Ron Jones (commentator)

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Ron Jones began working for the BBC in 1984. His broadcasting career began when he was living and working as a sports coach in Jamaica when was asked to work on local programmes.

When he returned to the UK, Ron lectured at the University of Wales before moving to London to focus on sports commentating, primarily football, on BBC Radio working alongside fellow Welshman Peter Jones as well as Bryon Butler and Alan Green.

An all rounder he has covered Football, Rugby Union, Golf and Athletics, and gave some memorable broadcasts at the Seoul Olympics.

Ron has worked on five FIFA World Cup Tournaments and still lives in Wales with his family and currently is heard on covering English Premier League games for Irish network Today FM