Richard Newman
@richnewman.bsky.social
Commentator, reporter & VO - World Athletics, European Athletics, Warner Bros Discovery (Eurosport, TNT Sports), IMG (UEFA/EFL), Sky Sports News, DAZN. There will be running, athletics and #BHAFC content…
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Richard Newman
@richnewman.bsky.social
· Nov 13
This is good but it is a bit odd starting again in 2010, no? Is this the app Stephen Fry really liked?
Two European silvers for Brighton/GB on the final day of the European Indoors 🙌 (yes, claiming George Mills as Phoenix…!)
March 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Two European silvers for Brighton/GB on the final day of the European Indoors 🙌 (yes, claiming George Mills as Phoenix…!)
This red Norway athletics kit then…👎 or 👍
March 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This red Norway athletics kit then…👎 or 👍
This really is superb - much of this is still how Eurosport operates! “A friendly, slightly more homeopathic-feeling sports outlet” is a perfect description from @acjimbo.bsky.social, as a viewer and commentator. I have so much to thank Eurosport for and it continues to be a great place to work.
6000 words of oral history on the glory days of Eurosport's football coverage, ahead of its disappearance from our EPGs tomorrow. Fond memories of Eurogoals, Africa Cup of Nations, Serie A, Copa America, Gold Cup, Asian Cup. Farewell.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
A celebration of Eurosport’s football coverage – on its last day on UK television
An oral history of the beloved, if slightly ramshackle, broadcaster — by those who worked there
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This really is superb - much of this is still how Eurosport operates! “A friendly, slightly more homeopathic-feeling sports outlet” is a perfect description from @acjimbo.bsky.social, as a viewer and commentator. I have so much to thank Eurosport for and it continues to be a great place to work.
Terrific win for St Pauli. Bodged the ‘six pointer’ against Bochum during Englische Woche but smashed Union and did a job on them today. Starting to see the best of Guilavogui.
January 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Terrific win for St Pauli. Bodged the ‘six pointer’ against Bochum during Englische Woche but smashed Union and did a job on them today. Starting to see the best of Guilavogui.
Watching Brighton and St Pauli home matches right now feels a little too similar…St Pauli have to get Weißhaupt into the game more.
January 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Watching Brighton and St Pauli home matches right now feels a little too similar…St Pauli have to get Weißhaupt into the game more.
Terrific final, found myself feeling quite emotional when Madison Keys won that. Brilliant win.
January 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Terrific final, found myself feeling quite emotional when Madison Keys won that. Brilliant win.
6 wins from last 7 league games vs Man Utd and three straight victories at Old Trafford. Tell the 15 year old me that, and he’d think you’re one of the lads who bunked off PE to smoke something questionable in 5th period. #BHAFC
January 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
6 wins from last 7 league games vs Man Utd and three straight victories at Old Trafford. Tell the 15 year old me that, and he’d think you’re one of the lads who bunked off PE to smoke something questionable in 5th period. #BHAFC
Heard some ridiculous opinions on Graham Potter's style of play from some West Ham podcasters etc in recent days - "a defensive manager" was one claim on 5 Live last night.
Potter transformed #BHAFC from a pragmatic team under Hughton into a ball-playing, attacking side. He'd be ideal for West Ham.
Potter transformed #BHAFC from a pragmatic team under Hughton into a ball-playing, attacking side. He'd be ideal for West Ham.
January 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Heard some ridiculous opinions on Graham Potter's style of play from some West Ham podcasters etc in recent days - "a defensive manager" was one claim on 5 Live last night.
Potter transformed #BHAFC from a pragmatic team under Hughton into a ball-playing, attacking side. He'd be ideal for West Ham.
Potter transformed #BHAFC from a pragmatic team under Hughton into a ball-playing, attacking side. He'd be ideal for West Ham.
Arsenal thinking they deserve extra time to tweak their set pieces when opposition teams leave more players up field is wild. The delay taking them was already getting silly.
January 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Arsenal thinking they deserve extra time to tweak their set pieces when opposition teams leave more players up field is wild. The delay taking them was already getting silly.
The same people going overboard about *an only just back from injury* Lewis Dunk were panicking when he was injured in the warm up before Wolves. #BHAFC
December 15, 2024 at 9:29 PM
The same people going overboard about *an only just back from injury* Lewis Dunk were panicking when he was injured in the warm up before Wolves. #BHAFC
86’ and 91’ today…88’ and 93’ vs Wolves. Almost exactly the same capitulation from Albion in terms of time we’ve surrendered a 2-0 lead. #BHAFC
December 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM
86’ and 91’ today…88’ and 93’ vs Wolves. Almost exactly the same capitulation from Albion in terms of time we’ve surrendered a 2-0 lead. #BHAFC
Last marathon commentary of the year - with Jo Pavey on discovery+ from 0700 GMT for coverage of the Valencia Marathon - could be a speedy one on what will be an emotional day for the city.
December 1, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Last marathon commentary of the year - with Jo Pavey on discovery+ from 0700 GMT for coverage of the Valencia Marathon - could be a speedy one on what will be an emotional day for the city.
Paul Merson was the last person I expected to be on the pundit sofa when I just turned the NFL thanksgiving matches on…
November 28, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Paul Merson was the last person I expected to be on the pundit sofa when I just turned the NFL thanksgiving matches on…
Carole makes great points here. When you speak to most athletes they talk about how anti-doping and whereabouts always at the back of their mind, so when they buy something over the counter without checking it first, that always feels bizarre to me.
Contaminated melatonin seems really extreme bad luck but also can we all please agree that professional players need to stop taking over the counter stuff even if the product is the most current thing in their country!? Can we please stop tennis World number 1s failing doping tests!?… The Sigh.
November 28, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Carole makes great points here. When you speak to most athletes they talk about how anti-doping and whereabouts always at the back of their mind, so when they buy something over the counter without checking it first, that always feels bizarre to me.
Finally got round to watching Joy - and as a parent of a brilliant IVF baby I hope it makes even a small
number refrain from a celebratory “family complete” post…
number refrain from a celebratory “family complete” post…
November 27, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Finally got round to watching Joy - and as a parent of a brilliant IVF baby I hope it makes even a small
number refrain from a celebratory “family complete” post…
number refrain from a celebratory “family complete” post…
That’s some muddled thinking from Leicester - appointing and sacking Cooper so soon, one game after the international break. But the pressure on him from the start was too big - and what really are Leicester fans expecting this season? Have to build slowly back into the Premier League, surely.
November 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM
That’s some muddled thinking from Leicester - appointing and sacking Cooper so soon, one game after the international break. But the pressure on him from the start was too big - and what really are Leicester fans expecting this season? Have to build slowly back into the Premier League, surely.
Covered today’s Palace presser with Oliver Glasner and (as hard as it might be to admit as an Albion fan!) he must be one of the most engaging, intelligent managers in the PL. Scroll to 15:30 and listen to him talk about his passion for creativity - for kids, for everyone: youtu.be/UroC-utK6w8?...
Eze Injury update & Villa discussion 🎙️ Glasner's Press Conference | Premier League: Villa vs Palace
YouTube video by Crystal Palace FC
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November 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Covered today’s Palace presser with Oliver Glasner and (as hard as it might be to admit as an Albion fan!) he must be one of the most engaging, intelligent managers in the PL. Scroll to 15:30 and listen to him talk about his passion for creativity - for kids, for everyone: youtu.be/UroC-utK6w8?...
Busy day for @skysportsnews.bsky.social covering Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s presser, before a short hop to Southampton to speak to Russell Martin - hope to share some of my sit down with him a little later.
November 21, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Busy day for @skysportsnews.bsky.social covering Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s presser, before a short hop to Southampton to speak to Russell Martin - hope to share some of my sit down with him a little later.
Really impressed with Ruairi McConville while commentating on Northern Ireland’s game in Luxembourg last night - looked calm and composed and like he’d been playing first team football for ages. Never started a senior match for Brighton (not counting EFL Trophy) before that game.
November 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Really impressed with Ruairi McConville while commentating on Northern Ireland’s game in Luxembourg last night - looked calm and composed and like he’d been playing first team football for ages. Never started a senior match for Brighton (not counting EFL Trophy) before that game.
Remember the day: when England won promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League 🙌
November 17, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Remember the day: when England won promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League 🙌
That pass from Kane…!
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM
That pass from Kane…!
Wonderful piece from Gabriel Clarke on head injuries caused by football. Needs more focus like this, not just when another court date/decision comes up.
November 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Wonderful piece from Gabriel Clarke on head injuries caused by football. Needs more focus like this, not just when another court date/decision comes up.
Brilliant day at the Brighton 10k, my daughter’s first junior mile and a big 45s PB for me of 38:08. Conditions were spot on 🥳
November 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Brilliant day at the Brighton 10k, my daughter’s first junior mile and a big 45s PB for me of 38:08. Conditions were spot on 🥳