Bryn Law

Last updated

Bryn Law (born 23 June 1969) is a Welsh football commentator who works for Leeds United's LUTV, [1] [2] company owner, [3] author [4] and producer. [2] Law commentated for Sky Sports and has 25 years of broadcasting experience. [2]

Contents

Education

Having been born in Wales, Law speaks fluent Welsh. [5] He was the only person to study the subject at A-level at his educational facility.

For his undergraduate degree (1987–1991), Law went to the University of London to study English and Drama, achieving an upper-second. [2] Following this, he attended the University of Central Lancashire, studying postgraduate journalism (1991–1992). [2] Here he met TV presenter Adrian Chiles.

Commentating

According to Law's LinkedIn: "Regional reporter for Yorkshire, Wales' national team reporter, Soccer Saturday reporter, Sky Sports' touchline reporter. Previously commentator covering EPL, Wales, women's football, even beach football!" [2]

On 25 July 2019 it was announced via Twitter that Law would be taking on the role of head commentator for LUTV at Leeds United, replacing Michael Weadock who had worked in the role for 13 years. [1]

Business ventures

Law owns two companies, Tagg Media, [3] a media training company and Oddjob [6] Promotions, a music promotion service.

His two books, Zombie Nation Awakes and Don't Take Me Home, are about the build-up to and his experience at the 2016 European Championships. His writings were so popular that he participated in book signings in Wales as a tribute to his friend Gary Speed. [7] He reports Wales' emotional journey to qualifying for the Euros. [8]

Law was president of the Wrexham AFC Supporters Trust but resigned from this post in January 2017. [9]

Personal life

Law is father to two daughters, is married and has a dog named Biff. [10] He lives in Leeds with his family.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wrexham A.F.C.</span> Association football club in Wrexham, Wales

Wrexham Association Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wrexham, Wales. Formed in 1864, it is the oldest club in Wales and the third-oldest professional association football team in the world. They compete in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Coleman (footballer)</span> Welsh footballer and manager (born 1970)

Christopher Patrick Coleman is a Welsh professional football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Greek Super League club Atromitos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wales national football team</span> Mens association football team representing Wales

The Wales men's national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the governing body for football in Wales. They have been a member of FIFA since 1946 and a member of UEFA since 1954.

Joseph Patrick Jones is a Welsh former international football full-back who most notably played for Liverpool, with whom he won two European Cups.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gary Speed</span> Welsh footballer and manager (1969–2011)

Gary Andrew Speed was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.

Brian Flynn is a Welsh former footballer and manager. As a player, he was a Welsh international, who played as a midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lee Trundle</span> British footballer

Lee Christopher Trundle is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Ardal League South West side Mumbles Rangers. He also works as the club ambassador and youth team coach for Championship side Swansea City.

Nathan Blake is a Welsh former professional footballer, pundit and television presenter.

Michael Reginald Thomas is a Welsh former footballer who played as a winger. At club level, he played for Wrexham, Manchester United, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Stoke City, Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, Derby County, Shrewsbury Town and Leeds United. As a Welsh international, he made 51 appearances and scored four goals.

Adam Owen is a Welsh UEFA football coach and former player.

Barry Horne is a Welsh former professional footballer, former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association and sports television pundit.

Matthew Jones is a Welsh former international footballer. He made his professional debut in the Premier League for Leeds United and played his last professional game for his home town club Llanelli in the Welsh Premier League. He has played centre-midfield for most of his career, though sometimes appeared at right back. He formerly played for Leeds United and Leicester City.

Jacqueline Anne Oatley is an English broadcaster who works as a football commentator for Sky Sports and other broadcasters, calling games at the FIFA World Cup, Premier League, FA Women's Super League, UEFA Champions League, NWSL and UEFA international matches. She was also a sports presenter on Quest TV covering the English Football League, a podcast host for The Athletic, and is current anchor for ITV Sport's live darts coverage. In 2007, she became the first female commentator on the flagship BBC One football highlights programme Match of the Day, which she also presented once in March 2015.

Brian William Lloyd is a Welsh former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played 545 times in the Football League for five clubs and was capped three times by the Welsh national team.

James Idwal Robling was a Welsh sports commentator, who worked for the BBC in Wales for almost 40 years.

Anthony Horace Millington was a Welsh footballer who played as a goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace, Peterborough United and Swansea City in the 1960s and 1970s and made 21 international appearances for Wales. His career ended in 1975 following a car accident and he later became the disability officer at Wrexham A.F.C. He was the brother of Grenville Millington, who played in goal for Rhyl and Chester.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ethan Ampadu</span> Welsh international footballer (born 2000)

Ethan Kwame Colm Raymond Ampadu is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Leeds United and the Wales national team.

<i>Welcome to Wrexham</i> 2022 American sports documentary series

Welcome to Wrexham is an American sports documentary series that premiered on August 24, 2022, on FX. The series documents the events of Welsh association football club Wrexham A.F.C., as told by the club's owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The series received critical acclaim, winning two Critics' Choice Television Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards. The second season premiered on September 12, 2023. In November 2023, the series was renewed for a third season to premiere in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wales bucket hat</span> Welsh football memorabilia

The Wales bucket hat is a colourful bucket hat worn by supporters particularly of the Wales national football team. The hat was originally red, yellow and green, designed by Spirit of '58. It initially gained wide popularity during Wales's participation in the UEFA Euro 2016 championships. Other designs of the bucket hat have subsequently become available. Giant versions of the bucket hats were placed in city centres around Wales during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Polly James is a Welsh radio and television presenter. She has presented for Absolute Radio, Radio X, and Capital South Wales. She has been a television sports broadcaster, covering darts for Sky Sports, as well as the Late Night Football Club, BBC One's chat show for the duration of Wales' participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

References

  1. 1 2 "LUTV: BRYN LAW TO LEAD MATCHDAY COVERAGE". Leeds United. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bryn Law". Linkedin.
  3. 1 2 "Tagg Media".
  4. Zombie Nation Awakes. Law went to Ruabon School with Shaun Parry of Cefn ASIN   1902719468.
  5. "Bryn Law interview".
  6. "Companies House details".
  7. "Bryn to hold Bala book signing to raise funds for the Gary Speed Foundation".
  8. "Sky Sports reporter Bryn Law has written the inside story of Wales' journey to Euro 2016".
  9. "Wrexham Supporters Trust President Bryn Law quits post".
  10. "Bryn's twitter".