Nathan Bliss

Multimedia Sports Journalist

United Kingdom

Social Media for @Squawka. Sports Journalist/Reporter featured by @WhisperFilmsUK, @YahooSportUK, @Wolves, @TheseFootyTimes, @ExpressandStar and more.

Portfolio

University Dissertation - Journalism Project (Operation Spain)

These Football Times
05/02/2018
Operation Spain: Dissertation Part One

This article is the first in a three-part series looking at why English football struggles to produce and develop creative midfielders, how it can learn from Spanish football's success over the past decade, and how it can change for the better.

These Football Times
05/11/2018
Operation Spain: Dissertation Part Two

This feature is the second in a three-part series looking at why English football struggles to produce and develop creative midfielders, how it can learn from Spanish football's success over the past decade, and how it can change for the better.

These Football Times
05/17/2018
Operation Spain: Dissertation Part Three

This feature is the third in a three-part series looking at why English football struggles to produce and develop creative midfielders, how it can learn from Spanish football's success over the past decade, and how it can change for the better.

Broadcasting Experience

Work Placement at Wolverhampton Wanderers (Media Team)

Wolves
Under 23 Match Report vs Boro

Wolves Under 23s were held to a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough on a cold, wet Thursday afternoon at Compton Park in the Premier League 2.

Wolves
The Boys Showed Character

Wolves Under 23's manager Scott Sellars was pleased to see his side progress to the quarter-finals of the Premier League Cup on Wednesday, after coming from behind to win on penalties against an experienced Exeter City team.

Wolves
We Showed How Far We've Come

Wolves Under-18 manager Darren Ryan was proud of his team's performance in their loss to Manchester United on Tuesday, after his side were cruelly beaten by two goals in injury time. The Wolves youngsters held their own against Manchester United for long periods of the game until two late goals sealed the result for the away side.

Wolves
First Half Display Cost Us

Wolves Under 18 striker Austin Samuels believes that despite losing to Arsenal in the U18 PL Cup last Saturday, the only difference between the sides was a fast start from the opposition. By Nathan Bliss

Wolves
It all clicked against Manchester United

Wolves Under 18 midfielder Terry Taylor was delighted with the 3-2 win against Manchester United on Saturday, and believes that it was all down to hard work on the training pitch. By Nathan Bliss

Wolves
Wilson Wins League Award

Wolves U23 forward Donovan Wilson has been named Premier League 2 Player of the Month for December. By Nathan Bliss

TV Packages (Self-Filmed & Edited)

Radio Presenter Experience (StaffsLive)

Podcast Appearances

West Bromwich Albion Blogger at Yahoo Sport UK

Yahoo
01/14/2018
West Brom Fan View: Back to basics approach yields vital first win for Alan Pardew

It's taken 9 Premier League games and a total of 46 days but finally, Alan Pardew has his first PL win as West Bromwich Albion Head Coach. If the Baggies were to give themselves a chance at PL survival, it was absolutely vital that they came away with three points, against a Brighton & Hove Albion side with a woeful away record. By Nathan Bliss

Yahoo
01/06/2018
West Brom Fan View: Late goals are killing us

West Brom went into their game on Tuesday knowing that a good result could be vital in their battle for Premier League survival, as they played fellow strugglers West Ham United at The London Stadium. By Nathan Bliss

Yahoo
01/11/2018
West Brom Fan View: Brighton clash is an absolute must-win game

Something strange is happening this weekend, West Bromwich Albion are coming into a Premier League game having won their previous game, which has not happened since late August. Just like last time, The Baggies came off the back of a win in a domestic cup competition, winning against Accrington Stanley in the Carabao Cup. By Nathan Bliss

Editorial Internship at Squawka.com

Squawka Football News
Explained: Inside the role of a Football Manager Researcher

Have you ever wondered how Sports Interactive obtain the data that's needed to create the Football Manager game? Nathan Bliss works for Sports Interactive (SI) as an Assistant Researcher (AR) for West Bromwich Albion, contributing towards the development of the Football Manager game series.

Squawka Football News
How to replicate Monaco's free scoring 4-2-2-2 on Football Manager 2017

The strength of Ligue 1 has been derided in recent years, with cash-rich PSG having won the league title four years in a row, but this season a young and ultra-offensive Monaco outfit are emerging as real challengers, capturing admiring glances from around Europe.

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and website building skills

StaffsLive
Magazine Concept

Created from scratch using Adobe InDesign, by Nathan Bliss.

StaffsLive
Newspaper Concept

Created from scratch using Adobe InDesign, by Nathan Bliss.

Staffordshire University
Leaflet Concept

Created from scratch with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

Academic Writing