Graeme Easton on his big night at Hampden - BONUS

About this episode

Graeme Easton shares his experience as the stadium announcer during Scotland's dramatic qualification for the World Cup in 2026.

What was it like being the stadium announcer for Scotland when they dramatically qualified for the World Cup in 2026? Hosts Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan talk to Hampden Park's Graeme Easton and ask him if it was his best ever night on the mic! We find out about the announcements he made and how he adapted them for the big occasion, plus the music they had lined up for the night, whatever happened! You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

People in this episode

Hosts: Rich Hurst, Alan Keegan

Guest: Graeme Easton

Topics covered

• stadium announcing
• World Cup qualification
• football commentary
• Hampden Park
• Scotland national team

Keywords

• stadium announcer
• Scotland
• World Cup
• Hampden Park
• football
• announcements
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hampden Park

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