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Brownlee back at the 91Èȱ¬
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The "Voice of the Boro" Alastair Brownlee will be back in the
commentary box next season, but this time as part of the 91Èȱ¬ Tees team.
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Middlesbrough-born Ali started his career at the former 91Èȱ¬ Radio Cleveland
back in 1982. He joined Century Radio in 1995 and has now spent the
past 26 years commentating on the Boro for local radio.
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In 2006,
Ali won the Gold Award at the New York Radio Festival for his
sports coverage.
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He says: "I've really enjoyed my time with Century Radio but couldn't miss
this opportunity to return to the 91Èȱ¬ and the club I've supported
all my life.
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"I've reported on almost 1,500 games for Boro now and I'm looking
forward to enjoying many more successful seasons with them – hopefully with some European action in the offing."
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After eight successful years commentating on Middlesbrough, Paul
Addison will be leading a drive for more sports coverage than ever
before at 91Èȱ¬ Tees.
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He says: "I've had a great time following the Boro, the highlights of which
have been the Carling Cup Final win in Cardiff and the various
treks across Europe that followed.
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"With twice as many listeners on a Saturday afternoon as when I
started, I'm really pleased with what we've accomplished and I'm
looking forward to revamping and enhancing our sports output for
next season.
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"Once I'd made the decision to leave the commentary box, there
really was only one person to take up the mic. Ali will be a real
asset to the team and I can't wait to hear him and Gary reunited on
air."
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91Èȱ¬ Manchester Press Office
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