Sam Matterface
Sam Matterface is ITV’s Lead Football Commentator, Chief Commentator for talkSPORT, and a regular voice on TNT Sports. With a distinctive style and authoritative delivery, he is one of the most recognisable voices in football broadcasting.
Sam’s career in sports media spans over 30 years, beginning in hospital radio before progressing to BBC Radio Kent, Capital Radio Sport, and later 107.4 The Quay in Portsmouth, where he was Chief Football Commentator, Head of News and Sport, Breakfast Show Host, and Programme Controller. In 2006, he was shortlisted for Commercial Radio Presenter of the Year.
He joined Sky Sports News in 2007 as a presenter, becoming a familiar face on transfer deadline specials and breaking sports news. In 2010, Sam became Chief Football Commentator for talkSPORT, where he has led commentary on Premier League, Champions League, international tournaments, and more. He also hosts talkSPORT’s Premier League Podcast and Sunday Session.
Sam has been a key part of ITV’s major football tournament coverage, having commentated at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Euro 2016 in France, the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and most recently Euro 2024 in Germany. In 2020, he took over from Clive Tyldesley as ITV’s Lead Commentator, calling all of England’s major matches since then.
In addition to his work on ITV and talkSPORT, Sam is also part of the TNT Sports commentary team, further expanding his presence across top-level domestic and European football.
Outside of football, Sam was the voice of ITV’s Dancing On Ice from 2018 to 2024. He is an experienced live event host and has lent his voice to campaigns and content for brands such as Chelsea TV, Go Puff, Yahoo, Carabao, and Bet365.
Sam was nominated for Commentator of the Year by the Football Supporters' Federation in 2018 and won Broadcaster of the Season at the 2021 Ladbrokes North West Football Awards. Whether it’s a World Cup Final or a night under the lights in the Premier League, Sam continues to bring football’s biggest moments to life for millions of fans around the world.
“The team at Tongue Tied Media have got my back. I know that, and that gives me the freedom to work and create. It’s a team of like-minded, highly motivated and committed people who strive to help their clients succeed. They are super connected and straight talking, and I love that I’m not just a client. I’m a friend.”
I (try to) live by these ten rules discovered in the staff quarters at Tate Modern.
1. Do one thing at a time. 2. Know the problem. 3. Learn to listen. 4. Learn to ask questions. 5. Distinguish sense from nonsense. 6. Accept change as inevitable. 7. Admit mistakes. 8. Say it simple. 9. Stay calm. 10. Smile.
Contact Sam’s agent: info@ttmanagement.co.uk