EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “It was difficult not to fall in love with Sunderland” - the man behind the microphone, Simon Crabtree
16.08.26, 00:00 Updated 17.08.26, 09:38 10 Minute Read
Keith Chapman
If you couldn’t make the match, home or away, then Simon and Gary’s antics became your connection to a game.
They gave us exactly what we wanted from games. Passion, raw emotion, and laughter. They lived, breathed and kicked every ball from their commentary position and communicated it brilliantly to those listening in.
Simon and Gary brought to life Sunderland matches into living rooms, kitchens, cars, and in workplaces, creating a commentary partnership that was as entertaining as it was knowledgeable and informative.
They were colleagues, a commentary partnership but also the best of friends.
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Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.