I know, I was there for the takeover and was a very grateful recipient of the SPco shares that were brought back off us by Newsquest, the Gannett connection came a few years later when Jim Brown et al, sold Newsquest to the Americans...another great time to reap the rewards financially. There...
I worked at Southern Publishing from 87 to 2001, in the Production department alongside editorial, working with the News and sports Editors and relevant subs. Became very good friends with reporters and photographers from all departments, with many nights out and five a side every Thursday at...
Thats funny, he was raised in Brighton, went to school locally and has worked at the Argus since the mid 80's...he chose Stoke for personal reasons. As a side, in the profession of journalism, you never hire anyone to cover a team that they have a personal vested interest in, creates a biased...