Alex Charlton

Alex Charlton

A former teacher and head of year, Alex is a freelance writer and commentator, currently working as a content editor for DAZN News and UEFA and has also been featured in the Roker Report, Richmond & Twickenham Times and The Sentinel. Away from writing, Alex can be heard commentating at Fulham for blind and vision-impaired spectators, as well as covering global leagues for GB Vision. In March 2026, Alex was awarded the Podcast of the Year Award at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence for his radio documentary Is Primary School PE Fit for Purpose?

Latest articles by Alex Charlton

'The Fairy' operating in the shadow of the all-conquering Granit Xhaka, who will go down as a modern-day Sunderland legend

By Alex Charlton Published

While Sunderland's captain attracts a lot of the plaudits, the talent, consistency and potential longevity of another player make him a better bet for legend-status

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