Dave Gordon

Sports Broadcasting Consultant, recently Head of Host Broadcast, Birmingham 2022 for Sunset + Vine and formerly Head of Major Events for BBC Sport. Fulham fan.

[James Pearce @Pearcesport]

Sir Craig is in a small, elite group of people of whom it can honestly be said that there probably wouldn’t have been a London 2012 without him. His passion for the project throughout the bidding process was infectious, and the IOC members (voters) trusted him.

[Seb Coe @sebcoe]

Terribly sad news to hear about Sir Craig Reedie and my thoughts are first and foremost with his beloved wife, Lady Rosemary, his children Colin and Catriona, and his grandchildren.

Rosemary and Craig were a powerhouse couple in global sport. They were engaging, hospitable, kind and entertaining. Craig was a proud Scotsman and a devoted husband and father. I am devastated for his family.

Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect.

It was the start of the road to London 2012 that provided the beginning of a long and valued friendship. Craig’s role in securing the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was immeasurable. His stature and respect within the Olympic and Paralympic movement, the Commonwealth Games, throughout sports' corridors of power, and among athletes made him a trusted confidant and friend of many. Without Craig and his leadership of the British Olympic Association, we may never have won the right to host London 2012.

Craig was a sportsman at heart, but he had the mind and tenacity of a politician. He was equal parts opinionated, wise, canny, and, most of all, loyal to those who legitimately wanted to serve sport. He certainly did not suffer fools gladly, was authentic, and would speak his mind. He was laser-like in his directness, would go into battle to defend what he believed was right, and was in the lead tank during every battle. And, on the rare occasions he was wrong, he would admit so, explain his position, and apologise.

The epitome of a gentleman.

[Roger Mosey @rogermosey]

The Commonwealth Games really need big TV audiences, so it’s a daft decision by @Glasgow_2026 to go behind a paywall. It increases the risk of irrelevance.
https://t.co/uxwP7xI5eE

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Hatch End Triathlon marks 25 years on Sunday May 11th. Still time to enter.
https://t.co/tyfiVCazX7

[Ian Darke @IanDarke]

Worth catching today on BBC Radio and hosted by my old pal Garry Richardson Please share this
https://t.co/KSmm6ABrJ1

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Hatch End Triathlon marks 25 years on Sunday May 11th. Still time to enter.
https://t.co/tyfiVCazX7

[Roger Mosey @rogermosey]

A characteristically graceful departure. I'm very struck by the number of people within the BBC, including at senior levels, who think losing Mishal is a disaster. I wish her all the best in her new career - while also hoping one day she'll be back at the Beeb.

[Ron Chakraborty @RonChak]

Sad to hear of the passing of Paul Dickenson. Back in Sydney, I took this pic in the mixed zone after Denise won gold. Paul was a top man and a joy to work with, and his wonderful voice will forever grace some of GB's most iconic moments in Summer and Winter Olympics. RIP Dicko.

[Katharine Merry @KatharineMerry]

Sad to hear about the passing of 2 x Olympian, legendary commentator and coach Paul Dickenson at the age of 74.
Inducted into the @EnglandAthletic HoF in 2019, He was an amazing man.
One of the best to ever do it. 🎤
RIP Paul and lots of love to friends and family Xx

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Very grateful to 2 officers from @NationalHways who came to our rescue south of Cobham on the M25. Our taxi had a puncture. Concerned for our welfare, stayed with us in the dark and cold and set up warning lights to protect us from speeding traffic. Real heroes.

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Garry so deserves all the plaudits and tributes after fifty years presenting the sport on @BBCr4today What a stellar career he's had. Proud to have worked with him for most of those years and have him as a good friend.

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Garry Richardson pays an emotional final farewell as #R4Today sports presenter - 50 years to the day since he started at the BBC.

Hear highlights of his career here ⬇️

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Garry so deserves all the plaudits and tributes after fifty years presenting the sport on @BBCradio4today What a stellar career he's had. Proud to have worked with him for most of those years and have him as a good friend.

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Garry Richardson pays an emotional final farewell as #R4Today sports presenter - 50 years to the day since he started at the BBC.

Hear highlights of his career here ⬇️

[Mishal Husain @MishalHusain]

Garry signs off, having taught us all so much about finding and making brilliant audio moments. Picture by @JeffOvers

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Fifty years to the day since he started at the BBC, Garry Richardson is now presenting his last sports bulletin on #R4Today.

Listen live to that - and highlights of Garry's career at 0850:

[Owenna Griffiths @omrgriffiths]

After just 43 years on @BBCr4today and 50 at the BBC, it’s the last morning in the studio for sports presenting legend Garry Richardson. We’ll miss you.

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

Hatch End Harrow Triathlon is just three weeks away. Entries close on April 30.

[Sport England @Sport_England]

"The evaluation report for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games is very heartening. It illustrates – done right – the legacy of major events can be positive for improving access to sport and physical activity." - @tphollingsworth 🗣️

The positive impact of hosting major sporting events has been outlined in a new report which shows how it supported business growth and inspired young people through sport participation programmes and youth projects.

Read more: https://t.co/RrGJkjdVIO

[Ian Darke @IanDarke]

Happy retirement in September my very good pal Garry Richardson. BBC will
miss his sharp editorial brain , warmth, and sense of humour. But why are you going , Garry , you were just getting the hang of it ?

[Dave Gordon @DaveGordonSport]

What a wonderful BBC career Garry has had. As well as @BBCr4today we shouldn't forget his brilliant and much missed Sunday morning Radio 5 programme 'Sportsweek'. Tackled the issues and set the agenda with top guests.

[BBC News Press Team @BBCNewsPR]

Garry Richardson to step down as Sports presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today in September after 43 years on the programme

His last day will mark 50 years at the BBC

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/7CzTO99KFX

[Roger Mosey @rogermosey]

It’s a brilliant #Panorama on the Post Office. To my shame, even as the son of sub-postmasters, I didn’t see this on its first transmission. But it fills in more of the detail and it’s even more angering and moving than the drama.