Chris Knapman

Chris is a Freelance Caricaturist of over 20 years’ experience. He trained in ‘Fine Art and Graphic Design’ prior to completing a degree in ‘Illustration’ at West Hertfordshire College. He earns a crust drawing at live events such as wedding receptions and corporate functions. Chris also undertakes highly detailed commissions from photographs and is available for talks, demonstrations and tuition on caricature. He is a Blackpool F.C. supporter. Back in late 2010, when his team were flying high in The Premier League, Chris first approached Steve about creating a book about the characters that made the global powerhouse it is today. 11years later the book, entitled La Prem De La Prem has finally been published. We are currently working on a follow up book about football managers.

Steve is a graduate in English Literature attained at The University of Leeds. He is a terrific wordsmith, who applies a forensic attitude to research. These qualities alongside Steve's in-depth knowledge of the beautiful game make him an indispensable part of the team. He enjoyed playing the game at amateur level for a number of years. Steve follows his local team Blackburn Rovers through good times and bad. In his spare time he dabbles in writing poetry.

Ben is 20 years old and is a university student at UCLAN in Preston, where he is undertaking a degree in Football Studies. He supports Fleetwood Town and has a weekly column in the local paper, The Blackpool Evening Gazette, where he has his take on his club’s performances. Ben has also featured on Sky Sports, BBC platforms and EFL platforms too. He also has his own YouTube Channel, Cods Vlogs, which covers Fleetwood Town and Division 1 in general. Ben has always loved football at all levels and watches it as much as he can.

Keith is the elder statesman of the team. Now retired, he worked as a marketing executive mainly in the motor industry. In his younger days he also turned out for a number of local amateur teams. A lifelong supporter of Blackburn Rovers, he still lives in hope that his team will one day make it back into the Premier League.