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Matthew Shotter
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Studying Sports Journalism at UCFB-International Editor & Writer for VAVEL-Usually found watching Morecambe lose 1-0-Views are my own- He/Him.
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Matthew Shotter @matthewshotter.bsky.social · Jul 17
Forgot to post this here.

This is my piece for Vavel on the current situation Morecambe Football Club are facing and why community and football go hand in hand.
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Morecambe: A Town's Heart Hangs in the Balance
The Shrimps' existence is under threat.
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Well, that was... bad? Something to think about as England escape Albania with three points. However, the win and the clean sheet ensure their 100% record as well as going eight qualifying games without conceding a goal.
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Albania 0-2 England: Unconvincing Three Lions end qualification campaign with perfect record intact
Tuchel's men were fortunate to escape Albania with a victory.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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This is so so so good
October 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Fascinating listen from @liberopodcast.bsky.social
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Libero 060: The Premier League: Thatcher’s Greatest Triumph
Podcast Episode · Libero · 10/10/2025 · 1h 3m
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October 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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A mixed start to the season on the pitch and drama off it has left Forest fans concerned about their manager's future.

Review of Nottingham Forest's August for VAVEL

#NFFC
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Nottingham Forest August Review: Off-field Drama Dominates the Start of the Season at the City Ground
Mixed fortunes on the pitch and falling out off it, leave Forest fans confused and concerned.
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September 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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It was a tough day for Forest as they suffered a heavy defeat against West Ham, but what did we learn?

Piece for Vavel 👇

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Four things we learnt from Nottingham Forest’s late collapse against West Ham
What did we learn as the Tricky Trees get hammered?.
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August 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Nottingham Forest continue to be good at football

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Four things we learnt as Nottingham Forest breeze past Brentford
Nuno's side continued the momentum from last season, as they sting the bees, but what did we learn?.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Forgot to post this here.

This is my piece for Vavel on the current situation Morecambe Football Club are facing and why community and football go hand in hand.
www.vavel.com/en/football/...
Morecambe: A Town's Heart Hangs in the Balance
The Shrimps' existence is under threat.
www.vavel.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Report for Vavel as Bayern Munich qualify for the quarter final of the Club World Cup at the expense of Flamengo.
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Bayern Munich 4-2 Flamengo: Harry Kane double secures Club World Cup quarter-final spot for Bavarians
An entertaining game in Miami ebbed and flowed, but ultimately the German giants were too good for their South American counterparts.
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June 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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It came home, after 2 years of hurt our under 21s are European Champions again.

Read my report for @VAVEL 👇

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England U21 3-2 Germany U21 (AET): Jonathan Rowe's extra-time goal wins European Championship for Young Lions
A dramatic and exhausting 120 minutes culminated with Lee Carsley's side winning their second consecutive European Championship.
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June 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Report for VAVEL on Xabi Alonso’s first game in charge of Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal: Late penalty save denies Los Blancos
Yassine Bounou's late penalty save was enough to grant his side a deserved draw.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Nottingham Forest now know their fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season!

Opening game: 🐝

Closing game: 🔵

Link 👇

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Nottingham Forest open 2025/26 Premier League season at home to Brentford
Nuno Espírito Santo's side now know their full fixture list as they look to build upon their incredible 2024/25 campaign.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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What can you expect from Nottingham Forest this transfer window?

Read below to find out 👇

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What to expect from Nottingham Forest this transfer window
It could well be a very big summer at the City Ground.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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An incredible season at the City Ground.

Here are @VAVEL’s end-of-season awards for Nottingham Forest.

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Nottingham Forest 2024/25 Season Review: A campaign that shocked the league
A historical campaign saw the Tricky Trees take their place back amongst England's elite clubs.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Piece on VAVEL’s moment of the season. No prizes for guessing what it is.

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VAVEL's Moment of the Season: James Tarkowski's Last-Minute Equaliser in Final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park
An incredible goodbye to one of England's most famous stadiums.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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A dominant display for PSG tonight as they finally get their hands on the Champions League.

Report 👇

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PSG 5-0 Inter Milan: French giants finally win Champions League after dominant victory in Munich
The Parisians finally get their hands on the Champions League after an awe-inspiring performance.
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May 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Today’s report on City’s 2-0 win over Forest!
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Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest: Cityzens sweep aside Nuno's men to reach third successive FA Cup final
Manchester City reach the FA Cup Final at canter, as they show signs of their former selves.
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April 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Dan Burn spoke to the media after a whirlwind few days.

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Dan Burn: “I’m not just coming in to be a cheerleader"
Fresh off of winning Newcastle United's frist trophy in 70 years, Dan Burn spoke to the media ahead of England's clash with Albania on Friday
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March 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Comfortable win for United yesterday, rather strange viewing,

Link to my report for @vaveluk.bsky.social 👇
Leicester City 0 -3 Man United: Bruno Fernandes inspires Red Devils to comfortable victory
Thanks to their captain, Ruben Amorim's side make it four Premier League games unbeaten.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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I went to Morecambe, one of England’s crisis clubs. They need new ownership or there may be no end to their fall. A town waits for the worst and it should never have come to this.

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Morecambe are slowly dying while they wait 900 days for a new owner
Morecambe waited 87 years to get into the Football League. Now their very existence is under threat
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February 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Nottingham Forest continue to be good at football

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Four things we learnt from Nottingham Forest's 3-0 victory over Wolves
What did we learn about Nuno Espírito Santo's side during their win over his former team.
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January 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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When the book is written on Liverpool’s season, Conor Bradley’s tackle on Kylian Mbappè will almost certainly get its own chapter.

So I thought it only fitting to write an article on it.

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Conor Bradley and the tackle felt around the world
Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League, but the night will be remembered for one thing: Conor Bradley's tackle
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November 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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One of the great sports books of the past couple decades.
November 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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Match Report for @VAVEL for Scotland's dramatic win in Poland tonight.
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Poland 1-2 Scotland: Tartan Army leave it late in UEFA Nations League decider
Scotland needed a late winner to get past a determined Poland side.
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November 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM