 He himself later became Controller of Sports (West Midlands) for ATV and, later, Central Television, Newbon reported on football and hosted boxing and darts programmes for the ITV network, whilst hosting sports coverage on ATV and Central, while also presenting sports reports on the regional news programmes and performing his executive role.Newbon conducted post-match interviews, including a memorable exchange with Brian Clough after Nottingham Forest had lost 4-0 to Everton, when Newbon's question about Forest's lack of commitment was replied to with ""Because they're just like you and me, Gary - a bunch of pansies"", after which Clough kissed Newbon on the cheek and walked off.Newbon sparked a controversy in 1983 when he appeared to show two fingers to the QPR manager.