Jayesh

Jayesh is the founder and editor-in-chief of LeagueUpdates.com, your go-to source for real-time non-league and grassroots football news across the UK. With a background in digital journalism and a deep love for the beautiful game, Jayesh is committed to amplifying the voices of local clubs and bringing fans closer to the action that mainstream media often misses.When not chasing breaking stories or crafting SEO-optimized match reports, Bantaiki experiments with AI tools to innovate sports media publishing — making LeagueUpdates.com one of the most forward-thinking sports blogs in the UK.📍 Based in the UK | ⚽ Focus: Non-League Football, natinal football league, Grassroots Heroes, Match Previews 🧠 Interests: journalism, football history, fan-driven storytelling
Francesco Calvo appointed as Aston Villa President of Business Operations in 2025

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Football fans cheering at BOXPARK Croydon during a women’s football live screening with Crystal Palace banners

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Illustration of the 2025 Premier League transfer window timeline showing key dates and events

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Declan Rice celebrates a goal during a UEFA Champions League match for Arsenal

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Arsenal football players representing their countries in international matches, celebrating goals

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Mateo Kovacic sidelined with Achilles injury during Manchester City training

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Elliot Justham testimonial match promo graphic featuring Daggers and Maldon & Tiptree FC logos

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Horsham FC 200 Club winners Roger Harris, Richard Cherrill, Richard Southward, and Mark Barrett holding prize cheques at Camping World Community Stadium

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Donna-Maria Cullen holds a personalised Spurs jersey alongside Tottenham Hotspur players at the stadium

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Sky Bet League Two 2025/26 football line-up featuring club badges for promoted and relegated teams

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Justin Devenny holding the FA Cup trophy in Crystal Palace kit, celebrating victory at Selhurst Park stadium

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Non-league football players competing fiercely on the pitch during a National League match

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Matheus Cunha celebrating a goal in Wolverhampton Wanderers kit

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Tottenham Hotspur players representing their national teams during June international fixtures 2025.

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Welling United announce new WhatsApp channel for direct fan updates

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Jonny Evans defending during a Leicester City Premier League match, wearing blue kit.

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Jeremie Frimpong signs for Liverpool after leaving Bayer Leverkusen.

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Chido Obi celebrates after scoring for Manchester United against Hong Kong in pre-season friendly.

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Chido Obi celebrates scoring for Manchester United during the post-season friendly against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium

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Luis Díaz playing for Liverpool during a Premier League match

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Luke Humphries lifts Premier League Darts trophy after final win over Luke Littler at the O2 Arena

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Police and emergency services at the scene of the Liverpool FC parade crash on Water Street

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Anthony of the Portland Timbers celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the Colorado Rapids

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Arena Boys soccer team celebrating during TST tournament match in North Carolina

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Leeds United players celebrating at Elland Road with images of Arno Calamuendo, Abdul Duku, and Wilfried Ndidi

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