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"Thats why its important to enjoy it because I find that the way I benefit from what I do Ill just sit and read, Ill read for hours on end, watch football games, read interviews, watch interviews on YouTube, Ill find my favourite journalist and Ill follow them. Speaking to talkSPORT before Clattenburgs comments, Welch insists there is a pathway for women in this profession. I was so painfully awkward in certain situations, but then really confident in others. But what, like, what were you watching? It was just funny.. Famous Sky Sports Female Presenters: Georgie Thompson Charlotte Jackson Millie Clode Kate Abdo Natalie Sawyer Kirsty Gallacher Georgie Thompson Georgie was a central figure on Sky Sports for 11 years, first joining the network in January 2001. So I basically started making YouTube videos because I couldnt get the opportunity on camera. Laura knew she wanted to be involved in sports media from an early age, thanking football fans dad and her two older brothers for a heavy influence. Its been a long road for women just to get to this point. But on the second week, the deadline was right after the game. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented presenters in the sporting world and was recently named SJA Sports Presenter of the Year. [32], Talksport International also broadcasts selected fixtures in the FA Cup, League Cup and provides commentaries for Amazon Music's Bundesliga coverage. [1][2], In 2005, Chowdhury moved to television news and joined ITN as a news assistant and producer on the main news bulletins, before producing digital and online news for ITN ON. The new line-up involved a number of presenters and commentators, including Alan Brazil, Mark Nicholas, Chris Cowdrey, Geoffrey Boycott, Mike Parry, Peter Shilton, Brian Moore, Brough Scott, Tom Watt, Gary Newbon, Ian Darke, Tony Banks, and Alvin Martin . I think peoples perception of women in sport is changing and I dont just think thats in broadcast but in the physical side of sport too. When challenged on his views by talkSPORT host Alan Brazil, Clattenburg said: You have to make sacrifices, I made some big sacrifices. I went off and did football reports and rugby reports of the teams, and they were all our friends, Woods reminisced. For me, I never want to be chosen because Im a female, because Im mixed race and because Im gay. They will be joined by Danny Murphy on Mondays and Trevor Sinclair on Wednesdays. In 2022 a televised version of TalkRadio launched on TV. So then when you kind of think about being, becoming a presenter, I suppose, really, for me, you're clutching at something. Sawyer parted company with Sky Sports News in March 2018, after eighteen years of service having initially joined the production team. "I dont know if thats because Ive grown up in a generation where its changing. Laura has also hosted Sky Sports darts coverage. Get all the Strictly glitter and goss straight to your inbox with our Strictly Come Dancing newsletter. "There are so many other amazing women but I remember Gabby more so as a youngster, thinking she had this way about her, she looked so relaxed. ", Dad who got trapped inside indoor adventure centre cave dies from his injuries, Brit MasterChef Australia host dies aged 46 as Gordon Ramsay leads tributes, First look at Britain's biggest EVER stage for King Charles' coronation concert, Two campmates are faking it in Im A Celeb, hints Shaun Ryder after eviction, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. She began writing reports for the student union newspaper, although Woods jokingly revealed the work wasnt always of the highest quality. And this can give you an advantage in a sport media world because it can be daunting, especially when you walk into that environment. But thats not all well have some more exciting news to come next week about the biggest names in the world of sport., Mike Tindall said: I am really excited to be joining the team at talkSPORT. Jamie OHara takes the lead role in a turbo-charged Sports Bar, taking calls from football fans, from Tuesday-Thursday. The station is an official broadcaster of the Barclays Premier League, England football. I genuinely don't think he does it because we're women. In addition, the station broadcast its first FIFA World Cup from France in 1998, bringing in the Sky Sports commentary team of Alan Parry and Andy Gray to commentate on the major matches. [2] From the 2018 FIFA World Cup onwards Sawyer began presenting The Game for The Times. Its really just taking every opportunity that you possibly can and knocking on all the doors, going to producers and begging people to have faith in you. Luckily we all still get our fix of Alan Brazil, hell be back here every Thursday and Friday. The bosses of the companies [I work for] normally call me if something happens and say Are you okay?, and that really helps. This could become a full-time job. "Kelly for me makes it look so easy and that is such a skill. Other presenters on Talk Radio included Jeremy Beadle, Tommy Boyd, Anna Raeburn, Lorraine Kelly, Gary Newbon, Terry Christian, and Dale Winton. October 2006: Talksport becomes the first national commercial radio broadcaster to win Premier League commentary rights. Meanwhile, Adrian Durham takes over as talkSPORTs main live football presenter across both Premier League and EFL coverage, as the station extends its coverage of all English clubs to reflect its passion for English football across all the divisions. Its the best job in the world and you will be supported. Laura reveals that she even presented at a bowling tournament and had to learn about the intricacies and history of the competition she was covering in order to do a thorough job. Shes now back out in America playing. From September 2008, she spent two seasons as a presenter with Real Madrid TV. Its very positive to be a part of something like that. Co-founder of Her Game Too and Swansea City fan, Amy Clement, told talkSPORTs Mya Graham: Her Game Too is an anti-sexism campaign working to raise awareness of sexism and misogyny in football, whilst partnering with clubs, organisations, bodies to make a change and to make football a more welcoming, warm environment for women., Buzzing for tomorrow 10am-1pm live in the studio with @JimWhite and @Sjopinion10 on @talkSPORT #Talksport #whiteandJordan #Letsgo pic.twitter.com/IlTwXHt95q. A year later Talk Radio launched a new breakfast show presented by Paul Ross and Carol McGiffin. I feel like Im only at 20 per cent.. February 2010: Talksport gained more Premier League football in the latest radio bidding wars. In its first two years on air, Talksport 2 acquired broadcast rights to the Aviva Premiership, Super League, ATP World Tour Masters 1000, French Open, ICC World Twenty20, NatWest t20 Blast, Royal London One-Day Cup, Indian Premier League, WGC Match Play, La Liga, MotoGP, ICC Champions Trophy, Premier League, English Football League, Champions League and Europa League. The new format sees Laura and Ally McCoist hosting Breakfast Monday to Wednesday with Alan Brazil in the chair Thursdays and Fridays and insight from inside the Premier League from Troy Deeney and Andros Townsend across the week. I want to be chosen because Im good.. 1. Laura is breaking the mould. And for what more can be done, Laura adds: "I think theres so much already from companies like Sky Sports and the BBC. "Its live, you never know whats going to happen. 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Outside the UK and Ireland, Talksport broadcasts live commentary of every Premier League match around the world in multiple languages including English, Spanish and Mandarin. We are here because weve earned it. She did local radio stints with SGR Colchester and Ipswich (now Heart FM) and BBC Radio Suffolk. England rugby star Joe Marler asked Clattenburg why football is so far behind given Sara Cox took charge of his Harlequins match at the weekend. In 2003, she studied for an NCTJ Post-Graduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism at Harlow College. However, the first live broadcast had been Caesar the Geezer's phone-in which aired the previous night. And I wouldnt. Womens presence in football media has historically been sparse, but Laura is now following in the footsteps of the impressive Kelly Cates and evergreen contributors such as Gabby Logan and Jacqui Oatley in a bid to change this. They did such a good job. And outside of football. "Gabby was the trailblazer for me," Laura says. If thats what I need to gain your respect Ill keep working hard, I think it makes me a better presenter, makes me a better researcher and it makes me work harder. Pearce, who was part of talkSPORTs team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, will commentate on the stations live football and feature across the station. So I loved that environment. Social media will tell you all the time youre there because youre a woman, youre this, youre that. [1][2] Chowdhury described her childhood as growing up "in an extremely open-minded, progressive Bengali Muslim family and within a huge second-generation community where education, culture, religion and music were the cornerstones of my upbringing."[3]. The split host format on Drive follows the success of the double award-winning talkSPORT Breakfast, which won best Speech Breakfast Show at the ARIAS, and Laura Woods winning Presenter of the Year at the Sports Journalism Awards. And I felt really strong. Thanks for all your support & to my amazing @talksport family see you at 6am! pic.twitter.com/KujfcGPHSI. In a number of exciting programming changes, Darren Bent expands his role across the schedule hosting a new Friday Drive show alongside Andy Goldstein and his own new show, Darren Bents Boot Room, with all the GameDay reaction and where he will also discuss the best boots on the market and the flair of his own wardrobe which boasts over 10,000 shoes (Sundays, 5pm-8pm). What does she know? Laura sent email after email and eventually was afforded a chance - a weeks worth of work experience on Soccer AM. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In addition to her work on Sky Sports, Laura became known for her work as a panellist and presenter on Talk Sports breakfast show. They can change perceptions of the general public just by accepting you.. Chowdhury attended Woodford County High School for Girls. So one of the reports would be brilliant and really well thought out. in the UK. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) From there, Woods got work experience at Sky Sports and earned a role as a runner for the television channel. If they get pregnant, it can stop them a long way. I dont think its been an easy road for many women in this industry. I dont mind the scrutiny. She has been dating footballer Jonathan Douglas since 2015. If you are in love with what youre doing then that passion comes through but youll never stop working. And hopefully young people can grow up without prejudice.". I imagine Gough and Bent will have to be on the look-out; there wont be a moments rest! She conceded this does occasionally have an impact on her. While there is still much work to be done, female referees are starting to break into the mens game. Her personality was incredible and it was backed up by her confidence and knowledge. The more I did it the more people trusted me. They're only judging you and your ability on the pitch. Every time you do stop go on social media, buy a magazine, buy a newspaper, read the match reports, pick your favourite journalist. . Do it. I work just as hard as everybody else. Woods emphasised the importance of supporting other women in the industry, and also spoke of the need for male allies. Theres so many amazing women working in this industry who will be there to help you.. You have to work equally as hard as men, and in areas harder because the audience is going to be tough on you because theres a level of skepticism as some may assume you dont know what youre talking about or youre there to balance the books. 1107kHz: Merseyside, West Sussex, South Kent, The Wash, Hampshire, Talk Radio was set to return to the airwaves as a station on, June 2000: Talksport caused a stir with the BBC, after it was revealed Talksport had been broadcasting its live commentaries of matches at, June 2002: Talksport broadcast unofficial coverage of the, February 2003: Talksport received over 200 complaints for giving a platform to the controversial Muslim extremist cleric. She has worked across all football coverage for BT Sport for 8 years, most notably the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League the FA Cup and the UEFA Europa Conference League. She worked in Madagascar, Dubai, Greece, South Africa, Maldives and Nigeria. Presenter of The Year! And then next week when I'm much more emotional, my hormones have changed, it really hurts me. Early life and education Woods studied print journalism at Kingston University. I think young people will grow up in a world where there is no difference, they wont see it as men and women theyll just see it as a blanket broadcast system and I dont think it will matter to them as much as it does now. Imagine working in an environment where you are constantly having to prove yourself, Sawyer said. 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The station was originally launched as Talk Radio UK in 1995. Plus, second series have been commissioned for Up Front With, the show that profiles the best strikers in football, and Fight of My Life on fights that defined boxers careers, while there are bespoke documentaries produced on Mike Tysons controversial life, The Man on the Blue Bucket, Marcelo Bielsa, and also a special tribute show to Bobby Charlton Footballs Original Superstar, including Rio Ferdinand. And that's where I think male allies come into it and are so important because they can change perceptions. I always believe that whatever you have in front of you is what you should focus on, so at the moment I want to work as hard as I can and try and be the best in the roles Ive been given, Laura declares. Nancy is GiveMeSport Womens Content Coordinator, with five years of experience writing about multiple sports, but particularly football, tennis and the Olympics. She has two children and is a Tottenham Hotspur FC fan. Chowdhury was born and brought up in London, England and is of Bangladeshi origin. Talksport's content includes live coverage of sporting events, interviews with the leading names in sport and entertainment, phone-ins and discussion. Career [ edit] She started her career as a runner for ESPN Star Asia and Sky Sports. So big man, thank you very much. They are the trailblazers, paving the way for Rebecca Welch to be added to the National List of referees this season, taking charge of matches across League One and Two. It should come with a health warning., Andy Goldstein said: Hosting the The Sports Bar has been amazing and I am proud to have had such a brilliant, loyal and well informed bunch of listeners to share the journey with. Talksport (styled as talkSPORT), owned by Wireless Group, is a sports radio station in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Why would anyone give me the opportunity if I have no previous experience of being on camera?. Andy Goldstein is taking over as the lead presenter of talkSPORT Drive, bringing his trademark wit and humour four times per week alongside an on-air combination of Darren Gough and Darren Bent. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. She is often found praying that Arsenal win the Premier League and/or WSL.

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