In this episode of The KickBack FC, we sit down with legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley to talk about his remarkable career and iconic voice in football. 🎙️

We cover everything from his early inspirations in commentary, preparing for the world’s biggest matches, and working alongside co-commentators, to being the voice of FIFA, reflecting on unforgettable Champions League moments, and looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup in the USA.

📌 Chapters

00:34 Intro

1:11 Clive Tyldesley Joins The KickBack

2:59 Early Aspirations in Commentary

8:09 Journalist or Storyteller?

20:06 Rewatching Games to Improve Commentary Speed

27:44 The Role of a Co-Commentator

30:05 Preparing for Games

41:20 Man United vs Bayern Munich – UCL Final

45:38 Commentating on Big Players and Coaches

50:30 Chelsea Winning the UCL vs Bayern Munich

56:32 Arsenal Beating Real Madrid in the UCL

59:54 Chelsea Winning the Club World Cup

1:01:12 Biggest Moment in Your Career

1:03:31 Modern Media and Commentary

1:08:54 Being the Voice of Memorable Football Moments

1:10:40 How VAR Has Affected Commentary

1:13:39 Reflecting on the Club World Cup

1:14:35 The 2026 World Cup in the USA

1:16:51 Being the Voice of FIFA Video Game

1:19:00 What Still Motivates You After So Much Success?

1:22:03 Rapid Fire Questions

1:23:23 Liverpool’s UCL Comeback vs Barcelona

1:23:42 The Most Impactful Goal of Your Career

1:24:34 The Most Emotional Game You’ve Commentated

1:25:25 Most Memorable Stadium Atmospheres

1:26:56 Proudest Career Moment

1:28:59 Advice to Aspiring Commentators

1:30:36 CommentaryCharts.com

1:33:22 Outro

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