Jason Victor Cundy (born 12 November 1969) is an English former professional

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and radio broadcaster for talkSPORT. As a player, he was a defender, who notably played in the

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for

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and

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. He also played in the

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for

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and

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. He was capped three times by

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, scoring once. Since retirement he has worked as a broadcaster. He presents ''The Sports Bar'' on talkSPORT, ''Jason Cundy Kicks Off'' on London Live as well as commentating and presenting for

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. Cundy was also the co-founder of the classic section of the Sports Bar "Turnip of the Week".

Playing career

During his career, Cundy played for

(1988–92, 41 league appearances),

(loan in 1992, 1992 – November 96, with 28 games),

(one month-loan, 1995),

(another 30-day loan, 1996),

(after a loan, November 1996–99) and

. Cundy is remembered for the "freak" goal that he scored against Ipswich Town in a Premiership match for Tottenham, in 1992–93. In an attempt to kick the ball 40 yards from goal, he slipped and managed a wind-assisted effort that ended up flying over 'keeper

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and into the back of the net. The goal was captured live on

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and put Spurs 1–0 up, in a match that finished 1–1. Cundy was forced to retire in 2000 due to a knee injury, and subsequently became a presenter on talkSPORT, regularly appearing with

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and

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on ''Football First''. He also occasionally co-hosted ''Evening Kick-Off'', subbing in for any regular member, while appearing regularly as a presenter/pundit on Chelsea TV. He currently co-hosts Andy Goldstein's Sports Bar with

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and Jamie O'Hara on weeknights. Cundy is popular for nightly feature 'Wheel Of Cundy' in which he tells a story about a sometimes named and sometimes anonymous footballer he has played with throughout his career.

Media career

Cundy presents ''The Sports Bar'' on talkSPORT, ''Jason Cundy Kicks Off'' on London Live as well as commentating and presenting for

. Cundy was also the co-founder of the classic section of the Sports Bar "Turnip of the Week". On Saturday, 18 October 2008, Cundy went on holiday and was unavailable to do TalkSport show, and TalkSport radio DJ

erroneously reported that he had died after falling off a boat and drowning. The report, which Goldstein later admitted was meant as a joke, resulted in several fans of

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putting down flowers outside

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the following day. In 2011, Cundy made a brief appearance on '' Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas'', a Christmas programme presented by Canadian singer

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Personal life

In 1994 he married

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and they had a son. In February 1997, just after his transfer to Ipswich Town, he was diagnosed with

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and had surgery the following day to remove a testicle. It had been announced that he was absent from the team due to a shin injury. Despite the cancer, in May 2000 he and Lizzie had a second son. He separated from Lizzie in 2010, and they divorced in December 2012. In June 2015, Cundy married Hannah Pedley, a

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, and their union produced a son. Cundy helped start the Cancer Campaign in Suffolk and raised thousand of pounds for cancer charities and awareness of the disease. Cundy has also spoken out in support of the charity Act Against Bullying.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cundy, Jason 1969 births Living people English footballers Footballers from Wandsworth Association football defenders Premier League players Chelsea F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Ipswich Town F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Sydney Olympic FC players England under-21 international footballers English sports broadcasters