Alex white broadcaster

Alex White
Alex White is a well respected local broadcaster best known for reporting on Rotherham United FC.
Early Career
White started his career in minor reporting jobs before getting his big break when he landed a guest summarising spot for a one off game for the television and radio channel Millers World in 2008. His debut behind the microphone for the Rotherham United versus Chester City was such a resounding success that he was given a full time position on the club commentary team.
He continued to shine throughout the season with his quick witted and detailed take on the action and found himself a favourite with peers, fans and pundits alike.
Criticism
His style did bring about some controversy with criticism over a 'err..errr..' style which threatened his very promising early career.
Written Work
Despite this setback he branched out into written journalism with successful 'On this Day' articles which were published weekly in the Rotherham United matchday programme. He also made his name with more in-depth reporting, travelling around the Rotherham area armed with scarfs and hats to give to former Rotherham United players who kindly met White for his well respected Legends of Rotherham United series. This took White to several locations including his favourite venue Don Valley Stadium. After countless other articles it appeared that White had firmly found another string to his ever burgoening bow.
Break
White shocked audiences when he left the broadcasting scene towards the end of the 2008/2009 campaign. He was absent for seven games which prompted rumours of him leaving for pastures new. These rumours were put to bed when he picked up the microphone again for the Rotherham United versus Shrewsbury Town fixture.
Written Success
White was promoted to the role of Co-Editor of the Rotherham United matchday programme with huge success. He continued his blossoming written career by researching and writing many articles and was highly commended when the club scooped the League Two Best Matchday Programme award at the Football League awards. White was one of the main protagonists and was mentioned in dispatches, as the team which beat off competition from some notable other publications
Quiet Year
The following season was a fairly quiet one for White who, despite still being the most regular co-commentator, did swap duties with other up and coming broadcasters, which included the highy-rated Ben Shepherd. Known to listeners as the Shepster, he reported on the play-off final defeat at Wembley.
Back with a Bang
During the current campaign White has curtailed his broadcaster even furher to concentrate on more administrational work. However, when called up his free-flowing, honest and unflappable approach have been warmly received by listeners.
White was behind the mic with Shepherd for the Millers' Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash with Burton Albion earlier this season which prompted controversy when the commentary cut away with 10 minutes remaining, although it was later revealed to not being the fault of White.
White came in for more praise along with colleague Matt Young for their performances this season, with Shepherd also coming in for much deserved attention.
Accrington and Southend
After recieving huge praise for his role in the game against Accrington Stanley White was behind the mic for the away trip to Southend United. This would prove to be one of the highlights of a so far distinguished career. Rotherham midfielder Mark Randall made his debut for the club and had to be substituted after a collision in the first half. Trying to justify the challenge by refering to Randall's Arsenal and Premier League background, White joked that if he was on the other team he 'would have given him a kick himself'. This comment proved to be the line that would be the cornerstone of his broadcasting career.
Lucky Escape
White's career almost took a turn for the worse but he got out unscathed after a recent car accident on his way to commentate on Torquay United versus Rotherham United. The game was postponed and White has yet to pick up the microphone since
Legacy
Whilst no longer a regular on the microphone White is still a key member of the broadcasting set up. Despite his popularity he has come in for criticism in the past when on a popular forum the question was raised, in explicit fashion, who he actually was. This theme has cropped up again but generally his dulcit tones and quick fire humour have been a resounding success on the airwaves. There were rumours of a possible defection to BBC local radio, and the possibility of him becoming the warm-up act for the Chuckle Brothers but nothing came of the either story.

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