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James Chettle is a football journalist with a strong focus on Chelsea FC, women’s football and the wider English game. A Sports Journalism graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, James has experience covering live matches, writing features, producing interviews and creating digital football content across multiple platforms. His work includes coverage for MerseySportLive, ChelseaReport and Liverpool Feds WFC, where he has developed a sharp eye for football storytelling, news angles and fan-focused reporting.

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