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In this special episode of Magnificent Goal! Steven Toplis is joined by one of the most familiar faces in British sports broadcasting, Gary Newbon.
Across a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, Gary covered seven World Cups and numerous European Championships for ITV, enjoying a front-row seat to some of England's most memorable moments.
Gary shares his memories of covering the Three Lions at major tournaments, including what life was like around the England camp during football's biggest events.
He recalls the extraordinary experience of looking after Brian Clough on the night England were famously denied a place at the 1974 World Cup by Poland, and later acting as a chaperone for Sir Alf Ramsey during the tournament itself.
During his career with ITV and Sky Sports he interviewed and worked with England football royalty including the likes of Jimmy Greaves, Billy Wright, Peter Shilton and Geoff Hurst, and he shares some of those experiences here.
This is a fascinating conversation packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and unique memories from a lifetime in broadcasting.
By Steven ToplisIn this special episode of Magnificent Goal! Steven Toplis is joined by one of the most familiar faces in British sports broadcasting, Gary Newbon.
Across a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, Gary covered seven World Cups and numerous European Championships for ITV, enjoying a front-row seat to some of England's most memorable moments.
Gary shares his memories of covering the Three Lions at major tournaments, including what life was like around the England camp during football's biggest events.
He recalls the extraordinary experience of looking after Brian Clough on the night England were famously denied a place at the 1974 World Cup by Poland, and later acting as a chaperone for Sir Alf Ramsey during the tournament itself.
During his career with ITV and Sky Sports he interviewed and worked with England football royalty including the likes of Jimmy Greaves, Billy Wright, Peter Shilton and Geoff Hurst, and he shares some of those experiences here.
This is a fascinating conversation packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and unique memories from a lifetime in broadcasting.