Laura Woods is fast becoming a household name in the world of sport. She has been a lead reporter on BT Sport's coverage of the UEFA Champions League, working in multiple languages, plus the BDO World Darts Championship. Talksport 2 has an audience of around 344,000 listeners per week.[27]. Womens presence in football media has historically been sparse, but Laura is now following in the footsteps of the impressive Kelly Cates and evergreen contributors such as Gabby Logan and Jacqui Oatley in a bid to change this. She is very passionate about promoting women's sport and elevating the stories of female athletes. In August 2019, Chowdhury became the lead Presenter of the newly launched GameDay Exclusive every Saturday, hosting live Premier League football on Talksport. So I'd really go and do that. Youll never be able to read everything in the world. But theres also been a new role model for Laura. 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. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [5] She was born to an English father and a Bulgarian mother. When challenged on his views by talkSPORT host Alan Brazil, Clattenburg said: You have to make sacrifices, I made some big sacrifices. talkSPORTs Faye Carruthers also echoed that support has certainly improved, but there is still a long way to go. Womens roles in football journalism are improving all the time, and broadcasting companies such as Sky and the BBC, as well as radio stations such as talkSPORT, are playing massive roles in making that happen. [6]. Ive grown up just like you as a part of this audience. So big man, thank you very much. In a fascinating interview, Woods revealed how she worked her way up the career ladder while managing to stay authentic to herself. Social media will tell you all the time youre there because youre a woman, youre this, youre that. I look back at little me, at the different stages of my life My advice to any young woman that is looking to get into the world of sport, especially, is just really back yourself. For me, I never want to be chosen because Im a female, because Im mixed race and because Im gay. I asked my boss if he could put them on Sky Sports Darts and he let me, Laura says. Theres so many amazing women working in this industry who will be there to help you.. But thats not all well have some more exciting news to come next week about the biggest names in the world of sport., Mike Tindall said: I am really excited to be joining the team at talkSPORT. From September 2008, she spent two seasons as a presenter with Real Madrid TV. Who is talkSPORT Breakfast host Laura Woods? | The Sun "Kelly for me makes it look so easy and that is such a skill. 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). She presents live coverage of the Women's Super League and the Womens Football Show for BBC Sport. [1], The station was originally and officially launched as Talk Radio UK on 14 February 1995, with the original Talk Radio Breakfast Show. But for many, Gabby Logan represented the first major female presence in football on TV - and she was a major inspiration for Laura. 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. But Ive never really felt singled out or wasnt given an opportunity because Im a woman. [2] Career Television Id like to be able to walk into a newsroom or do my broadcast without any kind of preconceived judgement. Thanks for all your support & to my amazing @talksport family see you at 6am! pic.twitter.com/KujfcGPHSI. Published Jun 22, 2021. Weve all had to prove were not here to make up the numbers. And that's where I think male allies come into it and are so important because they can change perceptions. It's really strange because sometimes I feel like I've mastered it and I'm like, oh, it doesn't matter this week, she said. I'd fast forward the actual sport, because that's fine. Her aspirations led her to study print journalism at Kingston University where she began compiling match reports for the student newspaper. You're really clutching to be good and to be accepted and to be as much of you as you can physically be., Woods initially struggled to break into the world of presenting. talkSPORT announces 2020/2021 on air lineup and new programming across The stations very own female presenters opened up about the challenges they face working in broadcasting in honour of the annual celebration, and expressed their hopes for the women who are following in their footsteps. The new line-up involved a number of presenters and commentators, including Alan Brazil, Mark Nicholas, Chris Cowdrey, Geoffrey Boycott, Mike Parry, Peter Shilton, Brian Moore, Brough Scott, Tom Watt, Gary Newbon, Ian Darke, Tony Banks, and Alvin Martin . This article was produced in partnership with the game changers podcast, which is supported by Barclays. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Meanwhile, Woods described one of the many experiences of misogyny shes had to deal with during her career, explaining a review she received from a male journalist in a national newspaper after she presented her second ever FA Cup match. It took me 10 years to work to get to this point. She said: Its like anything, if you are supported, the chances are you will excel at it. Natalie Lorraine Sawyer (born 23 October 1979)[1] is an English television and podcast presenter and Talksport radio presenter. Whilst relinquishing their 3pm package to football newcomers, July 2012: Talksport secured a joint six-year deal with, August 2012: Talksport secure a deal to become an official broadcaster of the, November 2012: Talksport secured exclusive broadcast rights in the UK to the. Talksport has been available on Freesat since April 2016. Can you spot the sports pundits hiding in these Liverpool vs Manchester City crowd shots? She is fluent in Bengali and also speaks conversational Spanish, Italian and French. Ready for #SJA2021 Good luck to all the nominees! Head of talkSPORT, Lee Clayton said: Were shaking up the schedule at talkSPORT with a new formation that will see us share our all-star cast across our award-winning programming to keep it fresh, insightful and entertaining as we cross-promote our talent and our output. So hold on its going to be a fabulous journey. I work just as hard as everybody else. Progressing through the ranks, Laura started off as a runner making coffees and teas before becoming an editorial assistant. But it was all the bits in between the presentation parts and the interviews and the way that you were being questioned and personalities that you're getting back because they are usually the same players anyway. I think weve all having to prove ourselves. Ultimately that just makes me work harder. In the UK, Talksport is available on its primary frequency in London, 1089kHz, as well as 1053kHz, 1071kHz, and 1107kHz, DAB, Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, on mobile, and online. Laura knew she wanted to be involved in sports media from an early age, thanking football fans dad and her two older brothers for a heavy influence. This could become a full-time job. pic.twitter.com/4pTljPGOkG. talkSPORT's newly appointed England Correspondent and host of Women's Football W e ekly, Faye Carruthers, gets the Saturday night slot to digest all the GameDay action at 7-9pm, alongside. 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The 33-year-old Woods discussed her first tentative steps into sports journalism, taken while studying at Kingston University. She did local radio stints with SGR Colchester and Ipswich (now Heart FM) and BBC Radio Suffolk. Its been a long road for women just to get to this point. Shes quite a dominant force and Ive always appreciated that, Ive appreciated strong women, I have a lot of strong women in my life. So it was easy and I've still got the cuttings and they are dreadful. [citation needed], During the 2006 FIFA World Cup Talksport was available on Digital Radio DAB in some German cities. The new morning presenter thanked radio legend Alan for his support as she opened the show. 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[4] She returned to host the Winter Olympics Beijing 2022. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Just work hard, Laura asserts. Gough will also broadcast three talkSPORT Drive shows per week. . Laura Woods: How the Sky Sports star became a trailblazer for female I dont think its been an easy road for many women in this industry. Of course its not easy, you have to take time off work and get back to fitness in any walk of life. Just a little note to say I just picked this up for the 2nd year in a row & I couldn't be more proud (and emotional) Back to back. Natalie Lorraine Sawyer (born 23 October 1979) [1] is an English television and podcast presenter and Talksport radio presenter. Sky Sports' Laura Woods reveals her story and how the perception of "Thats why its important to enjoy it because I find that the way I benefit from what I do Ill just sit and read, Ill read for hours on end, watch football games, read interviews, watch interviews on YouTube, Ill find my favourite journalist and Ill follow them. LAURA Woods has worked her way to one of the top jobs in sport reporting after becoming the host of talkSPORT's breakfast show. Theres a lot of visibility in terms of presenters on air, but in management positions there needs to be more women and there needs to be a lot more understanding as well. Reshmin Chowdhury - Wikipedia Like NFL Pitch Side at Wembley and Game Changers, which was a kids show, speedway, and then eventually darts. "There are so many other amazing women but I remember Gabby more so as a youngster, thinking she had this way about her, she looked so relaxed. @SportSJA. In the summer of 2021, she was one of the main anchors for the coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on streaming provider Discovery+ and Eurosport. Reshmin Chowdhury ( Bengali: ; born 16 December 1977) is a British-Bangladeshi sports journalist broadcaster and event host. If they get pregnant, it can stop them a long way. Famous Sky Sports Female Presenters: Georgie Thompson Charlotte Jackson Millie Clode Kate Abdo Natalie Sawyer Kirsty Gallacher Georgie Thompson Georgie was a central figure on Sky Sports for 11 years, first joining the network in January 2001. She described how she did a dreadful screen test which knocked the stuffing out of me for probably about two years. Despite the setback, Woods was determined to succeed in front of the camera and picked up bits and scraps from different places., I emailed everyone at Sky really, she explained. And the other one would be dreadful, littered with spelling mistakes or the people's names wrong, you know, just scores were wrong and the boys would go, this is great. Much like Gabby, Laura will herself now be an inspiration for young women looking to crack into football journalism. talkSPORT has revealed its talented line-up for the new Premier League season as GameDay returns to the airwaves this Saturday. 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"So when I first got the job of reviewing the papers on Alans show, it really was one of my proudest moments. talkSPORT presenters reveal the women in sport who inspire them most I feel like Im only at 20 per cent.. I do think that there is a huge place for men allies, she explained. 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). Talksport (styled as talkSPORT), owned by Wireless Group, is a sports radio station in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. talkSPORT, the worlds biggest sports radio station, can today announce a number of new presenters across its schedule from this weekend (9/10 August) ahead of the start of the new Barclays Premier League season. I think he does it because genuinely he believes in uplifting people that he thinks are good. Speaking to talkSPORT before Clattenburgs comments, Welch insists there is a pathway for women in this profession. Visual things, like the way you look, your gender, the colour of your skin, anything like that.. In addition, the station broadcast its first FIFA World Cup from France in 1998, bringing in the Sky Sports commentary team of Alan Parry and Andy Gray to commentate on the major matches. [1] Since June 2020 it has also produced sports bulletins for Times Radio. I think the biggest change that we need to be able to see is from the top down. It has broadcast specialist programming dedicated to the Football League, La Liga, European football, horse racing rugby league, rugby union, boxing, cricket, tennis, NBA, US sport, and golf.[31]. When asked what advice she would give girls hoping to one day work in sports media and are fearful of the abuse they could receive for being female, Woods said she would say what she would love to say to her younger self. [1][2], In 2005, Chowdhury moved to television news and joined ITN as a news assistant and producer on the main news bulletins, before producing digital and online news for ITN ON. The people, the personalities, the characters.". Compared to ten years ago, representation of women in sports broadcasting has taken enormous steps, but theres still so much to do. ONE TIME USE: Sky Sports' Laura Woods speaks to Ross Barkley after Chelsea beat Southampton, Laura Woods is a key presenter on Sky Sports' Super Sunday, Laura interviewing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, All smiles: Sky Sports team Gary Neville and Laura, Laura describes her gig on Super Sunday as exciting and nerve-wracking, Kelly Cates is doing a brilliant job on Sky Sports, Laura used criticism on social media to spur her on, Laura Woods with Jamie Redknapp and Ross Barkley. Why would anyone give me the opportunity if I have no previous experience of being on camera?. [1][2] Chowdhury described her childhood as growing up "in an extremely open-minded, progressive Bengali Muslim family and within a huge second-generation community where education, culture, religion and music were the cornerstones of my upbringing."[3]. The criticism can sometimes be hard to take but again thats something that pushes you on as well and you have to take social media with a pinch of salt. Tindall joins an esteemed line-up of sporting greats on Colin Murray, including Olympic decathlete Daley Thompson, World Cup finalist Didi Hamann and Liverpool favourite Danny Murphy. talkSPORT Programme Director Liam Fisher said: Weve had an incredible couple of months at talkSPORT with record figures and every game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "When Kelly came along I was like Wow. She joined GMSw in 2021, covering the Womens Super League, Euro 2022, Wimbledon, the Commonwealth Games and more during this time. In March, talkSPORT Breakfast got bigger, with Laura Woods taking the chair from Monday to Wednesday, joined by other familiar talkSPORT voices including Ally McCoist, with legendary broadcaster Alan Brazil and friends taking listeners into the weekend on Thursdays and Fridays. I think #BreakTheBias to me, is just allowing everybody to go about their business and just not be criticised for really superficial things. June 2006: the station broadcast the 2006 World Cup, with live match commentary of all 64 matches in Germany. They will be joined by Danny Murphy on Mondays and Trevor Sinclair on Wednesdays. Hugh Woozencroft will be in the chair on Thursday and Friday nights for Kick Off and GameDay Countdown. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Thankfully theres more support now, she said. 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). She began writing reports for the student union newspaper, although Woods jokingly revealed the work wasnt always of the highest quality. October 2006: Talksport becomes the first national commercial radio broadcaster to win Premier League commentary rights. He didnt know if I was checking my nails, or checking my notes. For me it didnt matter what sport I was working on, I would still get that same level of excitement, Laura says. talkSPORT is shaking up its schedule this season to maximise insight and entertainment for listeners. I think thats something talkSPORT now do really well, where as in the past they didnt, is they recognise that everybody should have a voice.. Mar 8, 2022. 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.. She fronted coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games with Eurosport and Discovery Plus and presented for ITV Sport during UEFA Euro 2020. [6] I want to be chosen because Im good.. Danny Kelly is back on the popular Trans Euro Express show, with pundits including European football expert Andy Brassell looking back on all the footballing action from the continent. [28], The new station launched on 15 March 2016 as part of a Sound Digital's successful bid for second national commercial DAB multiplex. Woods emphasised the importance of supporting other women in the industry, and also spoke of the need for male allies. Having been a hugely popular presenter of The Sports Bar, Goldstein will deliver a different Drive show. Laura Woods, one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports . Say if they get to a certain level in refereeing, and they want to get to that next level, if you become pregnant, it can cost you two or three years of your life. If they pass all this and choose the right path, I believe women should be involved in the mens game.. From there, Woods got work experience at Sky Sports and earned a role as a runner for the television channel. Gary Neville, I find, is amazing. Outside the UK and Ireland, Talksport broadcasts live commentary of every Premier League match around the world in multiple languages including English, Spanish and Mandarin. The station was originally launched as Talk Radio UK in 1995. Dont get me wrong, its nice when you read something thats a compliment. If you want to have babies, youve got to do it early on in your career. From January 2019, Talksport 2 was re-positioned as a rolling sports news and live sport station. 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You might do something and he might retweet it. Its really just taking every opportunity that you possibly can and knocking on all the doors, going to producers and begging people to have faith in you. 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). Lee Clayton, Head of talkSPORT, said: This year weve freshened up the schedule and bolstered our top-class team of pundits and presenters, whilst continuing to grow our specialist documentaries and in-depth programming to get listeners into the dressing rooms and the minds of the nations favourite sports stars. And I wouldnt. 'We are here because we've earned it' - On International Women's Day News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. It means the absolute world to me. Chowdhury lives in London. Id even take work outside of Sky. It is heavily male dominated, its getting better now but you do have to learn different skills to deal with that..