Darrell Currie
{{Short description|Scottish television presenter and journalist}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Darrell Currie
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| birth_date = 1982
| birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland
| occupation = Sports reporter, journalist, presenter
| employer = Viaplay
TNT Sports
| known_for = Host of TNT Sports
| relatives = Mary Lee (grandmother)
}}
Darrell Currie (born 1982) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist. He is currently a presenter and touchline reporter for TNT Sports where he covers English and Scottish football. He also is part of the ESPN football coverage team.{{cite web|date=27 March 2018|title=Darrell Currie|url=http://sport.bt.com/watchnow/ourteam/darrell-currie-S11374089232342|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161257/http://sport.bt.com/watchnow/ourteam/darrell-currie-S11374089232342|archive-date=18 April 2018|website=BT Sport|publisher=BT}} In addition, Currie also works on the Scottish Cup coverage for Premier Sports.
Early life
Born in Glasgow, Currie grew up in Bearsden, and is the grandson of singer Mary Lee. His brother, Adrian, is an actor. Currie was educated at the High School of Glasgow before attending the University of Manchester, where he gained a degree in business and economics.{{Cite web|last=Ralston|first=Gary|date=13 August 2009|title=HULLAWRERR SPL; ESPN new boy Darrell is grandson of Francie and Josie's Jack Milroy. - Free Online Library|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/HULLAWRERR+SPL;+ESPN+new+boy+Darrell+is+grandson+of+Francie+and...-a0205682452|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The Free Library|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813041449/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/HULLAWRERR+SPL;+ESPN+new+boy+Darrell+is+grandson+of+Francie+and...-a0205682452 |archive-date=13 August 2021 }} In his youth, he played rugby, training with the Sale Sharks.{{Cite web|date=28 July 2018|title=Interview: Darrell Currie on why Chris Sutton supports Rangers|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/interview-darrell-currie-why-chris-sutton-supports-rangers-1427516|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The Scotsman|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514133707/https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/interview-darrell-currie-why-chris-sutton-supports-rangers-1427516 |archive-date=14 May 2021 }} Currie got his first break in the media industry as a teenager, working on Radio Clyde as an afternoon runner.McIVER, BRIAN. "HOST OF TALENT IN THE GAME - TV ANCHORS RARING TO GO FOR NEW SEASON Presenters are ready when it all kicks off The guys we work with enjoy a good argument DARRELL CURRIE ON BT SPORT COLLEAGUES." The Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), August 4, 2018: 18,19. NewsBank: Access UK & Ireland. https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=UKNB&docref=news/16D9F4E2ACBE77C0.;{{Cite news|last=Deanie|first=Marc|date=5 June 2020|title=INTERVIEW: Darrell Currie recalls off-air jousts with Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan, BT Sport's impact on Scottish football and THAT Eden Hazard scoop|language=en-GB|work=The Courier|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/1351958/darrell-currie-dundee-fc-gordon-strachan-eden-hazard-bt-sport/|access-date=2021-08-13}}
Career
Before joining BT Sport, Currie worked at numerous broadcasting corporations, including BBC Scotland and CNN International.{{Cite web|last=Stead|first=Matthew|date=2018-08-10|title=A Football365 love letter to... Darrell Currie|url=https://www.football365.com/news/a-football365-love-letter-to-darrell-currie|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Football365|language=en}}
During his time with ESPN, Currie was the network's SPFL reporter. He also worked as a reporter for ESPN USA's Premier League coverage and contributed to ESPN USA's coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012, working as a reporter.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
He is currently BT Sport's lead SPFL presenter, and is usually joined by guests including Chris Sutton, Stephen Craigan, Ally McCoist, and Kevin Thomson. Currie also presents UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League coverage, as well as filling in for Jake Humphrey on BT's Premier League coverage.
Personal life
Currie lives in London, with his wife, son and daughter.{{cite web|date=10 December 2012|title=DARRELL CURRIE (PRESENTER/REPORTER) INTERVIEW|url=http://www.farah.co.uk/blog?post=citizensoffarah-joe-mills-from-joe-co-interviews-darrell-currie-2|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326053640/http://www.farah.co.uk/blog?post=citizensoffarah-joe-mills-from-joe-co-interviews-darrell-currie-2|archive-date=26 March 2016|website=Citizens of Farah|publisher=Farah Blog}}
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Category:Scottish television presenters
Category:Journalists from Glasgow
Category:Scottish sports broadcasters
Category:Mass media people from Glasgow