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Behind the scenes on Deadline Day

Transfer Deadline Day isn't just about Jim White you know... from the touchscreen to Twitter here's an insight into some of the other people that make it happen here at Sky Sports ...

Sky Sports News HD: a hive of activity on Deadline Day
Image: Sky Sports News HD: a hive of activity on Deadline Day

Natalie Sawyer - Presenter

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"My most memorable Deadline Day on location was standing in the freezing snow for two days covering Andrei Arshavin's on-off move to Arsenal in January 2009. After a tip-off around 1am, I was given the location of Arshavin's hotel and, in sub-zero temperatures and hazardous driving conditions, we filmed exclusive shots before camping outside the Emirates Stadium long into the night. When Arshavin eventually signed, the next day because of various complications, he did an interview and gave the memorable line, "I am a Gooner".

David Craig - Location reporter

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