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A late new year post…
2025 was a huge year for me. You know, I mostly post football related pieces here, life in general rarely takes centre stage on this platform.
From a football perspective: I celebrated my fourth year commentating on football, and my team, Nottingham Forest, including at Wembley & for Premier League productions. Meeting idols including Martin Tyler, Peter Drury, et al, and building great friendships in the space, always learning from them.
From a life perspective: I’ve had emotionally one of the toughest years ever. Moving 10,000 miles from home, enduring relationship breakdowns, learning to be an adult, truly. I took therapy for the first time this year for my anxiety, panic attacks, and personal related situations. But I’m proud of how I’ve come out of the year. I’m enjoying what life is throwing at me. Moving to Australia for a year is the best decision I made.
It’s easy to look at the year and think you’ve not done much. Looking at social media and thinking you’re underachieving. But sometimes all it takes is just a moment to reflect: where were you last year? Where were you the year before that? Etc. you’ve come a long way, you should be proud.
I don’t share much of my personal doings on here because, well, I like to talk football and some other sports. It’s my outlet, I love it. Alongside this, I appreciate the support and engagement with my work & opinions, the feedback, the critics, all of it. Thank you.
This year also saw me start my podcast, @MakingItPoddy, and my new blog, and I’m immensely proud of that. Furthermore, I know the opportunities the next year will bring and how exciting they will be.
I wish you all the happiest, healthiest and most prosperous 2026 for you, your family and friends.
My inbox is always open, let’s make this year a great one!
Jamie ❤️
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