Des Lynam
Des Lynam is a retired British television presenter and sports commentator, best known for his work with the BBC and ITV. With a career spanning several decades, he became a prominent figure in sports journalism, particularly for his role as the host of BBC's 'Match of the Day' and other major sporting events.
Born on Jun 25, 1942 (82 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 48,474 | $2,700,000 | 1,928$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 43,581 | $67,000 | 94$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
| Totals | 4 | 124,458,840 | 105,441 | $4,147,000 | 2,746$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Des Lynam was the predecessor to Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.
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Ghana:
The former England striker replaced Des Lynam as the corporation's main presenter for the Premier League highlights show in 1999.
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Australia:
Gary Lineker enjoyed a golden run as a broadcaster, having learnt at the feet of Des Lynam.
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United Kingdom:
The former England striker replaced Des Lynam as the corporation's main presenter of Match of the Day in 1999.
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