Paul Johnson
Deputy Editor
Paul Johnson is a writer at Fear The Wall, having joined the community in December 2017, and become a member of the writing staff in May 2019. Paul is a Southampton and Borussia Dortmund fan, and a data scientist. His writing often focuses on football analytics, using the tools he uses in his day job, from machine learning to statistical modelling, to better understand and evaluate BVB, the Bundesliga, and football as a whole.
Looking Around the League: Drama As Far as the Eye Can See
Sure there’s a title race, but there’s also genuine races going on just about everywhere in the Bundesliga right now.
Match Ratings: Victory Over FC Köln Takes BVB One Point Clear of Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund came up with an impressive response after being knocked out of the Champions League and dropping points against Schalke.
The Daily Bee: Bayern Munich Draw Manchester City in Champions League Quarter Final
We’ve got some very exciting quarter final and semi final matchups in the Champions League this season.
Looking Around the League: Hoffenheim Hit Rock Bottom
Hoffenheim came about as close to winning as they have at any point in 2023, but it still wasn’t enough. Maybe they’re doomed?
Match Ratings: Borussia Dortmund Blow Lead Twice in Revierderby
BVB fail to see out the game against Schalke, dropping two points in the title race.
Match Ratings: Borussia Dortmund Exit the Champions League With a Whimper
There was plenty of controversy surrounding Chelsea’s second goal, but BVB were poor throughout and didn’t deserve to progress.
The Daily Bee: Bayern Munich and AC Milan in to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League
PSG and Tottenham joined Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge in the big bin of European nobodies.
MOTM Poll: BVB Exit Champions League After Throwing Away 1-0 Lead to Chelsea
Borussia Dortmund put in a poor display in a losing effort in South West London. On to the Revierderby...
Looking Around the League: Schalke Victorious in Relegation Six-Pointer
Schalke came in to 2023 on just nine points, but after a solid run of form and victories over two fellow relegation candidates, they’ve given themselves a shot at survival.
Match Ratings: BVB See Out a Nervy Finish Against RB Leipzig
BVB manage to keep a close title rival at bay.