Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this weekend?

How to watch TNT Sports live streams A TNT branded microphone during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Which commentators are on duty for TNT Sports this weekend? (Image credit: Getty Images)

So who are the TNT Sports commentators, pundits and presenters for the weekend?

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Let's look at the TV line-ups for the weekend…

Friday 9 January

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Wrexham v Nottingham Forest?

McManaman has mostly worked in the media since retirement

Steve McManaman is off to the Racecourse

Kicking off the weekend's action is fast-risers Wrexham hosting the Premier League's Nottingham Forest in North Wales – with the latter's owner Evangelos Marinakis potentially joining the hosts' Hollywood proprietors in the directors' box, TNT may need to take a few extra cameras.

Laura Woods has been selected to host this one, with Steve McManaman and former Wales international Robbie Savage joining her as pundits.

TNT's lead commentator Darren Fletcher is to be dispatched for the game, alongside fan favourite Ally McCoist, with Emma Dodds in the reporting role.

Saturday 10 January

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Macclesfield v Crystal Palace?

Michail Antonio is currently without a club after leaving West Ham in the summer

Michail Antonio is putting on his media hat for Macclesfield's blockbuster tie (Image credit: Getty Images)

Top-flight stalwarts and current FA Cup holders Crystal Palace travel to sixth-tier Macclesfield is exactly what this competition is all about, even more so as it's to be hosted at the Silkmen's ground, boasting a capacity of just over 6,000.

This 12.15pm kick-off gets our Saturday afternoon action started, and FourFourTwo columnist Jules Breach is hosting proceedings, alongside Premier League royalty Michail Antonio and Joleon Lescott.

Adam Summerton, a strong source of non-league knowledge, is joined by Lucy Ward on commentary duties, with Olivia Buzaglo on the ground as the reporter for this game.

Starting just before this game, at midday, the broadcaster is also hosting their Goals Show Extra, delivered by Matt Smith alongside Steve McManaman, Fara Williams and Kevin Nolan.

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa?

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: TV pundit Steve Sidwell working for TNT Sports during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Fulham FC at Molineux on February 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

Former Aston Villa man Steve Sidwell is heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Image credit: Getty Images)

After the 3pm blackout, normal service resumes on TNT with a tea-time clash between Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, vying for a place in the next round of the FA Cup.

Reshmin Chowdhury is the presenter for this one, joined by former Villa duo Alan Hutton and Steve Sidwell.

To provide some balance, ex-Spurs player and boss Glenn Hoddle is on co-commentary, alongside Sam Matterface, with Liam MacDevitt on the ground reporting.

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Charlton Athletic v Chelsea?

Joe Cole is another popular member of TNT Sports ' punditry team

TNT favourite Joe Cole will be watching his former side in action (Image credit: Getty Images)

Rounding off Saturday's action on TNT is an all-London clash between Charlton Athletic and Chelsea, scheduled for an 8pm start.

Emma Dodds is down for the presenting role, joined by former Chelsea man Joe Cole and Karen Carney as pundits.

Darren Fletcher, fresh from Friday night action in Wrexham, is back in the gantry to talk us through this one, and is joined by former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, with Danny Jamieson reporting.

Sunday 11 January

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Derby County v Leeds United?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Pundit Jermaine Beckford prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on January 13, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Leeds United icon Jermaine Beckford will be on hand to give his thoughts as the Whites travel to Derby (Image credit: Getty Images)

Kicking off a Sunday triple-header of FA Cup action is Leeds United's trip to Derby County in a midday kick-off.

FourFourTwo's Jules Breach is back in action for this one, joined by ex-Rams man Robbie Savage and former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford.

Mike Minay is leading the commentary alongside Joe Hart, who hopefully won't be too weary-eyed from the late kick-off in the capital the night before, the same applying to reporter Danny Jamieson.

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Portsmouth v Arsenal?

BBC Euro 2024 Martin Keown, former footballer, pundit and TNT Sports presenter before the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Martin Keown has been called in to analyse his former side's trip to Portsmouth (Image credit: Getty Images)

We're then over to Fratton Park to watch Arsenal's trip to face Portsmouth in the 2pm slot.

Martin Keown and David James will be juking it out for their respective former sides on punditry duty, with presenter Reshmin Chowdhury tasked with officiating.

They'll hand over to Sam Matterface and Lucy Ward for commentary, and Becky Ives for reporting.

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits for Manchester United v Brighton?

Owen Hargreaves is a long-standing member of TNT Sports football coverage

Former Manchester United man Owen Hargreaves is one of the pundits at Old Trafford (Image credit: Getty Images)

Rounding off a jam-packed weekend of cup action is Manchester United's hosting of Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in a 4.30pm kick-off.

Laura Woods has been enlisted for the presenting role, to be joined by pundits Owen Hargreaves and Steve Sidwell.

Darren Fletcher (not to be confused with the one who may be in the dugout for the Red Devils that evening) is leading the commentary, joined by Ally McCoist, with Emma Dodds reporting.

Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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