Simon Hill

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Simon Hill (born 1979, in Manchester, England), is an Australian-based football commentator. Currently in Jacksonville, FL.

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After graduating from the University of Portsmouth in 1990, Hill begun his work in the field of journalism, initially writing for newspapers as a freelance writer while studying for the NCTJ Pre-Entry Course in Newspaper Journalism.

He landed his first job at a district radio station in south Wales. Soon after, Hill's career progressed to BBC local radio and eventually BBC World Service and BBC Radio Five Live, working as both a presenter and commentator on Premiership and European Football.

Hill began his television career at BBC, working on the digital channel BBC News 24 before he was approached to work as a presenter and reporter the new ITV Sport Channel.

Simon then moved in to freelancing roles for various TV and radio channels – as a presenter for British Eurosport and Capital Gold Radio, and as a reporter for ESPN Star Sports in Singapore and Sky Sports News.

After more than a decade working in radio and television in the UK, Hill joined SBS Sport in Australia. He commentated the 2006 FIFA World Cup as well as being a regular on Toyota World Sport and The World Game. On 29 July 2006 he joined Fox Sports as its main commentator for A-League as well as Fox Sports's weekly football show called Total Football. He also gives half time and full time analysis of the English Premiership matches. He has signed on a three year deal.

On joining he said "For any true follower of football, Fox Sports is an absolute must, and for me it's a great fit."

  • Away from the studio, Simon enjoys playing the drums, reading up on political history and following his beloved Manchester City.

SBS Profile of Simon Hill

Hill and Harper join FOX Sports team

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