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.
Match Ratings: Borussia Dortmund Beat Hoffenheim 3-1 Despite Individual Mistakes
Another win keeps BVB in the mix at the top of the table, despite struggling to look particularly convincing.
Champions League Match Thread: BVB Kick off Group Stages in Paris
Borussia Dortmund face Paris Saint-Germain in their opening game of the Champions League group stages.
Looking Around the League: Big Wins for All (But One...) of the Bundesliga’s Big Hitters
If Dortmund were hoping that their competitors would let them off for their early season struggles, they will be bitterly disappointed.
Match Ratings: BVB Gift Heidenheim First Bundesliga Point
Borussia Dortmund give up two-goal advantage to get Heidenheim off the mark in their first season in the Bundesliga.
Report: Borussia Dortmund Pull Out of Deal for Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap
After a long drawn-out process, it seems like BVB have just checked their bank account and realised they don’t have the funds to make it work.
The (Game) State of Affairs: Analyzing BVB’s Performances Across Match Contexts
What can we learn about Borussia Dortmund’s approach to games and mentality from their performances under different match conditions?
Match Ratings: Dortmund Draw Despite Poor Performance Against Bochum
Dortmund’s Ruhr neighbours once again took points off The Black and Yellows.
Borussia Dortmund Unveil 2023/24 Away Kit
PUMA’s record as BVB’s kit manufacturer hasn’t exactly been stellar. Their latest effort isn’t their worst, but that might be more of a comment on the standards they’ve set so far.
FTW Season Predictions: The Borussia Dortmund Edition
Who will lead BVB to (moderate, possibly not trophy-based) glory this season?
Looking Around the League: Fresh Faces & Optimism Abound
The Bundesliga kicked off this weekend with one eight-goal thriller and three five-goal thrillers. Embrace the chaos!