Jim Beglin Bio | Wiki
Jim Beglin (Full Name: James Martin Beglin) is a popular Irish retired professional footballer and current co-commentator for RTÉ, CBS Sports, BT Sport, and Premier League Productions. He played for many clubs in the Football League First Division during his career and has been serving as a commentator since his retirement.
In June 1989, Jim joined Leeds United, where he helped the club to become Second Division champions and spent periods on loan with both Plymouth Argyle and Blackburn Rovers prior to a recurrence of his knee injury forced him into early retirement in 1991 when still only 27.
He was the last signing made by Liverpool manager Bob Paisley when he came from Shamrock Rovers for £20,000 in May 1983. Jim was gradually brought into the first team over the next 18 months by Joe Fagan, prior to being given regular games in the left-back slot by new player-manager Kenny Dalglish as a replacement for Alan Kennedy in the 1985–86 season. He made his first in the left-sided midfield position on 10 November 1984 in the 1–1 league draw with Southampton at Anfield.
Jim Beglin Age
Jim was born on July 29, 1963, in County Waterford, Ireland. He is 60 years old. Jim celebrates his birthday on July 29, every year.
Jim Beglin Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Jim stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx. 1.78 m).
Jim Beglin Family
He was born in County Waterford, Ireland, to his parents. Jim is the son of Tom Beglin who was a passionate Liverpool fan who died just after signing for Liverpool in 1983. He holds Irish nationality.
Jim Beglin Wife
Jim is married to his wife whose name is not mentioned. Meanwhile, Jim has made some posts related to his wife on his Twitter account. The pair booked a holiday package at Jet2, an airline company back in 2018. He has two children.
Jim Beglin BT Sport
He is a co-commentator for BT Sport, Premier League Productions, and CBS Sports, and worked as a co-commentator on ITV and a sports journalist on Granada Television. Jim commentated for RTÉ in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2018 Fifa World Cup. During the past for RTÉ, he has served on coverage of Premier League, UEFA Champions League matches, and Republic of Ireland international.
Jim has also been employed by Liverpool as a voice-over artist for the club’s official DVD and video releases. Jim has also been the co-commentator in the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series since Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, with Jon Champion and later Peter Drury. During a live broadcast of a champions league semi-final on 4 May 2021, Jim attributed Di Maria’s red card to his “Latino temperament”, for which he afterward apologized. On 15 January 2022, in a live broadcast of a Premier League match, Jim called the Etihad Stadium the ‘Emptihad’, but later he issued an apology to the Manchester City fanbase.
Jim Beglin Peter Drury
He has covered most of the Premier League matches alongside co-commentator Peter Drury, whom he has worked with since 1995 including his early work with 5 live. Drury insists that the audience normally tunes in to watch the match and not because of both of them.
Jim Beglin Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a retired professional footballer and current co-commentator for RTÉ, CBS Sports, BT Sport, and Premier League Productions. Jim’s average salary is $78,757 per year.
Jim Beglin Net Worth
Jim gets his wealth from his work as a retired professional footballer and current co-commentator for RTÉ, CBS Sports, BT Sport, and Premier League Productions. Therefore, Jim has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Jim’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million.
How Tall Is Jim Beglin
Jim is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx. 1.78 m).
How Old Is Jim Beglin
Jim is a 60-year-old who was born on July 29, 1963, in County Waterford, Ireland.
Who Is Jim Beglin
Jim is a retired professional footballer and current co-commentator for RTÉ, CBS Sports, BT Sport, and Premier League Productions. He played for many clubs in the Football League First Division during his career and has been serving as a commentator since his retirement.
Jim Beglin Social media Account
Twitter – @jimbeglin