WRITER. AUTHOR. BLOGGER. JOURNALIST.
Hi, I'm Ryan, a passionate writer, blogger, author and journalist. Welcome to my corner of the Internet.
My journalism has been published by the Guardian, BBC Sport, Liverpool Echo, SABR, Montreal Gazette, These Football Times, Paste Magazine and FanSided, among others.
I have been cited by Wikipedia, MLB.com, The Athletic, Optimal Living Daily and The Scotsman, affirming the quality and intellectual rigour of my work.
I have also been profiled by the New York Post and Wirral Globe, adding tremendous diversity to my journalism portfolio.
The author of two published books, available now through Amazon, I have also been interviewed and referenced in three further titles written by peers.
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Pinstripe Galaxy
- Covering the New York Yankees
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Mental health
- Challenging stigma and sharing lived experience
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Baseball
- Loquacious musings on MLB and beyond
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Football insights
- Poetic prose on the beautiful game
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Cultural analysis
- Writing from Albion to Arcadia
PLANET PRENTONIA
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Did Dixie Dean really lose a testicle in a Tranmere Rovers match?
by Ryan FergusonDecoding a notorious injury. -
A fond farewell to Scott Davies, leader of the Tranmere resurgence
by Ryan FergusonSaying goodbye to a consummate captain. -
Peter Clarke, fine wine, and the art of staying relevant
by Ryan FergusonAlmost 40, Tranmere's captain is rolling back the years. -
When Pat Nevin turned down Galatasaray to join Tranmere Rovers
by Ryan FergusonExploring an iconic transfer saga. -
Micky Mellon returns for a second spell as Tranmere Rovers manager
by Ryan FergusonThoughts as The Gaffer comes home. -
Where do Tranmere Rovers go from here?
by Ryan FergusonNotes from a premature playoff exit.
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Blog posts
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Sunday notes 2
by Ryan FergusonOn Tranmere's upturn; the heroics of Mateusz Hewelt; Micky Mellon's project; the suspension of Fernando Tatís Jr.; Aaron Judge's home run chase; and why the Red Sox need new ownership. -
Sunday notes 1
by Ryan FergusonOn the Yankees’ slide; the random Jordan Montgomery trade; flawed front office idealism; the Rockies' refusal to conform; Druw Jones’ injury; Vin Scully; MLB returning to London; Tranmere apathy; Dries Mertens at Galatasaray; and the inherent pleasure of writing.
MENTAL HEALTH
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The inefficient efficiency paradox
by Ryan FergusonInsights from my latest OCD downturn. -
One year without pop: how I conquered my Coca-Cola addiction
by Ryan FergusonLessons from 365 days of soda sobriety. -
25 tips for travelling with anxiety and depression during COVID-19
by Ryan FergusonLessons from the road in 2020. -
Notes from two years without alcohol - what I have learned so far
by Ryan FergusonLessons from 730 days without a drink. -
In search of balance between schedules and procrastination
by Ryan FergusonTrying to find the middle ground in OCD recovery. -
Why schedules and routines are bad for my mental health
by Ryan FergusonThe daily struggle of an obsessive compulsive introvert.
NEWSPAPERS. WEBSITES. BOOKS. MAGAZINES.
From an early age, I dreamed of becoming a professional writer and journalist.
From my bedroom on a Wirral council estate, I achieved my goal, developing a freelance career working with some of the most illustrious media outlets in the world.
With a versatile style, I have reported on a broad range of topics, developing a strong reputation for written excellence.
Pinstripe Galaxy
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Yankees must win 2022 World Series to validate historic season
by Ryan FergusonIf not now, when? -
How Red Sox-Yankees Babe Ruth trade changed baseball forever
by Ryan FergusonExploring the most infamous transaction in sports history. -
Why the Yankees almost moved to New Jersey on multiple occasions
by Ryan FergusonHow the Bronx Bombers nearly became the Meadowlands Maulers. -
The life of a beleaguered Yankees fan as Aaron Boone returns
by Ryan FergusonNotes from an existential crisis. -
How to fix the New York Yankees
by Ryan FergusonMy 10-step blueprint to salvage a lost franchise. -
A stream of consciousness on the Yankees' disastrous 2021 season
by Ryan FergusonCalling for root-and-branch reform of a failing franchise.
BASEBALL BLOGS
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Which MLB team will Álex Rodríguez buy? Ranking A-Rod's options
by Ryan FergusonPredicting A-Rod's path to baseball ownership. -
Access Mannywood: An ode to Manny Ramírez with the Dodgers
by Ryan FergusonNotes on a chimeric slugger in Chavez Ravine. -
An unexpurgated history of Barry Bonds video game aliases
by Ryan FergusonWhy the home run king spawned countless virtual pseudonyms. -
Why the Dodgers-Padres rivalry is baseball's best for a generation
by Ryan FergusonHow southern California became the hub of a baseball revolution. -
Breakfast, coffee and the Yomiuri Giants
by Ryan FergusonHow I enjoyed NPB Opening Day. -
20 things I learned from the MLB London Series 2019
by Ryan FergusonTales from a two-game series.
FOOTBALL INSIGHTS
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Meet Bruk-Bet Termalica, Europe's smallest top flight football club
by Ryan FergusonHow a village of 750 people sustains an Ekstraklasa team. -
What happened to Wisła Kraków? Inside the fall of a Polish juggernaut
by Ryan FergusonA decade of crime, corruption and catastrophe in the Ekstraklasa. -
Inside narco soccer: A complete history of Pablo Escobar and football
by Ryan FergusonHow El Patrón bankrolled Colombian football. -
Inside the cult of Diego Maradona, football's devilish demigod
by Ryan FergusonThoughts on the sad death of a transcendent football icon. -
The rise, fall and rebirth(s) of Steaua Bucharest
by Ryan FergusonHow a Romanian superpower lost its identity. -
Inside the romantic synergy of Ajax and Barcelona
by Ryan FergusonHow two megaclubs were cut from the same cloth.
RADIO. PODCASTS. TELEVISION. COMMENTARY.
My skills as a sports analyst and mental health campaigner have been utilised by major radio stations.
I have appeared on talkSPORT, BBC Radio Merseyside and Radio City Talk, gaining proficiency as an in-studio guest and live analyst.
I'm particularly passionate about podcasting, and I have appeared on a number of shows relating to a wide range of topics, including Optimal Living Daily.
My knowledge of Tranmere Rovers has led to multiple television appearances, most notably with BBC One, with whom I collaborated on a Road to Wembley documentary in 2020.
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Podcast appearances
- Guest spots on established shows
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Radio appearances
- Ryan on the airwaves
CULTURAL MUSINGS
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Whatever happened to MC Smally? In search of an urban legend
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What can we learn from Benjamin Franklin's coffeehouse obsession?
by Ryan FergusonHow a Founding Father popularised working in coffeeshops. -
Did Honoré de Balzac really drink 50 cups of coffee per day?
by Ryan FergusonExploring the infamous routine of a legendary writer. -
What I learned binging all 10 series of Friends during the pandemic
by Ryan FergusonNotes from an overdue foray into American pop culture. -
Why I have stopped taking so many photos
by Ryan FergusonHow to live life without a camera. -
Why I deleted social media from my phone
by Ryan FergusonThe digital detox diaries.
WIRRALIST
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Did New Brighton in Wirral start two World Wars?
by Ryan FergusonFort Perch Rock and its role in global chaos. -
The first basketball game on English soil took place in Birkenhead
by Ryan FergusonHow Wirral once dominated domestic basketball. -
Why Central Park in New York is based on Birkenhead Park in Wirral
by Ryan FergusonTwo parks, one blueprint, a shared legacy. -
The link between New York's Empire State Building and Storeton, Wirral
by Ryan FergusonFrom The Peninsula to The Big Apple. -
How Birkenhead built the first street tramway in Europe
by Ryan FergusonBlazing a trail beside the Mersey. -
Inside the Viking genealogy of Wirral
by Ryan FergusonFrom AD 902 until the present day.
Testimonials
Lux et RoburThe Rolls-Royce of Tranmere Rovers writing.
Rob DaviesYou have a way of succinctly expressing what the rest of us want to, one step ahead of the in-crowd.
Barry SweeneyYou have a rare talent of being able to captivate your reader.
C. SterlingLife changing article! Thank you so much!
Alun JonesI opened my Christmas present from my granddaughter to find your book enclosed. I sat down and did not move for two days, while I read every word of the book. Thank you Ryan for the happiness those memories and all the other memories your book brought back to me.
Keith StewartThank you Ryan. I’ve supported Tranmere for 73 years, and that’s one of the finest articles I have ever read about the team, club and community.
@NNNPackdrillThe poet laureate of Prenton Park.
@BeatTheFirstManYou are seeing the start of a phenomenal writing career.
Martin DarkoThere is no better Tranmere writer than Ryan. An absolute joy.
NadiyasaThank you for sharing your words. I'm really glad you wrote them down, and even further took that step to share them. This article brings me comfort and I feel connected to you despite never meeting you and that's just really cool and special. Thanks for existing and using your voice. I hope you continue to write when you feel called to.