Alan Brazil has been a mainstay at talkSPORT for many years, but the former player had to be taken off the air after feeling unwell on the show
Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist
13:06, 22 Jan 2026Updated 13:32, 22 Jan 2026
Alan Brazil speaking on talkSPORT
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Alan Brazil was taken unwell at talkSPORT Towers(Image: talkSPORT)
Alan Brazil had to end his presenting shift on talkSPORT early after feeling unwell during the live broadcast.
The former Manchester United and Scotland star had been carrying out his normal duties presenting his show with ex-Aston Villa forward and England international Gabriel Agbonlahor. Two-and-a-half hours into the show, the pair cut to a commercial break.
However, when Agbonlahor returned to the studio, Brazil was nowhere to be heard. It was then the ex-Villa captain offered a short statement explaining the 66-year-old had become unwell and would not be returning to the studio for the rest of the show.
Alan Brazil wearing a suit
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Alan Brazil is one of the most popular presenters at talkSPORT(Image: PA)
Agbonlahor said: "You’re listening to the talkSPORT Breakfast with me, Gabby. Big Alan Brazil is feeling a bit poorly, but he’ll be back as soon as he can.”
The ex-Premier League forward was then joined by Katie Shanahan, who had been on the airwaves this morning, presenting talkSPORT’s Early Breakfast show between 5am and 6am.
In case viewers were worried about the condition of the iconic radio presenter and pundit, Shanahan reassuringly said: "Alan Brazil is currently feeling a bit poorly but don’t worry listeners, he’s okay.”
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Manchester United's new signings left - right, Jesper Olsen, Gordon Strachan and Alan Brazil pictured on the club's pre - season Ireland visit
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Brazil (right) played for United between 1984 and 1986(Image: Bob Thomas/Getty Images)
Brazil has been one of the most famous and popular presenters on the show since talkSPORT's inception all the way back in 2000. He is also known for playing for the likes of United and Ipswich Town, as well as Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City.
Brazil also played for USA side Detroit IGN, Australian side Wolves FC and Swiss team FC Baden, whom he retired at in 1987. A back injury forced Brazil to pack in his football career earlier than he would have liked.
Ever since he hung his boots up, he has become one of the most entertaining characters on the sports airwaves. In March 2024, he amused listeners by going 'AWOL' and missing his morning shift at talkSPORT, not long after being seen at a bar at the Cheltenham Festival.
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