Myself, Tim Killeen, started The EFP back in 2007. I am, of course, a soccer enthusiast, who not only loves to vent my passionate opinions about the game, but one who also loves to write; and I’m predominantly interested in developing better skills in this area. Creating a site therefore, that fulfilled both these objectives, seemed like the logical thing to do. I cannot begin to tell you the benefits it’s had on my life.

After coming up with the initial brainwave, I approached sibling, Daniel Killeen, and, together with mutual friend, Ali Qader (Qader Business Solutions), we set about creating a blog site with an edge, different to anything already out there; later encouraging other like-minded writers – or frustrated football commentators – to contribute.  In addition, another friend, Ian Mood, of Made By Mood, kindly crafted an appropriate and evocative logo and header which I hope you agree sits perfectly with our styles of writing. Thus, this writing space or platform, we named The English Football Post, began to take shape and, more importantly, has continued to evolve till this day.

What was initially my own blog page, to air some of my shameful prejudices, soon became a space where like-minded individuals were invited to join; to share thoughts, articles, short stories, and even betting advice. All contributors now entertain a truly unique and quickly growing audience. We have since added some cool features to keep you here longer - like latest fifa news headlines and photos, popular U-tube videos, live scores, league tables, and friendly ‘Post’ competitions (Please see details of our EFP Win a Shirt Competition below).

At first, writers contributing were predominantly friends, or friends’ friends, but word soon spread, and we’ve since attracted a diverse group of writers, to share their loves and hates with what has become an established readership – currently between 30,000 – 40,000 unique visitors per month.

Although there have been many sporadic contributors over the past two years, Jon Greenbank and Ian Buckley deserve special mention. With us from the beginning, both have been habitual, worthy, and well-liked writers for The EFP; both making names for themselves, respectively.

Whilst Ian writes a regular, well-respected, betting advice blog (Buckley’s Bets: tips on world football), Jon has enlightened readers with a gamut of creative, and cutting edge articles, blogs, and most recently, witty short stories. Both, in their own unique styles and insights, are a joy to read, and, most certainly, a credit to this site. We encourage you to join them.

A series of writing – win a shirt – competitions are currently underway at The English Football Post, courtesy of SoccerPro, just to give writers an added incentive: Jon Greenbank was its inaugural winner, winning a soccer shirt of his choice.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to ALL who have contributed thus far: to those of you who’ve written posts, left kind comments, and also to all of our jovial readers. Long may things continue to evolve and continue to move onwards and upwards in the 2009-2010 season.

Additionally, anyone interested in writing, please get in contact with myself. Knowing personally how liberating and invigorating blogging and writing articles can be, The English Football Post, on so many levels, can only be a positive and beneficial experience to a wide range of individuals – both for self-promotion and self-development purposes.

Readers, please keep enjoying the content, and if anyone has anything to ask - whether about writing or football – or have suggestions on how we could improve, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Just use the contact us query form.

Thanks, again, for listening.

Tim Killeen – Creator and Editor of The EFP

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