I love speaking to people who are passionate, particularly those who are passionate about sport. Steve Kitchen is one of the most passionate people I’ve met when it comes to sport - especially sport in Gloucestershire.
Steve is sports editor at the BBC’s local radio station and loves his job and the local teams - he’s been covering them for 30 years, but he was a fan way before that.
We discuss football - Cheltenham Town football club, Forest Green Rovers and Gloucester City - Gloucester Rugby Club, horse racing at Prestbury Park, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and women’s sport and para athletes.
Steve is poignantly touched by para sport as his sport-playing youth was abruptly changed when he was run over by a car, leaving him with life-changing injuries. While that may have stopped Steve playing the sports he loves, his enthusiasm for the local sports scene is unrivalled. Beat journalist like Steve are the lifeblood of sporting communities and long may he continue to document the exploits of local athletes for the fans.
