How did you get into radio?

I started out in radio back in 1996 at a small station in Stockport called Signal Cheshire. My break through came when I signed up to a scheme run by the local 'job centre' - and spent the next six months living on the bread line, but loving life in radio.

If you weren’t on the radio what would you be doing?

If I wasn't at Radio City & City Talk I'd be doing a job outdoors - I love walking in the lakes and along the Wirral coastline and I've always thought I'd enjoy the life of a 'ranger' or working for the national trust. If I didn't need to go to work you'd find me on one of the beautiful golf courses that are dotted around the North West.

What would you regard as your greatest achievement yet?

I've lived the dream working at Radio City - met some amazing people like Tony Blair and Posh Spice but my greatest love affair has been with Liverpool Football Club. I've got two great achievements - my first is having managed the best news & sports team in radio for the last 9 years, and the proof is in the unprecedented number of awards they've picked up. The second is my involvement in the 2005 Champions league Final - my commentary with John Aldridge still fills me with pride, and it often gets brought up when I talk to Liverpool fans. You could say we were caught up in the moment - and it took us a long time to come down!

I've been lucky enough to report on many stories that have had a huge impact on our city. Ones that stick out have been the death of Anthony Walker, winning the race to become the European Capital of Culture 2008 and the impact of Rhys Jones' death on our city.

If you were given the power to pass one law right now what would it be?

I would pass a law banning people from driving in the middle lane of the motorway when the rest of the road is empty!

What’s the best story you’ve ever reported on?

My most memorable news reporting was the 2005 Champions League homecoming - I was one of just 3 journalists allowed on the Liverpool players bus, alongside Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher & co, as they returned triumphant from Istanbul - just awesome!

Do you have any guilty pleasures?

Guilty pleasure - Neil Diamond - what a voice and the ladies still throw their underwear at him, even at his age.

Four words to describe yourself…

Loving husband and dad.

How do you like to relax?

In this job it’s rare I get the chance - and even when I get a day off I have two young children to keep me on my toes.

What bands / acts are you into?

The last album I bought was Kanye West - Late Registration. Although James are my favourite band.

What’s your favourite thing about the city?

The people are great - brilliant humour and ,make the city what it is.

How would you describe Liverpool?

Welcoming, inspiring, vibrant and unique.

What’s your favourite memory of the city?

Eating grilled haloumi at Keiths on lark lane on Saturday lunchtimes. When I moved to the city I bought a flat just off the lane, and myself and my now wife, Jayne, used to enjoy the bars on the lane by night and the brilliant cafes like Keiths. Another favourite memory is the packed out St Georges Plateau as the European Cup was brought home for a fifth time. 

If you couldn’t be in Liverpool, where would you be?

In Wirral - its an amazing escape from the bustle of city life when you need it.

If we’re talking football, who would you rather see lift silverware?

It’s obvious isn't it?