No 3 Matt Downing: Copytaker
No 3 Matt Downing: Copytaker Matt Downing recalls his first job as a copytaker on the Sports Argus working alongside his dad, Bob, who was at that time a sub-editor.
Number 02: Jeremy Griffin, Executive Editor
Number 02: Jeremy Griffin, Editor In 1998 Jeremy Griffin moved from the Birmingham Evening Mail to the editorship of the Sports Argus. He joined The Times in January 2000 where he is currently the Executive Editor.
Sports Argus Memories 01
Sports Argus Memories West Bromwich Albion’s John Kaye recalls winning the Evening Mail Midland Player of the Year award in 1965-66 and 1969-1970.
The Throstle Club programme 13
The Throstle Club programme 13 Our studio guest is Ali Jones of Action4Albion and we talk at length with Rob Bishop. Topics include- the Sports Argus, Don Howe and Dennis Clarke. Listen out for our regular features- This Month in History and the Quiz of the Month. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black…
The Throstle Club Programme 11
The Throstle Club programme 11 Programme 11 features an exclusive interview with former Baggies man Zoltan Gera and our studio guest is former Sports Argus man Rob Bishop. Also hear from Laurie Rampling on his Cyrille Regis book, and Harry Taylor on Steve Bloomer. Albion fans Rex Edwards and Ken Lord share their Albion memories.…
Doorstep History Programme 64 | December 2022
As the World Cup gets underway here’s a chance to look back forty years to World Cup ’82, as seen through the eyes and pen of Ian Johnson of the Sports Argus, who there at the time.
Doorstep History Programme 63 | November 2022
As the World Cup 2022 gets underway in Qatar, the former Head of Sport at the Sports Argus, Leon Hickman, gives us an insight into the character of England manager Gareth Southgate.
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 56 November 2022
This Remembrance Week issue contains stories from both WWI and WWII which have a local interest. The other main topic is the World Cup with a look back to the events of 1966 and 1982.
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 54 July 2022
The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 54 July 2022 This edition of Ladywood History group’s magazine is a 20-page special on the Commonwealth Games and the construction of the National Indoor Arena where the gymnastics events will take place for the Commonwealth Games. One of the competing gymnasts, Joe Fraser from Ladywood, is…
Doorstep History Programme 55 | February 2022
The Sports Argus was a much-respected Saturday night sports paper in the West Midlands.