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Ruben Van Gucht

Who is Ruben Van Gucht?

He is a well-known face on programmes such as Sportweekend, De Kleedkamer, Extra Time Koers and De Zevende Dag. He also presents a Saturday morning breakfast show called De Weekwatchers on Radio 2. He has written books about Johan Museeuw and Bernard Hinault, as well as the Grote Sporza Quizboek (Big Sporza Quiz Book) and Sportman (Sportsman), a book with various anecdotes he has come across over the years.

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    Bronze Belgians: the Red Devils at the World Cup

    The World Cup in Russia will forever be remembered as the one when the Red Devils came third for the first time. The summer of 2018 was unique; one with a bronze lining and a packed Grand Place in Brussels. Belgium was in ecstasy; the streets were empty and the squares were full. But exactly how did things go in Russia? How was the story experienced over there? And what are the lasting memories, so long after the event? Ruben Van Gucht was one of those who witnessed it all first-hand. Wherever the Red Devils went, Ruben Van Gucht was there too. As a reporter for the VRT, Ruben spent every day next to training pitches, speaking to players and trainers, observing the action during matches, braving the dressing rooms and travelling in the wake of our national football team. Naturally, this means he has many tales to tell.

    Sportsman II

    “Every disadvantage has its advantage.” 
    “That’s it, that’s it!”. 
    “Something often needs to happen before anything happens.”
    “His heart stood still, but his Pontiac was still ticking.” 
    “Tommeke, Tommeke, Tommeke, what are you doing?” 
    “Football is really simple, but the most difficult thing to do is to play simple football.” 
    “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over - it is now!” 
    “Under pressure, coal becomes a diamond.” 
    “Go on, Jan, they can't keep up with you!”
    A small selection from an extensive archive.   Invigorating words. Where do they come from? How did they materialise? Who said them? When, by whom and why? And how are they linked to the life of Ruben Van Gucht?
    Sportman II is another enjoyable evening with stories, music, humour and interaction with the audience. And also a surprising new name: Jonathan Bockstael, who is a famous imitator of many sports personalities, has now joined the cast to create an interesting quartet. This lecture can also be booked with extra musical entertainment (2 musicians). Price and technical specifications to be discussed.

Only positive feedback. Ruben Van Gucht presented the cycling festival amazingly and the collaboration was very well organised. Thank you!

Wim Steeman

City of Bruges

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Ruben Van Gucht came, saw and conquered in Sportsman II. The streaming version for the bib of Geel, was given extra cachet by his live presentation before and after the show. It first became a cosy 'social' in anticipation of the show.  The show itself is a joyful ode to sportsmen, with an emotional release at the end. Not to mention the beautiful songs that provide goose-bump moments. Recommended for young and old alike.

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