Commentary
Match commentary
Selected football commentary, key moments and live match coverage.
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ROB
SILLS.
Commentator · Broadcaster · Journalist · Producer
Bringing sport to life. Calling the moments that matter.
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The showreel
A selection of my work across sports commentary and broadcasting. Press play to watch the showreel.
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What I do
From the commentary box to the edit suite.
Live match commentary, radio bulletins, interviews, production and written sports journalism.
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AS HEARD ON
MATCH OF THE DAY
From the commentary box to national television. My commentary on AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United featured on BBC Match of the Day.
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Selected work
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Explore commentary, radio bulletins and production work.
Radio
Radio bulletins
Sports news, concise scripting and broadcast-ready delivery.
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Production
Interviews & production
Interviewing, editorial planning, recording and production work.
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Commentary highlights
From the commentary box to the big moments... listen to some of my BBC Radio Solent commentary highlights
Wembley Stadium · BBC Radio Solent
Wembley Stadium | FA Trophy Final 2025/26
Live commentary for BBC Radio Solent as AFC Stoneham beat Cockfosters FC at Wembley.
Live radio · Team news
Live from Lincoln: Southampton Team News
Breaking down both starting XIs ahead of Lincoln City vs Southampton, live from the ground.
Lincoln City vs Southampton
2025/26 season
Video credit: Southampton FC
Watch on YouTube ↗AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
2024/25 season
Video credit: Official club highlights
Watch on YouTube ↗Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth
2024/25 season
Video credit: Official club highlights
Watch on YouTube ↗Southampton vs Sheffield Wednesday
2024/25 season
Video credit: Southampton FC
Watch on YouTube ↗Burnley vs Portsmouth
2024/25 season
Video credit: Official club highlights
Watch on YouTube ↗Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur
2024/25 season
Video credit: Original YouTube uploader
Watch on YouTube ↗AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
2023/24 season
Video credit: Official club highlights
Watch on YouTube ↗On screen · BBC South Today
Television reporting
Stories from across sport, from the people behind the headlines to emerging trends and behind-the-scenes reporting.
BBC South Today · Television report
Autism Awareness Week | Issy Watts
For Autism Awareness Week, I met former Southampton FC Women defender Issy Watts to discuss her experiences of living with autism and the challenges she’s had to overcome to live her dream as a professional footballer.
Watch on YouTube ↗BBC South Today · Television report
What Is Padel and Why Is It So Popular?
As padel was bursting onto the scene and rapidly growing in popularity, I explored what the sport is, how it’s played and why so many people were taking it up.
Watch on YouTube ↗BBC South Today · Television report
How to Train a Racehorse
Ahead of Cheltenham Festival, I met a local racehorse trainer with horses competing at the event. He took me behind the scenes at his stables to show me how racehorses are trained, cared for and prepared.
Watch on YouTube ↗BBC South Today · Television report
A Ground-Hopping Enthusiast
I met a Winchester City supporter who had completed “the 92” English Football League grounds before setting himself another challenge — visiting all 56 German league stadiums. I caught up with him to find out more about his passion for ground-hopping.
Watch on YouTube ↗On air · BBC Radio Solent
Radio interviews
Conversations with football managers and players across the South Coast.
BBC Radio Solent · Interview
Marco Rose | AFC Bournemouth
My interview with Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose ahead of a trip to Chelsea (2025/26 season).
Listen on BBC Sounds ↗BBC Radio Solent · Interview
Tonda Eckert | Southampton FC
My interview with Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert ahead of a trip to Lincoln City (2025/26 season).
Listen on BBC Sounds ↗BBC Radio Solent · Interview
Conor Chaplin | Portsmouth FC
My interview with Portsmouth striker Conor Chaplin after a last-minute winner at Middlesbrough (2025/26 season).
Listen on BBC Sounds ↗BBC Radio Solent · Audio production
A Historic European Night
AFC Bournemouth's first European home fixture · October 2026
Featured radio montage
AFC Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz | A Historic European Night
Ahead of AFC Bournemouth's first-ever European home fixture against Sturm Graz at Vitality Stadium in October 2026, I produced a radio montage capturing the excitement surrounding a landmark moment in the club's history.
BBC Radio Solent
Radio bulletins
Three sports news bulletins, combining live delivery, reporting and interviews. Press play to listen.
Bulletin 01
South Coast Sport & Spygate
Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and the wider sporting headlines.
Bulletin 02
Champions League & South Coast Sport
Inter Milan, Southampton, Portsmouth, cricket and more.
Bulletin 03
Sports News Bulletin
A further example of radio news presentation and reporting.
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Written journalism
Features, match reports, interviews and stories — with direct links to published work.
Stories & features
Reporting with a sporting perspective.
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A wider sporting interest.
Football is my primary focus, but I’m interested in the stories, personalities and moments across sport.
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About me
The person behind the microphone.
I'm Rob Sills, a sports commentator, broadcaster, journalist and producer based in the South of England.
From Premier League commentary boxes to national television, I've had the opportunity to cover some incredible moments in sport. My work spans football commentary, radio journalism, audio production and television reporting — from top-flight football and major cup finals to grassroots sport and the people whose stories deserve to be told.
Through my work with BBC Radio Solent and BBC South Today, I've reported from stadiums and studios, interviewed players and managers, and produced content that brings audiences closer to the action.
Whether I'm calling a last-minute winner, reporting on a big story or getting to know the people behind the headlines, I love telling stories and making audiences connect with them.
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Let's talk sport.
For commentary, broadcast, journalism and production opportunities, get in touch by email or connect with me on LinkedIn.