York Press | The Big Interview

The Big Interview with Matthew Blinkhorn

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

New recruit Matthew Blinkhorn has Wembley in his sights as he reveals to The Press’ York City reporter DAVE FLETT.

The Big Interview with Andy Wilby

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:48:09 +0000

AFTER 40 years of combat, York martial arts ace Andy Wilby is to keep on fighting as he tells The Press deputy sports editor TONY KELLY.

The Big Interview with Oliver Dingley

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:27:07 +0100

LONDON 2012 is looming large for Harrogate diver Oliver Dingley. But although he would love to compete next summer, he tells STEVE CARROLL his targets are longer term.

The Big Interview with Sean Bass

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:44:34 +0100

York RUFC head coach Sean Bass bursts with pride every time he leads his men out to Yorkshire One battle. He tells STEVE CARROLL why the Clifton Parkers are the only club for him.

The Big Interview with Willie Thorne

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:12:44 +0100

Gambling brought Willie Thorne to the brink of suicide but the snooker commentator, who returns to York in December for the UK Championship, tells STEVE CARROLL he has no one to blame but himself.

The Big Interview with Chris Smith

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:29:42 +0100

Painful memories of play-off anguish from last season should fuel York City’s revenge mission against Tamworth as skipper Chris Smith reveals to DAVE FLETT.

The Big Interview with Dede Scott Brown

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:36:42 +0100

Dede Scott Brown, the curator of York Racecourse’s once renowned museum, steps down from her post at the end of the year. She tells STEVE CARROLL about the weird and wonderful artefacts from horse racing’s history.

The Big Interview with Kieren Fallon

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:32:35 +0100

Returning to North Yorkshire feels like coming home for Kieren Fallon. The six-time former champion jockey talks to STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Steve Davis

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:39:57 +0100

YORK has become the UK Snooker Championship’s spiritual home, reckons the man who has won the event more than anyone else. Steve Davis talks to STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Alison Nicholas

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:05:24 +0100

Yorkshire has played a key role in the glittering career of Alison Nicholas. Now she tells TONY KELLY she wants that true grit to aid Europe’s Solheim Cup bid.

The Big Interview with Barry Hearn

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:46:16 +0100

He is transforming the game of snooker and York is a key part of his plans as World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn tells STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Pete Williams

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:10:00 +0100

GOING for glory in the Tour of Ireland this week, professional cyclist Pete Williams tells STEVE CARROLL why he likes nothing better than getting on his bike in York.

The Big Interview with Lee Stewart

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:51:51 +0100

York’s newest boxing professional Lee Stewart outlines his plans to TONY KELLY.

The Big Interview with Eric Sleightholme

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:30:23 +0100

It has been 70 years since farmer Eric Sleightholme first stepped up to the oche to play local league darts in the York area. DAVE FLETT talks to the 84-year-old about his many successes in the sport.

The Big Interview with Duran Fentiman

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:22:02 +0100

Duran Fentiman wants to make more headlines as the Malton jockey reveals to STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Paul Hanagan

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:33:47 +0000

Paul Hanagan hopes the new Flat season will fulfil his Classic ambitions. Britain’s champion jockey talks to STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Sean Levey

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:47:56 +0000

Jockey Sean Levey has arrived in North Yorkshire with a big reputation. The former Aidan O’Brien protégé talks to STEVE CARROLL about his riding ambitions.

The Big Interview with Joe Baxter

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:11:28 +0000

Today club secretary Joe Baxter was appointed the new captain of Heworth Golf Club in its centenary year. He tells TONY KELLY just what the club means to him.

The Big Interview with Scott Kerr

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:36:12 +0000

A red card stymied Scott Kerr’s initial move to Bootham Crescent. Now he is at City he tells DAVE FLETT his aim is promotion.

The Big Interview with Matty Wain

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:40:11 +0000

Dunnington Football Club boast one of the best-qualified managers in the country in Matty Wain. The York College teacher talks to TONY KELLY about the full-on challenge of achieving the coveted UEFA ‘B’ license.

The Big Interview with Mark Rogers

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:11:58 +0000

York Golf Club’s forward-thinking head professional, Mark Rogers, is intent on nurturing young talent, as he tells TONY KELLY.

The Big Interview with Sam Orange

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:20:53 +0000

Battling back from a nasty car accident, York rugby league prospect Sam Orange is on the brink of living his professional dream as he tells The Press’ York City Knights reporter Peter Martini.

The Big Interview with Jonny Bairstow

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:06:53 +0000

Experience is the name of the game for rising Yorkshire cricket star Jonny Bairstow during a winter of tours to Australia and West Indies. Tykes reporter GRAHAM HARDCASTLE talks to the York-based ace.

The Big Interview with Chris Evans

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:44:59 +0000

One-time Minsterman Chris Evans is better placed than most to pass judgement on York City’s chances of FA Cup third round success. DAVE FLETT talks to the former Bolton assistant boss.

The Big Interview with Chris Thompson

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:23:06 +0000

York’s chairman of the darts board Chris Thompson tells DAVE FLETT he is ready to take on the world’s best.

The Big Interview with Jason Demetriou

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:54:42 +0000

From Super League to the Championship is a route Jason Demetriou is relishing with York City Knights as he relates to STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Martial arts champion Tony Dias

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Martial arts champion and instructor Tony Dias talks to TONY KELLY about the pursuit of his sporting passion.

The Big Interview with Leeds Carnegie coach Neil Back

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:34:12 +0000

Rugby union World Cup winner Neil Back has a dream to make Leeds Carnegie a Yorkshire sporting institution, as he tells STEVE CARROLL.

The Big Interview with Andrew Gale

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:41:46 +0000

Yorkshire’s youngest skipper revels in the responsibility as Andrew Gale tells The Press’ Yorkshire County Cricket Club reporter GRAHAM HARDCASTLE.

The Big Interview with Tom Ransley

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:02:35 +0100

BRITISH oarsmen have cut a swathe through Olympic waters from Seoul to Sydney, Barcelona to Beijing and Atlanta to Athens.