John Murray (sports broadcaster)

John Murray (born 4 December 1966) is an English sports broadcaster, senior commentator and Football Correspondent for BBC Radio 5 Live.

He was educated at Haydon Bridge High School and studied geography at the University of Wales, Lampeter.

In 1995 he transferred to the BBC Radio Sport department in London and, by 1998, he had become part of the football commentary team.

Murray made his FA Cup final commentary debut on 5 Live on 15 May 2010, describing Chelsea's 1–0 victory over Portsmouth alongside Mike Ingham.

In August 2014 John Murray followed in the footsteps of Bryon Butler and Mike Ingham by becoming the BBC's Football Correspondent.