Dave Flett

Dave provides exclusive player-interview based features for The Football League Paper. An EFL specialist, he can regularly be found reporting on a broad range of games from the top of the Championship to the bottom of League Two. Dave has had long stints as the chief reporter on York City (2003-2019) and Luton Town (1997-2003) for the best-selling newspapers in both regions and, more recently, has provided copy for several national titles. He has also reported on a variety of other sports and worked as a sub-editor on the sports desks of the Daily Telegraph and Yorkshire Post. He is the author of two books – Sunset Over Bootham Crescent and York City Fighting Back.

News By Dave Flett

Latest News
/ 6 days ago

Charlie Whitaker targets consistency as Tranmere Rovers eye League Two play-off push

Having headed into this weekend as the only EFL side with the exact same number of league wins, draws and defeats...

By Dave Flett
Blackburn Rovers
/ 2 weeks ago

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sondre Tronstad aiming for 2026 World Cup call with Norway

Sondre Tronstad is hoping a strong second half to the season with Blackburn Rovers can secure him a late call-up to...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 3 weeks ago

Aaron Collins insists League Two promotion race is far from over for MK Dons

Underwhelming MK Dons might not have quite justified their pre-season tags as League Two title favourites yet – but Aaron Collins...

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 4 weeks ago

Millwall defender Tristan Crama is roaring with the Lions!

Millwall’s position among the Championship’s high-fliers might surprise some, but defender Tristan Crama reckons the Lions can become an even bigger...

By Dave Flett
Grimsby Town
/ 1 month ago

Faroe Islands international Geza Turi bids to be a Grimsby Town hero

Geza Turi secured national hero status after scoring for the Faroe Islands against Croatia last month – and he now plans...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 month ago

Tom O’Connor backs Peterborough United boss Luke Williams to lead League One revival

Defender Tom O’Connor reckons Peterborough United have the right manager to propel them up League One – but he is not...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 2 months ago

Kemar Roofe aims to hit the heights for Walsall in League Two

Kemar Roofe is determined to taste success again on a pitch where he won his first individual honour at the age...

By Dave Flett
Harrogate Town
/ 2 months ago

Warren Burrell’s call paves the way as he becomes Harrogate Town’s record appearance holder

Warren Burrell believes his “big decision” to leave behind a career laying tarmac has been fully cemented by becoming Harrogate Town’s...

By Dave Flett
Accrington Stanley
/ 2 months ago

Paddy Madden backs himself to keep Accrington Stanley in League Two

Accrington Stanley striker Paddy Madden is confident that his proud record of never being relegated will still be intact come the...

By Dave Flett
Harrogate Town
/ 2 months ago

Harrogate Town 0-1 Oldham Athletic: Referee David Rock is slammed by irate Micky Mellon

Fuming Oldham boss Micky Mellon launched a verbal onslaught against referee David Rock, despite his ten-man team winning at Harrogate Town.

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 3 months ago

Amari’i Bell seeks to chime again with Charlton Athletic

Amari’i Bell reckons Charlton Athletic’s squad boasts the same “hunger” that elevated his former club Luton Town into the Premier League...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Ethan Wheatley flourishes at Northampton Town

Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley is determined to turn a “frustrating” first loan at Walsall into a positive season-long stay at...

By Dave Flett
Colchester United
/ 3 months ago

Jamaica is the goal for Colchester United forward Kyreece Lisbie

Kyreece Lisbie is hoping a free-scoring start to his EFL career can earn him the chance to help Jamaica reach their...

By Dave Flett
Barrow
/ 3 months ago

Barrow goalkeeper Wyll Stanway eager to succeed

Barrow goalkeeper Wyll Stanway might have seen his sister conquer Europe twice but – for now - he is staying focused...

By Dave Flett
Blackpool
/ 3 months ago

Blackpool’s Bailey Peacock-Farrell eager to strut his stuff at World Cup

Bailey Peacock-Farrell reckons Northern Ireland are on the verge of making World Cup qualification a “reality” rather than just a “dream”.

By Dave Flett
Huddersfield Town
/ 4 months ago

Eager Alfie May still might make his way into the Championship

Alfie May might have turned down the chance to play Championship football for the first time in his career over the...

By Dave Flett
Doncaster Rovers
/ 9 months ago

Super Teddy Sharman-Lowe thrilled with Doncaster Rovers promotion

By Dave Flett On-loan Chelsea keeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe has admitted it has been a “massive” personal achievement for him to start...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 9 months ago

HAK: MATT IS THE RIGHT FIT

By Dave Flett FLP FOCUS ON ROTHERHAM POSITIVE: Rotherham’s Hakeem Odoffin would be more than happy to extend his stay PICTURE:...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 9 months ago

MATTY AIMS FOR PROPER PARTY!

Notts in Lge Two battle... By Dave Flett ON A MISSION: Notts County defender Matty Platt and, inset, playing for Barrow...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 9 months ago

TOM GOES FROM UNI TO THE EFL!

Brainy ace keen to shine By Dave Flett MAGIC MOMENT: Tom Cursons celebrates his maiden EFL goal for Harrogate against Tranmere...

By Dave Flett