John Fendley

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John Fendley
Born1967 or 1970 (age 53-56)
OccupationTelevision presenter & producer
Years active1990s–present
Known for Soccer AM

John "Fenners" Fendley is a British television presenter, was a co-host of Sky Sports' Soccer AM .

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Career

Between 1997 and 2007, Fendley was a producer on Soccer AM . [1] [2] Upon leaving the show, Fendley began working for internet television channel ChannelBee in 2008. [3]

In August 2015, Fendley was named as a co-presenter of Soccer AM alongside Helen Chamberlain, replacing Max Rushden. [4] [5] As of June 2020, Fendley presents the programme alongside Jimmy Bullard. [6]

He is an occasional 'feature reporter' on Sky Sports News show Soccer Saturday .[ citation needed ] From 2010–2012, Fendley presented Take It Like a Fan alongside Charlotte Jackson and then Bianca Westwood. [7] [8]

Fendley also co-presented The Fantasy Football Club alongside Paul Merson.

Personal life

Fendley attended East Ayton Primary School and Raincliffe School in Scarborough. [9] After leaving Scarborough Sixth Form College, Fendley had a gap year in Australia. [10]

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References

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  10. "Publish Online".