“I think the treatment on the night was a disgrace.” BT Sports’ Jake Humphrey has apologised to Liverpool fans for reading “false statements” before the Champions League final last year in Paris. The final between Liverpool and Madrid had delayed the kick off time due to trouble outside of the grounds, and the public were […]

3 years ago

Some people believed that Humphrey had been sacked by BT Sport Jake Humphrey has responded to claims that he has been sacked by BT Sport, insisting that he will still be a part of their Premier League coverage this season. On Tuesday, fellow BT Sport pundit Lynsey Hipgrave announced that she would be leading the […]

3 years ago

Not sure Jake Humphrey has quite understood why people criticise Newcastle’s ownership. Jake Humphrey has taken a dig at critics of Newcastle United’s Saudi-led ownership. The club were taken over last winter by a Saudi-led consortium indistinguishable from the Saudi government, with both led by Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi government executed 81 people in […]

4 years ago

“Winners take control.” Robin Van Persie did not always take the popular decisions, in his football career. She lost some friends and ruffled some feathers along the way. But, as often as possible for a professional footballer, he was calling the shots. After 22 years in the game, the Dutchman hung up his boots in […]

4 years ago

“We had Gareth Southgate say, ‘Your podcast got me through lockdown’.” Jake Humphrey already had the honour of being the youngest ever Football Focus and Match of the Day presenter when, in 2009, he was chosen to front the BBC’s Formula One coverage. 30 years old and another major career landmark achieved. Humphrey was excited […]

4 years ago

They were brutal but fair in their criticism

8 years ago