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How old is Jim White and what football team does the Sky Sports News presenter support?

All you need to know about Mr Deadline Day himself

IF you have ever had any interest in transfer deadline day, you should be well acquainted with Jim White.

The Sky Sports News presenter is legendary for bringing you the all latest updates on last-minute deals.

 Jim White (left) will be taking to our screens again for transfer deadline day
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Jim White (left) will be taking to our screens again for transfer deadline dayCredit: Sky Sports

Where is Jim White from?

Jim White was born in Glasgow in 1957, he is currently 61 years old.

He completed a pre-entry journalist course at Napier College in Edinburgh, before beginning his media career at Scottish & Universal Newspapers in 1974.

In 1979, he moved into television as Entertainment reporter for STV's Scotland Today programme, before moving to sport in 1986 and travelling with the Scotland squad to the World Cup.

He moved to Sky in 1998.

As well as presenting on Sky Sports, White is also a presenter for TalkSPORT from 10am to 1pm every day.

Does Jim White like being the 'Face of Deadline Day'?

White has said he can't get enough of Deadline Day and loves the all-day slot, twice a year on Sky Sports News.

He told in 2012: "It's mad, isn't it? I can't actually believe how big it's become.

"I've found since mid-December that people are asking me in the street if I'm looking forward to Deadline Day.

"Honestly, it's so flattering and it brings me down to earth with a real jolt.

"It's become a huge day and it's great that it's become that. I love it."

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And far from feeling strained by the workload, White says he even sources his own stories during commercial breaks.

He commented: "I'm on the phone during every commercial break, talking to people right down to the last second - and then trying to remain relatively composed when I come back on.

"I wouldn't want to go on air and not do that and I love the non-stop involvement."

Who does Jim White support?

Jim White is a lifelong Glasgow Rangers fan.

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