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Our Editorial & Writing Team
To produce the most credible and reliable content, we’ve ensured that every member in our editorial and writing team adds value to our mission. Our writers understand match reports, analysis, and exclusive interviews. We spare our readers the trouble of combing through endless chunks of text to find value in gambling content online. At The Real EFL, team members come from various backgrounds such as sports journalism, football analytics, and club reporting.
Individual Team Member Profiles
Everyone on our team follows strict journalistic standards for accuracy and conducts thorough research in every aspect of their work. Now you get to meet the brains behind The Real EFL:
Simon Copperstone – Head of Content, Chief Editor.
Simon Copperstone brings over 14 years of sports betting experience to The Real EFL. He has worked for leading betting companies such as Videoslots, BOSS, and Betsson, building diversity and a solid career portfolio. Simon’s deep football knowledge mixed with betting expertise makes him a passionate analyst and provider of top betting strategies. His role as Head of Content for The Real EFL is strategic in leading the team’s content strategy, driving research, and managing the flow of our content.
You can reach out to Simon on LinkedIn or via email at simoncopperstone@therealefl.co.uk.
Gary Hutchinson – Chief Editor, Football Analyst.
Gary is a football enthusiast with over two decades of writing experience. He holds a diploma in feature writing from the London School of Journalism and has worked voluntarily for the Lincolnshire Echo during the era of print media. Gary’s love for the English Football League and sports in general led him to start The Real EFL in 2018. His area of expertise includes content strategy, sports writing and analysis.
As the founder and Chief Editor of The Real EFL, Gary’s main focus is growing the site, managing the team of writers, and ensuring all predictions are completed within deadlines. Find out more about Gary here.
Connect with Gary on his LinkedIn profile: Gary Hutchinson
Lewis Humphries – Betting Expert, Football Analyst, Lead writer.
Meet Lewis, an accomplished content writer and editor with over a decade of sports writing experience. Lewis is a Real EFL sports betting connoisseur who produces top-level content, including bookmaker reviews, betting guides, and football betting strategies. His areas of expertise comprise horse racing, UFC, boxing, and cricket. Lewis’s mastery of greyhound racing and Formula 1 events makes his content flawless.
He works as a football betting expert and sports writer for The Real EFL with a dedication to producing landing page copy, betting guides, and sportsbook reviews.
Follow Lewis on LinkedIn at: Lewis Humphries
Rhys Evitts – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert
Rhys only recently joined The Real EFL, but his expertise is clear for all to see. Having hosted The Real EFL Weekly Preview Podcast, Rhys Evitts’s journalism skills cover a broad range of sports. He has worked for three years in a key role at a community-based radio station, completed a BA in journalism and holds other top certifications. Ryhs has a strong passion for football as he closely follows the EFL divisions. He is a pro in the areas of mass communication, football analysis, and sports journalism. Find out more about Rhys Evitts here.
You can follow Ryhs on X at: @REvittsJourno
Lewis Gray – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert.
Football predictions, sports news, and top betting content are all areas where Lewis Gray shines as an avid football analyst. Lewis Gray has been in the journalism field since 2021 and has worked for Salford Now, a top news website established by Salford University. Lewis has a catalogue of experiences for sports such as the Rugby League and football. His role at the Real EFL includes delivering top news content, transfer stories, especially for League Two in the EFL. Lewis Gray has a First-Class Honours degree in Multimedia Journalism. Learn more about Lewis on his author profile.
Check out Lewis Gray on LinkedIn: lewisgray
Jamie Ward – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert.
Jamie is a passionate football fan, having a personal collection of over 100 football jerseys. He has a solid background in the areas of sports journalism, football analysis and sports writing. Jamie Ward has worked as Chief Editor for The United Stand, during which he helped relaunch the website. With over four years of content writing and editing, Jamie joined The Real EFL in 2023 as Head of Writing. He is a specialist of football news, predictions, and transfers. Jamie is also a member of the Football Writers Association. You can read more about Jamie here.
Connect with Jamie ward via X: Jamie Ward
Kyle Kennealey – Betting tips, predictions, Expert, Football Analyst.
Kyle is a sportswriter and podcaster for The Real EFL, offering his services since 2023. Since his teenage years, Kyle has written for blogs, online magazines like The Stacey West Blog and ‘A City United’. He has held a position in the Sincil Bank media department where he polished his experience in podcasting and writing. Kyle Kennealey has appeared on the League Two podcasts on several occasions during the 2023-24 campaign. His area of expertise includes sports predictions, football analysis, and betting tips. To read more about Kyle, check out his author profile here.
Tom Green – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert
Primary school teacher turned expert football writer, Tom has had an unwavering passion for sports writing since childhood. For over two years, Tom Green has written for The Real EFL. His articles have been printed on Gamers Decide and For Late Tackle. Top is vastly experienced when it comes to football transfers, best play tactics, and football manager on-field tactics. He has shown mastery in predictions and football data analysis. Tom’s role as writer and analyst serves to boost The Real EFL’s goals for high-grade sports content. You can read more about Tom here.
Follow Tom Green on LinkedIn at: tom-green88
Gary Jordan – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert.
Jordan is a full-blown sportswriter and accomplished author who has published five books and provided value to American Magazine. Gary Jordan specialises in US Sports. He has been freelancing for over ten years, writing long sports reviews and features, including basketball, boxing, and American football. Gary Jordan understands football betting predictions and news articles like the days of the week. He has also served as a Season Ticket holder for years. Find out more about Gary on his profile.
You can connect with Gary Jordan via his X account at: @gazjor1
Aryan Jolly – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert
Meet Aryan Jolly, an enthusiastic sportswriter who specializes in predictions and all things National League for The Real EFL. He provides top-level match analysis, football transfer and fixture reports.Aryan Jolly represented The Real EFL at the Queens Park Rangers vs Tottenham Hotspur preseason match, as a correspondent. He crafted an engaging game summary that was published immediately after the final whistle. He also had the opportunity to correspond with the Queens Park Rangers’ manager after the match. Aryan holds a certificate in sports journalism and continues to amass experience in football coverage. Aryan has been an integral part of the team for over a year.
Follow Aryan Jolly on LinkedIn at: aryan-jolly
Abi Harding – Football Analyst – EFL Betting Predictions Expert.
Abi is a sports journalist who has been writing for The Real EFL since 2024. She studied Sports journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. Her area of expertise covers EFL and Non-League football. She works as a writer at The Midfield Press. Abi Harding plays a consistent role in curating The Real EFL predictions, working with tight deadlines to provide top-notch content. She holds a BA in Sports Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. She is motivated by the need for more women and girls in sports and continues to express this through her flawless writing genius. Learn more about Abi Harding here.
You can follow Abi on her X account: Abi Harding (@AbiSportsJourno)
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