Current Projects for the 2023/24 season:
Pre-Season - Commentator
With the new season almost upon us already, Tom has been around central Europe to commentate for the World Feed of several friendly fixtures. These games involved the likes of Borussia Dortmund, West Ham United & Ferencvaros, and the international feed went out to broadcasters such as ESPN in North America, Asia and MENA territories.
UEFA EURO 2024 - Reporter
After recording pre-Euro team interviews for UEFA (with Austria, Albania, Czechia), Tom has been enjoying the EUROS whilst traveling around Germany, visiting Munich, Düsseldorf, Köln and Berlin to report on the tournament for Austrian state broadcaster ORF, whilst also providing regular live Austria updates for talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK.
AFC Asian Cup - Highlights Commentator
Tom is putting his Asian football knowledge to use as a commentator for the AFC's official coverage of Asia's premier tournament. With the likes of Korea Republic, Iran, Australia and Japan involved, the coverage is enjoyed by millions on YouTube.
Click on the image above to see match coverage.
UEFA Champions League - UEFA Reporter, Union Berlin
Tom's reporting from on site in Berlin as Union embark on their first ever UEFA Champions League Group Stage campaign. His live updates and analysis are available on the UEFA website and app, as well as post-match flash interviews.
Click on the image above to see one of the UEFA match blogs.
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Commentator
The FIS World Cup gets underway for another season at the end of 2023. Tom's in the commentary box with SPALK and Infront Media for the Men's Sunday Giant Slalom on the Gran Risa Slope in Alta Badia, Italy. Can anyone stop Marco Odermatt's incredible run of success on the slopes?
Austria National Team - UEFA Reporter
With Austria's qualification for next summer's EUROs secured, Tom is conducting sit-down TV interviews with Austria captain and Real Madrid defender David Alaba, plus UEFA's "One to Watch" Nicolas Seiwald as part of UEFA's coverage for EURO 2024 rights holding broadcasters.
Swiss National League - Commentator
Tom is back for a second season as Swiss National League Hockey commentator, working on one of the best hockey leagues in the world. Games can be watched in English in northern European territories via streaming services C More and MySports.
Season 23/24 - BVB TV Commentator
After a dramatic end to last season, Tom is back on Borussia Dortmund's official TV and online channels, commentating on Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League matches in English for the club's legions of fans around the world.
J.League YBC Levain Cup Semi-Final - Commentator
Tom is back in the commentary box via SPALK as he provides live coverage of the Japanese League Cup Semi Final between Nagoya Grampus and Avispa Fukuoka for the J.League's international coverage.
Click on the link above to see the game live on YouTube!
AFC Asian Champions League - Highlight Commentator
Tom is working with SportRadar and the AFC to provide "as live" highlight commentary for various AFC Asian Champions League matches this season.
Click on the link to see an example on YouTube!
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - ORF Radio FM4 Reporter
Tom is delivering daily radio news updates on the action in Australia & New Zealand for Austria's state broadcaster, ORF. Succinct scripting and precise, clear delivery are needed for a brief and informative report to be aired on national radio news programmes.
Summer '23 - Red Bull Arena Season Opener Commentator
Tom is commentating on the final summer friendly for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig as they take on La Liga's Las Palmas at the Red Bull Arena. The Red Bull Four 2 Score World Champions will also be presented with their trophy during the event.
Click on the image above to see a video made by RB Leipzig featuring clips of the commentary!
Season 23/24 - The Other Bundesliga Podcast - Host
'The Other Bundesliga' is back in a new weekly podcast format, presented by Tom Middler! The team are around the grounds reporting on the Austrian Bundesliga, UEFA competitions and the Austrian National Team in English.
Click on the image above to hear the podcast!
