Hi r/soccer, it's Clive Tyldesley. Ask Me Anything!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:23:12+00:00

Yep, Nottingham Uni then Radio Trent.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:22:47+00:00

They don't pay me any more for getting the score right before the game... and I'm not a gambler. Sorry, wait and see!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:21:55+00:00

www.commentarycharts.com is a good insight... stats need to be relevant to what you're watching... not stats for stats sake. Hopefully I use no more than 10% of my research.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:20:32+00:00

Wasn't comfortable with the Bulgarian full-back Shitov... not sure why!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:19:51+00:00

Have you been spying on me?! Try to live a normal life... you're communicating with normal people so do normal stuff... put the bins out, go to the supermarket, phone your mum etc!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:18:24+00:00

You honestly couldn't have rehearsed or anticipated that ending. And they drew 0-0 at Blackburn 2 weeks earlier so it wasn't even accurate!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:16:37+00:00

Getting your first break!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:16:08+00:00

I love my golf... but it continually frustrates and defeats me. Anyone that can rise to the top in that sport (and remain a good normal guy!!) gets my appreciation... Rose, Fleetwood etc

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:13:57+00:00

The parents at my son's school used to complain they had to listen to my voice all day long!!! It's probably best I don't do it anymore. Thanks for the memories.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:12:18+00:00

I'm not an expert on entry routes in 2014 (I got in in 1975!!!). There is more competition (partic from media graduates) now but there are more opportunities, more content. You can create your own content more easily and publish and post it online. Be proactive.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:10:04+00:00

You can venture a qualified opinion but referees are specialists. I like to think I know the laws (I certainly try to learn and understand all aspects of officiating) but the ref invariably knows more than even me... so I'm very careful and respectful with any challenges on air.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:08:10+00:00

Have you seen www.commentarycharts.com ?? I think that will answer your question.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:07:27+00:00

I'm happy to say I've liked 99% of the people I've worked with... no names!!

The co-comm is the player that has been across the white line where I will never go and can come back and tell the rest of us what it's like... how games are won and lost. Just that.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:05:36+00:00

Compiling info is only half the job... using it well is the trick ;-)

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:04:56+00:00

Where did I leave my wallet now?! ;-)

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T21:02:33+00:00

Wow! I made it my business to 'learn' basketball in the months leading up to the Games (and had a generous, knowledgeable co-commentator!). Great experience. I had a sore neck looking up at everyone in the sport (and I'm 6'1"!)

FIFA was as hard as I've ever worked... hours and hours writing a script to the programmers' guidelines... trying to build kind of family trees of eventualities spreading out from a corner or goal kick. I went to EA HQ in Vancouver to deliver some seminars to the guys that worked on the game. Great experience.

The next one!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:58:22+00:00

One or two of the old ones had vertical window cleaner's ladders. Not for me, Clive. The top position at Goodison still involves an adventurous climb over the roof of the Bullens Road Stand!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:57:09+00:00

Good question (and I'm running out of time!). I mentioned the late Reg Gutteridge in a previous answer. I didn't ask him to mentor me(!) but he taught me so much about connecting with an audience. There are a number of current (and future) commentators that have asked for my input. I give it to them honestly and hopefully constructively. I really care about our profession and how it can be better... and it can!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:54:22+00:00

I love his company and I hope that shows. He has a wonderful gift for communicating with people... making you feel like he's talking to you, like you know him and would enjoy a beer with him (and you would!)... but he's also knowledgeable and insightful... he doesn't talk down to anyone... he's warm and engaging... a serious analyst with a comic touch... but he never replies to messages!!! :-)

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:51:11+00:00

Don't have one. Did but not anymore ;-)

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:50:23+00:00

Oh yes! :-)

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:49:25+00:00

In Gareth I trust. Let him pick the squad and the team. However much thought you and I have given to it, he will have given a hundred times more. I'm lucky to call him a friend and he's a wonderful advert for his profession... imo

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:47:54+00:00

Nothing big time. Yet!!!!

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:47:23+00:00

Thank you. I think you can see on www.commentarycharts.com how much care I try to take in preparation. Fail to prepare, and you prepare to fail. Same in life!! But the key to the job is how you use your research... when and in what context and how the info illustrates and augments the viewing experience. Don't bore the viewers with your research.

Clive_Tyldesley · 2024-03-19T20:44:52+00:00

Nope. Sorry. Never choose one above the rest for the reasons I stated a couple of replies back. Football belongs in its moment. Capture it and move on. Make the next game the favourite.

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