The story of Moss Side Athletic's revival, fueled by our unlikely cup run and the dramatic merger, was becoming a local phenomenon. And at the heart of that story, the person shaping the narrative and bringing it to a wider audience, was Emma Hartley.
Her blog, 'The Football Tourist,' had become the unofficial chronicle of our journey.
Her articles were no longer just niche pieces for the hardcore football hipster; they were being read by thousands, shared on social media, and even occasionally referenced by the mainstream local press.
Emma's writing was brilliant. She had a rare gift for capturing not just the tactical nuances of the game, but the human stories behind it.
She wrote about Big Dave's leadership, about Scott Miller's career renaissance, about the raw, untamed talent of JJ, and about the quiet, stoic dignity of Frankie Morrison. And she wrote about me.
