For more than half a century, John Watterson didn’t just report on Isle of Man sport, he preserved its history.
From taking over as Sports Editor in the mid-1980s to witnessing the explosion of junior and women’s sport, John has seen Manx sport evolve from a small, male-dominated scene into a thriving, community-driven sporting culture. He covered iconic moments at the TT, followed Manx athletes to Commonwealth Games finals, and quietly shaped how sport on the Island was recorded, respected, and remembered.
In this episode, John reflects on:
The stories that still give him goosebumps
Why participation matters more than winning
The responsibility of fair, honest sports journalism
And what it meant to receive an MBE for a lifetime of service to sport
This is a conversation about legacy, pride, and the power of storytelling in sport, from someone who’s lived it.
