MEET THE WRITERS

From the South West to Scotland, Pulling the Flag’s team of writers have you covered. If you’d like to write, film, or appear on our podcasts, give us a shout on Facebook or email pullingtheflag@gmail.com.

Let’s meet the writers.

Lewis David Philips

Lady Tickler

Torbay Trojans & Exeter Falcons Quarterback. Flag scene vet with rocket of an arm. Owns a moustache your bikes handlebars would be proud of.

Dan McDermott

Youth Media Guru

Chorley Buccaneers national champion under 12s coach. Buccaneers social media guru. Baltimore Ravens fan and father of two. Loves a selfie.

Leyland Preston

Sophie Parsons

Siren

Former University of Nottingham Player. Now seen playing center for the Northants Titans Women’s team. Also seen suiting up on foreign soil as a Siren.

Northampton

Scott Anthony Martin

Nutrition Expert

Leeds Samurai Blitzer and Free Safety. Health specialist and wielder of a large sword. Not eaten a pie in years!

Leeds

Dave Underwood

White Rabbit

Fourteen year veteran. Started in 2003 with the Moray Maniacs. Founder of the Manchester Mayhem, before he was overpowered by Crows.

Manchester

Joe Cotterill

Kingpin

Pulling the Flag founder. Quarterback and Head Coach of the Cardiff Hurricanes. Plays flag and contact football. Will throw touchdowns for Jägerbombs.

Cardiff

John Hill

Wookie

When he’s not playing for the Newcastle Blackhawks, John is a writer and a victim of the sort of hairstyle you grow for a bet.

Newcastle

Daniel McGill

Flag-spotter

Blitzer and Center for the Grangemouth Broncos. When he’s not on the field, he’s following the game around the UK. Coming to a town near you.

Grangemouth

April Mayling

Guardian of the Galaxy

A medical phenomenon, who recovered from the rarest of tumors. Women’s GB player. Now looking to get back fit and back playing again.

Cheltenham

Neil Wymer

Kit-Man

Head coach of the Leicester Huntsmen youth team. Playing career on hold for now.  Will sell you NuOla uniforms, so carry cash at all times.

Leicester

Nathan Coles

Gym Rat

Former NTU Renegade, back from the wilderness with the Northants Titans. Personal trainer, and wearer of terrifying shorts.

Northampton