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Welcome to the final show of the year where we look back at some of the best moments from the last 12 months, we will hear from David Pleat, Steve Bunce, Andy Clarke, Maurice Hope, Gary Newbon and we will look back at the greatest football tournaments forgotten by time but bought back to life in the pages of "Tin Pot" by Simon Turner Tinpot is the story of football's lost tournaments: the strange and forgotten competitions that sparked into life before shuffling off their mortal coil. The book tells their stories, giving them the spotlight they deserve. It's time for something different. It's time to go somewhere new. It's time to wander off the highways of football history and see where long-discarded paths lead. England's major football tournaments seem to have been with us forever. The FA Cup stretches back over 150 years, while the Football League is the oldest competition of its kind in the world. They are the survivors - the bright ideas that quickly caught on. Yet, behind these successes lie countless failed experiments. But they still have their stories to tell.
Theo Delaney's guest is a bona fide legend of sports broadcasting Gary Newbon who has presented thousands of TV shows and worked for many years as an influential executive at ITV and Sky Sports. Renowned as an interviewer, the title of his recent memoir ‘Newbon - Bloody Hell' is a reference to the famous quote he got from Alex Ferguson in the players tunnel in Barcelona after his Manchester United team had won the Champions League in dramatic style. The book has been nominated in the Sports Book Awards. Gary is a Leicester City fan and among his chosen scoreres are his friends Jimmy Greaves, Geoff Hurst, Trevor Francis and Jamie Vardy.@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/newbon-bloody-hellhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links
Gary Newbon – Newbon, bloody hell: A Life in Sports Broadcasting...with TRE's Giles Brown
When TV sports presenter Gary Newbon suffered a stroke, he received a special ‘Get Well' message - a handwritten note from Brian Clough and his wife Barbara. Their close working relationship went back as far as Cloughie's days at Derby and continued throughout his time with Nottingham Forest. Brian always remained loyal to Newbon, ensuring he got the interviews he needed - even when it was straight after a 4-0 defeat. Newbon paved the way for the instant post-match TV interviews that we take for granted these days. His new book looks back at an amazing career spanning 50 years. In this fascinating chat with pod host Marcus Alton, Gary explains the impact Clough had on his career and why he'll always be grateful for the support of the Miracle Manager.
Brian Clough gave him a peck on the cheek on live television. And now sports broadcaster Gary Newbon has recalled that memorable kiss in our latest pod. Cloughie always remained loyal to Newbon, ensuring he got the interviews he needed - even when it was straight after a 4-0 defeat. Newbon paved the way for the instant post-match TV interviews that we take for granted these days. His new book looks back at an amazing career spanning 50 years. This pod is the trailer for the full interview.
Extract from the new show with Gary Newbon talking about his book "Newbon Bloody Hell" and in this extract we look at the beginnings of one of Football's most loved shows "Saint and Greavsie" and it nearly didn't happen as when Greavsie was first called his response "to be honest i don't really fancy it" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message
Extract from the current show with guest Gary Newbon talking about his 50 years in sports tv. In this clip Gary remembers falling out with Fergie on the day he first interviewed him before making a brisk recovery as they became friends over 22 years. Listen in to the full show with Gary which is out now it's full of memorable tales with sporting greats ,Clugh, Fergie, Sir Alf , Chris Eubank to name a few.Show is out now to streammor its on every main platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message
Taken from the new edition of the "Talking Sports Books" with Gary Newbon and more tales of Brian Clough great quotes and ancecdotes from a vintage time of great characters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message
The new podcast is out now with iconic broadcaster Gary Newbon looking back over 50 years in sports media the book is full of great stories and anecdotes quite a few involving the legendary Brian Clough here is a clip from the show with Gary reacting to the moment Brian Clough kissed him live on prime time television. The full version of the show is out now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message
In this edition, we are joined by legendary sports broadcaster Gary Newbon as he looks back on his 50 years as a broadcaster his book "Gary Newbon Bloody Hell" which is out this week so coming up then a show filled with great sporting memories anecdotes and stories as Gary recounts life a life working with some of sports greatest names from Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pele, Muhammad Ali, Nigel Mansell and Barry Sheene. Also on today show Carl Frampton remembering the very early days of his boxing career and that night when it all began as a 7 year old on his way to a first experience in the ring. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message
This week on Macklin's Take we bring you part 2 with the legendary Gary Newbon. Please do make sure you have listened to part one before hitting the play button on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Macklin's Take we bring you the first of two episodes with the one and only Gary Newbon. Gary spent 50 years at the top level in TV and was of course a big part of the brilliant ITV team that brought us the Big Fight Live. Benn vs Eubank, Eubank vs Watson, Benn vs McClellan attracted enormous viewing audiences and Gary was right in the middle of it all, getting where water couldn't and asking the questions that needed to be asked. He's a life-long boxing fan, is bang up to date with the current scene, and it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him in his dining room in Solihull and chew the fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Chapman is joined by Micah Richards, Rory Smith and Don Hutchison to discuss the weekend's Premier League games and remember Jimmy Greaves. The team break down Chelsea's 3-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and analyse Thomas Tuchel's tactics as well as his influence on individuals such as Thiago Silva and Marcus Alonso. Harry Kane's form is then up for discussion before a debate about whether David Moyes made a mistake or not in bringing on Mark Noble to take the last minute penalty against Manchester United. Finally veteran broadcaster Gary Newbon joins the podcast to remember the great Jimmy Greaves. TOPICS: 1:30 – Thomas Tuchel's influence on Chelsea 13:50 – Thiago Silva's longevity 20:30 – Marcus Alonso's revival 23.30 – Harry Kane's form 31:00 – Mark Noble's penalty 40:45 - Remembering Jimmy Greaves
Gary Newbon Podcast Interview – Episode S5E03 In Series 5 Episode 3 my guest is former Solihull Barons Team owner, Central TV and Sky Sports broadcaster Gary Newbon. Journalist Gary had made his way into television with Westward TV before moving to Midlands based ATV in the early 1970’s. Based in Solihull, West Midlands Gary... The post Gary Newbon Podcast Interview – Episode S5E03 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.
In this episode, Ken Abbott is joined by Gary Newbon—legendary broadcaster, journalist, and former Solihull Barons owner, best known to viewers from Central TV and Sky Sports. Gary traces his broadcasting career from Westward TV to ATV, becoming a leading Midlands sports reporter before rising to Controller of Sport as ATV rebranded to Central TV in 1982. That same year, a chance encounter involving a broken washing machine led Gary to Solihull Barons—and into ice hockey ownership. With crowds of barely 50 and no imports, Gary took over a struggling Division Two club and sparked what became known as "The Gary Newbon Miracle." Using his media contacts and commercial know-how, he secured sponsorship, brought in Canadian imports, appointed Chuck Taylor as player-coach, and transformed the club. Attendances soared to 1,500, the Barons won their division, and promotion followed. Despite continued investment in Division One, on-ice indiscipline and high-profile incidents—most notably Crowtree in 1985—ultimately derailed further progress. With negative publicity threatening his TV career, Gary stepped away after just two intense seasons. As Ice Hockey News Review editor Vic Batchelder wrote: "Like him or loathe him, it's generally acknowledged in hockey circles that Gary Newbon achieved something of a minor miracle in just two seasons with the Barons." Now more than 50 years into broadcasting, Gary remains as active as ever, hosting The Gary Newbon Sports Show and continuing to interview the biggest names in sport.
This episode of Living the Dream brings together the… multi talented, double Olympic champion, Member of Parliament and figurehead of the 2012 Olympic Games, Lord Sebastian Coe with Gary Newbon, one of Britain’s best loved and longest serving television sports reporters.
Canadian forward Mark Budz joins the show to reflect on a unique career that combined professional ice hockey and golf—a rare dual-sport journey. Mark looks back on three junior seasons with the Humboldt Broncos, sharing his emotional response to the 2018 bus tragedy and his return for a Broncos alumni game that showcased the global hockey community's support. His UK chapter began with the Solihull Barons (1983–85) under Gary Newbon, alongside Barry Skrudland and Chuck Taylor, recalling life with host families and the challenges of the three-import era. He then moved to the Telford Tigers (1985–87), becoming part of Chuck Taylor's ambitious project, intense rivalries and packed rinks. Uniquely, Mark pursued a parallel career as a Golf Professional, playing hockey at night with clubs including Deeside, Birmingham and Lee Valley. Later highlights included a prolific season with Romford Raiders (51 goals, 41 assists), time in Austria as a Golf Pro, and a final UK spell with Solihull Blaze and Oxford Blades before retiring in 1999. Today, Mark works in account management within the print industry.
Chuck Taylor Interview In today’s show I talk to former Solihull Barons, Telford Tigers and Nottingham Panthers D Man, Chuck Taylor. Chuck was born in London in 1961 but raised in Saskatchewan in Canada. In 1982 he returned to the country of his birth, signing for Gary Newbon’s Solihull Barons. Solihull Barons Chuck arrived in the... The post Chuck Taylor Podcast Interview – Episode S1E29 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.
In today's show I speak with former Solihull Barons, Telford Tigers and Nottingham Panthers defenceman Chuck Taylor. Born in London in 1961 and raised in Saskatchewan, Chuck returned to the UK in 1982 after signing for Gary Newbon's Solihull Barons. Arriving in November following a failed move to Germany, Chuck admits he knew nothing about the UK game and was initially disillusioned with the standard. Alongside fellow import Barry Skrudland, he considered returning to Canada — until chairman Gary Newbon convinced them to buy into his long-term vision for the club. Chuck stayed, and the UK became his permanent home. Chuck reflects on two formative seasons with the Barons as the team grew into serious contenders, recalling fierce local derbies with the Peterborough Pirates and his outspoken clashes with the BIHA, which often landed him in hot water. In 1985, following Gary Newbon's departure from Solihull and a change in club leadership, Chuck left to help establish the newly formed Telford Tigers as player/director. His vision was to build a North American-style development system, investing in youth to grow the game. The Tigers finished third in their inaugural season and enjoyed major success in 1987–88, winning the Division 1 Championship. However, promotion to the Premier League narrowly eluded them after a dramatic two-legged playoff loss to the Peterborough Pirates, decided by a late Garry Unger goal. Chuck later joined the Nottingham Panthers in 1994–95, enjoying two seasons as a player and lifting the Benson & Hedges Cup in 1994. He also discusses the circumstances surrounding the early termination of his Panthers contract and reflects on experiences beyond the UK — including an Edmonton Oilers training camp, facing Wayne Gretzky, rooming with Garry Unger, and gruelling 3,000-mile WHL road trips. The interview concludes with Chuck's candid views on the modern game and the current ownership of the Telford Tigers
Gary Newbon talks to former tennis star Billie Jean King about her prolific career in the sport.
Gary Newbon talks to the most successful sailor in Olympic history - Sir Ben Ainslie - about his prolific career in the sport.
Gary Newbon interviews New Zealand All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu. Interview took place in 2013.