Jock Brown

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Jock James Brown (born c.1946) is a football commentator for STV, previously for BBC Scotland and Setanta Sports.

Professional career

Brown is a solicitor by profession and is currently a partner with Brodies.

Broadcasting

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.

Celtic FC

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]

Personal life

Jock Brown is the brother of former Scotland and former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown. Jock Brown and his brother attended the former Hamilton Academy school, and played in the school's football teams.^[3] He later studied at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

References

↑ "Ref Dallas bid for Celtic job". Sunday Mail. 6 June 1999. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
↑ 2.0 2.1 Brown quits Parkhead, BBC News, 7 November 1998.
↑ Evening Times (Glasgow, U.K.) 12 May 2002

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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

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