JOANNE CANTWELL WILL take over as presenter of The Sunday Game next year.
Long-standing anchor Michael Lyster announced this week that he will retire at the end of the current GAA season after 34 years in the hotseat.
And today, RTÉ have announced Cantwell as his replacement.
A former Dublin ladies footballer, she joined RTÉ from TV3 in 2007 as a reporter for The Sunday Game.
Cantwell has since gone on to work on numerous programmes across various sports, including Against The Head, Uefa Champions League coverage and The Saturday Game.
She will continue her role on Radio 1′s Saturday Sport.
“I’m passionate about our national games and having joined RTÉ as sideline reporter on The Sunday Game Live 11 years ago, I’m delighted to take up the anchor position on such an iconic show,” she said.
“Michael Lyster is a true broadcasting legend whom I’ve always greatly admired. He has held the fort for the past 34 years in his own inimitable style.
I’m really looking forward to taking over the reins in 2019. In the meantime I also look forward to my continued roles on RTÉ Radio 1′s Saturday Sport and as reporter on the Sunday Game for what looks like a really exciting season.”
Ryle Nugent, group head of RTÉ Sport added: “As an experienced and accomplished broadcaster, Joanne has a proven track record across a portfolio of our output as a presenter, reporter and journalist.
“Her work across the the Olympic Games, Saturday Game Live, Against The Head, numerous awards shows and of course her lead role on Saturday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 has been ideal preparation for her elevation to this position.
“I have no doubt that Joanne will do an outstanding job when she takes over next year.”
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Best CB in England the last 15 years, Controversial but if Chelsea dont want him, Welcome to Anfield!! Would add steel and leadership to the squad.
@Ciarán: wtf wouldn’t let that sc**mbag tarnish our club
@Liverpool HQ: how many shares do you have?
@Liverpool HQ: in fairness if it meant i hadn’t got steak and kidney pie in me jocks everytime we had a set piece against us I’d have him all day at Liverpool and his Mother.
@Liverpool HQ: Give over, Football has gone way past the moral high ground. Hes a great player and on footballing ability and leadership hes better than what Liverpool habe at the moment maybe Matip aside.
@Jamie: I’m John W Henry of Fenway Sports Group?
@Ciarán: he gifted Watford a goal today? The first game he’s back starting they conceded 3 goals what does that tell you.
@Liverpool HQ: it tells you he’s 36 and not the player he used to be cop on man
Can someone please tell me why people hate john terry, I have a lot of respect for him and what he has accomplished! Genuinely looking for a reason..
@Martin Remington: You’ve been watching to much Dr Phil
@Irin Flynn: catch me out side, how bow da!
@Martin Redington: the reason people hate him is because he’s the captain of Chelsea who after abramovic invested his millions became a powerhouse of the English game they’ve won more trophies than united in that time and don’t even mention Liverpoo or the goonettes that’s the real reason people hate him.
Legend, leader, captain, best cb in the English league ever seen, blood tears and hard work jt put into the club, will be hard to replace,
Don’t blame it on Anelka…
don’t blame it on Lampard…
don’t blame it on Drogba….
blame it on Terrry!!!!!!!
I just can’t…..
I just can’t…..
I just can’t control my feet (slip)
I just can’t…..
I just can’t…..
I just can’t score penalties!
“Oh john terry wherever you may be,
you just cant take a penalty,
you f*^ked it up,
in the european cup,
and you”ve still got no history”.
“Oh john terry wherever you may be,
you just cant take a penalty,
the goal was tall and the goal was wide,
but you slipped and fell on your backside”.
@Johnny Bravo: do you not work. SPONGER
Jealousy
Chelsea, wherever you may be don’t trust your wife with John Terry, he’s hiding in the garden, he’s hiding in the shed, he’ll f**** your wife in your own bed!
He slips, he falls, and Chelski win f**k all, John Terry, John Terry.
@Johnny Bravo: no job to be up 4 no????