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Ireland Jim Beglin transitioned from a successful football career with Liverpool and Leeds United to a prominent role as a football co-commentator.
Jim Beglin has served as a co-commentator for the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series, providing English voiceovers for multiple installments, including Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and eFootball PES 2020.
Jim Beglin was a player for Liverpool F.C. from 1983 to 1989, contributing to their League Championship and FA Cup double in 1986. He has also been employed by the club as a voice-over artist for official DVD and video releases.
Jim Beglin works as a co-commentator for RTÉ, providing coverage for various football competitions, including the FIFA World Cups in 2014 and 2018, Premier League matches, UEFA Champions League matches, and Republic of Ireland internationals.
Jim Beglin serves as a co-commentator for CBS Sports, covering significant football events including UEFA Champions League matches.
Jim Beglin is a co-commentator for TNT Sports, contributing to their football coverage.
Jim Beglin is a co-commentator for Premier League Productions, involved in the commentary for the Premier League.
Jim Beglin has worked as a co-commentator for ITV Sport.
Jim Beglin worked as a sports journalist for Granada Television.
Jim Beglin was a co-commentator for BT Sport for the 2015/16 season.
Jim Beglin was born on July 29, 1963, in Waterford, Ireland. He began his football career in his native city, playing schoolboy football for Bolton and Waterford Bohs before joining Shamrock Rovers in 1980. Over three years at Shamrock Rovers, he made 58 appearances, scoring one goal, and notably participated in the League of Ireland XI that toured New Zealand in 1982. His performance earned him a move to Liverpool in May 1983, signed by legendary manager Bob Paisley for £20,000, making him Paisley’s last signing.
At Liverpool, Beglin gradually established himself, making his debut in November 1984. He became a regular left-back under Kenny Dalglish during the 1985–86 season, a period where Liverpool achieved a League and FA Cup double. He featured in his first European Cup final in April 1985, scoring a goal against Panathinaikos in the semi-final, though the final itself was marred by the Heysel Stadium disaster. His playing career, however, faced a significant setback in January 1987 when he suffered a severe leg break during an FA Cup game against Everton. This injury, followed by a knee cartilage injury in October 1988 while playing for Liverpool’s reserves, ultimately shortened his time at Anfield.
In June 1989, Beglin moved to Leeds United, contributing to their Second Division championship win. Despite his efforts, persistent knee issues led to loan spells at Plymouth Argyle and Blackburn Rovers, and he was forced to retire from playing in 1991 at the age of 27. Following his retirement, Beglin transitioned into media, becoming a well-known football co-commentator. He has worked for various broadcasting networks including RTÉ, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, and Premier League Productions, covering major football events including the FIFA World Cups in 2014 and 2018. Additionally, he has lent his voice as a co-commentator for the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series since 2010.
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