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

Championship
/ 1 month ago

Elliot Lee: Wrexham return possible but ‘bit-part player’ role not an option

Elliot Lee insists he’s not given up hope of pulling on a Wrexham shirt again – but added that he won’t...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 month ago

Conor McGrandles hails Lincoln City’s “incredible” League One title journey

Stalwart midfielder Conor McGrandles has confessed that newly crowned League One champions Lincoln City kicked off the campaign simply targeting the...

By Dave Flett
Chesterfield
/ 2 months ago

Chesterfield skipper Tom Naylor issues ‘watch out for us’ call as Spireites chase play-off spot

Skipper Tom Naylor reckons Chesterfield will be the team to “fear” if their League Two campaign is to be decided in...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 2 months ago

George Abbott eyes strong finish to League One season with Mansfield Town

Having been named in last season’s PFA League Two Team of the Year as a teenager, George Abbott is determined to...

By Dave Flett
FA Cup
/ 2 months ago

Tyler Magloire’s journey from non-league to Port Vale’s FA Cup clash with Chelsea

If anyone knows how quickly fortunes can change in football, it just has to be Port Vale defender Tyler Magloire.

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 2 months ago

James Belshaw dreaming of Notts County League Two promotion with boyhood club

Lifelong Notts County fan James Belshaw has joked he does not know where winning promotion with the Magpies would rank alongside...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 2 months ago

Salford City’s Jorge Grant inspired by Paul Scholes in new attacking role

Central midfielder Jorge Grant knows he could not have a better role model than childhood hero Paul Scholes after being switched...

By Dave Flett
EFL Trophy
/ 3 months ago

Ethan Pye targets Wembley double with Stockport County

Ethan Pye was denied the opportunity to play in two Wembley finals on consecutive weekends by Stockport County boss Dave Challinor...

By Dave Flett
Harrogate Town
/ 3 months ago

Harrogate Town defender Cathal Heffernan rises to the challenge of a League Two relegation fight

He might only be 20 but a League Two relegation dogfight was never going to hold any fear for Harrogate Town...

By Dave Flett
Cardiff City
/ 3 months ago

Alex Robertson seeks further League One glory at Cardiff City

Alex Robertson already owns a League One winners’ medal – but he is determined to enjoy the thrill of securing promotion...

By Dave Flett
Doncaster Rovers
/ 3 months ago

Billy Sharp eyes 300-goal milestone in likely final season with Doncaster Rovers

Doncaster Rovers’ veteran marksman Billy Sharp might be “99 per cent sure” he is playing his final season in football but...

By Dave Flett
Cambridge United
/ 4 months ago

Ben Knight admits he was close to quitting football before revival at Cambridge United

He might have made his senior debut for Manchester City at Wembley, but Ben Knight has confessed he was close to...

By Dave Flett
Cambridge United
/ 4 months ago

Harrogate Town 2-1 Cambridge United: Simon Weaver’s Sulphurites find a win at long last

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver believes his players have the strong mindset needed to avoid relegation from the Football League after...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 4 months ago

Swindon Town striker Aaron Drinan reveals what’s behind his goal spree under Ian Holloway

League Two Golden Boot frontrunner Aaron Drinan reckons Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway has uncovered the secret to unlocking his goalscoring...

By Dave Flett
Blackpool
/ 4 months ago

Ashley Fletcher puts Blackpool survival ahead of League One Golden Boot

In-form striker Ashley Fletcher has insisted securing Blackpool’s League One safety is more important to him than winning the division’s Golden...

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 5 months ago

Southampton loanee Daniel Peretz on learning from Manuel Neuer at Bayern Munich

New on-loan Southampton keeper Daniel Peretz admits he has learned “a lot” from the “world’s greatest-ever” number one – and is...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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