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Max Paul Rushden (born 18 April 1979) is an English radio and television presenter and the current host of The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast.
Max Rushden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1979 Cambridge, England |
| Occupation(s) | TV and radio presenter football journalist podcaster |
| Employer(s) | BBC London 94.9 (December 2006 – March 2008) Soccer AM (August 2008 – 2015) Talksport BBC Radio 5 Live The Guardian Stan Sport |
| Writing career | |
| Genre | Sports |
| Subject | Association football |
| Years active | 2006–current |
| Notable works | Football Weekly |
| Website | |
| maxrushden | |
Rushden's first presenting role was BBC London 94.9's breakfast show from December 2006 to March 2008. He turned down an offer to become a Blue Peter presenter to instead present the Saturday morning Sky Sports show Soccer AM alongside Helen Chamberlain from August 2008 until 2015.[1][2] After he left Soccer AM he hosted a weekly Sunday show with Barry Glendenning on Talksport then adding a Saturday morning to host alongside comedian Charlie Baker. [3] and also sitting in for Andy Jacobs on the Hawksbee & Jacobs show from 2020-2021 and occasionally since after the semi-retirement of Andy Jacobs and becoming the worst player in Birthday Spread history. He also has occasionally worked for BBC Radio 5 Live. He was a regular substitute presenter for James Richardson on Football Weekly, before becoming its main host in 2017 after Richardson quit to launch rival The Totally Football Show.[4]
Rushden explains that the show "ranges from proper analysis of what has happened on the pitch in the UK and around Europe, to commentary about serious issues off it, balanced with some complete nonsense."[5]
In 2021, Rushden signed with Australian UEFA competitions broadcaster Stan Sport to host their football coverage.[6]
His paternal grandfather was actor and satirist Willie Rushton.[7] Rushden and the rest of his family changed their surname when Rushden was six years old, due to antisemitic threats.[8] Rushden is a lifelong fan of Cambridge United.[9] [10]
He once had his Renault Clio car repaired by darts player James Wade.[11]
In January 2023, Rushden's home was broken into. His Subaru car was stolen, and his company credit card was used to spend $84 at a South Melbourne McDonald's.[12] His car was located by the police and returned to him in March 2023.[13]
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