Full commentary and coverage of Hull City’s home and away games – including the match build-up, interviews with coaches, team managers and the Hull City players. There’s also a chance to text, email or call Alex live with your comments on the day’s game.
Co-commentary is brought to you by Richard Hoare, plus an ex-Tiger will be on hand to provide expert opinion.
Biography
One of five children, Alex was brought up in Ferriby by parents, Peter and Julia. School wasn’t his thing and he left at 16 to work at the Hull Daily Mail.
A big England as well as City fan, Alex has been to World Cups and European Championships in England, Italy, France, Belgium, Japan and Germany.
Alex’s journalistic experience includes researching and writing previews for many Yorkshire teams for the Ceefax/Teletext service, as well as writing a column for an independent local newspaper. He is also a regular interviewer, and the narrator for The Tigers monthly City Magazine DVD.
His break in radio came when a local station advertised for fans to report on games from a fans perspective. He went for what amounted to an audition at Boothferry Park, and got the gig, despite never really having had an interest in radio.
After three and a bit years, another local radio station, asked him to switch sides. He covered several games involving Scunthorpe and Grimsby (shhh!) before being asked to take over as Hull City commentator. He followed City through the dark days, the threats of going bust, being locked out of Boothferry Park etc. Exciting times, but for all the wrong reasons.
After Adam Pearson’s takeover a period of unprecedented success ensued. Alex has been involved with City through several chairmen, more than one owner, numerous players, and has an unrivalled insight into the club’s recent history.
Birthday: 3rd Feb
Birthplace: Woodgates, North Ferriby (Steve Jordan and I shared a cot – it broke)
Favourite Artist: Haven’t really got one
Favourite Song: "Can’t Get you Out Of My Head" by Kylie. I know, I just really like it
Favourite Film: Haven’t really got the patience to watch films. First one I saw was ET, that was good
What's your most embarrassing moment on air?
Thinking I was off air, and shouting, F***! Amazingly, we didn’t get any complaints, maybe nobody was listening
Which is your song at karaoke?
Any ballad - I think I can sing them, but I can’t
What's your biggest fashion mistake?
Most people say the contents of my wardrobe
What would go in your Room 101?
Political correctness
What's your perfect night out?
A few drinks, a meal with an interesting woman, then another meal with another interesting woman, after that, mind your own business
Most annoying habit?
I don’t know. I think I’m great
If I wasn't working for KCFM, what would you do?
Go and watch City as a fan, I miss that