Jock James Brown (born c.1946) is a football commentator for STV, previously for BBC Scotland and Setanta Sports.
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Brown is a solicitor by profession and is currently a partner with Brodies.
Brown started his broadcasting career for BBC Radio Scotland before moving to Scottish Television where he became the main commentator between 1980 and 1990 before joining BBC Scotland where he stayed until 1997.
In 1997 he was appointed by Fergus McCann as General Manager of Celtic, in doing so beating competition from the likes of referee Hugh Dallas.[1] Brown was instrumental in bringing Wim Jansen to Celtic as manager. Reports suggested that the pair did not enjoy a harmonious working relationship, culminating in the resignation of Jansen after one successful season.[2] Brown was then involved in the appointment of Josef Venglos. Brown had a controversial time at Celtic, and he resigned in November 1998.[2]
Jock Brown is the brother of former Scotland and current Aberdeen manager Craig Brown. Jock Brown and his brother attended the former Hamilton Academy school, and played in the school's football teams.[3]
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| Preceded by Archie MacPherson |
Regular football commentator of Sportscene 1990–1997 |
Succeeded by Rob MacLean |
| Preceded by Arthur Montford |
Regular football commentator of Scotsport 1980–1990 |
Succeeded by Gerry McNee |