PitchsideBriefPitchsideBrief welcomes thoughtful proposals from people who enjoy explaining football. We are interested in clear match stories, tactical analysis, supporter perspectives and features that help readers see the game from a different angle.
A strong proposal explains its subject, why it matters and the information needed to support it. You do not need to copy the voice of another publication; clarity, care and a relevant point of view are more useful.
What We Look For
Original writing, accurate attribution and a distinction between reporting and opinion are important. Check names, dates and quotations, identify your sources and avoid presenting rumours as established facts. Make sure you have permission to supply any material you include.
Working With the Editorial Desk
Explain your availability and the topics you feel ready to cover. We may ask for clarification or a writing sample. A proposal is not a promise of publication, employment, payment, accreditation or access to an event; any such arrangement would need to be agreed separately.
Possible Writing Areas
Match reports can explain turning points and useful context. Tactical pieces can examine decisions and patterns without assuming every reader is an expert. Features can explore supporter culture, football technology, training questions or the wider life of the game.
Use the enquiry form below to outline your interests and share links to writing examples. Please do not enter passwords, financial details or identity documents.
Contributor enquiries
Include a short introduction, your proposed topic and links to relevant writing samples when you get in touch.
Report from the touchline
- [email protected]
- Match note
- Include the competition and match date.
- Team question
- Link the official result or team statement.
For editorial questions, you can also use our shared contact address:
[email protected]