EXCLUSIVE: Now a face of The Debate, Super Sunday and a prime time presenter on talkSPORT, Lauras journey is a tale of hard work and talent. She did local radio stints with SGR Colchester and Ipswich (now Heart FM) and BBC Radio Suffolk. She has worked across all football coverage for BT Sport for 8 years, most notably the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League the FA Cup and the UEFA Europa Conference League. I love the job that I do. Plus, second series have been commissioned for Up Front With, the show that profiles the best strikers in football, and Fight of My Life on fights that defined boxers careers, while there are bespoke documentaries produced on Mike Tysons controversial life, The Man on the Blue Bucket, Marcelo Bielsa, and also a special tribute show to Bobby Charlton Footballs Original Superstar, including Rio Ferdinand. We took a look behind the scene of talkSPORT's Weekend Breakfast show hosted by our Ambassador Georgie Bingham. Natalie Lorraine Sawyer (born 23 October 1979)[1] is an English television and podcast presenter and Talksport radio presenter. Laura returned to University, finished her studying and gained more work experience at Sky and "kept pestering them until she was handed a full-time job. Chowdhury hosted live coverage of group games for BBC Sport during the 2018 FIFA World Cup as well as a daily show for Yahoo Sports in the UK. It means the absolute world to me. And its not just in TV but radio too. She was a producer and had a few stints as weekend reporter with BBC London before moving to BBC News and Bloomberg Television.[1][2]. Give me anything I can get. I went with Anton Ferdinand to the Houses of Parliament to speak about trolling a number of times. Serena Williams is one of the greatest ever tennis players. Saturday is GameDay on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 as we bring you three LIVE Premier League commentaries across all three time slots 12.30pm, 3pm and 5.30pm. So I loved that environment. It has only existed for just shy of a year, but has already partnered with more than 100 football clubs and has 20.9k followers on Twitter including Sawyer and Woods and has provided a much needed voice for women in the game who have previously had to suffer in silence. I'd fast forward the actual sport, because that's fine. But Ive never really felt singled out or wasnt given an opportunity because Im a woman. In a fascinating interview, Woods revealed how she worked her way up the career ladder while managing to stay authentic to herself. If you are in love with what youre doing then that passion comes through but youll never stop working. At the time I was like, yes, like I love scraps. Clattenburg said: The problem with women refereeing in football is they have a difficult path. Andy Goldstein is a brilliant, sharp and super-talented presenter, who will bring fun to Drive. I dont mind the scrutiny. She currently lead presents live Premier League football on Talksport every Saturday morning in GameDay Exclusive. It gave me so much strength and acceptance. Shebahn Aherne and Caz May spoke to talkSPORT.com about how women can keep making their mark on football in 2023. Much like Gabby, Laura will herself now be an inspiration for young women looking to crack into football journalism. Whats the worst that could happen? But the people that matter to me are the people who have faith in me and have put me in this position because theyve seen how hard I work.. [33], "Talk Radio UK" redirects here. Can you spot the sports pundits hiding in these Liverpool vs Manchester City crowd shots? Chowdhury lives in London. Chowdhury has been part of the BBC Sport team since May 2010. You might do something and he might retweet it. 1107kHz: Merseyside, West Sussex, South Kent, The Wash, Hampshire, Talk Radio was set to return to the airwaves as a station on, June 2000: Talksport caused a stir with the BBC, after it was revealed Talksport had been broadcasting its live commentaries of matches at, June 2002: Talksport broadcast unofficial coverage of the, February 2003: Talksport received over 200 complaints for giving a platform to the controversial Muslim extremist cleric. talkSPORT presenters question Mark Clattenburg comments after ex talkSPORT has revealed its talented line-up for the new Premier League season as GameDay returns to the airwaves this Saturday. The new signings complement a stellar line-up and I cant wait to hear Mike Tindall, Stuart Pearce and Ray Wilkins take their combative on-field approach onto the airwaves to create must-listen radio. I genuinely don't think he does it because we're women. Laura met a fellow traveller who gained work experience at Sky Sports soon after and, luckily, he passed on the necessary contact details. Laura stepped up to become the main host on talkSPORT's breakfast show on March 30, 2020. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Women have to make that sacrifice. Women's Euro 2022 News, Views, Results - talkSPORT [1][2], In November 2013, Chowdhury was nominated for the Media Award sponsored by FC Business Magazine at the Asian Football Awards. I think people are getting used to seeing females on the TV now, which is good, because they realise were not going anywhere. The channel is also an official broadcaster for some of the biggest sporting contests in the UK, including the Premier League. On its first day, Talksport 2 broadcast commentary of India v New Zealand in the ICC World Twenty20, Atltico Madrid v PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and Indian Wells Masters tennis. I look at our younger girls coming through now and I say to them, this can be a career for them in the next ten years. In late 1999, TalkCo, rebranded as The Wireless Group, announced a relaunch of Talk Radio to become the UK's first national commercial sports radio station called Talksport. The station is an official broadcaster of the Barclays Premier League, England football internationals and the Capital One Cup. "So I would sit at my desk and I would watch programmes in the last three years. It never felt like she was out of place or overshadowed by the occasion, she was there by merit. If I really delve into the sort of psychology of it, I think that for me, being comfortable in my own skin is something that I've never really managed to achieve, especially when I was younger, Woods said. Another former Premier League player, Jamie OHara, takes the lead for GameDay Countdown on Friday nights (7pm-10pm). Talksport and Talksport 2 hold exclusive and non-exclusive rights to various sports[which?] Meanwhile, Adrian Durham takes over as talkSPORTs main live football presenter across both Premier League and EFL coverage, as the station extends its coverage of all English clubs to reflect its passion for English football across all the divisions. Historically its not been that kind of place and I can only dread to think what it must have been like.. She conceded this does occasionally have an impact on her. I am hugely excited to get my teeth into talkSPORT Drive, and am looking forward to welcoming you all as we stride forward together with the biggest sports news, the best guests and the usual, high octane, hilarity and insight. She currently lead presents live Premier League football on Talksport every Saturday morning in GameDay Exclusive. And I wouldnt. If you have a baby, youre out for nine months, then it takes six months to recover, and to pass that mens fitness test is very demanding.. Her hard work was rewarded when she was allowed to produce shows on her own, but it still wasnt enough. talkSPORT is shaking up its schedule this season to maximise insight and entertainment for listeners. October 2006: Talksport becomes the first national commercial radio broadcaster to win Premier League commentary rights. Reshmin Chowdhury (Bengali: ; born 16 December 1977) is a British-Bangladeshi sports journalist broadcaster and event host. LAURA Woods has worked her way to one of the top jobs in sport reporting after becoming the host of talkSPORT's breakfast show. Its always been on in every room in the house and in the car when my dad used to drive us around. So I'd really go and do that. May 2016: Talksport and Talksport 2 are awarded the right to broadcast three, June 2016: Talksport and Talksport 2 broadcast, May 2017: Talksport secures exclusive national radio rights to the, June 2017: Talksport and Talksport 2 broadcast exclusive commentary of the. [citation needed], "Sky shows Natalie Sawyer the door after 18 years", "Daily World Cup podcast with Natalie Sawyer out now", "Sky Sports News presenter Natalie Sawyer leaves after 18 years with company", "Brentford FC launch branded bus campaign with Sky Sports News Presenter - and Brentford supporter - Natalie Sawyer", "Natalie Sawyer: 'Everyone is trying to get Jim White on Twitter', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Sawyer&oldid=1134981412, This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 21:52. In 2012 the club featured her in an advertising campaign that saw her image used on a bus in an effort to promote their ticket prices.