Mark Bosnich.  Scholes brutally claimed that the Australian was ‘unprofessional’ and that he ‘couldn’t even kick a football’ in a damning assessment. Bosnich was one of […]

Ben Horlock  •  02 Sep 2024
Football Twitter Reacts As Angel Gomes Receives Surprise Call-Up To Lee Carsley’s England Squad

Angel Gomes has received his first senior England call-up ahead of September’s Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland. Interim boss Lee Carsley has kept faith with the former Manchester United player – whom he managed for the U21 side between 2021-2023. Naturally, fans on X, formerly Twitter, were quick to praise the decision. Unsurprisingly, […]

Ben Horlock  •  29 Aug 2024