Editorial Team
Senior Management
Dan Coombs
Dan is a Manchester United supporter who has worked in online publishing for more than 10 years. He writes exclusively for United In Focus, leading the site's growth in news, analysis and match coverage, and is also head of sport content for GRV Media. He has interviewed current and former footballers, and figures outside the world of sport, and his work has also been cited in a biography for Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez. He is looking forward to Manchester United eventually recapturing the glory years of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Kieran Smith
Kieran Smith joined GRV Media in 2023 and is a die-hard Manchester United fan. Kieran has more than four years experience in digital publishing alongside his first-class Sports Journalism degree which he uses to write just about everything to do with the Red Devils on United in Focus. Kieran has featured in many publications throughout his career in journalism, most notably for The Telegraph, Red Bull and Give Me Sport. Kieran’s favourite United player of all-time is Paul Scholes, whilst in the current squad he opts for the tenacious Argentine, Lisandro Martinez.
Journalists
Olly Dawes
Olly Dawes has worked in online publishing for more than 10 years. Working for GRV Media, Olly writes as senior journalist covering a number of Premier League and Football League clubs. Olly has been featured in books and magazines, often featuring in FourFourTwo’s season previews.
Adam Williams
Adam Williams is Head of Football Finance and Governance Content for GRV Media, focusing on the behind-the-scenes dimensions of the sport. He spent several years in his previous role with Breaking Media attempting to demystify the occasionally bewildering world of football finance. Adam is an expert in his field and provides in-depth coverage of key areas impacting clubs across the Premier League and EFL including Financial Fair Play, TV deals and agent fees.
Adnan Riaz
Adnan Riaz holds a Masters degree in Multimedia Journalism from Manchester Metropolitan University. Currently a Senior Football Journalist for GRV Media's United In Focus, Adnan has extensive expertise in Manchester United. He has previously worked for several renowned publications including LADbible, SPORTbible, Hardcore Gamer and the Manchester Evening News.
Brendan McGilligan
Brendan McGilligan is an NCTJ qualified sports journalist. Brendan has three years of online publishing experiencing reporting for Derry News and County Derry Post. His bylines have also appeared in Planet Rugby, The Rugby Paper, Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo. Brendan has particular expertise in rugby union and football.
Dale O'Donnell
As a proud Manchester United season ticket holder, Dale works as a journalist, observing every little detail about the football club. Dale has worked in the media industry for 13 years with experience in content strategy, editing, social media and leadership roles. Having interviewed many personalities within the game, Dale is a mouthpiece for the club he adores and he always has something to say about the news
Dan Owen
Dan Owen is a NCTJ-accredited journalist and Football Content Writer for GRV Media's United in Focus. He has been a Manchester United fan since a Champions League qualifier against Zalaegerszegi TE in 2002 and an Erik ten Hag obsessive since 2021. Dan began his football journalism career in 2016 after graduating from Leeds Trinity University. Dan specialises in publishing transfer reports and sourcing rumours from the foreign press. He has worked with United in Focus since 2023.
Jonny Maze
Having previously worked for publications including the Manchester Evening News, Vavel and Snack Media, Jonathan Maze is a professional sports journalist and has been working for GRV Media since April 2023. Jonathan has nearly two years of experience in digital publishing after graduating with a MA Sports Journalism degree alongside a NCTJ qualification. He is a lifelong Manchester United fan and his earliest football memory was when United came to the Oval in Belfast during pre-season in 2007. Jonathan is excited to see how INEOS transforms the club and hopes Alejandro Garnacho is at the centre of the impending success.
Sean Fisher
Sean Fisher is a professional sports journalist with specific expertise in football having accumulated more than five years of experience in the industry. Sean specialises in covering breaking stories from across the Premier League with a keen interest in transfer news. Before joining GRV Media, Sean has been published in a number of high-profile publications including GiveMeSport and Football Insider.
Vatsal Gupta
As an Indian Manchester United fan, the marriage of football and cricket happened early in his career. Vatsal Gupta has worked in the industry for nearly five years with experience in content strategy as well as leadership roles. Having interviewed many players, agents, and managers, his flexible skillset makes him excel at news, as well as tactical breakdowns and features.