Editorial Team
Journalists
Wayne Veysey
A former news reporter who cut his teeth at the Shrewsbury Chronicle and Shropshire Star in the late 1990s before heading to London where he clocked up nearly a decade-and-a-half at Press Association, London Evening Standard and Goal, Wayne is the founder and editor of Football Insider and is the managing director of Breaking Media Limited. Loves a last-gasp comeback and believes the 2005 Champions League final was the greatest-ever football match. Can't abide short corners. Or, Panenkas.
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete is Football Insider's transfer correspondent and a longstanding expert on the deals that make the market whirl. With a CV that includes lengthy spells with Sky Sports and ESPN, Pete has been breaking top-quality exclusives and leaving opponents trailing in his wake during his eight years with Football Insider.
James Murray
James holds a degree in Sports Journalism and Communications (MA) from the Real Madrid Graduate School. He has experience working for a number of local news outlets as well as the Sunday Mirror and Real Madrid TV. He started working for Breaking Media in July 2023.
Callum O'Connell
Callum graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Brighton in 2022. After a year working for Breaking Media, he started as a full-time correspondent at Football Insider in May 2024. Crystal Palace fanatic who's still bemoaning Michael Olise's departure.
Evan Lloyd
Evan Lloyd has featured for several websites, including VAVEL, Hayters TV, SPORTbible and Centredevils. He joined Breaking Media in July 2025 after attaining his NCTJ qualification.
Evan Shaw
Evan began working for Breaking Media in June 2025, when he took on a role writing across their club sites. He graduated with a degree in Football Journalism from Derby University in the same year, having previously combined his studies with work for Football League World, and an internship with Burton Albion Football Club.
Harri Burton
Harri graduated from University of Derby with a degree in Football Journalism in 2023. With prior experience in the media team at Chesterfield Football Club, writing for The Football League Paper and Late Tackle, plus a short stint with the Premier League as a Freelance Consultant, he joined Breaking Media in November 2023 as a Football Writer. Harri is also a Man City supporter.
Jack Dawson
Jack graduated from the University of Derby with Football Journalism and a Masters in Journalism in 2022. He has since held roles at Edinburgh Evening News and GRV Media working on both men's and women's football. He joined Breaking Media in April 2025.
Oliver Walton
Oliver graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire in 2023. He has previously worked for Reach PLC, and has had articles published on BBC Sport and Sky Sports through PA Media. He joined Breaking Media in 2025 as a writer for Football Insider.
Pundits
Keith Hackett
Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett joined Football Insider in March 2021 to deliver his exceptional insight into the unique world of refereeing. Never one to sit on the fence, he offers expert analysis into the officials' performances, as well as the behaviour of players and managers. Ever wanted to know what Jose Mourinho's really like on the touchline? Hackett's your man.
Keith Wyness
Keith has huge footballing experience through his time as CEO at Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen. He now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs and joined the Football Insider team in December 2023. Keith joins us weekly on the Inside Track Podcast to provide his expert insight.
Mick Brown
Mick has extensive experience in scouting, recruitment and coaching at some of England's biggest clubs. He spent over a decade at Man United, where he rose to be chief scout, and was also the assistant manager to Ron Atkinson at United and Roy Keane at Sunderland. Mick has also held chief scout or senior scout roles at Tottenham, Blackburn Rovers, Coventry City and Aston Villa, with his most recent role at West Ham coming to an end when David Moyes left the club. He joined the Football Insider team in October 2024 to provide his expert insight.
Stefan Borson
Stefan joined the Football Insider team in June 2024 and provides expert insight on the world of football finance and business. A former investment banker, he is CEO at Watchstone Group PLC.