About
Robert kicked off his stellar 40-year career at his hometown newspaper, the Nuneaton Evening Tribune, and progressed to become Chief Sports Correspondent at The Sun.
His 30 years on Fleet Street and high-profile role on the UK’s biggest-selling newspaper saw him also become a regular face on national TV and regular voice on the UK airwaves.
His knowledge of the media, communication skills and eye for a story have proved invaluable to his transition into the world of PR in 2016.
His best-selling book ‘Jose Mourinho Up Close and Personal’ is on sale worldwide in 12 different versions and nine different languages.
Background
- Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, international broadcaster
- 30 years working at top of national press and media
- PR for Newcastle Utd co-owner Amanda Staveley, Coventry City and Gillingham
Why R&Co Communications?
“I saw their advert for a job and thought ‘that looks interesting’ and dropped them a line. The rest is history … it’s now six years and counting and the business keeps growing and the team keeps getting bigger and better.
“I genuinely love seeing and hearing the passion and enthusiasm of the young bloods here and I am convinced R&Co will continue to grow and grow and win more and more awards.”
Top three moments at R&Co Communications
Making a splash with the story of Merlin, a 17-year-old Goldfish who was treated for a tumour by MyVet, which made headlines at home and across the pond! The story was even covered on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
“Don’t be stupid…” It has to be the hilarious story of a Border Collie called Jax howling along to Shania Twain which hit the national press, including the Mirror Online.
The tale of overweight cat Moses parting the waters in the hydrotherapy pool at Avonvale Veterinary Centre in a desperate bid to lose weight, which was covered by BBC Oxfordshire.