Welcome to the SportsCallers and Commentators web
site.
The Internet directory of the UK's top sports
broadcasters.
The site lists brief CVs and contact details for
experienced commentators, pundits, press officers, sportsmen and
sportswomen who work for the broadcasting media.
Programme producers and
commissioning editors should bookmark/add the site to their favourites list for
a quick free reference of professional sports commentators and
pundits.
Mission Statement
SportsCallers provides a free resource for media producers and
editors looking for professional sports broadcasters.
The site is committed
to covering as many sports as possible and it will be constantly updated and
expanded.
We aim to bring professional sports commentators and broadcasters
together and to support everyone in the sports media community.
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FOOTBALL COMMENTATORS:
Brian
Beard - Football writer and broadcaster with 15 years + experience. A
wealth of contacts. Regular freelancer for Sky Sports, reporting, packaging and
on-air experience. Other broadcast experience with a variety of ILR and BBC
local radio stations plus RTE. Editor or Chief Feature writer for club magazines
including Liverpool, Everton, Sunderland, Blackburn and Birmingham City.
Contributor for various pulications including; Match of the Day, 442, Football
Monthly, Action Replay and Official England magazine. PFA Awards brochure editor
1999, Editor MLF programmes 1999 and 2000. Commentated on 700 + Premiership and
European games. Qualified FA Coach and referee.
Tel: 07887 568566
E-mail:
bensam@bbeard.freeserve.co.uk
Bob "The Cat" Bevan -
Football's favourite after-dinner speaker. Former goalkeeper for the Old
Wilsonians 7th, Bob has carved out a name for himself speaking at the Footballer
of The Year and PFA Dinners and at 74 of the 92 Football & Premier League
clubs. Has made countless TV & radio appearances - notably on BBC 1's "Jim
Davidson Presents" and "Auntie's Sporting Bloomers" with Terry Wogan. Presented
Radio 5's "Six O Six", writes about the funny side of football in national
newspapers and is a scriptwriter for leading public and sporting figures. Visit
Bob's website Bobthecatbevan.co.uk. Contact Bob via All Star Speakers 020 7381
4893, fax 020 7385 6647 or E-mail Bob@bobthecatbevan.co.uk
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Alan Biggs - Freelance sports journalist and broadcaster,
specialising in Football. Has over 25 years experience in newspapers, radio and
television. For the past 12 years Alan has been a regular match reporter on BBC
Radio 5 Live. He is also a contributor to national newspapers, having worked
for, among others, the Daily Mail, Daily and Sunday Express and the Guardian.
Previously, Alan, who started his career
in provincial journalism, was sports
editor of Sheffield-based Radio Hallam. He still lives in the city and writes on
football for the weekly Sheffield Telegraph newspaper.
E-mail:
alan@biggs18.freeserve.co.uk
Tel: 07803 017390.
James
Eastham - European Football Correspondent for Sport First:
The
National Sports Newspaper. Wealth of knowledge about European football
and international competitions, particularly French, Spanish and Italian
leagues. Previously editor of Aux Armes! The French Football Fanzine and author
of The Organisation of French Football Today. Articles on European football
published in The Independent, FourFourTwo, Total Football, skysports.com and
football-europe.com. Regular appearances on CNN, BFBS radio and Radio Leeds.
Shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards
2001.
E-mail: jameseastham_2001@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07718 926252
Trevor Harris - 15 years of broadcasting experience and
does regular commentaries for Carlton, HTV, OnDigital and Channel 5. He has an
in-depth knowledge of both British and European football as well as a wealth of
contacts within the professional game. Equally adept at commentating from a
ground or "off-tube" he is also a regular contributor to ITV's "Nationwide
League Extra". Also commentates on cricket, snooker, tennis and
boxing.
E-mail: Veeevents@aol.com
Steve Jackson
www.thesportsjournalist.com
Tel: 0777 579 1986
Fax: 0870 1296916
Nick Johnson -
Freelance Sports Journalist/Broadcaster based in the South Yorkshire region.
Nick has a wide range of experience in writing and broadcasting. He writes for
various national newspapers, magazines and web sites. On the bbroadcasting side,
Nick works on a regular basis for Sky Sports and TalkSport, providing match
coverage and interviews. Although a specialist in Football, he also covers other
sports including cricket and snooker.
Tel/Fax: 01246 414767
Mobile: 07970
284848
E-mail: Nickport1@aol.com
Angus Loughran - BBC TV
Sports' betting expert, Angus is even more famous as soccer anorak "Statto" the
pyjama clad know-all statistician of the hugely popular Inderpendant Televison
cult programme "Fantasy Football League" with top commedian Frank Skinner and D.
Baddiel. Angus is also a very experienced and accomplished football commentator
who has covered important matches for major broadcasters all over Europe and
around The World. A fearless punter, he has landed some spectacular gambles and
his all-round sports knowledge is ledgendary.
tel 07957 686
283
Phil Matthews - freelance sports commentator and
journalist specialising in Football. Commentates for the Derby County FC
Internet site and Planet Football's Internet service for various Football clubs.
Provides match reports and updates for Radio Derby, ClubCall, and RTE. Phil also
conducts interviews for Radio Trent, Ram FM, Century 106FM and Sport on Air and
writes for football web sites Zoofootball, Soccerflash, and MatchdayUSA. He
provides match reports for the Derby Evening Telegraph and the Burton Mail and
was a commentator for Leicester's Cable 7 T V channel.
E-mail:
philm@football8.freeserve.co.uk
Tel and fax: 01332 519301
Mobile: 07788
618041
Tim Peters - Up and coming sports broadcaster and
journalist, with six years of experience. Has worked for local BBC radio, the
Ladbrokes Voice Network, Coral line, and is currently the senior broadcaster for
William Hill Racing. During this time, Tim has also worked as a commentator on
greyhound racing and has just started commentating on live football for Ufa
Sports. Tim has a number of specialist sporting subjects, with football, horse
racing and snooker being amongst his best.
E-mail
zinc70@hotmail.com
Mobile 07946231584
Dan Roebuck -
Football commentator on UEFA Cup and World Cup Qualifying fixtures for UFA
Sports, one of the biggest providers of live football in the world (over 500 TV
stations take their feed). Football Writer for national weekly newspaper
'Raceform on Saturday'. Football Broadcaster for Ladbrokes Radio, covering
British and European football by way of previews, reports and interviews. Nine
years experience of writing, reporting, broadcasting and commentating on
football, including a two year stint at PA Sport - Britain's biggest news
agency. Dan is also one of the country's leading golf experts.
E-mail
daniel.roebuck@virgin.net
Tel 0207 627 8172
Mike Vince
- over 20 years broadcasting experience including commentating on major European
club games and International Football matches and tournaments (including the
World Cup) for Eurosport. Commentates and reports on Horse Racing for IRN and
the BBC, plus Sports Presentation for BBC Radio 5 live. Regular MC of racing
road shows and sports panels. Mike also writes a tipping column for the
SportFirst newspaper.
Tel(Mobile): 07976 932316
Email:
Mvince@sport.fsbusiness.co.uk
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RACING COMMENTATORS
Ian
Bartlett
Horse Racing Commentator and Racing Channel/Sky Sports
Presenter.
E-mail: ianbartlett66@supanet.com
Tel:
01235 767452
Neville Ender Journalist/racing
commentator/presenter on William Hill Radio/TeamTalk Radio and sportinglife.com.
As well as many years standing in the freezing cold, reporting and commentating
on point-to-point racing in the north of England. Tel:home (0113) 2683369 or
mobile 0773 0391524. Email:neville.ender@mailcity.com
Dougie
Fraser - Freelance Racing Commentator/Presenter. Over 20 years
experience. Currently working for Racing Channel, S.I.S.,and William Hill Radio.
Available for pre-race talks and other corporate work. Based in North
Yorkshire available to cover fixtures in Scotland and North of England.
E-mail : greyhound200@aol.com
Telephone :
07860 670385
John Garnsey - A regular broadcaster on BBC
Radio 5 Live and The Racing Channel, John was also The Scout on the Daily
Express for 13 years. A former winner of the Sporting Life's naps competition,
he has covered racing around the world including the Breeders' Cup, the Dubai
and Japan Cups. An experienced journalist with 30 years knowledge of the sport
working across all media. An MC at racing functions with a fund of
stories.
Tel 0207 727 6824
Fax 0207 729 1958
Robin
Gray - Horse racing commentator and broadcaster, having called all the
major races in the UK over many years. English language commentaries on
principal French races for Dubai and worldwide. Guest commentator at Bay
Meadows, California and at Greyville, South Africa. Regular voice over for TV,
including East Enders, Coronation Street, Casualty, Trainer, etc., also Steptoe
& Son and other TV series. Films include VIEW TO A KILL - James Bond.
Authenticity added by a modest career as an amateur rider jumping and flat, as
well as many years experience as a journalist on national newspapers.
E-mail:
gray@isington.fsnet.co.uk
Phone/fax: 01420 23347
Mobile: 07831 828424
Richard
Hoiles - Horse racing commentator and Sky Sports/Racing Channel
Presenter. Other sports include Football, Cricket and Badminton.
E-mail: rhoiles@netvigator.com
Telephone :
07899 960646
Paul Jacobs - Bright and bouncy commentator
and presenter on the sport of kings. First Teletext racing editor. Commentaries
for TalkSport (hosted Ryder Cup, Football First and deputised for Tom Watt on
Season Ticket). Racing correspondent for Channel 5, Guest on Sky News, Hale
& Pace 'Jobs For The Boys', Heart FM and Liberty Radio. Writer and tipster
for Sport First. Hosts Race Nights and speaker/tipster at race meetings for
corporate companies. Also covered Greyhounds, Football and Golf. Numerous
voice-overs for TV and Radio.
E-Mail: Jacobsp@channel5.co.uk
Home Tel 020
8953 1805
Mobile: 07946 305 007
Fax: 020 8 381 5592
Geoff
Lester - 34 years experience writing for the now-defunct Sporting Life,
the final 12 as chief correspondent. Now columnist for the Weekender and
presenter and reporter on the Racing Channel as well as doing regular on-course
corporate hospitality "speakies". Geoff is also a big football fan and has
appeared on several sports panels and has his own quiz team (quite successful,
too!)
E-mail: glester5@compuserve.com
Tel: 01635
253150
Mobile: 07771 832788
Guy Lewis - professional
jump jockey who has ridden over 60 winners to date. Presented a TV doctumentary
on the Velka Pardubice (Czech Grand National) which aired on Channel 4 and Sky
Sports. He is a frequent expert guest for SIS & The Racing Channel and is a
regular broadcaster for the Ladbroke Voice Network. Guy, who's autobiography
"The Life of a Journeyman Jump Jockey" sold over ten thousand copies, is very
keen to develop his media career.
Tel 07778 333 779
E-mail guy.lewis@ladbrokes.co.uk
Stewart Machin - The Racing Post's "Face of 2001" and one
of the leading racecourse, SIS and Racing Channel race commentators. Broadcaster
and reporter for The Racing Channel and Sky Sport's "The Winning Post" programme
in addition to CCTV broadcasting at Aintree, Chester and
Haydock racecourses.
Also available for pre racing talks and forums, point to point and Arab racing
commentaries.
E-mail: stewart@racecommentator.netscapeonline.co.uk
Telephone: 07929 789139
Kel Mansfield - 15yrs
experience commentating, broadcasting and reporting on major races and race
meetings. Chief reporter and columnist for Racing & Football Outlook.
Organisations worked for include- Sky TV, SIS, BBC Radio, IRN. Also experienced
in Football, Golf and Rugby Union.
E-mail Kel@commentators.co.uk
Mobile 0784
1144 167
Charlie McCann - experienced broadcaster and
all-round sportsman, Charlie played cricket to a very high standard and once
caught the legendary Pakistan Cricket captain Imran Khan when fielding for
Lancashire against Sussex. A talented footballer, he also played Basketball in
the English Central League for Liverpool. Currently the very popular racing
correspondent and betting expert for talkSPORT, he is a regular guest on Sky
TV's Racing News & SIS's Sports Daily programmes. Charlie is an internet
journalist and tipster for "attheraces" the new company that won the
multi-million pound deal for racing's media rights.
Tel: 07803 295931
(Mobile)
E-mail: charles@charlesmccann.demon.co.uk
Robin Oakley - The former BBC Political Editor, now
European Political Editor for CNN, is also a racing journalist with a weekly
column on The Turf in The Spectator and another in Racing Review. He has also
written for The Racing Post. He is the author of the recent book on the Lambourn
racing community "Valley of The Racehorse". Robin puts his TV experience to use
as a regular after-dinner speaker.
Tel Office 0207 307 6642 Mobile 0850 795
130
Home 0207 582 9654, Home fax 0207 735 3890
E-mail: Robin.Oakley@cnn.com
Alex
Steedman - 5 years experience reporting and commentating on racing for
BBC Radio Norfolk and Ladbrokes Voice Network. Alex is the racing correspondent
for the Eastern Daily Press. He also covers Boxing, Golf and Football and is
particularly knowledgeable about Scottish football.
E-mail alexsteedman@hotmail.com
Tel:
0208 870 0607
Studio: 0208 866 0668
Mobile: 07941
896437
Steve Thompson - 14 years as a racecourse announcer,
preceded by 3 years as a guest caller for various collegiate football games in
the US, as well as playing football (American style) for a number of painful
years, collegiate basketball and field hockey...and a few more esoteric events
such as Highland Games, frog racing, (just the once)
Also event radio
presenter at several three-day events over the past four years; Blenheim,
Badminton, etc., and AV producer for the Vodafone Derby Meeting, Cheltenham
Festival, Whitbread Gold Cup meeting (now the Sandown Finale Meeting) Murphys
Festival/Thomas Pink Open @ Cheltenham.
Tel: 020 8876 8002 & 07778
287119
Fax: 020 8876 8856
E-mail: steve@stpp.source.co.uk
Mike Vince - over 20 years broadcasting experience
including commentating on major European club games and International Football
matches and tournaments (including the World Cup) for Eurosport. Commentates and
reports on Horse Racing for IRN and the BBC, plus Sports Presentation for BBC
Radio 5 live. Regular MC of racing road shows and sports panels. Mike also
writes a tipping column for the SportFirst newspaper.
Tel(Mobile): 07976
932316
Email: Mvince@sport.fsbusiness.co.uk
Richard Williams - Very experienced racing writer and
tipster. Has worked for many leading publications, including the Daily Star, The
Field, Racing & Football Outlook, Racing Post and the Weekender. Richard
also covers Cricket.
E-mail rcwilliams@freeuk.com
Tel 0208 341
7656
Chris Winter - Chris is equally passionate about
horse racing and football, and has over 15 years' broadcasting experience in
these and many other sports, including greyhound racing and boxing. As well as
running successful sports tipping sites on the Web racingtips.org.uk and
whowillwin.co.uk. Chris has also authored a definitive history of Crystal Palace
Football Club, his great love.
email: chriswinter@clara.net
Tel: 020 7737
8076
POINT-TO-POINT RACING:
Sally Duckett -
An accomplished horsewomen, who has partnered winners between the flags and has
ridden in hurdle races and hunter chases, Sally's experience makes her very well
qualified to write and report on point-to-point racing and hunter chasing. Sally
is a sub editor and writer for the national weekly paper The Racing &
Football Outlook which she joined in 1998.
E-mail duckdeac@aol.com
Tel 01491 671 958
HARNESS RACING:
Darren Owen - Very experienced
commentator on trotting. Darren commentates for the RCA & SIS on Flat and
National Hunt racing. He povides close-ups for the Racing Post and also covers
greyhound racing.
Tel 01745 582259
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ALL SPORTS
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Football through to Triathlon) or particular commentator or media expert you are
looking for to find their details.
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sport.
If you wish to contact any of the individuals listed, you should phone
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commentators listed on it in any way.
AMERICAN
FOOTBALL:
Steve Thompson - 14 years as a racecourse announcer,
preceded by 3 years as a guest caller for various collegiate football games in
the US, as well as playing football (American style) for a number of painful
years, collegiate basketball and field hockey...and a few more esoteric events
such as Highland Games, frog racing, (just the once)
Also event radio
presenter at several three-day events over the past four years; Blenheim,
Badminton, etc., and AV producer for the Vodafone Derby Meeting, Cheltenham
Festival, Whitbread Gold Cup meeting (now the Sandown Finale Meeting) Murphys
Festival/Thomas Pink Open @ Cheltenham.
Tel: 020 8876 8002 & 07778
287119
Fax: 020 8876 8856
E-mail: steve@stpp.source.co.uk
ATHLETICS:
Tim Hutchings - former GB International and
Olympian, now Eurosports' resident Athletics Commentator with over 12 years
experience of covering major championship and circuit events. Career highlights
as an athlete include 4th place over 5,000m in '84 Los Angeles Olympics, and
gained medals at World & European level in Track and Cross Country. Also
works for the Flora London Marathon and Reebok UK as a Consultant on all
Athletics matters. Commentated on more Athletics in last 10 years than anyone
else. Has covered every major Championships since 1990 including last 3 Olympics
and 5 World Championships.
E-mail:
BADMINTON:
Richard
Hoiles
E-mail: rhoiles@netvigator.com
Telephone :
07899 960646
BASKETBALL:
Mark Woods - 10 years experience as a
writer on basketball, covering both the domestic game and the NBA. Writes
regularly for several newspapers including The Scotsman, Daily Mail and Scotland
on Sunday. Contributes to Tip-Off and XXL magazines and edits the Britball.com
website. Also has guested and reported for BBC Radio 5 Live. Mark also writes on
Football, American football, triathlon and ice hockey.
Tel: 0131 554 2844 /
07710 509728
Fax: 0131 625 9844
Email: mark@britball.com
BOXING:
Alex Deacon - Renowned boxing authority with unrivalled knowledge of the
fight game. 10 years experience of reporting and commentating on title bouts.
Provides TV and radio stations with pre and post fight reports and expert
opinion on Boxing news items. Alex, who has met Mike Tyson and lives to tell the
tale, is also one of the country's leading Football experts and is the Football
Editor for the national weekly Racing & Football Outlook. He is also the
Sports Editor of Raceform On Saturday. For the latest Boxing news visit
worldofboxing.com
E-mail Alex@worldofboxing.com
Tel 01235
760627
Answerphone & fax 01235 764669
Mobile 07790 697 688
CRICKET:
Robert Cooper - 15 years broadcasting experience.
Famously dry and entertaining, Bob is often compared to Des Lynham. He is a
particularly skillful interviewer and voice-over man. BBC Radio 5 Live, Sky TV,
The Racing Channel and SIS are among the many major broadcasting organisations
he has worked for. He also covers Racing.
E-mail RobertCooper2@excite.co.uk
Mobile 0468660542
Ed Hawkins - Cricket correspondent, Sport
First - the national sports newspaper. Wealth of knowledge of the county and
international scene. Experienced journalist who has worked for The Daily Mail,
Sunday Times and Hayters Sports Agency. Numerous contacts in the game - recent
interviews with Michael Vaughan, Craig White and Mark Alleyne. Broadcast
experience with BBC Radio. Other sports covered include football and
rugby.
E-mail: hawkins@sportfirst.com
Tel:
07771 858 139
Gwilym Lloyd - Freelance Sports Journalist with 20
years experience of reporting on a wide range of sports. Majors on Cricket, Ice
Hockey and Football and has worked for BBC Radio and Sky Sports. Currently with
ITV2 on Saturday afternoons. Has also covered live, for radio and TV stations,
various other sports from Swimming to Cycling and Boxing to Ice Dance. Gwilym
considers himself to be "Mr Versatile".
E-mail: GALloyd@aol.com
Tel: 07803 984723
Mick Pope - Writer and researcher. Committee
member of the Association of Cricket Statisticians & Historians since 1994.
Writer of numerous articles for many major Cricket periodicals and author of
three cricket books - 'The Laughing Cricketer of Wombwell (1990), 'Tragic White
Roses' (1995) and 'Yorkshire C.C.C. in the Archive photos series (1997).
Provides research material for leading Cricket writers and publications.
Provides typesetting and publishing services and created photo/picture library
of Yorkshire cricket/cricketers (see web site
www.hawketohutton.co.uk).
E-mail: mick.pope@hawketohutton.co.uk
FOOTBALL:
Brian Beard - Tel: 07887 568566
E-mail: bensam@bbeard.freeserve.co.uk
Bob "The Cat" Bevan
Bob's website Bobthecatbevan.co.uk.
Contact Bob via All Star Speakers 020 7381 4893, fax 020 7385 6647 or
E-mail
Bob@bobthecatbevan.co.uk
Alan Biggs
E-mail: alan@biggs18.freeserve.co.uk
Tel: 07803 017390.
James Eastham
E-mail: jameseastham_2001@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07718 926252
Trevor Harris
E-mail: Veeevents@aol.com
Steve
Jackson
thesportsjournalist.com
Tel: 0777 579 1986
Fax: 0870
1296916
Nick Johnson
Tel/Fax: 01246 414767
Mobile: 07970
284848
E-mail: Nickport1@aol.com
Angus Loughran
tel 07957 686 283
Phil Matthews
E-mail: philm@football8.freeserve.co.uk
Tel and fax: 01332 519301
Mobile: 07788 618041
Tim Peters
E-mail zinc70@hotmail.com
Mobile 07946231584
Dan Roebuck
E-mail daniel.roebuck@virgin.net
Tel
0207 627 8172
Mike Vince Tel(Mobile): 07976 932316
Email: Mvince@sport.fsbusiness.co.uk
GOLF:
Rupert Bell - 15 years broadcasting, reporting and
commentating experience including on The Open. Very well connected and an
excellent interviewer who has worked for all the country's major broadcasters.
Rupert also covers Rugby Union, Tennis and Racing.
E-mail Rupertbell@hotmail.com
Mobile
07774463348
Dan Roebuck - Golf correspondent for the national
weekly newspaper 'Racing and Football Outlook', covering both the European and
US Tours. Author of the 'RFO Golf Annual 2000' and 'RFO Golf Annual 2001'. This
year's edition has been given rave reviews in 'Odds On' magazine and the 'Racing
Post'. With Simon Caney, editor of 'Golf Weekly', describing the book in 'Odds
On' as 'great value' and 'well worth getting your hands on'. Jeremy Chapman in
the Racing Post says 'comprehensive facts and figures serve as a launch pad for
a successful betting year'. Dan also covers Football, Cricket and Racing.
E-mail: daniel.roebuck@virgin.net
Tel
0207 627 8172
GREYHOUND RACING:
Colin Hawes - very
entertaining and experienced dog racing commentator who has worked for the GRA,
Press Association, Extel, Rapid Raceline and many other major organizations
during his career. Colin also covers Horse Racing and Football.
E-mail Hcollisa@aol.com
Mobile 07932 608113:
Jonathan Hobbs - Highly respected greyhound racing journalist.
The senior Racing Post greyhound reporter and a frequent expert guest on Sky
Sports, Jonathan has worked for all the major broadcasting organisations.
E-mail j.hobbs@racingpost.co.uk
Tel 0410
739 952
Darrell Williams - One of the country's leading experts on
Dog racing, Darrell has many years experience of commentating and reporting on
the sport's top events. Sky Sports, The Racing Channel and SIS are among the
major broadcasters he has worked for. Darrell also covers Football and Horse
Racing.
E-mail Darrell@Williamsdd.freeserve.co.uk
Tel 020 8851 2987
HORSE RACING:
Ian Bartlett
Horse
Racing Commentator and Racing Channel/Sky Sports Presenter.
E-mail: ianbartlett66@supanet.com
Tel:
01235 767452
Neville Ender - journalist/racing
commentator/presenter on William Hill Radio/TeamTalk Radio and sportinglife.com.
As well as many years standing in the freezing cold, reporting and commentating
on point-to-point racing in the north of England.
Tel:home (0113) 2683369 or
mobile 0773 0391524.
Email: neville.ender@mailcity.com
Dougie Fraser - Freelance Racing Commentator/Presenter. Over 20
years experience. Currently working for Racing Channel, S.I.S.,and William Hill
Radio. Available for pre-race talks and other corporate work. Based in North
Yorkshire available to cover fixtures in Scotland and North of England.
E-mail : greyhound200@aol.com
Telephone :
07860 670385
John Garnsey - A regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 5
Live and The Racing Channel, John was also The Scout on the Daily Express for 13
years. A former winner of the Sporting Life's naps competition, he has covered
racing around the world including the Breeders' Cup, the Dubai and Japan Cups.
An experienced journalist with 30 years knowledge of the sport working across
all media. An MC at racing functions with a fund of stories.
Tel 0207 727
6824
Fax 0207 729 1958
Robin Gray - Horse racing commentator
and broadcaster, having called all the major races in the UK over many years.
English language commentaries on principal French races for Dubai and worldwide.
Guest commentator at Bay Meadows, California and at Greyville, South Africa.
Regular voice over for TV, including East Enders, Coronation Street, Casualty,
Trainer, etc., also Steptoe & Son and other TV series. Films include VIEW TO
A KILL - James Bond. Authenticity added by a modest career as an amateur rider
jumping and flat, as well as many years experience as a journalist on national
newspapers.
E-mail: gray@isington.fsnet.co.uk
Phone/fax: 01420 23347
Mobile: 07831 828424
Richard Hoiles
- Horse racing commentator and Sky Sports/Racing Channel Presenter. Other sports
include Football, Cricket and Badminton.
E-mail: rhoiles@netvigator.com
Telephone :
07899 960646
Paul Jacobs
E-Mail: Jacobsp@channel5.co.uk
Home Tel 020
8953 1805
Mobile: 07946 305 007
Fax: 020 8 381 5592
Geoff
Lester - 34 years experience writing for the now-defunct Sporting Life, the
final 12 as chief correspondent. Now columnist for the Weekender and presenter
and reporter on the Racing Channel as well as doing regular on-course corporate
hospitality "speakies". Geoff is also a big football fan and has appeared on
several sports panels and has his own quiz team (quite successful,
too!)
E-mail: glester5@compuserve.com
Tel: 01635
253150
Mobile: 07771 832788
Guy Lewis - ex professional jump
jockey. Presented a TV doctumentary on the Velka Pardubice (Czech Grand
National) which aired on Channel 4 and Sky Sports. He is a frequent expert guest
for SIS & The Racing Channel and is a regular broadcaster for the Ladbroke
Voice Network. Guy's autobiography "The Life of a Journeyman Jump Jockey" sold
over ten thousand copies.
Tel 07778 333 779
E-mail guy.lewis@ladbrokes.co.uk
Stewart Machin - The Racing Post's "Face of 2001" and one of the
leading racecourse, SIS and Racing Channel race commentators. Broadcaster and
reporter for The Racing Channel and Sky Sport's "The Winning Post" programme in
addition to CCTV broadcasting at Aintree, Chester and
Haydock racecourses.
Also available for pre racing talks and forums, point to point and Arab racing
commentaries.
E-mail: stewart@racecommentator.netscapeonline.co.uk
Telephone: 07929 789139
Kel Mansfield - 15yrs experience
commentating, broadcasting and reporting on major races and race meetings. Chief
reporter and columnist for Racing & Football Outlook. Organisations worked
for include- Sky TV, SIS, BBC Radio, IRN. Also experienced in Football, Golf and
Rugby Union.
E-mail Kel@commentators.co.uk
Mobile 0784
1144 167
Charlie round sportsman, Charlie played cricket to a very
high standard and once caught the legendary Pakistan Cricket captain Imran Khan
when fielding for Lancashire against Sussex. A talented footballer, he also
played Basketball in the English Central League for Liverpool. Currently the
very popular racing correspondent and betting expert for talkSPORT, he is a
regular guest on Sky TV's Racing News & SIS's Sports Daily programmes.
Charlie is an internet journalist and tipster for "attheraces" the new company
that won the multi-million pound deal for racing's media rights.
Tel: 07803
295931 (Mobile)
E-mail: charles@charlesmccann.demon.co.uk
Robin Oakley - The former BBC Political Editor, now European
Political Editor for CNN, is also a racing journalist. Regular after-dinner
speaker.
Tel Office 0207 307 6642 Mobile 0850 795 130
Home 0207 582 9654,
Home fax 0207 735 3890
E-mail: Robin.Oakley@cnn.com
Alex
Steedman - also covers Boxing, Golf and Football and is particularly
knowledgeable about Scottish football.
E-mail alexsteedman@hotmail.com
Tel:
0208 870 0607
Studio: 0208 866 0668
Mobile: 07941 896437
Mike
Vince - over 20 years broadcasting. Mike also writes a tipping column for
the SportFirst newspaper.
Tel(Mobile): 07976 932316
Email: Mvince@sport.fsbusiness.co.uk
Richard Williams - Very experienced racing writer and tipster.
Richard also covers Cricket.
E-mail rcwilliams@freeuk.com
Tel 0208 341
7656
Chris Winter - Chris is equally passionate about horse
racing and football, and has over 15 years' broadcasting experience in these and
many other sports, including greyhound racing and boxing. As well as running
successful sports tipping sites on the Web racingtips.org.uk and
whowillwin.co.uk. Chris has also authored a definitive history of Crystal Palace
Football Club, his great love.
email: chriswinter@clara.net
Tel: 020 7737
8076
POINT-TO-POINT RACING:
Sally Duckett - An
accomplished horsewomen, who has partnered winners between the flags and has
ridden in hurdle races and hunter chases, Sally's experience makes her very well
qualified to write and report on point-to-point racing and hunter chasing. Sally
is a sub editor and writer for the national weekly paper The Racing &
Football Outlook which she joined in 1998.
E-mail duckdeac@aol.com
Tel 01491 671 958
HARNESS RACING:
Darren Owen - Very experienced commentator on
trotting. Darren commentates for the RCA & SIS on Flat and National Hunt
racing. He povides close-ups for the Racing Post and also covers greyhound
racing.
Tel 01745 582259
ICE HOCKEY:
Andy Costigan - Ice
Hockey commentator for BBC GMR in Manchester for the past three seasons
including covering the Sekonda Superleague and games all around Europe. The past
two seasons, also the commentator on ice hockey for Channel M, a local TV
company in Manchester. Andy is the current Chairman of the British Ice Hockey
Writers' Association. For more information visit www.bihwa.co.uk.
E-mail: costigan@inglewood.u-net.com
Tel: 01925 810067
Fax: 01925 810067
Mobile: 0498 927
488
Roger Hall - Specialising in Ice Hockey broadcasting, Roger
has been the play-by-play commentator for the London Knights Internet Radio
service since January 2000. In this time he has covered virtually all of the
team?s home games and numerous away games, as well as the 2000 Sekonda
Superleague Playoff Finals and the 2001 Continental Cup Finals from Zurich. He
is also an experienced radio programmer and broadcaster.
Tel: 07711
390676
E-mail: rogerjameshall@yahoo.co.uk
Wayne Hardman - Covered the Ice Hockey World Championships and
Olympics for Transworld International. Also colour and play by play the "The
Fighting Irish" Notre Dame college football & University of Miami for
screensport. Stadium commentating for the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Vrs Chicago
bears and Dallas Cowboys Vrs Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium. Eurosports for
NFL Europe for two years. Sports news for TF1 and Europe Sports Ice Hockey,
American Football, Basketball, Volleyball Motor Racing and baseball. Broadcasted
most North American sports at club and national level from Live T.V. to Sky
& BBC. A showreel and a detailed C.V. is available. Currently living in
Ireland.
Tel: 02866-341990 phone/fax
Mobile 07768-738825
E-mail: wayne.hardman@nireland.com
Stuart Hughes - Stuart is BBC Sport Online's Ice Hockey
Correspondent and a member of the British Ice Hockey Writers' Association. He is
an accomplished broadcaster and counts BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, RTE
and CBS among his credits. Stuart covers all Sekonda Superleague teams.
Tel:
07778 436179
E-mail: stuhughes@onetel.net.uk
David Pickles - Secretary of the British Ice Hockey Association
from 1987 to 1999, now match report and statistics provider for one of the top
Ice Hockey Magazines. Previously operated a sports media service working with
several major sponsors. Currently team manager of the Great Britain under 18 Ice
Hockey Team. Has unique experience of all aspects of the sport and is chairman
of the British Rink Hockey Association which plays in-line ice hockey in sports
halls where there is no ice. David's work also involves major events, the
International Ice Hockey Federation, liaison with BOA and Sports
Councils.
E-mail: dpickles@care4free.net
Tel: 01202
776184 fax 01202 776185.
Simon Potter - Managing Editor of
Powerplay magazine, the UK's leading ice hockey magazine. Available for expert
comment on all three of Britain's pro and semi-pro leagues (Superleague, British
National League and English National Premier LLeague). Simon has specialised in
ice hockey for almost 20 years, which has included working for both teams and
leagues as a press officer, amongst other roles. Also has over 10 years
experience as a radio newsreader, so understands the needs of the broadcast
media.
Tel: 01733 340196 (office)
Mobile: 077 888 73373
E-mail: powerplay@theposh.net or editorial@powerplay.fsbusiness.co.uk
MOTOR SPORTS:
Mark Cole - motorsport commentator 15 years
standing, currently for
official Asia Formula 1 TV service; sportscar racing
for Eurosport TV; and general motorsport for RaceWorld TV magazine. Production
and script-writing experience. Former race driver and 30 years journalistic
experience, inc Reuters and motor magazines, and former motorsport press officer
for Silverstone, Porsche and Nissan. Based in central UK, available for any UK
or overseas assignments, inc race reportage, magazine programmes, interviews and
any motorsport stories. For Mark's full CV visit
markcolemotorsport.com
E-mail: markcolecom@compuserve.com
Tel:
01280 816005
Fax: 01280 814605
Alan Hyde - leading motor sport
commentator and presenter. In 1987 established Studio 22 - the recording and
public address system hire company which includes producing soundtracks for
motor sport videos among its services. Alan began commentating on motor racing
in 1993 and is now a regular broadcaster for Special Event Radio and the British
Touring Car Championships. He has also been part of the highly acclaimed Radio
Silverstone team for the Fosters British Grand Prix since 1995.
E-mail: alan.hyde@studio22.co.uk
Office
Tel: +44 1689 871440
Office Fax: +44 1689 874401
Brian Jones -
For over 25 years known as the voice of Brands Hatch, Brian's experience covers
not only Motor Racing but Offshore Powerboat Racing and recently Supersprint
Rowing. Recognised as a leading Public Address commentator, TV voice-over and
programme script-writer, working with many companies including BBC, Sky, ITV,
SATV. For a more detailed view of Brian's experience visit
www.brianjones.net.
E-mail: info@brianjones.net
Tel/Fax: 01474
853885
Greg Strange - Britain's most respected grand prix, rally
and motor-cross commentator. Greg's wealth of motor racing experience is
unsurpassed. He has worked for all the major TV & radio stations and heads
the Cardiff based sports news agency the Broadcasting Company.
Tel - 02920
599 599
Fax - 02920 590 676
E-mail greg@first4broadcasting.com
Ian Thuillier - motorsport commentator 5 years standing,
currently editor/webmaster and on-line presenter for
www.f1grandprixracing.com ; journalism and script-writing experience. Former
actor and voice-over specialist, inc 'Drive' motor magazine. Based in Dublin,
Ireland. Available for any UK or overseas assignments, inc race reportage,
magazine programmes, interviews and any motorsport stories.
For Ian's full
CV please email ian@f1grandprixracing.com
Tel:
+353 1 2723974
Fax: +353 1 2041971
RUGBY LEAGUE:
Jonathan
Doidge - Rugby League commentator for BBC Radio Leeds. Commentates and
writes for Team talk and Rapid Raceline. Hosts Race Nights and also covers
Cricket, Racing and Football.
E-mail jonathandoidge@hotmail.com
Andrew Whitelam - Very experienced broadcaster with superb
knowledge of the 13 man code. Presently PRO for the Super League and the best
man to contact for expert comment on the latest Rugby League news and
stories.
andrew@superleague.demon.co.uk
Tel 0113 244 111
RUGBY UNION:
Andrew Moss - Sport is the
highest form of popular theatre and Andrew is able to communicate that belief
with analytical skill, fluent precision and a certain measured lightness of
touch. Through extensive work as a freelance commentator with the Capital Gold
Sportstime team, he has developed a unique blend of enthusiasm and specialist
knowledge in both the radio and TV arena. A former Wasps RFC player, Andrew is
trusted by players and officials alike. He has an extensive knowledge of all
sport genres and is the ideal person to provide in-depth coverage tailored to
your particular needs.
Tel: 0779695 4343
E-mail: mossy72@yahoo.com
SNOOKER:
Neal Foulds - Former World Number 3 and still one of
the leading Snooker players, Neal is building a highly successful second career
as a commentator. As well as providing TV and Radio stations with authoritative
opinion on his own sport, he is in increasing demand as a Greyhound Racing
expert. Neal is also a keen and very knowledgeable Cricket fan.
E-mail: Fouldsy147@aol.com
Tel 0788 788 3534 
TENNIS:
Rupert Bell - 15 years
broadcasting, reporting and commentating experience including on the Wimbledon
finals. Very well connected and an excellent interviewer who has worked for all
the country's major broadcasters. Rupert also covers Rugby Union, Golf and
Racing.
E-mail Rupertbell@hotmail.com
Mobile 0777
446 3348
Richard Swainston - Highly professional and vastly
experienced, Richard plays regularly and has a real passion for Tennis. He has
worked for most of the country's leading broadcasters. He also covers Football,
Golf, Horse and Dog Racing.
E-mail Richard.Swainston@ladbrokes.co.uk
Tel 02088660161
TRIATHLON:
Dave Rodwell - Vastly
experienced Road Running/Triathlon/Duathlon commentator. Provides advice to
clubs and organisers, spent several years on the national committee for road
running (BARR). Listed with the British Cycling Federation as an accredited
speaker (the only road running commentator with this accreditation). One of
three commentators at the London marathon. Photo journalist with examples of
work in national magazines. Athletics correspondent to local radio and
television. Dave has taken part in several broadcast forums.
E-mail: eventco2@globalnet.co.uk
Fax:
01732 456219
Mobile: 07711 649125
Steve Trew - World renowned
Triathlon authority. Involved in triathlon since 1983 as an athlete, coach, team
manager, commentator and journalist. Has coached medallists at the major
championships in triathlon, duathlon and cycling. Writing credits include
articles for Daily Telegraph and several sports magazines plus he is the author
of several books including: Triathlon, skills of the game and Triathlon! A long
day's dying. Steve has commentated on all the major European and World
championships and the Sydney Olympics and has worked for BBC TV & Radio,
Eurosport, Channel 4, Wiresport TV, Channel 5, SkySports.
Tel: **44 (0) 208
886 5175
Fax: **44 (0) 208 350 6626
E-mail: Trew@personalbest.demon.co.uk
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PRESS OFFICERS
Bookmakers
CORAL
Simon Clare - the Public Relations
Director for Coral Eurobet and has fulfilled this role since June 1997. Aged 31
years, Simon Clare has extensive television and radio experience commenting on a
huge range of betting related subjects from Horse Racing to Golf, from General
Election betting to Snow on Christmas Day and on all issues affecting the
betting industry. Simon Clare spent four years working at the British
Horseracing Board and The Jockey Club followed by a brief nine months stint at
Ladbrokes before moving to Coral, a career that has given him a broad knowledge
of the workings of both the racing and betting industries. Visit the website at
www.coral.co.uk E-mail: simon.clare@eurobet.co.uk Mobile:
07860-465139 Press line: 0208-594-3635
BLUE SQUARE
Ed Pownall -
PR Manager of Blue Square, the UK's largest interactive betting service. Ed is
talkSPORT's regular betting pundit and has appeared on CNN, the BBC, TV Tokyo
and the Racing Channel as a betting industry spokesperson. For more information
on Blue Square please visit www.bluesq.com. E-mail: Ed.Pownall@BlueSQ.com or Tel 07771
763991
TOTE
Jeremy Scott - Press Officer for the Tote, this
role enables Jeremy to combine his love of sport, and his fascination with the
betting industry, and offer balanced, informed opinions on sporting contests
through the media. Principle contact for prices on all major sporting events
including racing, all weekend and midweek football, American football, golf,
cricket, tennis and athletics, Jeremy can be contacted via mobile evenings and
weekends. E-mail: jscott@tote.co.uk Tel Office: 020 88770166
Mobile: 07799 477051
WILLIAM HILL
David Hood - Head Of Public
Relations for William Hill since 1993. David rode 50 winners as a professional
jockey. He has vast experience in TV & radio, commenting on sporting,
political and novelty aspects of the betting business. He has appeared on
various shows, including Kilroy, Esther & Newsnight, for the BBC. David's
credits include ITN, CH4, NBC, ABC, SKY, Radio 5Live, TalkSport and IRN. He has
a thorough knowledge of racing on a global scale and has recently swapped roles
from guest to presenter for programmes, including Sky's Breeders' Cup show.
David often provides live commentaries on major foreign races/sporting events
for www.williamhillradio.com and is a
contributor to BBC Ceefax. Contact David via www.williamhill.co.uk
Graham
Sharpe - Media Relations Director, William Hill..experienced PR and
journalist. Winner of Consumer Journalist of the Year Award; twice short-listed
for prestigious PR Week Annual Awards. Writer of 20 books about gambling,
football and gambling on football! Contactable for media comments about all
aspects of William Hill in particular as well as the bookmaking and betting
businesses in general on 0208 918 3731 (office); 0780 3233702 (mobile) E-mail gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
VICTOR CHANDLER
Neal Wilkins - The UK Public Relations
Director for leading bookmaker Victor Chandler, Neal has appeared many times on
BBC TV, Channel 4 and various radio stations as a betting and racing expert. He
has 30 years experience of working on the racecourse and has a wealth of
knowledge and anecdotes about the sport and the characters involved. An all
round sports fan, his greatest love, apart from his family, is Arsenal Football
Club where he is a season ticket holder. For information about Victor Chandler
Ltd visit www.victorchandler.com Tel 0860 443
101 E-mail: winwith.wilkins@virgin.net
Sports organizations
SUPER LEAGUE RUGBY
Andrew Whitelam
- Very experienced broadcaster with superb knowledge of the 13 man code.
Presently PRO for the Super League and the best man to contact for expert
comment on the latest Rugby League news and stories.
e-mail andrew@superleague.demon.co.uk
Tel 0113 244 111
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