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09.10.26

The Bowler Hat lands on CounterPress promising intelligent, independent coverage of Preston North End

The Bowler Hat, named after the club's famous Gentry Day tradition, launches in November and aims to become the best alternative platform for North End coverage.

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Start your engines! The Moto Report set to become CounterPress's first motorsport site

The Moto Report members can look forward to comprehensive coverage on a wide range of motorbike racing series, offering news, unique insight, long-form features, opinion and detailed analysis, alongside the occasional historical piece.

21.09.26
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Fantastico! CounterPress heads to Italy with the launch of Calcio Society

Calcio Society members can look forward to expert match analysis and tactical breakdowns from across Serie A, as well as opinion, interviews, transfer news, long-form features, a bit of nostalgia, players and stories that define the Italian game.

18.09.26
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The Badminton Report to offer spotlight on sport legacy media has forgotten

The site is fronted by Rod Gilmour, who has covered Olympic sports for 20 years. He first covered badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games for The Daily Telegraph, as well as for Reuters at the All England Championships. He continues to write on Olympic sports for UK national newspapers.

07.09.26
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The Holte Roar promises "intelligent, independent coverage" of Aston Villa as new title lands on CounterPress

The Holte Roar launches later this month, with a mission to provide intelligent, independent coverage of Aston Villa.

13.08.26
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Calling all Culers! The 1899 lands on CounterPress to deliver exceptional coverage of FC Barcelona

The 1899, named after the year Joan Gamper founded the Catalan giants, launches later this month with a mission to deliver the best English-language coverage of Barcelona.

11.08.26
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Forever Blues relaunches on CounterPress to deliver "in-depth and insightful" coverage of Birmingham City

Forever Blues is set to enhance its offering after moving to CounterPress, providing unrivalled local coverage for Birmingham City fans.

10.08.26
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CounterPress levels up as The Load-In becomes the network's first dedicated esports site

Already a YouTube channel, The Load-In will launch as a full site on CounterPress next month to report the esports stories fans deserve.

10.08.26
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Vamos! CounterPress heads to Spain as La Liga London joins the network

Spanish football fans rejoice, a new site dedicated entirely to English-language coverage of LaLiga is set to launch on CounterPress.

10.08.26
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CounterPress gets sixth Premier League site with Cherries On Top set to chronicle Bournemouth's European adventure

Calling all Bournemouth fans, a new site dedicated entirely to high-quality coverage of the Cherries is launching on CounterPress in time for the 2026/27 season.

03.08.26
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The One and Only Wanderers lands on CounterPress promising "fresh, intelligent" coverage of Bolton

A new era of Bolton coverage arrives on CounterPress this summer, with the launch of The One and Only Wanderers.

28.07.26
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CounterPress heads to Ireland with The Leinster Playbook set to launch this summer

A new way to follow Leinster arrives on CounterPress this summer, with The Leinster Playbook stepping up to deliver a high-quality, independent coverage of the Irish rugby powerhouse. 

22.07.26
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eflpublished to become CounterPress's first multi-league outlet covering the EFL

New season, new era. Fans across the EFL have a new home for high-quality coverage of the English football pyramid, as eflpublished arrives on CounterPress in time for the 2026/27 season.

21.07.26
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The Fortress to provide dedicated, independent coverage of Portsmouth on CounterPress

Calling all Pompey fans, a new independent media title dedicated entirely to high-quality coverage of Portsmouth will land on CounterPress this summer.

17.07.26
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Gills 365 lands on CounterPress promising "intelligent, insightful coverage" of Gillingham

Simon Head first launched Gills 365 as a fan-driven website back in the early 2000s during the boom of internet fan forums. But now, more than two decades on, he's bringing Gills 365 back as a professionally-run independent media outlet focused on Gillingham FC.

16.07.26
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CounterPress nominated for 'News Industry Technology Partner' at Future of Media Awards 2026

The nomination is welcome recognition of the CounterPress team's collective work to build a platform that empowers journalists and enables them to operate as independent publishers.

15.07.26
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The Pearl Street Post arrives on CounterPress to deliver "high-quality, independent coverage" of Rochdale

Another exciting journalist-founded site is set to launch on CounterPress, with The Pearl Street Post the new home for dedicated coverage of Rochdale AFC.

14.07.26
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First-of-its-kind site covering English futsal arrives on CounterPress this summer

Initially launched in 2024, solely as a social media channel, with the purpose of ‘Putting English Futsal on the Map’, Total Futsal has filled a gap in the market, steadily building an engaged audience within the sport.

06.07.26
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The Spireite Herald lands on CounterPress this summer to deliver high-quality coverage of Chesterfield

Calling all Chesterfield fans, there’s a new home for independent coverage of your club in 2026/27.

01.07.26
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Magnifique! The Toulousain launches on CounterPress promising "intelligent, insightful, on-the-ground coverage" of the French Top 14

Connoisseurs of French rugby will have a dedicated English-language title to go to for high-quality writing on the Top 14 from this summer.

01.07.26
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The word is out... Watford will have a dedicated outlet on CounterPress from 2026/27

The Watford Word, fronted by former Daily Mirror chief sports writer Mike Walters, will set out its stall to become the go-to place for insight from inside Vicarage Road.

18.06.26
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The Sunderland Stories to chronicle Black Cats' adventures, powered by CounterPress

The site, fronted by lifelong fan and 20-year programme contributor Keith Chapman, will deliver insight, analysis and engaging features, focusing on the club's rich history, as well as current fortunes on Wearside.

10.06.26
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