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Commentator or Fan?

Looking into commentary and whether broadcasters should always stay unbiased and neutral. Looking at examples from Barry Davies and Gary Neville and pointing out my own role at big porting events, I question if it’s ever ok to cross the line from commentator to cheerleader.

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“Boring” Scottie Scheffler?

He’s the world number one golf player and it seems some want to perceive Scottie Sheffler as “boring”. From keyboard warriors to some journalists, Scheffler is being attacked for his lack of charisma. Have they got it right? And is it a case of just letting his golf do the talking.

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The Gender Trap

There’s been a former footballer and manager who has decided it’s time to speak out against female presenters, commentators and pundits as a way of publicising his own podcast. I won’t mention his name as that just plays into his hands. His argument is flawed.

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Commentary advice

Offering advice for aspiring broadcasters. Some of my key thoughts for anyone thinking about life as a sports commentator

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Football commentary firsts

I may not be the best at remembering but a look back at the first live football report, interview and commentary I did. And even the time I was a ball boy!

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Subway golf

Not even a Saturday night crowded underground train will stop peoples’ obsession with the game of golf

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When sport matters

The heart warming, feelgood story of Linn Grant, the first female winner of a DP World Tour event

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My first time

There’s a first time for everyone. Why my first broadcast still makes me wince and how it helped.

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Lawro’s retirement

How the role of the pundit and co-commentator has changed from when Mark Lawrenson started out in the role

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A broadcaster who has hosted his own national daily radio show, created and presented his own podcast and commentated on tv on sport’s biggest stages.