Birmingham mail sports editor
The Birmingham Mail is a regional newspaper in the United Kingdom that covers news, sport, and entertainment in the West Midlands area. The sports editor of the Birmingham Mail is responsible for overseeing the coverage of sports news and events in the region.
Here are a few notable sports editors who have worked at the Birmingham Mail:
- Steve Wollaston: Wollaston was the sports editor of the Birmingham Mail from 2007 to 2014. During his tenure, he oversaw the coverage of several major sporting events, including the 2012 London Olympics and the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
- Chris Hunter: Hunter was the sports editor of the Birmingham Mail from 2014 to 2018. He was responsible for leading the paper's sports team and covering a range of sports, including football, rugby, cricket, and athletics.
- Chris Patterson: Patterson is the current sports editor of the Birmingham Mail. He has been in the role since 2018 and has overseen the paper's coverage of several major sporting events, including the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 European Football Championship.
The Birmingham Mail's sports section covers a range of sports, including:
- Football: The paper covers the Premier League, Championship, and lower league football teams in the West Midlands, including Aston Villa, Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion.
- Rugby: The paper covers the Gallagher Premiership and the Rugby World Cup, as well as the West Midlands' rugby clubs, including Wasps and Worcester Warriors.
- Cricket: The paper covers international cricket matches played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, as well as domestic cricket matches in the West Midlands.
- Athletics: The paper covers track and field athletics events in the West Midlands, including the Birmingham Diamond League meeting.
The Birmingham Mail's sports section is available online and in print, and the paper also has a strong social media presence, with a large following on Twitter and Facebook.