 In 2007, his Radio 1 colleague Mark Chapman joined Channel 5 to cover Italian football alongside Laura Esposto.In 2010, Colin Murray left Channel 5 after the final of the Europa League in which Fulham were beaten 2–1 by Atlético Madrid, to become a full-time host with BBC Sport to host Match of the Day 2 and BDO Darts.Mark Chapman only appeared once more on Channel 5 after the end of Football Italiano covering for Colin Murray and with Laura Esposito now presenting in Italy, Channel 5 needed a new host and Jim Rosenthal was appointed to host live Europa League matches, hosting a live match every round up to the final from 2010–2012.