Senior Leadership
Danny Wright
Danny is a lifelong Baggies fan who's been working on West Brom News since it was launched in 2020. He's worked for Breaking Media since 2017 after graduating with a sports journalism degree from Staffordshire University a year earlier. He's also previously written for the Birmingham Mail and can occasionally be heard airing his West Brom opinions on BBC Radio WM. While work gets in the way nowadays, Danny used to have a season-ticket at The Hawthorns with his dad and sister, where he sat (stood) in the Smethwick End for a decade moaning about Tony Pulis, Alan Irvine and Chris Baird.
Mark Smith
Mark has worked for Breaking Media for four years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University. He has a key leadership role within the company and was vital in developing West Brom News.
Pete Hanson
Pete joined the team in 2023 and has 13 years of experience in sports journalism after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University.
Tom Griffin
Tom graduated with a BA Hons English Language degree from the University of Hull in 2020. He spent years as a freelance football journalist before holding positions as a content writer at SportsBroker and a digital football journalist at GRV Media. He joined Breaking Media in August 2025 as an assistant editor, writing and editing content for the company's club sites and leading the feature content for Football Insider.
Daniel Lewis
Daniel is a journalism graduate from the University of South Wales who has 10 years of experience in the sports side of the industry, which includes covering major events such as World Cups and the Champions League final for Stats Perform and Sports Mole. While he has an interest in rugby union, snooker and darts – yes, darts – football is top of the list in terms of favourite sport.
West Brom News Experts
Dan Plumley
Dr Dan Plumley is a senior lecturer and researcher at Sheffield Hallam University. He's a Chartered Global Management Accountant and spends his time researching football finance for our website. He's also a member The Football Collective, who are dubbed as the 'academic voice of football'.
Dr Rajpal Brar
Rajpal Brar is a doctor of Physical Therapy. He is a Strength and Conditioning specialist along with being a Movement and Mechanics coach. The Los Angeles native is a Sports Scientist and Mindfulness coach who has experience in playing and coaching multiple sports including football, basketball and running.
Keith Hackett
We are delighted to welcome Keith Hackett, one of the top 100 referees of all time, as our new columnist. Keith's refereeing career spanned over 19 years as he officiated in the Football League and Premier League and was FIFA listed for 10 years. From FA Cup finals to the European Championships and the from the PGMOL to writing books, it's harder to find anyone who knows more about refereeing than Keith.
Senior Contributors
Aheed Abrar
Aheed is a football fan from Kashmir. After completing his Master's in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University in 2024, he joined the Breaking Media team as a correspondent for West Brom News.
Contributors
Declan Carr
Declan is a sports reporter from Liverpool that covers multiple clubs. He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a Masters degree in Sports Journalism in 2022. He has written for outlets such as the Liverpool Echo, Sports Mole and VAVEL. He has extensive experience covering press conferences and attending European matches as a member of the media.
Evan Shaw
Evan has covered the Baggies on West Brom News since he began working for Breaking Media in June 2025. He graduated from the University of Derby with a degree in Football Journalism in the same year. He has previously worked for EFL news outlet Football League World, and spent time as an intern at Burton Albion Football Club.
Jack Dawson
Jack graduated from the University of Derby with Football Journalism and a Masters in Journalism in 2022. He has since held roles at Edinburgh Evening News and GRV Media working on both men's and women's football. He joined Breaking Media in April 2025.
Jacob Raw
Jacob Raw graduated from Teesside University with a 1:1 BA (Hons) in sport journalism. During his studies, he built a strong portfolio working for the likes of Durham Cricket Club, also working abroad covering the International Quizzing Championship's. He has worked as an MMA journalist, interviewing UFC and amateur talent. He's also previously contributed to the Northern Echo with an award-winning short documentary of non-league club Marske United FC.
Josh Edwards
Josh Edwards is a sports journalist with a keen eye for football. He currently writes for Breaking Media covering various clubs. With experience in podcasting, graphic design and writing, Josh is always involved with the sport. Having graduated with a Sports Journalism degree in July 2024, Josh joined Breaking Media in October.
Kyrenia Shipillis
Kyrenia has covered West Brom on West Brom News since 2025. She joined Breaking Media in 2025 and will graduate with a Master's in Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham, in September. She has also written for the Sports Gazette and spent several months working for the Non-League Paper.
Max Wilkins
Max graduated with a degree in Football Journalism from the University of Derby in 2023. After previously writing for VAVEL, Lichfield City and GRV Media, he started work at Breaking Media in 2024.
Samuel Fabre
Samuel graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism from Bournemouth University in 2025. He has previously written for Get Football Group and Trill Magazine over the course of his studies. He joined Breaking Media in August 2025 as a writer for the company's different club sites.