TV3's Euro 2016 panel revealed
Joey Barton, Keith Andrews and Emma Byrne are just some of the big names joining TV3’s panel of pundits for its Euro 2016 coverage this summer.
While the notoriously outspoken Joey Barton will bring some colourful views to proceedings, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews will be able to draw on his previous experience from Euro 2012, while Emma Byrne’s place on the panel will be the first time a national broadcaster has included a female analyst on its UEFA Euro’s panel.
The trio will join other well-known names on TV3’s panel of experts such as Graeme Souness, Neil Lennon, Harry Redknapp, Kevin Kilbane, Gerry Armstrong and Lawrie Sanchez, with more names still to be announced. Trevor Welch and David McIntyre will make up the commentary team while coverage will be presented by host Tommy Martin.
TV3 will broadcast 22 live UEFA Euro 2016 matches this summer kicking off on Saturday 11th June with the pick of the opening weekend matches; England’s tournament opener against Russia. Following this opening game on TV3, the broadcaster will air 20 other games live and exclusive from UEFA Euro 2016 live on Free-To-Air television in Ireland, including matches from the last 16 and quarter finals. TV3 will also broadcast the final on 10th July in Paris.
Pat Kiely, TV3 Group Managing Director, said: “This is an exciting time for TV3. We are thrilled to be bringing a festival of football to TV3 screens this summer and even more thrilled at the strong line-up of panellists that we have secured.
“I’m particularly happy to welcome Republic of Ireland women’s team captain Emma Byrne, the first female footballer to join the ranks. Emma’s credentials speak for themselves and we look forward to her input throughout the tournament.”
Saturday 11th June England v Russia
Sunday 12th June Turkey v Croatia & Germany v Ukraine
Monday 13th June Spain v Czech Republic
Tuesday 14th June Austria v Hungary
Wednesday 15th June Romania v Switzerland & France v Albania
Thursday 16th June Ukraine v Northern Ireland
Friday 17th June Spain v Turkey
Saturday 18th June Iceland v Hungary
Sunday 19th June Romania v Albania
Monday 20th June Slovakia v England
Tuesday 21st June Ukraine v Poland & Croatia v Spain
Weds 22nd June Hungary v Portugal & Sweden v Belgium
Sat 25th & Sun 26th June Round of 16 (3 games*)
June 30th June – 3rd July Quarter Finals (2 games*)
Sunday 10th July The Final
* TV3’s fixtures in the knock-out phases will be announced at the conclusion of the previous rounds.