John Verrall

John Verrall is the Director and Deputy Head of Global Sport at GRV Media, jointly overseeing the strategic growth and editorial direction of the network’s sports portfolio. A cornerstone of GRV’s expansion for over a decade, he is responsible for the performance of flagship brands TBR Football and The Chelsea Chronicle, both of which achieved record traffic milestones under his leadership. As the founder of The Tennis Gazette and The Golfing Gazette, John built both into leading niche publications, securing interviews with global icons including Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry. John’s pedigree includes writing for UEFA and The Guardian, alongside a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University. An award-winning broadcaster, his podcast, Up The Poshcast, was named Best Club Content Creator (Football League) at the 2025 Football Content Awards.