Andy Barton appears on television, on radio and in the press. He is regularly interviewed for news, documentaries and light entertainment programmes for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five and Sky. He provides expert commentary for a number of newspapers, magazines and books, including The Times, The Telegraph, FourFourTwo Magazine, the Kraken Opus, Men's Health, Men's Fitness Magazine, and Health and Fitness Magazine. He has also written articles about sports psychology for several publications including the Daily Mirror, BBC Interactive, the Castrol Index and the Manchester United official magazine 'Inside United'.

Andy has produced two DVDs through rugby coaching specialists RugbyCoachingVideos.com.

Some of the interviews are featured below:

December 2009:

CNN - "Benitez on the brink - a psychological profile of Liverpool's manager"
Festive cheer can be thin on the ground in the lead up to Christmas with an extra dose of stress heaped upon business managers already grappling with icy financial conditions and potentially bleak New Year prospects.

November 2009:

CNN - "Mind Games: Touchline psychology"
The latest round of Champions League matches finds a string of top European managers on the verge of being dumped out of the competition - a failure that could cost them their job.

November 2009:

BBC Radio Wales - "The Radio Wales Phone-in"
Andy was a guest with Darren Campbell and Dr Russell Holden on Jason Mohammed's Radio Wales Phone-In.

September 2009:

BBC Interactive - "Why do sportsmen cheat?"
High-profile cases of cheating and gamesmanship have dominated the backpages in recent weeks, but why do competitors feel compelled to seek an unfair advantage?

September 2009:

The Times - "England hope for seventh time lucky"
Imagine a mid-table Barclays Premier League side, say Wigan Athletic or Bolton Wanderers, losing to Manchester United, then being asked to play them again a couple of days later...

August 2009:

Time Magazine - "Is 13 too young to sail around the world solo?"
A Dutch court placed a 13-year-old girl in temporary custody on Friday, Aug. 28, after her parents insisted on supporting her bid to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo...

July 2009:

True Tube - "Win, Lose, Fail"
Jo Ankier was running towards Olympic gold. Andy Barton knows what happens when the pressure's on.

May 2009:

Champions League Final Programme - "The big day"
Early afternoon in Moscow on UEFA Champions League final day, less than a football-pitch length away from Red Square, the lobby of the grand Ritz Carlton was teeming. And there, in among the flow of guests and visitors, fans, journalists, staff scurrying from one request to another, were the Chelsea FC squad...

March 2009 :

"Mind Games - Player Psychology for Rugby" and "Mind Games - Coach Psychology for Rugby"
Andy has filmed two DVDs for specialist rugby training DVD producers RugbyCoachingVideos.com.

January 2009 :

“Captains: Do they really matter?”
When Fabio Capello was preparing to name his England skipper last year the nation got itself into a bit of a tizz. But was it all a big fuss over nothing?

August/September 2008:

Champions Magazine - "The paranormal history of football"
Are games decided by tactics – or witchdoctors, star signs and premonitions? Exploring areas professionals don’t like to discuss, Martin Rosser encounters Zidane, Rooney and Einstein.

August 2008:

Five News - "Sports psychology "
"A report into the factors that can help or hinder young sports performers from achieving success."

June 2008:

BBC Interactive - "The art of taking a penalty"
"Penalties are a marriage of technique and mentality." That is the verdict of sports psychologist Andy Barton on the seemingly simple task of sending the ball past a goalkeeper and into the net from just 12 yards out.

June 2008:

Castrol Performance Index - "Mind over matter"
Castrol Index sports psychologist Andy Barton reveals why goal celebrations, positive thinking and smiling faces could be key to success this summer...

June 2008:

Castrol Performance Index - "Coaches on the couch"
Castrol Index's sports psychologist, Andy Barton on why mind games and the colour yellow could be the key to winning Euro 2008...

February 2008:

BBC2 - Sportsround
Interview with Lizzie Greenwood on the 6 Nations rugby.

December 2007:

Kraken Opus - Formula One Edition
Interview about the mental qualities of a Formula One driver.

October 2007:

Daily Mail - "Inside the tortured mind of our hero Jonny Wilkinson"
He places the ball, steps back and sideways. For a few moment he stands, slightly bent, legs a shoulder width apart, hands clasped, eyes focused.

October 2007:

Setanta Sports - "Experts warn Hamilton to stay focused"
Two of England's leading psychologists have warned Lewis Hamilton he must keep his focus firmly on the track or else he runs the risk of missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

October 2007:

The Sun - "The title is on ice"
Supercool Lewis has the mental strength to be F1 champion, a top sports psychologist said yesterday.

October 2007:

The Times - "Keep your imagination under control in head-to-head duels"
Chris Griggs seeks some advice on the different mental approach required to succeed at matchplay.

September 2007:

Musa Okwonga - "A Cultured Left Foot"
Andy was interviewed for this excellent book on the eleven elements of footballing greatness.

September 2007:

FourFourTwo Magazine - "Outside Right"
Oldham Athletic take a chance on former jailbird Lee Hughes.

August 2007:

England v Germany Official Programme - "The whole 12 yards"
With five wins from six shoot-outs, Germany are the undisputed world penalty champions. But why?

August 2007:

Two Wheels Only - "The Comfort Zone "
Sports Psychologist Andy Barton.

May 2007:

Sky News Radio
Interview with Alex Feeney on the run-in for the Premiership title

April 2007 :

Daily Mail - "Mourinho the King of mind games "
Jose Mourinho has successfully taken the pressure off his players by putting the spotlight on himself again, according to top sports psychologist Andy Barton.

April 2007 :

Sporting Life - "Psychologist backs Jose outburst"
Chelsea are chasing the quadruple but the focus is on boss Mourinho rather than his players.

March 2007:

Sky One - "When Nerves Attack"
Andy was interviewed for this documentary as part of the Sport Uncovered series looking into the phenomenon of 'choking' in sport.

March 2007:

BBC Radio 1Extra - "Praying for a win"
Andy was interviewed for this radio documentary about the power of prayer at Portsmouth Football Club, presented by former Chelsea player Gavin Peacock. To hear the documentary click on the link above.

March 2007:

BBC World Service - "Fast Track"
Andy was interviewed by Ben Wyatt discussing the power of psychology in sport.

March 2007:

Inside United - "Can body language tell us who will win the League"
Sports psychologist Andy Barton puts the bosses on the couch.

December 2006:

BBC2 Newsnight - "When Sports Stars Crack "
Andy was a guest on Newsnight with Jeremy Paxman discussing the mental issues affecting England's cricketers in Australia.

December 2006:

Daily Mirror
Andy was asked to write a piece for the Daily Mirror with some advice for England's long-suffering cricket fans.

December 2006:

Sky News - Under Pressure
Andy was a guest on Sky News discussing the pressures faced by the England cricket team.

December 2006:

Men's Health Magazine - "Why are we so aggressive? "
Our continuing exploration of the male psyche uncovers the science behind our lairy gene and reveals the path to peace, self control and emotional balance.

November 2006:

The Times - "Frontline bowler suffers attack of nerves"
When England asked Stephen Harmison to meet and greet Australia’s opening batsmen at Lord’s in 2005, it seemed as though they had found the perfect way to introduce themselves to their opponents...

November 2006:

Health & Fitness Magazine - "Workout Boosters"
As the cold weather draws in, it's easy to let summer fitness resolutions slip. Keep your motivation up with these top tips from Johanna Legh.

October 2006:

Sky One - When Sports Stars See Red
Andy featured in this light-hearted look at some of the moments in sport where sportspeople lose their cool. Other contributors included Mark Lawrenson, Peter Schmeichel, Matt Dawson, Martin Offiah, Willie Carson and Nigel Winterburn.

October 2006:

"Fast-Track to Fast Success"
Success is a mind game. Sports Psychologist Andy Barton shows you how to get gold in life, love and the locker room, with confidence coaching for champs.

September 2006:

Sky News Radio- Interview with Alex Feeney
Andy was interviewed by Alex Feeney for Sky News Radio discussing psychological issues that are affecting sportspeople today.

September 2006:

ITV1 - Call Me A Cabbie
Andy had the dubious pleasure of working with Janet Street-Porter to assist her with mental strategies for learning street names in her quest to become a London cabbie.

June 2006 :

talkSPORT - John Gaunt Morning Show
Andy was a guest on John Gaunt's show discussing the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) issue during the World Cup.

May 2006:

Professional Motorsport World - "Personnel Best"
Providing your team members with incentives is just one way to help improve their performance. PMW talks to four motivational experts.

March 2006:

ITV1 - The Truth About Referees
A documentary about the problems that referees face in football today, including contributions from David Beckham and Anders Frisk.

March 2006:

"Gym’ll fix it? No, just reach for the stairs"
Lucy Atkins on a lifestyle approach to exercise that takes the sweat out of getting fit.

March 2006:

ITV Evening News Report - The Mind of Mourinho
A commentary on the mental strategies of Jose Mourinho ahead of the second leg of the Champions League fixture with Barcelona.

March 2006:

Sky News - Andy Murray
A report on Andy Murray becoming the British Number One tennis player.

December 2005:

FourFourTwo Magazine - "The Hit Parade"
Football used to be full of honest fellas who'd kick you all day and drink with you all night. Now, they'll dive to get you sent off and can't take a tackle. When did the game change?...

October 2005:

talkSPORT - Howard Hughes
Andy was a guest on Howard Hughes' show discussing human potential.

October 2005:

Health & Fitness Magazine - "Virtual Triumphs"
Whether it's climbing Everest on a stepper or racing on a treadmill, in-gym challenges can motivate and reward, says Joanna Legh...

September 2005:

The Times - "How To . . . Deal With Failure"
It's how you bounce back that really matters...

September 2005:

ITV News Report - The Ashes
An interview about the mental approach taken by the English cricket team to win back The Ashes.

September 2005:

Men's Fitness Magazine - "The 50 Best Running Tips Ever"
Whether you're a trembly-kneed beginner or a foot-sore veteran, it's never too late to learn more about the world's oldest form of fitness...

July 2005:

Dance Gazette - "Be Very Afraid"
Suffer from stage fright? Lyndsey Winship looks for a cure...

June 2005:

Men's Fitness Magazine - "Think Like a Winner"
Hitting peak physical condition is one thing, but you'll need to train your mind to go that fraction faster, run that extra mile or squeeze out that one last lift. The world's top sports psychologists reveal how...

September 2005:

ITV News Report - The Champions League
The mental factors that enabled Liverpool to come back from being three goals down to win the Champions League Final.

April 2005:

The Times - "Bowyer Finds Few to Appreciate His Brand of Madness"
DAVID O’LEARY once defended Lee Bowyer during his tumultuous time at Leeds United by saying that the tea ladies loved him. Away from his caffeine-addled backers, however, people from various walks of life were quick to admonish the errant midfield player and conclude that not everything in black and white makes sense...

April 2005:

ZDF News (Germany) - Jose Mourinho
An interview with ZDF News Channel in Germany leading up to Chelsea's Champions League match with Bayern Munich. Andy was asked to comment on Jose Mourinho's mental tactics.

October 2005:

talkSPORT - Afternoon Show
Andy was asked to comment on a bizarre tirade by Jose Mourinho against the perceived injustices of European football.

February 2005:

Health & Fitness Magazine - "Kickstart Your Fitness"
Need a motivation boost to help you reach your fitness goals? Whether you're a beginner or have reached a plateau, Johanna Legh has tips to help you stay positive and focused all year round...

February 2005:

The Times - "Paul to Exploit Powers of Positive Thinking"
THE short walk from centre stage at Twickenham to the replacements’ bench must have felt long and inglorious for Henry Paul, like a batsman dismissed for a duck returning to the pavilion amid a deafening silence. Hauled off in the 26th minute against Australia in November, the humiliation inflicted on Paul by Andy Robinson, the England head coach, was so public. So how can Robinson now expect Paul to give of his best?...