The inaugural winner of our Author of the Month Prize is Joe Morris, one of the most prolific contributors to Sportingo with no fewer than 82 articles under his belt. Runner-up is Darren Jeory for his enthusiastic articles about his favourite team, Newcastle United.

Joe, a West Ham fan from east London, wins a £25 prize.

Sportingo editor Mark Rivlin says: ''Joe's love for sport shines through in his pieces, particularly his trips down Memory Lane to football's halcyon era when being squashed on a heaving terrace while having litres of Oxo poured down your throat was a definition of a fun afternoon out.

''Joe's love for sport shines through in his pieces, particularly his trips down Memory Lane to football's halcyon era'' - Sportingo editor Mark Rivlin

''Joe's writing reminds me of the Liverpool fan who wears red day and night, lives in a red brick house, drives a red car and eats red meat. One day his missus says: "Sometimes I think you love Liverpool more than you love me" - to which our Koppite replies: "Steady on, I love Everton more than I love you." Congratulations Joe, and keep up the good work."

Full Name: Joseph David Morris
Location: London
Favourite Sport: Football
Favourite Team: West Ham
Favourite Player: None in particular - although Mark Noble is an excellent performer.

How long have you been a sports fan? For as long as I can remember

What is the best match you have ever seen? None that readily spring to mind. As long as they're high-scoring thrillers and the Hammers win them.