The Rob Hawthorne Collection

Rob Hawthorne (born 3 May 1965) is a veteran English football commentator, best known for his work with Sky Sports. He rose to prominence with iconic coverage of matches like the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul, where Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback against AC Milan.

Born in Dudley, Hawthorne began his broadcasting career at 14 and gained national recognition covering Euro 1992, World Cup 1994, and numerous FA and League Cup ties.