The relentless rise of Jason Cundy: How a forgotten footballer became UK sports radio's most popular wind-up merchant
The 56-year-old former Chelsea defender is on a 'generational run', going viral on a near-weekly basis for his antics on talkSPORT
Jason Cundy, a 56-year-old former Chelsea defender, is now the most popular wind-up merchant on UK sports radio. Cundy's career took a turn for the worse after his time at Chelsea and Tottenham in the 90s due to persistent health issues. After a brief stint at Ipswich Town and Portsmouth, he was forced to retire in 2000 due to a serious knee injury.
However, Cundy's career took an unexpected turn when he became a broadcaster and launched himself into sports broadcasting almost by accident. Over the past two decades, his on-air antics have made him a social media sensation, with his chemistry with co-host Jamie O'Hara garnering significant attention. Despite being forced to retire early, Cundy now enjoys great popularity in football media, largely due to his ability to wind people up and the hilarious visual props he uses during his broadcasts.
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