About James Stroud
James is a News and Features lead for GIVEMESPORT with over six years of experience in the industry.
After graduating from the University of Southampton in 2016 with a degree in history, he joined the company as an Academy member in July 2017 and, after a short time working as a freelancer, was given a full-time role in February 2018.
He primarily covers the biggest stories in the football world but is also comfortable reporting on a variety of other sports including darts, golf, tennis, boxing and athletics.
James is a massive Charlton Athletic fan and reguarly cheers on his favourite team at the Valley. He is also a San Fransisco 49ers supporter.
Latest Articles
Every Premier League Club’s Record Signing Ranked
Every Premier League club's record signing has been ranked, including Jack Grealish, Declan Rice and Enzo Fernandez.
Footage of Incident That Left Emma Hayes Fuming With Jonas Eidevall
Emma Hayes called Eidevall's behaviour 'unacceptable' in a fiery press conference after the Women's League Cup final.
Ranking the 10 Highest-Scoring Defenders in Football History
Sergio Ramos has scored goals aplenty in his career. He features alongside Roberto Carlos and Ronald Koeman in football's highest scoring defenders ever.
England's Starting Lineup for Euro 2024 was Predicted in 2019
When talkSPORT made their predictions in 2019, they did not include Harry Kane in their England starting XI for Euro 2024
How Much Every Arsenal Player Is Earning This Season
Every Arsenal player's wages has been listed, including Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
Man United Managers Since Sir Alex Ferguson Ranked on Points per Game
Despite his recent woes, Erik ten Hag remains surprisingly high up on the list.
Over 35s World Cup Tournament to be Held in England This Summer
Ronaldinho, Kaka, Carles Puyol, Francesco Totti and Thierry Henry are among the legends all expected to feature.
Roy Hodgson steps down as Crystal Palace manager
Oliver Glasner is expected to replace the 76-year-old.
The 25 greatest strikers in Premier League history (ranked)
GIVEMESPORT ranks the 25 greatest strikers in Premier League history, from Luis Suarez and Thierry Henry to Wayne Rooney and Didier Drogba
Footballers who did unusual jobs after retiring
Daniel Agger, Thomas Gravesen and Fabian Barthez are just some ex-footballers who took up new jobs after retiring.
The 10 highest goalscoring goalkeepers in football history
Known for keeping the ball out of the net, some of these shot-stoppers actually have better goalscoring records than strikers.
An 11 of players with most red cards in football history
Sergio Ramos, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Francesco Totti all feature in an XI of players with most red cards in football history
Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals he has cancer and has ‘at best a year to live’
Former England manager revealed that he is suffering from cancer in a heartbreaking interview. Despite the bleak prognosis, he is staying positive.
Vinnie Jones explained why he took out 5-year-old Leeds mascot before game
Vinnie Jones' story on Soccer AM in 2016 about why he took out a young Leeds mascot in 1989 is still absolute gold...
Erik ten Hag explains Mainoo sub and bemoans injuries after Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man United
Erik ten Hag said 'no team could deal with the injuries and issues we have had' after Manchester United were beaten by Nottingham Forest.
Arbroath goalkeeper Ali Adams scores screamer vs Raith Rovers
Ali Adams came off the bench and scored a long-range rocket in Arbroath's 2-2 draw with Raith Rovers in the Scottish Championship.
The 3 Chelsea youngsters Jose Mourinho tipped for stardom in 2014
Mourinho tipped three Chelsea players to play for England almost a decade ago - but his prediction didn't go to plan.
Erik ten Hag praises Rasmus Hojlund after winner in Man United 3-2 Aston Villa
Erik ten Hag praised Hojlund's 'big personality' and revealed what he told the youngster before his first Premier League goal.
Alejandro Garnacho tells Rasmus Hojlund he loves him after Man United 3-2 Aston Villa
Garnacho scored a brace & Rasmus Hojlund bagged his first Premier League goal as United came from behind to beat Villa in a thriller at Old Trafford.