| John Fendley | |
| Birth Date: | 1967 or 1970 |
| Birth Place: | Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Known For: | Soccer AM |
| Occupation: | Television presenter & producer |
| Years Active: | 1990s–present |
John "Fenners" Fendley is a British television presenter, best known for being a co-host of Sky Sports' Soccer AM between 2015 and 2023.
Between 1997 and 2007, Fendley was a producer on Soccer AM.[1] [2] Upon leaving the show, Fendley began working for internet television channel ChannelBee in 2008.[3]
In 2010, he was an occasional 'feature reporter' on Sky Sports News show Soccer Saturday. From 2010–2012, Fendley presented Take It Like a Fan alongside Charlotte Jackson and then Bianca Westwood.[4] [5]
In August 2015, Fendley was named as a co-presenter of Soccer AM alongside Helen Chamberlain, replacing Max Rushden.[6] [7] Fendley also co-presented Sky TV's The Fantasy Football Club alongside Paul Merson in 2018. From June 2020 until May 2023, Fendley presented Soccer AM alongside Jimmy Bullard.[8]
After Soccer AM finished airing in May 2023, Fendley spoke to media saying how the show being axed had affected his mental health.[9] In April 2024, it was announced he had launched a podcast alongside his former Soccer AM co-host Jimmy Bullard called FC Bullard.[10]
Fendley attended East Ayton Primary School and Raincliffe School in Scarborough.[11] After leaving Scarborough Sixth Form College, Fendley had a gap year in Australia.[12]