Steve McManaman signs for ESPN
November 4, 2010 · 1 Comments
Former England international Steve McManaman has joined ESPN as a football analyst for the broadcasters networks in the US and UK.
In the US, McManaman will primarily serve as a studio and match analyst for the network’s coverage of Barclays Premier League matches, the US national team, Major League Soccer, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. On ESPN UK, the former Liverpool player will contribute as a studio pundit.
McManaman, a studio analyst during ESPN’s critically-acclaimed coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, will be based in England. He will pair with co-commentator Ian Darke for live commentary from Premier League games for ESPN’s US audience on Saturday afternoon matches. In addition, McManaman will make select appearances as a pundit on ESPN UK’s studio programming during the Premiership and FA Cup seasons.
Jed Drake, senior vice president and executive producer, ESPN Remote Productions said “Steve McManaman was one of the finest players of his generation. As a broadcaster, he has a keen ability to communicate with great insight and clarity, and he is not shy about making his opinions known. He is a great addition to our team,”
McManaman said: “It is a pleasure to be joining such a great group of people who really love football. I totally enjoyed myself during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and I look forward to being a part of the ESPN team again.”
McManaman was previously Setanta Sports lead football pundit prior to the collapse of the broadcaster in 2009.
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Steve McManaman was a great player.
But as a broadcaster he is terrible. He clearly dislikes certain clubs, and when he is covering these teams it is most obvious.
I have to mute the tv when I’m watching my team on espn. Sort it out Macca!!! Stop with the negative vibe.