Sporting Lives with Jonathan Doidge: Recent Episodes
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As a fast bowler, Jason Gillespie was one half of statistically the most successful Test opening bowling partnership in the history of cricket, as part of the great Australia teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Alongside Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Gillespie wreaked havoc worldwide with his pace and skills.
Later, he moved into coaching and enjoyed a successful stint at the helm with Yorkshire CCC, guiding them to back-to-back County Championship titles in 2014 and 2015.
In Part 1 of his story, he recalls his rise to the top and those glory days with Australia.
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Harry Brook's recent rise, first as a member of England's men's T20 World Cup winning team; then as player of the series in Pakistan, his first full Test series; and his subsequent signing for around £1.3million by IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggest he's been an overnight success.
However, those closer to him, from his formative years at Burley in Wharfedale Cricket Club, to his peers and teachers at Sedbergh School, to his Yorkshire CCC colleagues, know it's taken far more than the flick through mid wicket for this supremely talented young player to announce himself on the world stage.
Here, Harry tells us his story so far...
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As a cricketer Simon Doull played 32 Tests for New Zealand, adding 42 ODIs to his record in a career that saw him play domestically for Northern Districts. He also enjoyed his time with renowned Bradford League side Pudsey St Lawrence, becoming one of several to have represented both that club and his national team.
Since hanging up his boots, Doull has become a feature behind the microphone, where his insight and broadcasting skills have made him one of the best on the commentary circuit.
Here, he reflects on his sporting life, in conversation with BBC Radio Leeds cricket commentator Jonathan Doidge.
Jonathan Doidge takes an in-depth look at the rugby league career of Richard Mathers, whose rugby league career began with home town club Leeds Rhinos, took in a stint in Australia, before moving on to enjoy success with Warrington Wolves. In the final part of our chat, Richard exclusively reveals all about his troubled spell at Castleford Tigers...
Let's hear more about the playing career of former rugby league star Richard Mathers. Among the subjects up for discussion in Part 2 are his memories of the 2004 Super League Grand Final and 2005 World Club Challenge when with Leeds Rhinos and a stint Down Under.
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Richard Mathers enjoyed a stellar career in rugby league, winning every domestic honour in the game, earning international recognition and also taking on the challenge of the NRL. Here he reflects honestly on the highs and lows of his time in the sport that he graced for over a decade.
Racing Post Spotlights writer Jonathan Doidge and five-time Racing Post Naps champion Paul Jacobs take a close look at the runners for the 2021 Grand National.
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Jonathan Doidge chats with former Yorkshire & Bradford Northern centre and successful multi-club coach Peter Roe about his career and lifelong passion for rugby league.
Jonathan Doidge (Racing Post Spotlights), Dan Barber (Timeform Jumps Editor) and Ben Linfoot (Sportinglife.com) discuss prospects for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.
A former teacher, Henrietta Knight became best known for her achievements as a trainer of racehorses. The greatest of those was triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, while she also enjoyed Grade 1 success with Edredon Bleu. In a fascinating insight, Hen talks us through all of that, plus her partnership with the late former champion National Hunt jockey Terry Biddlecombe.
More here from leading sports psychologist Dr Mark Nesti on both his own career working with Yorkshire County Cricket Club; Bolton Wanderers; Aston Villa and professional golfers, and current themes in sports psychology.
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Thought provoking stuff as we consider life as a sports psychologist through the eyes of Dr Mark Nesti, who has a wealth of experience working with Bolton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Yorkshire County Cricket Club and also with professional golfers.
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In the third and final part of our Richard Pitman trilogy,
the former top National Hunt jockey takes us through his broadcasting career, speaking candidly about his former BBC racing colleagues; giving his opinions on today's racing broadcasters; and he recalls the drama of working at both the void Grand National of 1993 and the postponement of the great race by 48-hours in 1997.
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Let's continue our journey through the sporting life of former jump jockey Richard Pitman.
In part two, Richard recalls both the ecstasy and the agony of that breathtaking Grand National ride on Crisp, perhaps the most famous of all Aintree contests. We also run a 'virtual' Cheltenham Gold Cup, pitting Richard's best horses against each other, while there is talk, too, of the brilliant but ill-fated Killiney.
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As a National Hunt jockey Richard Pitman rode more than 470 winners, largely in association with the great stable of Fred Winter. His partnerships with brilliant horses such as Pendil, Crisp, Lanzarote and Bula brought both success and agonising near misses, before he hung up his boots and enjoyed a much longer career behind the microphone as one of the most recognisable voices in racing with the BBC.
Sit back and enjoy some great tales from his days both in and out of the saddle.
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Jenny Gunn has enjoyed a remarkable cricketing career, making over 240 appearance in an England shirt, winning World Cups, World T20s, Ashes series and an MBE.
Here she looks back on some great times and looks to the future, both for herself and for women's cricket.
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Jump back in to this profile of Leeds Rhinos Challenge Cup hero Luke Gale, as the England scrum-half brings us right up to date, reflecting on his time at Castleford Tigers; winning the Man of Steel award; playing in a World Cup final and following Rob Burrow into the Leeds no.7 shirt.
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Jonathan Doidge puts the questions to rugby league star Luke Gale, whose professional career came full circle with his move to Leeds Rhinos.
The former Doncaster, London, Bradford and Castleford half-back kicked the drop goal that earned the Rhinos a dramatic Challenge Cup final win at Wembley in October 2020. Here he takes us through his early days at Middleton Marauders and as a youth with Leeds, and what is what like playing under coach Brian McDermott at London Broncos. Please click SUBSCRIBE to receive part 2 on its release.
In the third and final part charting the sporting life of Eddie Gray, the former Leeds United and Scotland star gives us his thoughts on brother Frank; talks about Brian Clough, Jimmy Armfield and his own spells as manager; and reveals his all-time greatest Leeds United 'XI', with a twist...
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Eddie Gray continues to tell us about his fabulous footballing life in Part 2 of his appearance on Sporting Lives, which charts the club's glory years, and the maestro's injury heartache...
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Eddie Gray left Glasgow for Leeds as a schoolboy and played his way into footballing folklore as a midfield magician turned winger with Leeds United and Scotland.
In the first of a three-part look at his life in sport, Eddie takes us through his early years and Leeds' rise to the top.
In a special fundraising episode of Sporting Lives, former Scotland international, Bradford City, Everton, Rangers and Sheffield United midfielder, (and current Bradford City manager) Stuart McCall tells Jonathan Doidge what is was like growing up near Elland Road, life in Wortley, his memories of playing at the TV Harrison Ground, for Pudsey Juniors and some of the highlights of his glittering career.
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As a talented stroke-playing batsman, Roland Butcher scored over 12,000 first class runs in a career with Barbados, Middlesex and England. He also played semi-professional football, and has since become a top coach in both sports. Here, he reflects on becoming the first black cricketer to play for England; his successes with Middlesex; the current state of West Indies cricket; Jofra Archer; and introduces his latest publication "Achieving Excellence: Caribbean Soccer Coaching".
Brian Deane enjoyed a stellar career in professional football, representing England as a full international, taking in several successful spells at both Sheffield United and his home town club Leeds United, and including (among others) Benfica. In a compelling Part 2, Brian recounts his time in Portugal, Down Under in Perth, as well as management with Norwegian club Sarpsborg 08 and getting involved in ownership with a Kosovan Super League club.
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Brian Deane enjoyed a stellar career in professional football, representing England as a full international, taking in several successful spells at both Sheffield United and his home town club Leeds United, and including (among others) Benfica. From his childhood in Chapeltown, Leeds, through to the height of his career, Brian talks candidly about how he backed himself to 'make it', his potent partnership with Tony Agana, England honours, and some tough times in his first spell at Elland Road.
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Stuart Cummings MBE is perhaps best known for his #rugbyleague officiating and subsequent administrating career. As a referee, he officiated in two World Cup finals; four Challenge Cup finals and two Grand Finals. Stuart was also an accomplished cricketer, playing as wicketkeeper at Minor Counties level for Cheshire. He is currently both an ECB cricket liaison officer and the recently appointed International Rugby League Match Officials Manager.
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Former England cricketer Anthony McGrath has done the double of being a county champion as both a player and coach. Here, he talks in detail about his career in sport, in the company of Jonathan Doidge.
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Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn, the first in his position in Britain to command a £1M transfer fee, talks to Jonathan Doidge about his sporting life. PLEASE SUPPORT MY VENTURE BY CLICKING 'SUBSCRIBE' to receive direct details when future episodes are released. Much appreciated, thanks.
Former Great Britain and Leeds Rhinos star Francis Cummins talks to Jonathan Doidge about his life in rugby league.