presenter Nick Powell has opened up about his unexpected journey in the broadcasting industry as he gears up for retirement.

Powell, a familiar face to Sky Sports News viewers, is set to retire this week on his 66th birthday after an impressive 43-year career in broadcasting, 29 of which were spent with his current employer.

During the recent transfer deadline day coverage, the seasoned broadcaster received accolades for a bilingual segment focusing on pursuit of Mathys Tel.

Joined by Sky Germany journalist Sarah Wieczorek, Powell effortlessly switched between English and German while discussing the deal.

This marked a high point as he prepares to conclude a career that kicked off in 1982.

Reflecting on his journey from reporter to anchor across news, sport and more in a column for Sky Sports' website, Powell confessed: "I never actually wanted to be on television."

He revealed that as a child, he dreamt of a career in radio due to its fast-paced nature.

A supporter, Powell cites the Reds' 2019-20 victory as his favourite moment, even though it was results elsewhere that confirmed side as champions.

"As it turned out, between the final whistle going on Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea, which meant Liverpool could not be caught, and the start of a special programme fronted by David Jones to mark Liverpool's triumph, I had precisely 12 seconds, but that's live television for you," he added.

Powell also shared an unexpected encounter with legendary Manchester United manager .

The seasoned broadcaster, who has covered significant non-sporting events, grouped Ferguson with the likes of Alan Bennett and Princess Anne as those he was warned about beforehand. However, there was also an unplanned meeting with the Scot.

"Naturally, Fergie wasn't always [charming]," Powell wrote. "But he once gave me a touchline interview I didn't actually want. Believe it or not I wanted Clayton Blackmore (who had just scored the only goal at Sheffield United).

"We would get the great man himself later. But in the tumult, he misheard me and put up a finger to say 'in one minute', after which he duly presented himself in front of my camera. We did not send him away."

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