2004 FA Cup Final Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen, Peter Schmeichel and Michael Owen in the studio, and commentary from John Motson in his 25th FA Cup Final as lead commentator. The BBC also provided live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, presented by Mark Pougatch, with commentary from Alan Green and Mike Ingham, and analysis from Jimmy Armfield and Steve Claridge. Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll appeared to have earned his place in the team for the FA Cup final after a run of good performances between the end of March and mid-April 2004, conceding just two goals in five games, including
Derek Thompson (sports commentator) Derek Thompson (sports commentator) Derek Thompson (born 31 July 1950 in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire) is a presenter and commentator of horse racing on Radio Five Live and At the Races in Britain. He attended Guisborough Grammar School and gave his first commentary - on a point-to-point meeting - at the age of 15. His broadcasting career began at the age of 18 on local radio. In 1972 he was based in London working for BBC Radio Sport, for whom he covered a number of Grand Nationals alongside Peter Bromley, Michael Seth-Smith and Michael O'Hehir. In 1981, he moved