Back in 2002 during the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, I got a phone call from the manager of BBC GMR asking if I was available to present their Sunday Breakfast programme as holiday cover.

Back in 2002 during the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, I got a phone call from the manager of BBC GMR asking if I was available to present their Sunday Breakfast programme as holiday cover.

After the Commonwealth Games in Manchester back in 2002, I applied for and got the job as Assistant Editor at BBC Radio Manchester. It was truly a joyous time for me to be in that position under the Editorship of Steve Taylor.

Well it is less than 24 hours to the start of the games and Head of News Alan Perry is going throught his plans to confirm the assignments for the first couple of days. He hands me a ticket and I look at it to see that it is for the opening ceremony at the main games stadium. Words could not explain how I felt. Suffice to say it was wonderful.

Some of the many tributes I have received over the years. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me! If your comment has not made it into print here as yet, don't worry. We will be adding to this page as time goes on!

The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks wish to announce the retirement of their long-serving Captain, Mike Tuck.

The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the return of coverage of the BBL to Sky Sports this season. The two-year agreement will see Sky Sports air 30 live BBL matches a season.

Today, BBC Radio Manchester (fmr GMR) is celebrating its 50th Birthday. I have had the great pleasure of being a part of it for 21 years in 2 stints. My 1st encounter was in 1986 when, after being interviewed by the legendary and Late Phil Sayer, the then Manager, Tony Inchley offered me a job on the spot.

The B Braun Sharks are very proud to announce Callum Jones as the fifth commitment for the upcoming 2020-21 BBL season.

The DBL Sharks are happy to confirm the return of England and Sharks Captain Mike Tuck to the club on a two year deal that will see him retained for the remainder of his playing career.