Hill began his television career at BBC, working on the digital channel BBC News 24 before he was approached to work as a presenter and reporter the new ITV Sport Channel.
Simon then moved into freelancing roles for various TV and radio channels – including Capital Gold Radio.
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After more than a decade working in radio and television in the UK, Hill joined SBS Sport in Australia.
He was the local studio host for SBS's Ashes Cricket coverage (the main program was a relay from Channel 4 in the UK) in 2005 (Australia's tour of England).
On 29 July 2006 he joined Fox Sports on a three-year deal as its main commentator for the A-League as well as Fox Sports's weekly football show called Total Football. Hill also gives half time and full-time analysis of the Premier League matches and supports Manchester City Football Club. On joining he said "For any true follower of football, Fox Sports is an absolute must, and for me it's a great fit."[1] In addition to his work at Fox Sports, Hill is a monthly contributor to Australian football magazine FourFourTwo.[2]
After 14 years at Fox Sports, Hill was made redundant in July 2020, claiming he was 'removed' from the network after a host of cost-cutting measures."[3]
In August 2020, Hill announced a freelance affiliation with Optus Sport, joining the network as a commentator on their UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League broadcasts.[4] Over several months, he appeared in their match day podcasts and provided a weekly column on the website, before leaving the network shortly after.
With former Australian footballer Alex Brosque, Hill currently hosts a podcast on the SEN Sydney 1170 Radio Network. From his void of work in leaving Fox Sports, Hill provides an A-League commentary feed for SEN. "SIMON HILL RETURNS TO A-LEAGUE ON SEN 1170". SEN Sydney.
In August 2021, Hill signed with Channel 10 to commentate on the Socceroos, Matilda’s, A-League & W-League.
^"'I was removed' - Simon Hill explains dramatic Fox Sports exit as he slams A-League coverage". SPORTING NEWS. 15 August 2021.
^"Simon Hill joins Optus Sport". Singtel Optus Pty Ltd.
Hill and Harper join FOX Sports team
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This article is about the Australian sports commentator For other uses see Simon Hill disambiguation Simon Hill born 1 November 1967 is an English football commentator based in Australia Simon HillHill in 2007Born 1967 11 01 1 November 1967 age 56 Manchester England U K OccupationFootball broadcaster Contents 1 British based work 2 Australian based work 3 Personal life 4 Career achievements 5 ReferencesBritish based work editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Simon Hill news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message After graduating from the University of Portsmouth in 1990 Hill began his work in the field of journalism initially writing for newspapers as a freelance author while studying for the NCTJ Pre Entry Course in Newspaper Journalism He landed his first job at Red Dragon FM a radio station in Cardiff south Wales Soon after Hill s career progressed to BBC local radio and eventually BBC World Service and BBC Radio Five Live working as both a presenter and commentator on Premiership and European Football Hill began his television career at BBC working on the digital channel BBC News 24 before he was approached to work as a presenter and reporter the new ITV Sport Channel Simon then moved into freelancing roles for various TV and radio channels including Capital Gold Radio Australian based work editAfter more than a decade working in radio and television in the UK Hill joined SBS Sport in Australia He was the local studio host for SBS s Ashes Cricket coverage the main program was a relay from Channel 4 in the UK in 2005 Australia s tour of England He also commentated the 2006 FIFA World Cup as well as being a regular on Toyota World Sport and The World Game On 29 July 2006 he joined Fox Sports on a three year deal as its main commentator for the A League as well as Fox Sports s weekly football show called Total Football Hill also gives half time and full time analysis of the Premier League matches and supports Manchester City Football Club On joining he said For any true follower of football Fox Sports is an absolute must and for me it s a great fit 1 In addition to his work at Fox Sports Hill is a monthly contributor to Australian football magazine FourFourTwo 2 After 14 years at Fox Sports Hill was made redundant in July 2020 claiming he was removed from the network after a host of cost cutting measures 3 In his absence for the remainder of the postponed 2019 20 A League season Hill was the ground announcer at McDonald Jones Stadium working on behalf of the Newcastle Jets for the club s home fixtures citation needed In August 2020 Hill announced a freelance affiliation with Optus Sport joining the network as a commentator on their UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League broadcasts 4 Over several months he appeared in their match day podcasts and provided a weekly column on the website before leaving the network shortly after With former Australian footballer Alex Brosque Hill currently hosts a podcast on the SEN Sydney 1170 Radio Network From his void of work in leaving Fox Sports Hill provides an A League commentary feed for SEN SIMON HILL RETURNS TO A LEAGUE ON SEN 1170 SEN Sydney In August 2021 Hill signed with Channel 10 to commentate on the Socceroos Matilda s A League amp W League Personal life editHill was born in Manchester to Audrey and George citation needed Career achievements editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Simon Hill news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message 1995 Toyota Cup Japan 1996 European Football Championship England 1998 African Cup of Nations Burkina Faso 1998 FIFA World Cup France 2004 Olympics Athens Greece 2005 Ashes Series England 2005 World Cup Qualifier Sydney Australia and Montevideo Uruguay 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 onwards A League 2006 2015 English Premier League 2007 AFC Asian Cup Indonesia Malaysia Thailand and Vietnam 2015 AFC Asian Cup Australia 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAEReferences edit FootballNews Login FourFourTwo 28 June 2023 I was removed Simon Hill explains dramatic Fox Sports exit as he slams A League coverage SPORTING NEWS 15 August 2021 Simon Hill joins Optus Sport Singtel Optus Pty Ltd SBS Profile of Simon Hill Hill and Harper join FOX Sports team Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Simon Hill amp oldid 1198204078, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
