Ray Stubbs

Ray Stubbs has transitioned from a professional football background to a respected English sports broadcaster, working with major networks and covering significant sporting events. After securing Tranmere Rovers’ first-ever shirt sponsorship deal with Storeton Motor Company in October 1979, and a subsequent deal with Cathedral Tours in 1981 during his tenure as Commercial Director, Ray Stubbs transitioned from a professional football background into sports broadcasting. Having previously played as a left-back for Tranmere Rovers (1973-1978), Bangor City (1978-1980), and Oswestry Town, he moved to BBC Radio Merseyside as a reporter and presenter for three years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1986, Stubbs joined BBC Manchester as an assistant producer, contributing to coverage of sports such as snooker, darts, and bowls, alongside the popular quiz show ‘A Question of Sport’.

At ESPN, he was a key presenter for their live coverage of the prestigious FA Cup finals in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Following ESPN UK’s rebranding, Stubbs joined BT Sport as its lead reporter, a role he maintained until 2016. From 2016, Stubbs transitioned to Talksport and subsequently Talksport 2, continuing his prominent role in sports media. Demonstrating his ongoing versatility and enduring appeal, he has more recently presented the World Seniors Darts Championship for the BBC in both 2023 and 2024, and has also covered Snooker for Channel 5.