Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
  • Soccer
    Manchester United have a crucial season ahead of them

    Manchester United Season Preview – Ruben Amorim has a fresh start to whip the Red Devils into shape!

    Manchester United hit rock bottom last season, slumping to a dismal 15th in the Premier League, their worst finish since the days of flared jeans and questionable haircuts in 1973-74. It was a campaign to forget, with just 11 wins from 38 matches and a fanbase left wondering if the…

  • Soccer
    Manchester City logo on a corner flag inside the Ethiad Stadium

    Manchester City Season Preview – Pep’s side have found their hunger again!

    Manchester City, the sky-blue juggernaut that has dominated English football for the better part of a decade, is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with a point to prove. After a rare third-place finish in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, the Citizens are hungry to reclaim their perch atop the…

  • Premier League
    2025/26 - the year of Yamal - Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain celebrates the victory after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.

    Ten insane things to expect of the 2025/26 season

    The 2025/26 campaign is about to explode into life, and it’s shaping up to be one for the ages. From Barcelona’s shiny new Camp Nou to a beefed-up World Cup, this season is packed with drama, fresh faces, and a few farewells that’ll tug at your heartstrings. Let’s break down…

  • Tennis
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Mens Singles Final against at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 14th, 2024 in London, England.

    The tough life of a tennis player outside the Top 100

    I’ve always thought that I’d love to be a tennis player. Especially recently, whilst watching Wimbledon, I sat on the sofa wishing I was holding the coveted strings. I thought that being a pro tennis player must be a dream. Yet, after some research, I’ve realised it might not be.…

  • Soccer
    Madueke to Arsenal offical

    Summer Transfer Update Five

    The summer transfer window is a whirlwind of whispers, near-misses, and signed contracts, with Europe’s top clubs scrambling to shape their squads for the 2025-26 season. From juicy rumours that spark heated debates to deals so close you can almost hear the fax machine humming, and a few already sealed…

  • Soccer

    Snoop Dogg becomes a part-owner of Swansea, joining a growing trend

    Imagine Snoop Dogg, the Long Beach legend with a joint in one hand and a mic in the other, strolling into a Welsh football stadium, decked out in Swansea City’s white and black kit. It sounds like the setup for a wild music video, but it’s real life. The rap…