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

Blackpool
/ 5 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
/ 5 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
/ 10 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
/ 10 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
/ 11 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
/ 11 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
Latest News
/ 11 months ago

THELO GETS TIPS FROM THE TOP!

Hatter soaks up advice... By Dave Flett THELO Aasgaard believes his experience lining up alongside two of the world’s greatest players...

By Dave Flett
Colchester United
/ 11 months ago

Colchester United: Harry Anderson seeks to fly high again!

Harry Anderson reckons he can help Colchester United pull off a dramatic late charge for automatic promotion to rival the one...

By Dave Flett
Exeter City
/ 12 months ago

Exeter City’s Josh Magennis still has world dreams

Exeter City skipper Josh Magennis has told Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill he’ll be “fully ready to go” for his country’s...

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 12 months ago

Craig Forsyth has faith in Derby County gaffer John Eustace

Craig Forsyth believes his former Derby County teammate John Eustace can bring calmness to Pride Park amid the inevitable relegation run-in...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 12 months ago

ACE ADAM GIVES DARNELL BOOST

Baggies push for play-offs By Dave Flett LEAP OF FAITH: Darnell Furlong celebrates his equaliser for West Brom at Leeds last...

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 1 year ago

George Saville: Pride of Lions ready to roar for Millwall

Past close shaves mean George Saville is avoiding the word ‘play-offs’, but the Millwall midfielder rates the current squad as the...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Jacob Wright – I’d leave Manchester City to stay at Norwich City!

Canaries feel right to Wright By Dave Flett WRIGHT STUFF: Jacob Wright has impressed for Norwich on loan from Manchester City...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

DAVID’S EYEING GOLDEN GOAL!

Veteran has Notts ambition By Dave Flett THE one promotion on David McGoldrick’s footballing CV takes some beating. Having started 2018-19...

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 1 year ago

Ali Al-Hamadi aims to be Stoke City’s hero

On-loan Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi is confident he can help fire shot-shy Stoke City to safety in the Championship.

By Dave Flett
Championship
/ 1 year ago

Hull City: Joe Gelhardt is keen to fire up the Tigers

Joe Gelhardt has admitted he’s enjoying the opportunity to get his career “back on track” at the club where he first...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

ARCHER AIMING FOR THE STARS

Academy aces spur him on... By Dave Flett PLAYING FOR KICKS: Ethon Archer has made a big impact at Cheltenham Town...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

JAY EYES MORE CUP HEADLINES

Defender ready for Eagles... By Dave Flett COMMITMENT: Doncaster’s Jay McGrath blocks a shot in last week’s FA Cup victory at...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

FINN’S BIG FAN OF MIND GAMES

Boro ace seeks to improve By Dave Flett THINKING FOOTBALLER: Finn Azaz in action for Boro and, inset, his reading material...

By Dave Flett
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

BILLY BID TO KOP SPOT OF GLORY!

By Dave Flett TOUGH TASK: Accrington keeper Billy Crellin could come up against the likes of Liverpool hot-shot Mo Salah, inset...

By Dave Flett