James Ray is a Sports Journalist at The72, where he has served as Lead Editor since 2018. Based in Northamptonshire, he specializes in competitive sports, sports business, and professional sports, with a particular focus on the EFL and team sports, reflecting his deep passion as a lifelong Newcastle United fan. James has been featured in various outlets including BlenderNation, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports UK.
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By: James Ray
Wolves offloaded Tolu Arokodare in the summer transfer window after a turbulent transfer saga, with the striker joining Dutch giants Ajax. Wolves had a busy summer transfer window after relegation from the Premier League.
By: James Ray
Stockport County have enjoyed a decent start to Jimmy McNulty’s tenure, with Jack Diamond among the standout performers early this season. Stockport County sit in a more than respectable 3rd place in the League One table at this early stage of the season.
By: James Ray
Blackburn Rovers defeated Millwall on Saturday, and fans quickly noted the rare appearance of a Venky's ownership group member.
By: James Ray
West Ham star Jarrod Bowen was tipped to be a 'cheat code' in the Championship, and he's certainly living up to it.
By: James Ray
Sheffield United could have quite the battle on their hands at left-back as Sam McCallum stars while Harrison Burrows is out.
By: James Ray
The72's writers deliver their verdicts on Rayan Kolli's future at QPR as uncertainty surrounding his situation persists.
By: James Ray
Leicester City figure Jon Rudkin remained ‘front and centre’ of the club’s summer transfer dealings in the window, the Daily Mail has said. Leicester City’s relegation from the Championship saw demands of change grow to a new high among supporters.
By: James Ray
WBA - West Brom favourite Callum Styles has started the season impressively, and he stepped up once again against QPR.
By: James Ray
Michael Skubala left Lincoln City for Bristol City, and the two meet for the first time this Championship season on Tuesday night.
By: James Ray
PAFC - Plymouth Argyle defender Julio Pleguezuelo endured a tough 2025/26 campaign, but his form early this season has caught the eye.
