Tom Green
Tom is a primary school teacher turned football writer and has been part of The Real EFL for two years.
Professional Background
Tom has been a teacher for over ten years and has had a passion for sports since childhood. He has written for The Real EFL for two years and has had his work printed in Late Tackle and on Gamers Decide.
For Late Tackle, Tom has written several pieces including recounts of memorable matches, player profiles and a focus on the wonderful summer that was Euro 96.
On the Gamers Decide site, the focus was on Football Manager and several areas such as the best tactics to employ and the best strikers to sign.
Some of Tom’s areas of expertise include predictions, deep dives and analysing data to produce insightful articles.
Role at The Real EFL
Tom’s role at THE Real EFL includes reporting on the latest football news, creating predictions and match previews as well as producing team and stadium information pages.
In the past, he has interviewed figures from the world of football and produced insightful articles alongside. Tom has been able to use data to create a series of work around average points and high-performing players as well as a series documenting his gaming journey.
Tom has written in-depth about topics such as the influx of Irish players to England’s lower leagues, opinion pieces like the three up, three down National League debate and a deep dive into Sheffield Wednesday during their League One days.
Certifications and Education
Aside from writing about football, Tom has gained a number of scouting certificates related to different areas of football. He has achieved certificates in opposition analysis, talent identification and performance analysis.
Personal Insights
From a young age, Tom has had a passion for football. This passion was fuelled by attending live games up and down the footballing pyramid. Often having an opinion on what he had just witnessed, Tom eventually took this passion into writing.
Connect with Tom Green
Tom can be found on X at @hopping_writer and on Linkedin.
Published Articles
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (18/10)
Queens Park Rangers welcome Millwall to Loftus Road looking to extend their unbeaten run to 7 matches and to consolidate their place in the Championship playoffs. Our 3 Predictions For
Bristol Rovers Boss Left Stunned Following Home Loss
Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke left no one in any doubt about what he thought of his side’s performance against MK Dons when speaking after the demoralising home defeat, as
Colchester United Boss Reacts After Third Straight Win
Danny Cowley was delighted with his Colchester United side after they came from behind to beat high-flying Grimsby Town at Blundell Park, as reported by The Gazette. Micah Mbick scored
Portsmouth Boss Impressed After ‘Baptism Of Fire’
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has praised the impact and footballing intelligence of his new goalkeeper, Josef Bursik, following a run of three games in 8 days before the international break,
Crawley Town v Walsall: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (11/10)
In-form league leaders Walsall travel to struggling Crawley Town looking for a fourth consecutive league victory and to keep their advantage over the chasing pack. Our 3 Predictions For Crawley
Accrington Stanley v Port Vale: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (7/10)
League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley welcome Port Vale of League One to Wham Stadium for this Vertu Trophy group stage match looking to halt a run of two straight defeats.
Crawley Town Boss Blasts ‘Weak’ Side
Crawley Town manager Scott Lindsey has laid into his side’s defending after their defeat at Cambridge United yesterday, as reported by The Argus. The Reds lost 3-1 at the Cledara
Colchester United Boss Shares His Delight After Big Win
Colchester United manager Danny Cowley was delighted with his side’s performance in their 6-2 demolition of Chesterfield yesterday, as reported by The Gazette. The U’s had gone seven league matches
Colchester United v Chesterfield: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (04/10)
Two teams in poor form come together at the JobServe Community Stadium as 20th placed Colchester United welcome sixth place Chesterfield, with both sides searching for only their second win
Wycombe Wanderers vs Barnsley: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (4/10)
Wycombe Wanderers are looking to get back to winning ways at home to a Barnsley side who have lost their last two League One matches and find themselves slipping down
Bristol City v Ipswich Town: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (30/09)
Ipswich Town travel to Ashton Gate to take on playoff chasing Bristol City in search of a third straight Championship victory. Our 3 Predictions For Bristol City v Ipswich Town:
Swindon Town v Bromley: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (27/09)
Promotion chasing Swindon Town welcome a stuttering Bromley to Wiltshire eager to get back to winning ways after a first defeat in five last time out. Our 3 Predictions For
Key Newport County Figure Insists It’s Not A Crisis
Newport County manager Dave Hughes believes his side will turn the corner and improve their worrying start to the League Two campaign, as reported by BBC Sport. The Exiles have
‘A Great Feeling About The Club’ – Barnsley Star Praises His Manager
Barnsley forward Davis Keillor-Dunn has highlighted the positive atmosphere within the club, attributing much of this to the influence of manager Conor Hourihane, as reported by the Yorkshire Post. The
Stoke City v Norwich City: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (27/09)
High-flying Stoke City are looking to get back to winning ways as they welcome a Norwich City side to the bet365 Stadium who are yet to be beaten on the
Coventry City v Birmingham City: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (27/09)
Only goal difference separates these two Midlands rivals in the Championship table as they both hunt down a playoff spot in the season’s early stages. Our 3 Predictions For Coventry
Fulham v Cambridge United: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (23/09)
Neil Harris takes his playoff chasing Cambridge United side to Craven Cottage looking to cause a huge Carabao Cup upset against a Fulham side who have only been beaten this
‘Incredibly Ambitious’- Sheffield United Boss Discusses Transfers
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder believes the club have shown ambition and signed the right players in the spell between his sacking and re-appointment, according to a Sheffield Star report.
Haji Wright’s Salary: How Much Does The Coventry City Striker Earn?
1. Haji Wright in 2024-25: Quick Overview Haji Wright is in his third season with Coventry City and has been the club’s leading goalscorer in his previous two. He has
‘I’m Getting Older!’ – Burton Albion Boss Previews Huddersfield Town Test
Burton Albion boss Gary Bowyer has recalled the first time he came across Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant and taken a tongue-in-cheek shot at the Town boss as he looks