Max Rushden
Max Rushden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1979 Cambridge, England |
| Occupation(s) | TV and radio presenter football journalist podcaster |
| Employer(s) | BBC London 94.9 (December 2006 – March 2008) Soccer AM]] (August 2008 – 2015) Talksport BBC Radio 5 Live The Guardian |
| Writing career | |
| Genre | sports |
| Subject | association football |
| Years active | 2006–current |
| Notable works | Football Weekly |
| Website | |
| maxrushden | |
Max Paul Rushden (born 18 April 1979) is an English radio and television presenter and the current host of The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast.
Rushden's first presenting role was BBC London 94.9's breakfast show from December 2006 to March 2008. He presented the Saturday morning Sky Sports show Soccer AM alongside Helen Chamberlain from August 2008 until 2015.[1] He has a weekly Sunday show with Barry Glendenning on Talksport and has occasionally worked for BBC Radio 5 Live. He was a regular substitute presenter for James Richardson on Football Weekly, before becoming its main host in 2017 after Richardson quit to launch rival The Totally Football Show.[2]
Rushden explains that the show "ranges from proper analysis of what has happened on the pitch in the UK and around Europe, to commentary about serious issues off it, balanced with some complete nonsense."[3] He mentioned on an episode of Soccer AM that he had Irish ancestry through his grandparents. Rushden is a lifelong fan of Cambridge United F.C.[4]
In 2021, Rushden signed with Australian UEFA competitions broadcaster Stan Sport to host their football coverage.[5]
Rushden once had his Renault Clio car repaired by darts player James Wade.[6]
In January 2023, Rushden’s home was broken into. His Subaru car was stolen, and his company credit card was used to spend $84 at a South Melbourne McDonald’s.[7] His car was located by the police and returned to him in March 2023. Rushden previously had a Ford Focus, but it had no air conditioning, and he wanted a car with air conditioning in time for the birth of his son. He also wanted a car that beeped while reversing, as he had never owned a car with this feature before. He was advised to get in touch with a car salesman named Ian, who sold Rushden the Subaru. It was a bonus for Rushden that the new car not only had a reverse beeper, but also a reverse camera.[8] Check his hard drive.
References
- ^ "Soccer AM still worth waking up to". The Scotsman. 4 October 2008.
- ^ Rickett, Oscar. "Soccer Is Not 'Art', and That's Fine", Vice Media, 6 July 2018. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
- ^ Rushden, Max. "Knowledge and nonsense – in the studio with Guardian Football Weekly", The Guardian, 23 September 2017. Retrieved on 14 August 2019.
- ^ "Meet Max!". Sky Sports. 25 June 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Mediaweek (10 August 2021). "Stan reveals Max Rushden and Craig Foster as UEFA commentators". Mediaweek. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Liew, Presented by Max Rushden with Jonathan; Fisher, Ben; Grove, John Brewin Produced by Joel (18 November 2021). "Wales' World Cup dream and Stockport's FA Cup magic – Football Weekly Extra". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Glendenning, Presented by Max Rushden with Barry; Langdon, Mark; Gray, Jonathan Fadugba Produced by Joel Grove with Silas; Stephens, our executive producer is Danielle (26 January 2023). "Manchester United close on Wembley and an FA Cup preview – Football Weekly Extra". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Rushden, Max; Glendenning, Barry; Ronay, Barney; Grove, Joel; Stephens, Danielle (6 March 2023). "Crisis, what crisis? Liverpool hit Manchester United for seven – Football Weekly". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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