Gabby Logan Says Emotional Farewell to colleague as Four BBC Rugby Pundits Get the Chop
Rugby NewsTuesday, 15 October 2024 at 14:22
Gabby Logan has shared a touching farewell message for her BBC Sport colleague, who has been a significant part of her journey across rugby, football, athletics, and tennis.
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In a heartfelt post on social media, Logan reminisced about the good times they shared, posting a throwback photo of herself and production coordinator Lloyd Harris, both dressed in sparkling black suits at the Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
Logan wrote:
"Lloyd Harris is leaving BBC Sport, which means I won't be clashing at this year's Sports Personality of the Year, but it does mean we have lost a ray of Welsh sunshine."
The joyful moment captured in the photo reflects the strong bond they formed during their time together at the BBC, inspiring Logan to honor him with this tribute.
Harris isn’t the only colleague Logan has had to say goodbye to recently. She also paid tribute to presenter Denise Lewis, who announced her departure from BBC Sport punditry. In the rugby sphere, Logan has been faced with farewells to four coworkers in a short span.
SCRAPPED BBC RUGBY PUNDITS
#1. Andy Nicol
In 2023, former Scotland international Andy Nicol announced that the Scotland vs. Wales match would be his last appearance on BBC Sport.
He shared the news on Twitter:
"After 20 years with @BBCSport, the Scotland v Wales game on Saturday will be my last on TV. It’s been a total privilege to work for the BBC on the @SixNationsRugby for so long. Thank you!"
"After 20 years with @BBCSport, the Scotland v Wales game on Saturday will be my last on TV. It’s been a total privilege to work for the BBC on the @SixNationsRugby for so long. Thank you!"
#2. Brian Moore
"My England career began with a Calcutta Cup, and my BBC co-comms career on the Men's 6 Nations will end on Saturday with another," Moore said on Twitter in 2022.
He added: “I’m pleased to say I will be working on the Women’s 6 Nations coverage. My commitment to women’s rugby goes back as far as 1991, helping the England forwards. Women’s rugby is the key to sustaining all rugby long term, and I’m proud to still be involved.”
#3. Jeremy Guscott
Former England centre Jeremy Guscott has decided to step back from his role in BBC rugby coverage, a position he has held since the turn of the millennium. He is now focusing on other business interests.
#4. John Inverdale
Anchorman John Inverdale has also retired from the BBC’s streamlined production of the Six Nations, which now features only one game per weekend.
He was the face of the BBC's rugby coverage but announced in 2021 that he was stepping
His last presenting job was in the Six Nations that year but he has continued to work in the commentary booth at Wimbledon since then. Inverdale has now hung up his mic for good, having signed off at the men's doubles final in 2023.
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