TV3 have unveiled a strong mix of familiar and new faces for its coverage of the Euro 2016 Finals getting underway on June 10th.
New Glasgow Rangers signing Joey Barton, Keith Andrews and Emma Byrne are just some of the big names joining TV3’s panel of pundits for its Euro 2016 coverage this summer.
Barton should ensure some controversy around comments he might make while Emma Byrne’s place on the panel will be the first time a National broadcaster has included a female analyst on its UEFA Euro’s panel.
The trio will join other well-known names on TV3’s panel of experts such as Graeme Souness, Neil Lennon, Harry Redknapp, Kevin Kilbane, Gerry Armstrong and Lawrie Sanchez, with more names still to be announced.
Trevor Welch and David McIntyre will make up the commentary team while coverage will be presented by host Tommy Martin.
TV3 will broadcast 22 live UEFA Euro 2016 matches this summer kicking off on Saturday 11th June with England’s tournament opener against Russia.
Following this opening game on TV3, the broadcaster will air 20 other games live and exclusive from UEFA Euro 2016 live on Free-To-Air television in Ireland, including matches from the last 16 and quarter finals. TV3 will also broadcast the final on 10th July in Paris.
“This is an exciting time for TV3,” said TV3 Group Managing Director Pat Kiely.
“We are thrilled to be bringing a festival of football to TV3 screens this summer and even more thrilled at the strong line-up of panellists that we have secured.”
“I’m particularly happy to welcome Republic of Ireland women’s team captain Emma Byrne, the first female footballer to join the ranks. Emma’s credentials speak for themselves and we look forward to her input throughout the tournament.”
No announcements have been made about commercial partnerships in place with TV3 and RTÉ around coverage of the tournament though those are expected shortly.
