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MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
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FOOTBALL DEBUT
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overing a football match involving an international team must be considered the pinnacle of any commentator’s career and this was the case for Somer Valley FM football commentator Ian Nockolds at Yeovil Town’s match against Latvia in November. The match was poignant for Ian as he returned to the ground that he and Somer Valley made their debuts at in May 2010 when they covered Welton Rovers’ dramatic Somerset Cup win. Ian also travelled back to Huish Park when Radstock Town were the visitors for another Somerset Cup match. “I think the Yeovil Town Press Officer thought I was winding him up when I asked if Somer Valley FM could cover the
Radstock game. It was an incredible experience for me to commentate on professional players at a professional club. The listener figures we had that night, as well as the feedback on twitter, was incredible. I watched Yeovil’s results and when I saw the Latvia game I wondered whether there was any media interest. Within minutes of sending my email the Club called me to ask whether I was interested in covering the match.” Ian is pictured with Andrejs Štolcers, a former Latvian international and Yeovil Town player, who joined him in the commentary box. The match finished one nil to Latvia, thanks to a 75th minute goal from Valerijs Sabala. Ian reflected on the match – “I wouldn’t have had the confidence to approach Yeovil if it hadn’t been for the experience and support I’ve received from Somer Valley FM. I’ve worked with some incredible people and the support we’ve had from Welton, Paulton and Radstock has been incredible and we will continue to cover local clubs every week on the Sports Show.’ The Somer Valley Sports Show is broadcast every Tuesday, between 6 and 7:00pm.
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