Journalism

Documentaries
I made this BJTC award-winning documentary as part of my University course.

Some Strong Language (May 2009)
What is it okay to joke about? Just how far can comedy go in testing the boundaries of taste and decency? David Mooney finds out. Listen here. (27.7Mb)


Blue Moon Show Packages
I have made the following packages for the Blue Moon Show on 104.9 Imagine FM, every Sunday from 9pm.

New Faces (August 2010)
It's been another summer of high spending for Manchester City, with Sheikh Mansour not afraid to open the chequebook. But just who exactly has come through the front door? David Mooney has been finding out what Blues fans can expect from the new boys in this coming season. Listen here. (3.8Mb)

Long Term Injuries (September 2010)
It's frustrating for both the players and the fans, but, this season already, City have had their fair share of players with lengthy injuries. David Mooney finds out what effect can it have on someone who makes their living at the peak of their fitness. Listen here. (3.9Mb)

Strength In Depth (October 2010)
The experts always say that a squad with good squad with strength in depth is what's needed for a team to be successful in the Premier League. David Mooney looks at how it used to be in that department, compared to the modern game. Listen here. (2.9Mb)

Online Academy (October 2010)
This month, Manchester City have started an online academy - a way for both children and adults to train just like the first team, simply by logging on to their computers. David Mooney has been having a go at the drills and has found out what it's all about. Listen here. (3.9Mb)

Pitch Quality (November 2010)
One of the more striking differences between modern football and the game of years gone by is the quality of the playing surface. David Mooney has donned his gardening gloves and has gone all green fingered to find out how the pitches are kept in such a pristine condition. Listen here. (4.2Mb)

Youth Team Setup (November 2010)
With the new 25-man squad ruling coming into play this season, there's never been a better time to focus on the young blood. With arguably one of the best academies in the country, City have a tradition of introducing the kids into the first team. David Mooney's been speaking to two of the most famous graduates to see how important the youth setup is. Listen here. (5.1Mb)

Away Fans (February 2011)
What's your limit with following your football team to away games? Would you be prepared to travel the length of the country to see them play? Or perhaps further. David Mooney has been hunting some hardcore blues who have pulled out all of the stops to see their beloved City on the road. Listen here. (5.6Mb)

Season Review (May 2011)
With how well this campaign’s gone, City fans won’t want it to end – for the first time in a long time, there have been many more positives than negatives. David Mooney’s been speaking to some City old boys to run through the highs and the highs of Roberto Mancini’s first full year in charge. Listen here. (4.8Mb)

Expectations (August 2011)
Last season was one of the best years to be a blue in decades. 35 years without a trophy came crashing to an end and Champions League football was secured. Next week, a new Premier League campaign starts, but how can Roberto Mancini improve on what he's already achieved at City? David Mooney's been taking a look at the expectations for the next nine months. Listen here. (3.9Mb)


Showreel

To view my video showreel from 2009, please click here.