Archive for August, 2009
Burnley brought crashing back down to Earth by slick Chelsea
For most of the first half it seemed as if this game would be another chapter in Burnley’s fairytale start to the season. Goalkeeper Brian Jensen was in inspired form yet again, repelling wave after wave of Chelsea attacks and frustrating the home side.
For those inside Stamford Bridge it seemed reminiscent of many a home game under Luiz Felipe Scolari last season. The Blues were dominating possession and creating plenty of chances, but they just couldn’t put the ball into the net. Read the rest of this entry »
The Grapes of Wrath revisited
Posted by Alan in Journalism on August 28, 2009
As I scanned my copy of the Guardian this morning one article immediately caught my eye. Read the rest of this entry »
Portfolio update
Posted by Alan in Journalism on August 26, 2009
I’ve just finished a second update of my portfolio. You can now view my work at Sky News and Kent Online on my ‘Portfolio‘ page.
Fulham 0-2 Chelsea: Blues cruise at the Cottage
Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka struck in either half to give Chelsea a comfortable victory over neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage as Carlo Ancelotti maintained his impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge. Read the rest of this entry »
Deja vu pervades as Ancelotti’s reign gets off to a flier
Picture courtsey of the Daily Telegraph
As far as new dawns go, the early days of life under Carlo Ancelotti have gone swimmingly for Chelsea.
A trophy in the cabinet at the first opportunity with a first penalty shootout victory in over 10 years and six points from six in the Premier League. You could hardly ask for more. Read the rest of this entry »
Journalism students: have your own domain name
Posted by Alan in Journalism on August 20, 2009
One thing every journalism student should have is their own domain name. That’s according to Alfred Hermida, assistant professor at the Graduate School of Journalism, the University of British Columbia. Read the rest of this entry »
The sky’s the limit: my time at Sky News
Posted by Alan in Journalism on August 6, 2009
Journalism.co.uk asked me to provide them with an account of my month with Sky News, which I finished last week.
The first part of my account was published on Tuesday and can be read here. The second part, which has been published today and includes some reflections on my time with Sky, can be viewed by clicking here.
Goodbye to Sky
Posted by Alan in Journalism on August 1, 2009
Well, that’s it. My four weeks at Sky News are over. It seemed to go much too quickly but I had a wonderful time and it was a great experience. I’m certain it will stand me in good stead for the future.
My last week was spent with the Sky News website, and after I managed to get my head around the content management system, it proved to be a particularly fruitful week – I managed to get two bylines on the site. Read the rest of this entry »