Richard Mills

Richie Mills

Writer

📝 Bio: I have been a sports lover for as long as I can remember. After finding out I wasn't good enough to play sports professionally, I deemed the next best thing to do was to write about it. I received a BA (Honours) degree from the University of Birmingham in 2013, and after five years in news journalism, I have worked in sports journalism for the last five years.

My Football Story: My dad grew up supporting Leeds United, and as I worshipped the big man, I followed in his footsteps - despite the majority of my wider family cheering for Manchester United. I became a diehard Leeds fan when we got relegated to League One in the late 2000s, the lowest point in the club's history. This club may lead to my early demise, but Leeds can also bring me a lot of unabashed joy, along with uncontrolled rage.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • The highs and lows of Leeds United
  • Premier League and Championship analysis
  • Feature pieces

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a fan, wildly celebrating Leeds' return to the Premier League after 16 years in 2020. As a player, I got the chance to play at Brighton's Amex Stadium a couple of years after having hip surgery. Tackling an opponent and then shouting 'Have it!' as the ball flew into the stands was a personal highlight.

Articles by Richie Mills
  1. Wrexham troll Jackman after Norwich fans unveil Wolverine tifo

    Wrexham's official Instagram account poked fun at Hollywood star Hugh Jackman after Norwich City fans unfurled a tifo of the Wolverine actor as a result of him previously admitting he is a fan of the Canaries. Following the Welsh team's 3-2 win at Carrow Road in the Championship on Saturday, the Red Dragons have gently ribbed the Australian on social media.

  2. Bale still keen on club ownership after failed Cardiff takeover

    Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale admits he is "definitely" interested in getting into football ownership after failing with his Cardiff City takeover. The ex-Tottenham man was part of a consortium that tried to buy the League One team earlier this summer but it came to nothing. Despite that setback, the Welshman still wants to pursue that avenue in the future.

  3. Ex-PL ace to pocket six-figure Wrexham salary without kicking a ball

    A former Premier League ace is reportedly set to pocket around half a million before he kicks a ball again for Wrexham. The Red Dragons named their 24-man Championship squad earlier this month, with a quartet of players left out. And with manager Phil Parkinson hinting that one final spot is set to be filled, an experienced star won't play for the them in the league until at least January 1, 2026.

  4. Baleba's Brighton form 'affected' by Man Utd transfer interest

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler admits that Manchester United's transfer interest in Carlos Baleba may have unsettled the midfielder after a difficult start to the season. The Red Devils were keen on signing the 21-year-old this summer but in the end, they were put off by his reported £115 million price tag. And after being taken off early against Tottenham, Hurzeler has fired a warning to Baleba.

  5. Robert Sanchez, that's unforgivable!

    Chelsea couldn't recover from their goalkeeper's costly early red card as they suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season. The Blues shipped two goals after the Spaniard was dismissed, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, who was also sent off, and despite Trevoh Chalobah scoring late on, they succumbed to a 2-1 loss, with Cole Palmer having gone off injured.

  1. 'Walking, talking liability' Sanchez slammed after red card

    Chelsea fans have urged the club to sign a new goalkeeper after Robert Sanchez's early red card against Manchester United. The Spaniard brought down the through-on-goal Bryan Mbeumo and was dismissed in the fifth minute at a sodden Old Trafford. That prompted Blues fans to tear into the ex-Brighton stopper, saying he is a "walking, talking liability" for Enzo Maresca's side.

  2. Kane is unstoppable! Bayern star scores hat-trick in big win

    Harry Kane made it 13 goals in just seven games this season as the Bayern Munich star's hat-trick secured his team a thumping 4-1 win at Hoffenheim. The striker scored one from a corner and two penalties to stretch the German giants' lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Former West Ham ace Vladimir Coufal pulled a goal back before substitute Serge Gnabry restored their three-goal cushion at the death.

  3. Beckham & Neville say Salford were in 'trouble' before takeover

    Salford co-owners David Beckham and Gary Neville have admitted the club faced "serious trouble" before a takeover "saved" the League Two team. The Manchester United legends were "genuinely worried" by losses of £22.5 million over seven years as they sought a new buyer following majority shareholder Peter Lim's exit. But their new ownership group raised nearly £30m to rescue Salford.