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The Footy Show
Presented byJames Sharman
Kristian Jack
Country of originCanada
Production
Running time30 min.
Original release
NetworkThe Score Television Network
Release2007 (2007) –
2013 (2013)

The Footy Show was a Canadian soccer news television program that was broadcast on The Score Television Network from 2007[1] to 2013. It aired twice a week on The Score, both times at 6 o'clock pm. The program featured James Sharman[2][3] and Kristian Jack,[4] who previewed upcoming games, reviewed past matches, talked about soccer news around the world, and answered questions from the public. Brian Budd also appeared until his death in 2008.[2][3] The Score also hosted the eponymously named podcast, which had 703 episodes.[5]

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, The Score expanded the show to a nightly edition, with the addition of broadcaster Sid Seixeiro, under the title World Cup Tonight;[5][6] a prominent segment involved Kristian Jack's explanation of team tactics using a Subbuteo table top game.[6]

The future of the program was thrown into doubt when Rogers Media (owner of Sportsnet) bought The Score Television Network, as Sportsnet already had 2 soccer shows, Soccer Central and Soccer Central Matchday. Brendan Dunlop was then moved from The Footy Show to Soccer Central, and then Sharman began appearing on the show, and when Sportsnet officially took full control, The Footy Show ceased to air.

References

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  1. ^ Fitz-Gerald, Sean (1 August 2007). "Premiership getting booted around TV dial". National Post. Toronto. p. S3. Retrieved 31 August 2019 – via PressReader.
  2. ^ a b John F. Molinaro (12 June 2008). "Canadian soccer icon Brian Budd passes away". CBC News. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. ^ a b Woolsey, Garth (13 June 2008). "Budgie was life of the party". Toronto Star. p. S8. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  4. ^ Girard, Daniel (19 April 2019). "Gerba Rips Toronto FC coach, GM for axing". Toronto Star (published 20 April 2008). p. S8. Retrieved 31 August 2008.
  5. ^ a b Punkari, Lucas (12 March 2013). "An Ode to The Footy Show Podcast". Sort Of A Protest Blog. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  6. ^ a b Doyle, John (22 June 2010). "The G20 will come and go, but the World Cup will keep on going. Yes!". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. p. R3. Retrieved 31 August 2019. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)


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