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Sam Matterface to me does not seem to know anything about football other than what is on his script for the day. He has this constant obsession with telling us which team everyone plays for, domestically and I know BBC commentators are guilty of this too but if a player from another team also plays in the premiership, then they seem to have a ...
Jul 9, 2021 · Commentary is not easy and most mistakes are forgivable. But Sam Matterface is out of his depth on ITV and Clive Tyldesley is *right there*. England’s glorious run to the final of Euro 2020 has...
- Dave Tickner
Dec 3, 2021 · Rishi Shah speaks to ITV football’s lead commentator, Sam Matterface, reflecting on the challenges involved in his meteoric rise to perhaps the most scrutinised position in sports broadcasting. So, let’s go back to where it all started for you.
Jul 9, 2021 · It would have been good advice for Sam Matterface. The audience figure for England's semi-final win over Denmark on Wednesday peaked at a record 26.3 million, squeaky bum time if...
- Des Lynam
Apr 6, 2022 · Short but sweet advice: On radio commentary – keep mentioning the score. On TV commentary – know when to shut up. (I’m still working on that one!)
Jul 16, 2021 · Matterface, who was clearly elated after England beat Denmark 2-1, launched into a mini-speech while commentating, and instructed viewers to "call your boss, you're not going into work tomorrow". While some saw the funny side, others found Sam's comments instructing the ITV audience to do what they want distasteful, reports The Daily Star.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Shortly before Gareth Southgate’s men kicked off their most recent attempt to master top class football at Euro 2024, ITV’s main commentator Sam Matterface had some advice for all within the...