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It’s fair to say that Jacob Leeks has always had a passion for playing sport, and for writing about it as well.

When he’s not running out for Birmingham Blaze, he’s reporting on football and so much more for the Daily Mirror – and at the end of February, his work was recognised as he picked up the Football Media Award at this year’s Football v Homophobia Awards.

So, it’s high-time that we got Jacob on the podcast for a chat about him, his work and his love of all things sport!

We chat about where Jacob’s love of the beautiful game came from (and why it made his dad so happy!); how he got into journalism, along with the highs and lows that come with being in the industry; the journey he went on when it came to dealing with his own sexuality; winning that prestigious FvH Award; telling LGBTQ+ stories and so, so much more.

It’s a cracking chat with a brilliant young journalist, and we think you’ll love hearing it!

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