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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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#TheKickBackFC #CliveTyldesley #FootballCommentary #FIFA #WorldCup2026 #UCL #FootballStories #ChampionsLeague #CBS #Paramount #Soccer #Football
By The Kickback FCIn 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
👉🏾 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
#TheKickBackFC #CliveTyldesley #FootballCommentary #FIFA #WorldCup2026 #UCL #FootballStories #ChampionsLeague #CBS #Paramount #Soccer #Football