Episode 3: Mark Scott

09/01/20 • 32 min

Ste spoke to the trailblazing Mark Scott, the first BAME commentator on Match of the Day, to see how he broke into the sports media industry and how he went from getting his foot in the door to commentating on the most iconic sports TV show in the world.

Mark also discussed the challenges of commentating on unfamiliar teams, how to go about broadcasting solo or with a co-commentator and just how he feels about having to ask tough questions to a manager just moments after a heavy defeat.

Mark also gives advice to any students who are looking to break into the world of sports media.

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Mark also gives advice to any students who are looking to break into the world of sports media.

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Episode 2: Andy Clarke

Ste sat down (virtually) with Andy Clarke from Sky Sports to discuss how he first broke into the world of sports media as a runner before he was sent to commentate on a few sports that he wasn't all too familiar with.

Andy then describes what it's like to be in the firing line of the public when he is asked to analyse and score fights.

The duo also talk about Andy's process of how to prepare ahead of a big fight and how he has to be ready at any stage for a major turn of events, such as Alexander Povetkin knocking out Dillian Whyte.

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Episode 4: Henry Winter

Ste spoke to Henry Winter, the Chief Football Writer of The Times to discuss how the media landscape has changed since Henry got his first job in 1985 and why, contrary to popular belief, why he feels that this is the golden age of journalism and why players are now more open and accessible than they have been for years.

Henry also discussed what it was like to write his own books and ghostwrite the autobiographies of the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Michael Carrick, as well as what it's like to travel the world watching football.

Finally, Henry gave some amazing tips and advice to anyone who might be looking to break into the world of football writing.

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