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2 unusual facts about Jon Champion


Jon Champion

Champion was selected as a commentator for ITV at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and most notably of all his matches, he commentated on the Netherlands v Japan match in the group stages.

He will again feature in PES 2012 onwards, this time not alongside Mark Lawrenson (who featured in the game for as long a period of time as Champion) but with newly installed co-commentator Jim Beglin.


Peter Drury

However, following the departure of Rob Hawthorne to Sky Sports, Drury stepped up to the roster, and over the next three seasons was a highly regarded member of Five Live's commentary team, a team which included Alan Green, Mike Ingham, and his future ITV colleague Jon Champion.


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