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SoluTech Systems
Ltd - Managing Director Alex Burgess
Biography
One of five children, Alex was brought up in
Ferriby by parents, Peter and Julia. School wasn’t his
thing and he left at 16 to work at the Hull Daily Mail.
A big England as well as City fan, Alex has been to World
Cups and European Championships in England, Italy, France,
Belgium, Japan and Germany.
Alex’s journalistic experience includes researching and
writing previews for many Yorkshire teams for the Ceefax/Teletext
service, as well as writing a column for an independent
local newspaper. He is also a regular interviewer, and the
narrator for The Tigers monthly City Magazine DVD.
His break in radio came when a local station advertised for
fans to report on games from a fans perspective. He went for
what amounted to an audition at Boothferry Park, and
got the gig, despite never really having had an interest in
radio.
After three and a bit years, another local radio station,
asked him to switch sides. He covered several games
involving Scunthorpe and Grimsby (shhh!) before being asked
to take over as Hull City commentator. He followed City
through the dark days, the threats of going bust, being
locked out of Boothferry Park etc. Exciting times, but for
all the wrong reasons.
After Adam Pearson’s takeover a period of unprecedented
success ensued. Alex has been involved with City through
several chairmen, more than one owner, numerous players, and
has an unrivalled insight into the club’s recent history.
Birthday: 3rd Feb
Birthplace: Woodgates, North Ferriby (Steve
Jordan and I shared a cot – it broke)
Favourite Artist: Haven’t really got one
Favourite Song: "Can’t Get you Out
Of My Head" by Kylie. I know, I just really like it
Favourite Film: Haven’t really got the
patience to watch films. First one I saw was ET, that was
good
What's your most embarrassing moment on air?
Thinking I was off air, and shouting, F***! Amazingly, we
didn’t get any complaints, maybe nobody was listening
Which is your song at karaoke?
Any ballad - I think I can sing them, but I
can’t
What's your biggest fashion mistake?
Most people say the contents of my wardrobe
What would go in your Room 101?
Political correctness
What's your perfect night out?
A few drinks, a meal with an interesting woman, then another
meal with another interesting woman, after that, mind your
own business
Most annoying habit?
I don’t know. I think I’m great
If I wasn't commentating for KCFM, what would you
do?
Go and watch City as a fan, I miss that
Listen
to highlights of Alex Burgess match commentary here |
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