Darrell Currie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Sports reporter, journalist, presenter |
| Employer(s) | Viaplay TNT Sports |
| Known for | Host of TNT Sports |
Darrell Currie (born 1982) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist. He is currently a presenter and touchline reporter for TNT Sports where he covers English and Scottish football. He also is part of the ESPN football coverage team.[1] In addition, Currie also works on the Scottish Cup coverage for Premier Sports.
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Early life
Born in Glasgow, Currie grew up in Bearsden, and is the grandson of singer Mary Lee. His brother, Adrian, is an actor. Currie was educated at the High School of Glasgow before attending the University of Manchester, where he gained a degree in business and economics.[2] In his youth, he played rugby, training with the Sale Sharks.[3] Currie got his first break in the media industry as a teenager, working on Radio Clyde as an afternoon runner.[4][5][2]
Career
Before joining BT Sport, Currie worked at numerous broadcasting corporations, including BBC Scotland and CNN International.[6]
During his time with ESPN, Currie was the network's SPFL reporter. He also worked as a reporter for ESPN USA's Premier League coverage and contributed to ESPN USA's coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012, working as a reporter.
He is currently BT Sport's lead SPFL presenter, and is usually joined by guests including Chris Sutton, Stephen Craigan, Ally McCoist, and Kevin Thomson.[1] Currie also presents UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League coverage, as well as filling in for Jake Humphrey on BT's Premier League coverage.
Personal life
Currie lives in London, with his wife, son and daughter.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Darrell Currie". BT Sport. BT. 27 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2018.
- ^ a b Ralston, Gary (13 August 2009). "HULLAWRERR SPL; ESPN new boy Darrell is grandson of Francie and Josie's Jack Milroy. - Free Online Library". The Free Library. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Interview: Darrell Currie on why Chris Sutton supports Rangers". The Scotsman. 28 July 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ McIVER, BRIAN. "HOST OF TALENT IN THE GAME - TV ANCHORS RARING TO GO FOR NEW SEASON Presenters are ready when it all kicks off The guys we work with enjoy a good argument DARRELL CURRIE ON BT SPORT COLLEAGUES." The Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), August 4, 2018: 18,19. NewsBank: Access UK & Ireland. https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=UKNB&docref=news/16D9F4E2ACBE77C0.
- ^ ;Deanie, Marc (5 June 2020). "INTERVIEW: Darrell Currie recalls off-air jousts with Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan, BT Sport's impact on Scottish football and THAT Eden Hazard scoop". The Courier. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ a b Stead, Matthew (10 August 2018). "A Football365 love letter to... Darrell Currie". Football365. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "DARRELL CURRIE (PRESENTER/REPORTER) INTERVIEW". Citizens of Farah. Farah Blog. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016.
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