BT Sport have been making a massive push ahead of the much-hyped launch of their TV channels on 1st August.  We’ve all seen the multitude of newspaper adverts, TV adverts and social media updates in recent weeks, it’s been hard not to.

One of their most recent signings, Michael Owen, is going to be lead co-commentator for the new Premier League season and has been in training ahead of it.  He is somewhat of an unknown quantity in the commentary box and I’m sure there are going to be some who will love him and others who will continue to criticise.

On the early train down to London for another two day broadcasting course with @BTSport. #preparation

— michael owen (@themichaelowen) July 16, 2013

BT Sport have been using Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to increase awareness of their football debut.  Introducing several of their leading ambassadors and commentators including ‘Robin van Persie Skills‘ and rugby  and football players taking part in a ‘Beat the Bin‘ challenge.

Now Owen can be seen taking part in some interesting practice methods ahead of his latest debut.  The video shows him commentating over his own goals in the booth with some surprisingly  vocal screams down the microphone.  Most people would imagine that he would be quite calm and laid back, maybe that won’t be the case…

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