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"Quite simply, the most professional man I've ever worked with"

Legendary racing pundit John McCririck has died at the age of 79. McCririck was the face of Chann...

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17.30 5 Jul 2019


"Quite simply, the most professional man I've ever worked with"


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17.30 5 Jul 2019


Legendary racing pundit John McCririck has died at the age of 79.

McCririck was the face of Channel 4's racing coverage, and famous for his eccentric style and his signature hat.

He also appeared on reality TV shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Wife Swap.

Derek 'Tommo' Thompson, racing pundit, and great friend of McCririck, paid tribute to the man on the Hard Shoulder.


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