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United Kingdom Steve Bower is an English football commentator and presenter known for his extensive work with major broadcasters and international football leagues.
Steve is the lead presenter for Premier League Productions, an IMG-produced company that provides studio shows and commentators for worldwide viewers of Premier League association football.
Stephen is a well-respected co-commentator and in-studio television and radio analyst, appearing on Amazon Prime Video Sport. He presents the live goals show for their UK coverage of the Premier League.
Steve provides commentary for TNT Sports, covering the Europa League, Serie A, and Bundesliga.
Steve Bower works with NBC Sports as a play-by-play commentator for Premier League matches and has also hosted studio coverage for the network.
Steve Bower commentates on the Champions League final each year for DAZN worldwide.
Steve Bower has provided commentary for Channel 4, covering UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024 Qualifiers, specifically England matches.
Steve Bower has been confirmed as the host of the Chester FC Awards Evening for three successive seasons.
Stephen Robert Bower, born in 1973 in Cheshire, developed an early interest in football broadcasting. His career began in 1991 at Radio City in Liverpool, where he presented sports bulletins and provided commentary for local teams including Everton F.C., Liverpool F.C., and Tranmere Rovers. In May 1996, he advanced to become the Head of Sport at Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, making him the youngest sports editor in UK Independent Radio at the time. During this period, he covered UEFA Euro 1996 for Independent Radio News and provided full match commentary for England and Scotland matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup for the EMAP radio network. His early career established a foundation in both radio commentary and sports management.
From September 1998 to July 2007, Bower served as a senior commentator and presenter at Manchester United Television (MUTV). He commentated on Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup matches, including Manchester United’s treble-winning season of ’98-99. His role also involved on-location presentation for pre-season tours in various international locations and conducting after-match interviews with players and managers, notably David Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Roy Keane. Following his tenure at MUTV, Bower moved to Setanta Sports in July 2007, where he continued as a commentator and presenter for live Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup matches, alongside coverage of other domestic and international football events until Setanta Sports UK entered administration in 2009.
Subsequently, Bower transitioned to freelance work, joining ESPN in August 2009, covering European football. He later expanded his portfolio to include Sky Sports and BBC’s Match of the Day. His career progression includes significant roles as a lead presenter for ESPN’s Euro 2016 coverage and as the lead presenter for Premier League Productions for a global audience. Since 2019, he has presented the live goals show for Amazon Prime Video UK’s Premier League coverage and serves as the lead commentator for the Champions League final for DAZN worldwide. He has been a consistent voice in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cups in 2010, 2014, and 2018 for the BBC.
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