Gary Al-Smith has a reputation in the global media which has seen him consistently break the glass ceiling where working with the cream of global media titles is concerned.
On Wednesday, the Joy Sports editor trended all day after making a studio appearance with the English Premier League television.
Having given notice a day before that he was to be on Premier League Today, the league's news and analysis show for the international market, Gary got hordes of fans glued to their sets in the morning.
But before the show started, Al-Smith would tease the audience on social media with a photo of himself and Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, as they both got ready for their respective programs.
That was followed by the show itself, where the journalist discussed Africa's impact over the years on the league. The 15-minute segment showcased the range, depth and wit of Al-Smith, and social media duly responded. According to producers of the show, it is the first time a Ghanaian has been invited to make an appearance in the London studios.
Gary's global footprint has seen him become a regular guest on Al Jazeera's news bulletins in addition to writing for the Guardian and the New York Times. He has also previously made appearances on CNN and ESPN. He was also editor for SuperSport for five years before joining the Multimedia Group in 2015.
You can enjoy a snippet of the show below:
REWIND
— 2021/22 Football Season (@JoySportsGH) August 25, 2021
.@garyalsmith debates the best African players in Premier League history and the general impact of the continent's players.
🎥 PL TV#JoySports pic.twitter.com/FhGpR5ioNg
Here's how Twitter reacted
Enjoying it. Nice one @garyalsmith on @premierleague today 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/XXW3pzUpcY
— Felix Romark (@FelixRomark) August 25, 2021
Oh this is cool 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/zHpxBhn4lk
— B.You by Berla Mundi (@berlamundi) August 25, 2021
Drogba, Yaya Toure, Mo Salah are in the Top 3 African players to have graced the English Premier League for me. @garyalsmith you did us proud on the Premier League Show👌🏽👌🏽
— Benjamin Yamoah (@BENGHARZI) August 25, 2021
@garyalsmith 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿✅ https://t.co/d2uFNuyH6V
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) August 25, 2021
I see you @garyalsmith 🙌🇬🇭 https://t.co/S6jTbFdUBW pic.twitter.com/r3Wo6CBmxe
— Kwαme Benaiαh. 🐐 (@kwamebenaiah) August 25, 2021
Gary Al Smith
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) August 25, 2021
Gary Al Smith
Gary Al Smith
Happy !! Happy !! Happy!!!
Its working Good Lord!! My Bro @garyalsmith 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/WWa7iBEdCM
Gary Al Smith on the Premier League Today show. Huge!!!! @Joy997FM @garyalsmith @JoySportsGH pic.twitter.com/UbIzsEHV5L
— Lexis Bill (@lexisbill) August 25, 2021
Massive.
— Hansinovic (@hansandoh) August 25, 2021
From Kokomlemle to London with Class. Congrats @garyalsmith. pic.twitter.com/Zffdp8sX5B
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/qgSMamb9Fv
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) August 25, 2021
From Kokomlemle to Premier League studios. Raise the bar! https://t.co/6uRFf2XjVp
— #TheNabilaShow (@Muftawu_Nabila) August 25, 2021
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