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The duality of life as a sports journalist and football fanatic
LAYTH YOUSIF battles with his different perspectives of the beautiful game as both a journalist and a fan - and clarifies when it’s appropriate to celebrate
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ONE of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about being a journalist and sports reporter is savouring the game as a neutral.
Of course, as a football supporter of more than 40 years I also relish matches. But in a completely different way.
You kick every ball as a fan, and when an opposition player might perform a piece of skill, or score a spectacular goal against your team, you simply cannot enjoy it.
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