James Fudge

James Fudge

Joined: Jun 1, 2018

James is a Sports Journalism graduate and a contributor to Prince Rupert's Tower, where he writes analysis and reporting to “scratch an itch” alongside a different professional career. An AFC Bournemouth supporter, he offers a balanced and insightful perspective on all things Everton, and happily uses it as an excuse to watch even more football.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Stefan Ortega, Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez of Manchester City are seen on stage with their squad numbers during the Manchester City Summer Signing Presentation Event at Etihad Stadium on July 10, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Rating Manchester City’s summer transfer window business

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Predicted Line-up

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (2R) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on December 28, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Could January be make or break for City?

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: İlkay Gundoğan of Germany reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Who has got the best chance for World Cup glory? (Part 2)

(L-R) England's forward #20 Phil Foden, defender #02 Kyle Walker and forward #07 Jack Grealish step onto the field before the warm-up session ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on November 25, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Foden and Walker set to start for England tonight

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Jack Grealish of England celebrates after scoring their team's sixth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Predicted Line Up: England vs. USA

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Who has got the best chance for World Cup glory? (Part 1)

England's forward Phil Foden takes part in a training session at the Al Wakrah SC Stadium in Al Wakrah, south of Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Will City players feature for England in their opener

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: World cup branding on a football ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at on November 20, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Man City Square writers: World Cup predictions

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Foden of England in action during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

England World Cup Squad: Who makes our selection

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Julian Alvarez of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on November 09, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

City Vs Chelsea: Player ratings as City advance to next round

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Carlos Borges of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Youth League match between Manchester City and FC Copenhagen at Manchester City Academy Stadium on October 5, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Which youngsters will feature in the EFL Cup?

Champions League's ambassador Turkish former footballer Hamit Altintop shows the paper slip of RB Leipzig during the draw for the round of 16 of the 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League football tournament in Nyon on October 7, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

City get RB Leipzig in a pulsating Champions League last 16 draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Erling Haaland of Manchester City interacts with Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

FPL: Difficult choice regarding Haaland

Manchester City's Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Manchester City's English defender Rico Lewis (L) during the UEFA Champions League group G football match between Manchester City and Sevilla at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on November 2, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Player ratings: City end Champions League group stage with a win

DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 25: Erling Haaland of Manchester City shows his disappointment during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

FPL: Guardiola teases fantasy owners with Haaland injury news