Author: Alex Bartlett

Alex did his undergraduate degree in History at the University of Leicester. A lifelong sports enthusiast, his first experience of journalism came working for his university magazine, where he went on to edit the sports section. He has also hosted a weekly football talk show for three years, discussing a wide range of topics including the misfortunes of his beloved West Ham. He has a particular interest in the relationship between sport and politics, which formed the basis of a dissertation project on sports role in ending apartheid in South Africa.