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We Welcome Your Teams - Football as seen by stadium announcersAuthor: Rich Hurst
Stadium Announcers aren't just voices you hear on the tannoy on matchdays. They're incredible characters, who've seen the game you watch every week from a completely different angle. Find out how they got the job and why they love it so much and the best and worst moments they've been on the mic for their club. Language: en-gb Genres: Football, Soccer, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Matt McGibbon - 18 years and counting at Derby County
Episode 3
Friday, 30 October, 2026
In this episode, Derby County's stadium announcer Matt McGibbon talks about his 18 years and counting at The Rams. All those years mean some cracking insights into the role of a stadium announcer, including almost not making it to his big appearance at Wembley.Matt shares some great tales from his extensive experience on the mic, including behind-the-scenes stories, some choice interactions with the away team, and the art of mastering one or two tricky last minute reads. We ask him what makes a great announcer and the unique moments that have made it the best job eve, even if it's not what he originally applied for!Thanks again to ShootMusic for some choice tunes from the latest batch they send out to matchday DJs around the world!Chapters00:00 Introduction and background03:02 The story behind the 'Dambusters' walk out music06:00 First experience in the stadium and handling nerves08:04 Memorable Wembley moments and mistakes08:08 Techniques for engaging the crowd effectively08:59 Recognition and interaction with fans10:01 Reflections on long-term service and memorable moments10:59 Impact of team managers and changing squads12:06 The atmosphere in modern stadiums and fan engagement12:12 Memorable moments and anecdotes from matchdays12:58 Favourite moments and biggest challenges14:09 The importance of atmosphere and crowd participation14:49 Dealing with mistakes and embarrassing moments15:16 Preparation and pronunciation tips for announcers15:56 The future of stadium announcing and fan interaction17:00 Closing thoughts and advice for aspiring announcers20:05 The influence of announcers on matchday atmosphere25:01 Personal stories about famous players and managers28:05 The importance of professionalism and preparation30:02 Closing thoughts and advice for aspiring announcersYou can text Rich and Alan with a question here
