BBC reintroduces football grid system

Grid system used 80 years ago to help listeners to visualise the action was introduced for games covered on BBC Radio 5 live.

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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first radio football commentary, the BBC reintroduced its grid system to help listeners visualize the action. The grid system was first used in 1937 and was designed to help listeners picture the position of the players on the pitch. The system uses a grid of squares, with each square representing a different area of the pitch.

The BBC reintroduced the grid system for games covered on BBC Radio 5 live. The system was used for the first time on the August 26, 2017, match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The BBC said that the grid system was well-received by listeners and that it would continue to use the system for future matches.

The BBC's reintroduction of the grid system is a reminder of the important role that radio has played in the history of football. Radio was the first medium to broadcast live football matches, and it remains a popular way to follow the game. The grid system is a simple but effective way to help listeners visualize the action, and it is a welcome addition to BBC Radio 5 live's football coverage.