Darren Fletcher

BT Sport's lead football commentator Darren Fletcher joins Hamish for this week's podcast episode. Darren talks through his career from working on suspended ceilings after school in Sheffield to commentating on five successive Champions League Finals. He talks through all thing’s commentary, from the preparation for each match, to performing during the big moments. A journey of hard work and perseverance, with great stories along the way. With credit to BT Sport.

Time Codes:-

- 1:18-6:50- Darren's career aspirations from an early age and his beginnings in sports broadcasting.

- 6:50-13:25- Darren's early experiences with Brian Clough and Trent FM.

- 13:25-18:40- Moving to BBC Radio 5 Live, why that was and whether this is the natural progression for commentators and broadcasters.

- 18:40-20:45- Darren's experience presenting for BT Sport.

- 20:45-23:25- Specialising in a particular field, do aspiring sports broadcasting need to specialise in reporting or commentating, etc or become well-rounded?

- 23:25-26:40- How to be the very best commentator.

- 26:40-28:45- How to prepare for unexpected moments in commentary (Lucas Moura vs Ajax, Liverpool vs Barcelona).

- 28:45-31:20- Advice for aspiring sports broadcasters.

- 31:20-35:00- Darren Fletcher Quiz.