Have Dan visit your school
Dan has visited schools around the country and around the world. During his career he has interviewed many famous people in the world of football including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand. His books have inspired children, who are sometimes reluctant readers, to pick up a book and finally enjoy reading. […]
Fantastic stories from West Lodge Primary School
I have had some fantastic writing sent to me from West Lodge Primary School this week. It’s always great to be able to put the students writing on the website for everyone to read. Congratulations to the winning students from Year 6. There is some amazing writing here and I’m sure you will all enjoy […]
Can I be Captain? by Declan Gane
CAN I BE CAPTAIN? Dan writes: On a recent school visit, I met the author Declan Gane, who has written a wonderful book, full of top tips from sports stars all about the art of leadership in sport. I was so impressed, I asked Declan if he would kindly share some of those tips with […]
A Fantastic Poem from Charlie
It’s always great to get pieces of writing and I’m pleased to be able to put them on this site for everyone to enjoy. I recently received a letter from Charlie, who is a fan since getting the JJ set for Christmas last year. Charlie is a avid footballer, and by the looks of it, […]
Some great writing from St Gregory’s School
St Gregory’s School in Kent has created its own football academy, where students learn through their love of the game. Dan visited their Year 7 group recently to talk about football and writing and here are three Jamie stories written by students from the academy. I hope you like them. Well done guys! […]
See the first glimpse of the new CBBC series….
Now is your chance to have a sneak preview of the new Jamie Johnson series and meet a few of the cast and crew! Filming took place in Nottingham during the whole of August and now the editing process is well underway. Follow this link to CBBC and watch […]
Meet Sean: Future Football Star?
It’s always great to hear from young fans and footballers of every age and ability, to find out what inspires and motivates them to achieve the best that they can. I have been lucky enough recently to speak to one of these talented young players to find out a bit about what drives his love […]
Can I be Captain? – By Declan Gane
CAN I BE CAPTAIN? Dan writes: On a recent school visit, I met the author Declan Gane, who has written a wonderful book, full of top tips from sports stars all about the art of leadership in sport. I was so impressed, I asked Declan if he would kindly share some of those tips with […]
Fantastic Writing from Oakmeeds Community College
It is always great to get work that the students have written, especially when the standard is as good as this. Annabel and Jack have have been awarded first prize winners for Year 7 and 8 and it’s easy to see why. These are two amazing pieces of writing that keep you interested to the […]
Can I be Captain? – by Declan Gane
CAN I BE CAPTAIN? Dan writes: On a recent school visit, I met the author Declan Gane, who has written a wonderful book, full of top tips from sports stars all about the art of leadership in sport. I was so impressed, I asked Declan if he would kindly share some of those tips with […]