Voices of Football

Kelly Cates sits down with 90min to discuss her rise to being one of Sky Sports main pundits. She's talks through her experiences at the biggest competitions like the 2018 World Cup and various Champions League finals. She also gives us insight into the pressure of being Kenny Dalglish's daughter and the stress she put on herself because of that.

In this episode of Voices of Football, Ben Haines sits down with filmmaker, journalist, documentary maker and pitch side reporter Gabriel Clarke. We talk through his career, his experiences of interviewing some of the biggest names in football, such as Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger. We also discuss Gabriel's newest film 'Finding Jack Charlton', a beautiful documentary about the life, career and incredible journey of Jack Charlton. One of English and Irish football's most beloved characters. We can't recommend the film highly enough, details here - Finding Jack Charlton is available in UK & Irish cinemas from 6th November (Covid-dependent), and on DVD & Digital from 23rd November.

Football and boxing commentator Ian Darke talks us through his career, starting from the days of boxing with Evander Holyfield, to Champions League Finals with BT Sport

Writer, communicator and strategist, Alastair Campbell talks to us about his love of Burnley, his thoughts on the state of the Premier League 2020/21 season, and about his new book 'Living Better'. Lots for you guys to enjoy here, firstly the beauty of Alistair's relationship with Burnley but in particular Sean Dyche but also the honesty and bravery of Alistair's book and his journey with mental health. Do make sure you check out the book Living Better.

Darren Fletcher relives all the stories he had with Brian Clough, the legendary football manager of Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Derby and Brighton. BT Sport commentator Darren Fletcher started his career interviewing Brian Clough for a local news station, but overtime got quite close with Clough. Ben Haines of 90min sits down with Darren Fletcher to talk through all the incredible stories he had to tell about his time working with Brian Clough. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darren Fletcher is a commentator on BT Sport for the UEFA Champions League and Premier League games, as well as working on BBC Radio. Fletcher talks through his greatest nights as a football commentator, including Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona. Liverpool were 3-0 down in the first leg and overturned the deficit in unbelievable fashion as Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice each to spark wild scenes at Anfield in the Champions League Semi-Final 2019. Darren Fletcher commented a day later on Ajax vs Tottenham (2-3). A hat-trick from Lucas Moura, including a goal in the 95th minute saw Tottenham beat Ajax 3-2 after being 2-0 down to reach their first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2019. Darren Fletcher also talks through first getting into commentary and his encounters with Brian Clough etc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jacqui Oatley sits down with 90min's Ben Haines to talk through her career and overcoming a tough start to her career. Jacqui Oatley began her broadcast and football commentary career on BBC's Match of the Day in 2007. Jacqui talks through the pressure and number of critics she had to deal with in order to get where she is today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Murray is an English sports broadcaster, senior commentator and Football Correspondent for BBC Radio 5 Live. John is one of only a select few to have been given the job role 'BBC Football Correspondent' and has commentated on some of footballs biggest matches, tournaments and moments. In this episode of Voices of Football, we run through some of John's favourite commentaries, his relationship with England managers and his love of the international game. He also talks about the passion he has for the F.A. Cup, and how it strengthens and reinvigorates his love of football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martin Tyler is one of the most famous football commentators ever. The Aguero goal vs QPR is Martin Tyler’s best ever commentary according to many, and Ben Haines of 90min sits down to discuss Tyler’s biggest moments in football commentary. Man City 3-2 QPR will be Martin Tyler’s most iconic moment in football commentary, and potentially the best in Premier League History when Aguero won the title for Man City in 2012 vs QPR with a last minute goal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The next episode in our Voices of Football series sees 90min’s Ben Haines sit down with Clive Tyldesley who is an English television sports broadcaster. Following the 1998 World Cup final, Clive replaced Brain Moore as ITV’s senior football commentator and has been synonymous with some of the biggest events in the games history. He was most memorably there for Manchester United's 1999 Champions league Final against Bayern Munich. Clive Tyldesley commentated on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last minute winner against Bayern Munich to make the score 2-1 to Manchester United to hand them the 1999 Champions League. He famously uttered the line Manchester United have reached the promised land in what was one of the greatest highlights of the clubs history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barry Davies talks through his career and best commentary lines, speficially Maradona's goals vs England in the 1986 World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roma rising from their ruins and preparing for the biggest moments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.