Gary Newbon Podcast Interview – Episode S5E03 In Series 5 Episode 3 my guest is former Solihull Barons Team owner, Central TV and Sky Sports broadcaster Gary Newbon. Journalist Gary had made his way into television with Westward TV before moving to Midlands based ATV in the early 1970’s. Based in Solihull, West Midlands Gary…
The Gary Newbon Blog Post
Gary Newbon, former Solihull Barons Team owner, Central TV and Sky Sports broadcaster is today’s interview guest. Starting at Westward TV, journalist Gary moved to ATV in the early 1970’s, later rebranded as Central TV. Based in Solihull, West Midlands, Gary became a sports reporter for the company’s “ATV Today” programme. He covered sport in…
David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02
David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02 In the second Podcast interview of Series 5, I continue my chat with David Simms. David was an instrumental part in the birth of the Sheffield Steelers. Over the next 30 years he’s continued making the 180 mile round trip from his home in Solihull to…
David Simms Podcast Interview – Episode S5E01
David Simms Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S5E01 Welcome to the very first Podcast interview of Series 5. In today’s show my guest is former Solihull Barons team manager and current Sheffield Steelers MC David Simms. David discovered ice hockey in the mid 1980’s. He and a girlfriend decided to go ice skating at…
Jamie Crapper Podcast Interview – Episode S4E12
Jamie Crapper Podcast Interview – Episode S4E12 Today’s hockey hero is former Durham Wasps, Nottingham Panthers, Solihull Barons, Bracknell Bees and Great Britain goal scoring striker Jamie Crapper. While at Bracknell Jamie became the deputy rink manager. After hanging up his skates he moved to Bristol as General Manager of the Frogmore Street ice rink….
Greg Hadden Podcast Interview – Episode S4E02
S4E02 Greg Hadden Podcast Interview In the second episode of series 4, I talk with former Nottingham Panthers legend and goal scoring forward Greg Hadden. Greg played 7 seasons with the Panthers, icing a total of 377 games and scoring 167 goals along the way. Before delving into Greg’s career we talk about his recent…