Des Lynam Biography

“I’m astonished people in our business are paid so much to do a fairly simple task. I definitely don’t think I’m worth what I’m paid.”

“What is more entertaining in prime time than football?”

“In many ways I’m coming home to the BBC, which has been my broadcasting base on and off for 30 years. I’ll be happy to get back onto the radio and the show is a chance to really get to know some of my sporting heroes and share that experience.” [Referring to his new ‘Des Meets…’ slot with BBC’s Five Live]

“I go freelance in July for the first time in 34 years. Back at the BBC? It’s possible… who knows?”

“On holiday I didn’t shave…now I’m terrified to get rid of it.” [Referring to his moustache which he grew at age 27]

“If [curling] was happening in my back garden I’d draw the curtains. It’s bowls with housework.”