What's It Like Being A Sports Reporter for 30 years? Neil Moxley

What’s it like to cover your own football club — through chaos, sackings, court cases, and glory? In this explosive episode, veteran journalist Neil Moxley reflects on 33 years in the game, from Fleet Street to front-page exclusives. Moxley opens up on: • His complicated love for Birmingham City • The truth behind Carson Yeung – pawn or villain? • Being threatened after reporting on St. Andrew’s stadium issues • How modern media abuse has made him more guarded • Fallout with Aitor Karanka – “did anyone get on with him?” • Loyalty to Garry Rowett, and why his sacking was “just wrong” • The appointment of Zola and the chaos that followed • Doing his homework before Wayne Rooney arrived – “I knew the signs” • The emotional toll of being the “bearer of bad news” for his boyhood club This isn’t just a football podcast — it’s a rare, raw look at the pressure, ethics, and emotions behind the headlines. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on in the world of sports reporting, this is a must-listen.