TSN welcomes a new recruit to the network, as former English Premier League and English national team midfielder Darren Anderton joins Canada’s Sports Leader’s broadcast team for UEFA EURO 2012.
Anderton, who represented England on the national stage, will work alongside TSN’s UEFA EURO 2012 host Luke Wileman and analyst Jason deVos in studio throughout the tournament. UEFA EURO 2012 takes place in Poland and Ukraine from June 8 to July 1.
“As a veteran of the English Premier League and English national team, Darren Anderton understands the nuances of the game and what it takes to be successful on the pitch at one of soccer’s biggest events,” said Mark Milliere, Senior Vice-President of Production, TSN. “With his insight and extensive first-hand soccer experience, we’re thrilled to add someone of Darren’s pedigree to our broadcast team for UEFA EURO 2012.”
“I know how popular EURO has become for Canadian football fans and I’m looking forward to working with Luke and Jason to break down all of the action over the next month,” said Anderton. “This tournament is wide open, so fans can certainly expect some fantastic games and a few surprises.”
An accomplished midfielder, Anderton spent 12 years with Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League (1992-2004). A native of Southampton, Anderton has appeared 30 times for England, scoring seven times and highlighted by appearances at the 1998 World Cup and UEFA Euro 1996. Anderton’s impressive professional career also boasts stints with Portsmouth, Birmingham City, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth.
TSN and TSN2 have exclusive live coverage of every minute of UEFA EURO 2012. All 31 games from UEFA EURO 2012 are broadcast in High Definition, with 26 games on TSN, four games on TSN2, and one game on CTV. TSN’s coverage of the tournament begins on Friday, June 8 with Poland taking on Greece at 11 a.m. ET. For complete TSN and TSN2 broadcast schedule, click here.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Luke Wileman: @lukewileman, www.Twitter.com/lukewileman
Jason deVos: @jasondevos, www.Twitter.com/jasondevos
TSN: www.Facebook.com/TSN
My fav player of all time! I can't believe TSN nabbed him! This is great I'm watching europro now!
Who are you favouring to win (don't say England cause it's not happening)?
I used to watch Anderton play for Tottenham. He's a very gifted midfielder!