"I had the privilege of meeting David after he had retired from the BBC in the late 1980s. Andy Mitchell Retweeted. Alastair Alexander, who retired after 40 years of commentating in 2005, remembered his former colleague fondly. icdb.tv - Commentator listing for Ian Crocker That ambition? Celtic and Rangers both return to Champions League group stage action for the first time since 2007 this week, but what does it mean for Scottish football? In 2008, he was injured in a game between MSPs in Glasgow. Sport was always a passion, particularly football. 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He was tackled and his ankle was badly hurt, forcing him to miss a charity golf event the following day.[3]. Then suddenly I was 50,000 or 60,000 words down and I thought I better see if anyone wants to publish it!". But the Englishman's commentary will be replayed for decades to come. A tribute to former Scotland manager Craig Brown, who has died at the age of 82. ALAN SMITH is known to many as a Gunners legend and football icon. Alastair worked with many former players and managers and was a 'well-kent face' around Scottish football grounds. Everything you need to know about following football with BBC Sport Scotland. A popular figure in Scottish football, Francey was behind the mic for 35 years. Its a myth that its a lottery. His decision to end his playing days came after a knee injury forced him to retire. Scottish football lost one of its iconic voices with the passing of former BBC commentator Alastair Alexander last weekend, aged 83. He knew what the keeper would do and that itd be going down to Marshall. Andy Scott (footballer, born 1972) - Wikipedia Football Commentators and Reporters 2007-2008 - Page 22 Andy Mitchell (@AndyMitchMedia) / Twitter Wed done it. Who is Alan Smith and when did he become a football commentator? For talk regarding Scottish football. In his latest column, Andy Walker discusses Celtic's nightmare season and why Neil Lennon should have left the club far sooner than this week. Andy Gray is a Scottish former football player and is now a football pundit for Sky Sports and ESPN. To write about it was really nice. 'A peach of a man' - Commentator Alexander remembered Motsons passion for the game is evident in every word he utters, and his commentary has been described as both informative and entertaining. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He made a total of 464 appearances throughout his career. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Alistair travelled extensively covering Scottish football, was well known to the many journalists and was great company. 54K subscribers in the ScottishFootball community. Brian Moore was a legendary commentator who is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. "Surrounding that stage where Kazakhstan beat us, then away to San Marino, McLeishs last game, it wasnt a good atmosphere. Forum Member 06/01/08 - 15:21 #528 Ian Cleverly wrote: Bristol V Saracens (15.00) (Guinness Premiership RU) BBC Radio Bristol - Andy Champion and Shaun Perry (Second Half Live, First Half. Craig Brown played for Dundee and Falkirk; he went on to manage Clyde, Scotland youth teams, the mens senior team, Preston North End, Motherwell and Aberdeen; Brown remains the last manager to . Read about our approach to external linking. Despite a difficult start, Smith soon found his feet and topped the clubs scoring charts in four of his first five seasons. After forging a successful football career, Smith hung up his boots in July 1995. Drury has over 30 years of experience across TV and radio and will join a team of . He was known for his sharp wit, expert analysis, and ability to spot the subtlest nuances in the game. It was at BBC Radio that he began his commentary career, in both rugby and golf covering The Six Nations and Rugby World Cup as well as the Masters Tournament, The Open Championship,[8] the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup. "I asked Kenny McLean the fifth penalty was always his - and I said to him you'd scored all your pens all week, in the semi, did you know where you were going to put the penalty vs. Serbia?. Sutton will also team up with another former Gers striker in Kris Boyd, who regularly does studio analysis on Scottish matches as well as reporting on Soccer Saturday. Hed taken pens against Marciano at Hibs almost every day for three years. In 2015, Smith became the regular co-commentator for the Champions League competition with Tyler - although he didn't commentate on the final. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Andrew Mullen Gray (born 30 November 1955) is a Scottish football broadcaster and former player. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Scottish Football He was a marvellous character. A popular figure in Scottish football, Francey was behind the mic for 35 years. Despite having a promising start after scoring a hat trick againstPortsmouthat Highbury,Smith endured a difficult start to his Arsenal career. A number of football players have had a second career as writers or commentators. At Bolton, Walker returned to his form of 1988, establishing a prolific partnership with John McGinlay[5] as the Lancashire side earned promotion to the First Division in 199293. "I still got that feeling of reliving it all.". Andy Gray, David Currie (broadcaster) and Richard Park. "He had a good rapport with the fans. But nothing lasts forever.". [8] Due to the arrival of Andreas Thom in the summer of 1995, Walker was again deemed surplus to requirements at Parkhead and joined Sheffield United for 500,000 in early 1996. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "I loved listening to David commentating. He was telling me he just hit his penalty as hard as he could. became his catchphrase, but Francey was the main commentator when Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen won European trophies. Top 10 Scottish football commentators | Glasgow Times As one door shut, another opened for Smith - who found himself signing for Arsenal for 850.000 in March 1987, but he was then loaned back to Leicester for the rest of the season. Experienced commentator Peter Drury will join Sky Sports to cover Premier League football from the 2023/24 season. Andy Walker Kris Boyd Kris Boyd 21/11/22 . The number of people who have been in touch to share stories and memories of Alastair in the last week are too numerous to mention. Alloa Athletic v Hibernian (8pm) - Paul Mitchell. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. At the same time he was presenting sports bulletins across BBC Radio. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He isn't quitting Sky for good though, as he said he hopes to still cover their English games. Gray writes off Liverpool at half-time. Sky Sports' Andy Walker offers his predictions as we head into another round of Scottish Premiership action. Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker on Rangers vs - The Scottish Sun "To be able to write about something that means so much to you in a positive way, this wasnt about the wilderness years, this was a story with a happy ending. Smith stayed at the club for five seasons, racking up 84 goals and 217 appearances. View our online Press Pack. I am thankful I was able to visit Alastair when lockdown allowed last autumn. Andy Gray (footballer, born 1955) - Wikipedia Scotland 2-0 Georgia: Andy Robertson proves nation's belief is - BBC It was that passion, ultimately, that would lead Andy to write his book. TikTok video from Fun With The Clicks (@funwiththeclicks): "listen to the commentator #fyp #like #football #euro2020 #savage #scotland #england #bye #foryou #funny". His voice was instantly recognisable and often mimicked," said Barnes. View our online Press Pack. A last visit to Celtic Park was followed by a final visit to the gantry at Ibrox where he gave a typical quality performance behind the mic as he described the action between Rangers and Motherwell. That Kazakhstan defeat in March 2019 was one of the lowests point of a journey that would ultimately end with the national team's biggest success in more than two decades. Cotter is from Troon in Ayrshire and has a degree in French and Philosophy from the University of Glasgow. He approached the BBC as a 28-year-old and was given a 30-second radio slot by head of sport Peter Thomson to demonstrate his talents. Andrew Francis Walker (born 6 April 1965 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a striker for several clubs in Scotland and England, including Motherwell, Celtic, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, and Ayr United. Football Commentators Thread (Part 13) - Page 12 Digital Spy But as he recalls, it was that moment of getting there - the Marshall save that signalled the end of that long 23-year journey - that is the one that sticks in his mind, more than the actual finals themselves. A true pro. On the positive side, he won a Scotland recall and earned his third (and last) cap in October, while his Celtic side won the Scottish Cup in May 1995. Since retiring as a player, Walker has become a television pundit. "I spoke to Griffiths about that stuff as well. Throughout his career he worked in the building industry in parallel to his sports work. "He was saying if there was any keeper in the world not to hit a kick against in that moment, it would've been him.". "A few of them made that point that they feel too often their failures are jumped on rather than an understanding of a situation.". He attended Bellahouston Academy. "I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing but the news brought back so many memories of our travels and put a big smile on my face. Or at least attempting to reach one and eventually doing it! Sharing stories and tales, his voice was as rich as always - he could have picked up a mic again that day and sounded just as did in that last game. 2008: Commentated on 2008 Summer Olympic Games for BBC covering weightlifting and modern pentathlon. 199495 was a mixed season for Walker. Nevertheless, Walker was again to quickly fall from favour, and after brief loan spells at Hibernian (where he scored in an Edinburgh Derby), and Raith Rovers in 1998, he ended his career in the lower leagues. I'm afraid I don't recognise the voice, but at a guess I reckon it could be someone like Ken McRobb, who is a former BBC Scotland commentator who has gone . He revealed how vivid some of the memories were as he penned the words that once again brought those incredible moments to life. Walker: Celtic win more important than guard of honour, Walker's Scottish Premiership predictions, Walker: End of an era but Celtic can bounce back, Boyd: Rangers cannot get complacent vs Killie, Walker: The effect of simulation in Scottish football, Walker: Give Celtic fans hope for next season. In an interview with the Scottish Sun , he told them that Hibs ' Scottish Cup final victory over Rangers at Hampden back in 2016 (ending their 114 year hoodoo . He had confided that with his 40th anniversary approaching it was the time to go. Football 29/07/22 11:00am Radio Football Commentators and Reporters 2020/21 - Page 20 Andrew Francis Walker (born 6 April 1965 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a striker for several clubs in Scotland and England, including Motherwell, Celtic, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, and Ayr United. It took two penalty shoot-outs to get there - first after a 0-0 draw against Israel at Hampden, followed by that night in Belgrade when David Marshall was the hero after the 1-1 showdown with Serbia. He said: "Even though I wasn't that young when Scotland reached the Euros, I'm still doing it through maybe not a nostalgic but certainly a passionate lens. Sky Sports' Andy Walker offers his predictions for Livingston vs Hamilton and Ross County vs Hibernian in Scottish Premiership on Saturday. This page is not available in other languages. Last updated on 14 September 201114 September 2011.From the section Scotland. Moore was known for his calm and measured approach, and his ability to keep his composure during the most high-pressure moments of a match. [12] He has attended four Olympics, initially as a multi-sport commentator, but since 2016 as part of the athletics team and also as commentator on The Opening and Closing ceremonies. original sound. Andy Gray is a Scottish former footballer turned commentator who rose to fame during his stint at Sky Sports. "Being able to sit back afterwards and just think oh my god, thats it. The couple first met in 1981 when he was a teenage centre forward and she was the daughter of the late Alvechurch vice-chairman, Allan Schofield. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He spent much of his career with the BBC, covering some of the biggest matches in football history. I realised TWO lifelong dreams when Scotland beat - The Scottish Sun In 2007/08, Walker began presenting STV's coverage of the UEFA Champions League, as well the station's UEFA Cup matches, taking over from Jim White. The comments across social media show the high regard in which he was held. The Scottish Premiership is back with new signings keen to make an immediate impact for their clubs. Archie, from Shettleston, has been commentating on football since the 1960s. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. As it was, all of Scotland's penalties across both shoot-outs comfortably found the net - all but one. This period encompassed short spells with Ayr United (scoring in the Ayrshire derby against former Celtic teammate Gordon Marshall),[9] Carlisle United, Partick Thistle, and Alloa Athletic. He worked as a commentator for talkSPORT during the finals, and was in the booth for the station at Wembley as the Auld Enemy did battle. That success, of course, came in the form of Euro 2020 qualification. "Rather than getting close and not close enough. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Smith was one offormer manager George Graham'sfirst major signings. [10][11], In 2021, Walker was prohibited from entering both Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park after he commented live on-air about Rangers' finances and criticized Celtic's decision to send their squad to Dubai for a winter training camp, which resulted in two players testing positive for coronavirus and others being forced into self-isolation.[12]. Weve done it. That moment was more emphatic than arriving at Hampden for the Czech Repubilc game. 20012006: Sports presenter on BBC News 24 and BBC World. Andrew Cotter - Wikipedia Walker told the Go Radio Football Show: "I did sign off last night. Cotter owns two Labrador dogs: Olive and Mabel. This is a list of media commentators and writers in the United Kingdom on the sport of Association football . This is a list of media commentators and writers in the United Kingdom on the sport of Association football. He was a peach of man. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In 2019, Young made a guest appearance as himself in the Scottish police comedy series Scot Squad. Afterwards, the match report and TV highlights usually reveal that exciting football and . Occupation. "And I think whoever gets the gig, I hope they enjoy it as much as I have because its been an absolute blast. Sky Sports' Andy Walker offers his predictions as we head into another weekend of Scottish Premiership action. Sunday 24th January - talkSPORT FA Cup GameDay presented by Dan Windle from the Brentford Community Stadium (2-4.30pm) and Mark Saggers from Old Trafford (4.30-7.30pm), then Darren Bent's Boot Room with Bent, Darren Ambrose and Alex Crook FA Cup Fourth Round Brentford v Leicester City - Nigel Adderley and Matt Holland (2.30pm commentary), with Olly Hunter producing Fulham v Burnley - Alfie . 2012: London 2012 Summer Olympics, commentating on tennis and canoeing/kayaking events. [4] In his latest column, Andy Walker discusses the effect of simulation in the Scottish Premiership after recent incidents made the headlines. After a record-breaking start of four wins from four, BBC Scotland examines just how close Steve Clarke's side are to qualifying for successive European Championships. Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Hatate, Tilio, Hearts, Silvera, Aberdeen The BBC's coverage of every Scottish Premiership team is bigger and better than ever before. Craig Brown, footballer and the most recent manager to lead Scotland to They have the ability to transport us to the stadium and make us feel like we are right there, experiencing the action firsthand. He did not rush into a professional career but in 1965 felt confident enough to a request an audition with the BBC. Andy Gray is a Scottish former footballer turned commentator who rose to fame during his stint at Sky Sports. Durys commentary is characterized by his attention to detail, his clever use of language, and his ability to build tension during key moments of a match. Over the years, there have been some truly exceptional commentators who have left an indelible mark on the game. Ian Crocker is a football commentator who works for Sky Sports. Craig Brown: Former Scotland, Aberdeen, Motherwell, Clyde and Preston ANDY WALKER has revealed he will no longer be part of Sky Sports' Scottish football coverage.
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