Football On 5 - Pundits

Pundits

Channel 5’s regular pundits consist of Pat Nevin who, from 2009, moved to pitchside before games and in the OB truck at half and full-time; Stan Collymore who briefly replaced John Barnes and is now in the studio alongside Jim Rosenthal, and Graham Taylor who is the principal co-commentator. When needed, guests are used as pundits such as Kevin Ratcliffe. Channel 5 has also used other pundits and commentators when needed, such as Ray Houghton, Terry Butcher, Joe Royle and Stewart Robson.

Uniquely, John Barnes has appeared in every major role for the show: firstly, he hosted the programme then, when Murray was appointed host, Barnes appeared as a co-commentator. He also appeared as a pitchside analyst speaking to resident reporter Dave Beckett, giving his thoughts on the action during the match,at half time and at full-time, and conducting post-match interviews.

Barnes left after he became manager of Tranmere Rovers and was replaced by Collymore. He was sacked as manager after a poor run of results, but has since appeared on ESPN UK as a pundit.