Merry Melancholy!

It has been an interesting and varied week of work with highlights including covering the Women's FA Cup, and the arrival of a ship into Steel River Quay, Teesside carrying three huge monopiles - sections of wind turbines which will be stationed in the North Sea.

Charlie Devlin celebrates with team mates after scoring for Sheffield United in their 1-0 win over Durham in the Women's FA Cup.

I enjoy Christmas as much as the next man, however, workwise it always feels an uncertain time. As the festive season approaches jobs tend to dry up and the phone stops ringing as businesses wind down. My anxiety builds as I begin to wonder when things will pick up again.

Monopile sections at Steel River Quay, Teesside.

Fortunately in previous years once the New Year celebrations are out of the way, I find myself once again getting to do the job I love. All being well that pattern won't change for 2026 but it's hard to shake off that niggling doubt and imposter syndrome complex.