Football Commentator - the inSIGHTful irons for @WestHamUtd. Full time Mentor / Pastoral Leader @Palmer_Catholic.
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If you got time, been told this is well worth a read. Thanks everyone at @WestHam for continued support. View From My Seat | Audio Descriptive Commentator James Datson - West Ham United FC share.google/5fimUzeMq9LFAm1…
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If you haven't seen it or have time been told this is a quality read. Meet the West Ham fan whose brother inspired him to bring live football to blind supporters - Mirror Online share.google/PXWQcGqx6OOgjWD…
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Congratulations on 25 years at @WestHam, James Datson ⚒️💪
I was invited to join the celebrations at Rush Green and chat to @skysports about James’ incredible work as audio descriptive commentator for visually impaired supporters and my role as an ambassador for the @whu_dsa
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30 Nov 2025
Very sad news from @WestHam today. I just had a conversation with @alibruceball before the news broke in the press lounge. I can only echo his words about the great man Billy Bonds was and if anyone gets the chance to wear the West Ham shirt play like he did. A true club legend.
30 Nov 2025
"He stood for something really important to this football club, and they are going to miss him massively."
@alibruceball paying tribute to West Ham's legendary player and manager Billy Bonds MBE, who has passed away at the age of 79.
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8 Nov 2025
Quality work, great that @bbcjohnmurray @Iandennisbbc @alibruceball did this and to listen to @jacob_culshaw well deserved.
7 Nov 2025
How do you become a 5 Live Sport football reporter? 🎙️⚽️
📈 @jacob_culshaw shares his journey from local radio to reporting on the Premier League
#BBCFootball
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5 Sep 2025
When some of my students told me he had signed for Fulham I said wow, let's hope so, need it confirmed! But now it's true, despite the last couple of years, the hard work has paid off for him. Congratulations one of our most recent students, who only did his GCSEs in May/June.
3 Sep 2025
A new Academy arrival.
Welcome to Fulham, Lewis Kondau-Wall! 🤍
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9 Aug 2025
So it begins pre season friendly to start the season, it's unbelievable that it is my 25th season providing commentary for visually impaired and blind supporters of @WestHam so grateful 🙏
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9 Aug 2025
It is great to be a part of this project and get @WestHam involved. West Ham United teams up with Game Day Vision to offer support for visually impaired fans | West Ham United F.C. share.google/UR1FIfVl4ziSmhf…
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9 Aug 2025
Great work, will let our listeners know about it.
9 Aug 2025
The DSA have worked tirelessly to see the introduction of BSL on the big screens in matchday. Today, we see it finally happening!
whufc.com/news/west-ham-unit…
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16 May 2025
Quality news
16 May 2025
Absolutely thilled to be announced as an official ambassador for the WHU Disabled Supporters Association! ⚒️⚽️
From shuttle buses on matchdays to Disabled Supporter Assistants, I'm now on a mission to help @westham and @whu_dsa to share this important message!
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15 May 2025
This is quality, 2 ex @Palmer_Catholic students thanks @sean_m_maguire and good luck Kevin Maher, well deserved. @NoNamePS thanks for letting me know.
15 May 2025
Sean Maguire went to school with Kevin Maher and has wished the Blues boss well ahead of his testimonial.
Get your tickets here: southendunitedfc.ktckts.com/…
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10 May 2025
If you have time, it is worth a listen, watch. Myself and some quality lads just talking football.
9 May 2025
NEW EPISODE OUT!🔥 Does Arteta’s post match press conference show delusion, or is he starting to feel the pressure?
Channel link:
youtube.com/@thelondonfootba…
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26 Apr 2025
Top player and also a top lad, congratulations, well deserved
26 Apr 2025
The only player to play every minute of all 50 games this season 🙌🏻
This season’s Manager’s Player of the Year, Player’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
What a season for @1JosephA! 👏🏻
📸 @edmonds_alan
#Swifts
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18 Mar 2025
Amazing work as always from these 2 great people. I'm learning all the time from them @Iandennisbbc @bbcjohnmurray well worth a listen.
17 Mar 2025
Dan Burn 45' 💥
Alexander Isak 52' 🥶
Two goals Newcastle fans will never forget 🥹
#BBCFootball #NUFC #CarabaoCupChampions
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26 Feb 2025
Proud to do my bit for this group of quality people.
26 Feb 2025
We will be recognising this year's Unite for Access campaign & raising awareness of our own Disabled Supporters Association at West Ham over the next month. Watch the Level Playing Field's 2025 Unite for Access launch video below @WestHam @lpftweets @WestHamHelp @WHU_ISC
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18 Jan 2025
Nice and early set up so can get back into the warn areas. Big match for both teams @LondonStadium this afternoon. @WestHam v @CPFC commentary for all visually impaired or blind supporters, by me and one of our young commentators. Good luck H.
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13 Dec 2024
Sad news this afternoon, and my thoughts are with the family, his friends, the Academy players he played with, and the club.
13 Dec 2024
It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer.
Rest in peace, brave Oscar.
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7 Dec 2024
Thinking of Michail at this time, a quality lad, who whenever I saw him always had time to say hi and ask how I was. Now time for me and everyone to say a 🙏
7 Dec 2024
West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area.
Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.
The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.
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30 Nov 2024
Starting 11 for @WestHam v @Arsenal looking forward to this match and full 90 minutes commentary for the visually impaired/ blind supporters of both clubs with me and the #inSIGHTfullirons
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