DURING the 15 years that he spent playing professionally with the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic, John Hartson grew quite accustomed to the highs and lows of top level football.
Since hanging up his boots and moving into broadcasting, the Welshman has provided expert analysis on countless dramatic matches both in Scotland and further afield.
Yet, he has still found being a co-commentator for ITV at Qatar 2022, a tournament which has thrown up more shock results than any World Cup in living memory, to be an utterly exhilarating, totally nerve-wracking and downright discombobulating experience.