Jim Traynor

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Jim Traynor is a sports journalist with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record and co-presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's football-based phone-in show "Your Call" This show is currently airs on Saturdays at 17:20 pm.

Traynor is one of the most well known media personalities within the world of Scottish football. However, his forceful and outspoken manner has caused polarised reactions; some listeners creating fansites praising the show while others make derogatory comments about him, his generous waistline, and his hometown team Airdrie United, although other theories suggest that he supports Celtic, because of his bias comments against their rivals Rangers. However, this is generally accepted to be "banter" (in jest) rather than being insulting.

Jim Traynor has become well known within Scottish media circles for his criticisms of elements of the "Tartan Army", collectively Scotland’s football supporters. He has stated that he believes that their offer of unconditional support can lead to the appearance that the performances are celebrated irrespective of the results, and that they can sometimes revel in failure. This is a charge wholly denied by the Tartan Army, who state that their supporters travel the globe supporting their team, and do so at considerable cost to themselves, and always with the hopes of success. Traynor’s views have lead to him becoming a figure of derision to some at Scotland's matches, and some supporters have created chants describing him in a rather uncomplimentary fashion.

He often talks up fellow radio presenter Chick Young while on the air, which has been known to be "warmly amusing".

Jim was also a pundit on the Superscoreboard show on Radio Clyde for the 2000\2001 season he has also appeared on the Scotsport program on STV during that season as a pundit.