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

Who are the TNT Sports commentators and pundits this week? TNT sports branded microphone during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United FC at Goodison Park on February 22, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this week?

Tuesday 20 January

Who are the commentators, pundits and presenters for Bodo/Glimt vs Manchester City?

Joleon Lescott now has an off-field role at City managing loan players

Joleon Lescott will be on punditry duty for TNT Sports on Tuesday

In the slightly earlier 5.45pm slot, Manchester City travel to face Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt, presented by Lynsey Hipgrave.

She'll be joined by an expert panel of Karen Carney and former City man Joleon Lescott for the early-evening kick-off.

Adam Summerton and Glenn Hoddle are your commentators for this one, with Liam MacDevitt in the reporter role.

Then, from 7.30pm, TNT Sports 3 will be hosting the Goals Show Xtra, led by Matt Smith, alongside Martin Keown, Joe Cole, and Julien Laurens.

Who are the commentators, pundits and presenters for Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Gareth Bale, working as a TV pundit for TNT Sports during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Gareth Bale has taken on some media work since hanging up his boots (Image credit: Getty Images)

Reshmin Chowdhury presents coverage on TNT Sports 1 for this Tuesday night 8pm kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It's an all-star line-up in terms of punditry, with Spurs legend Gareth Bale joined by Owen Hargreaves to chew through the action.

Up in the gantry, you'll have Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist talking you through the game, with Becky Ives reporting pitchside.

Wednesday 21 January

Who are the commentators, pundits and reporters for Marseille vs Liverpool?

Steven Gerrard recently rejected advances from Rangers to become their new manager

Steven Gerrard will be talking all things Liverpool this Wednesday (Image credit: Getty Images)

Taking prime slot on Wednesday evening is current Premier League champions Liverpool, as they travel to France to face Marseille in an 8pm kick-off, presented by Laura Woods on TNT Sports 1.

An eye-catching punditry line-up sees Reds icon Steven Gerrard joined by goalkeeping royalty Joe Hart.

Fresh from Tuesday night's offering, Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist are your commentators for this one, with FourFourTwo columnist Jules Breach reporting.

Who are the commentators, pundits and reporters for Newcastle United v PSV?

Shay Given works for TNT Sports during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on September 18, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Wilkinson/MI News/NurPhoto)

Shay Given played over 300 times for Newcastle United (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lynsey Hipgrave is presenting this 8pm meeting at St James' Park, joined by Karen Carney and former Magpie Shay Given.

Sam Matterface and Lucy Ward are on commentary duty, with Danny Jamieson reporting.

Who are the commentators, pundits and reporters for Chelsea v Pafos?

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

Joe Cole spent much of his playing career with Chelsea (Image credit: Getty Images)

The David Luiz derby is over on TNT Sports 3, with the Brazilian's current side, Pafos, taking on Chelsea in the 8pm start.

Reshmin Chowdhury is leading the coverage of this one, flanked by former Blues forward Joe Cole and Joleon Lescott.

Your commentary team here is Mike Minay and Glenn Hoddle, with Olivia Buzaglo reporting.

Goals Show Xtra will also kick off on TNT Sports 4 from 19.45pm with Matt Smith, who'll be joined by an expert panel of Owen Hargreaves, Fara Williams, and James Horncastle.

Thursday 22 January

Who are the commentators, pundits and reporters for Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa and Braga vs Nottingham Forest?

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

Michail Antonio is picking up plenty of media experience this season (Image credit: Getty Images)

A Europa League double header on Thursday sees Aston Villa take on Fenerbahce in the 5.45pm slot, with Nottingham Forest heading to Braga for an 8pm start.

Jules Breach is your presenter across the two, joined by Michail Antonio and Fara Williams for the evening.

Mike Minay and Glenn Hoddle are taking to the microphone to provide commentary for the Villa game, with Liam MacDevitt reporting.

After that, Darren Fletcher will be on commentary duties watching Forest alongside Steve McManaman, with Danny Jamieson the reporter for that clash.

Who are the commentators, pundits and reporters for Bologna vs Celtic and Rangers vs Ludogorets?

Pundit Joe Hart looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Joe Hart will be commentating over the last side he played for, as Celtic face Bologna (Image credit: Getty Images)

It's an all-Scottish affair over on TNT Sports 2, with Celtic taking the early kick-off against Bologna, followed by arch-rivals Rangers on the 8pm gig, facing Ludogorets.

Emma Dodds is your presenter throughout, joined by Alan Hutton and Neil Lennon.

They'll hand over to commentary team Jamie Lyall and former Celtic man Joe Hart for the Bhoys game, with Connie McLaughlin reporting.

After that, it'll be Rory Hamilton and Ally McCoist to talk through the Rangers game, with Becky Ives the reporter.

Chris is a Warwickshire-based freelance writer, Editor-in-Chief of AVillaFan.com, author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Northern Premier League Midlands Division club Coventry Sphinx.

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