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Ian Dennis

England

Commentator and Senior Football Reporter at BBC Radio 5 Live

@iandennisbbc. Commentator/Senior Football Reporter at BBC Radio 5 Live/MOTD. This is an official @BBCSport account.

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  • 1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Ian Dennis

    Image source, Getty ImagesCommentator/Senior Football Reporter at BBC Radio 5 LiveI have to say, Anfield was very, very special. The last time they won the title in front of supporters was 12,783 days ago. The atmosphere was very, very special. Being at Anfield was probably up there with other memorable games, such as Dortmund in 2016 and Barcelona in 2019. I felt privileged to be there with all of the supporters. I deliberately didn't talk over You'll Never Walk Alone before the game.

  • Feb 13, 2025 | bbc.com | Simon Stone |Ian Dennis

    Defender Manuel Akanji has been ruled out of Manchester City's Champions League return with Real Madrid and their Premier League clash with Liverpool amid fears he could be set for an extended absence with a muscular problem. City face Real in the second leg next Wednesday before hosting Liverpool on Sunday 23 February.

  • Sep 19, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Ian Dennis

    Arsenal now turn their attentions to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Prior to facing Atalanta, Jorginho played down talk of any disadvantage with City having an extra 24 hours rest, telling a news conference "it is what it is"There is often talk of a hangover when English sides play in European competition on a Thursday night.

  • Mar 27, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Ian Dennis

    Liverpool's incoming sporting director Richard Hughes began his playing days as a junior for Atalanta in Italy before moving back to the UK at 18. He also worked as a co-commentator for BT Sport upon retirement from playing, regularly on the big Sunday night games from Serie A. His father, Kevin, was an agent and scout based in Milan and represented his son throughout his playing career.

  • Nov 2, 2023 | bbc.com | Ian Dennis

    Danny Cowley left Portsmouth in JanuaryBradford City will not be appointing Danny Cowley as their new manager after he changed his mind about taking over the League Two club. The former Lincoln and Portsmouth boss had agreed terms at the start of the week but had a change of heart because of family reasons. Midfielder Kevin McDonald had a spell as player-caretaker after Mark Hughes' exit but has now relinquished the role.

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Ian Dennis
Ian Dennis @Iandennisbbc
12 Jun 25

Plus, many an example of teams sticking together and bouncing back the following season after play off disappointment. Leeds United this season! Fulham in 2018, Aston Villa in 2019, Brentford in 2021

Alan Biggs
Alan Biggs @AlanBiggs1

Absolutely, Ian. A voice of reason & sanity.

Ian Dennis
Ian Dennis @Iandennisbbc
12 Jun 25

Board discussing future of Chris Wilder at Sheffield United. After achieving 92 points last season, surely the only question should be in any review is… Chris, are you ready to go again ? #SUFC

Ian Dennis
Ian Dennis @Iandennisbbc
11 Jun 25

No need to panic was the message from TT in the tunnel… https://t.co/61cxqgbefK

John Murray
John Murray @bbcjohnmurray

This is what was said after Senegal’s historic win in Nottingham - the first by an African team against ⁦@England⁩ in a senior men’s international. Ft. Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Morgan Gibbs-White & Kalidou Koulibaly. https://t.co/BusxWUgOKC