Malcolm Brodie: Renowned sports journalist dies 30 January 2013 Last updated at 08:08 The renowned former Belfast Telegraph Sports Editor Malcolm Brodie has died. Mr Brodie, who grew up in Scotland, was instrumental in establishing a sports department at the newspaper and served it for more than five decades. His achievements in sports journalism, including reporting at 14 World Cups, were recognised by football's world governing body, FIFA. He was also awarded an MBE for services to journalism. Mr Brodie began his career at the Portadown News, before moving to the Belfast Telegraph in 1943. As well as establishing the sports department at the newspaper, he was its chief football writer for decades. Known as the doyen of Northern Ireland football writers, Mr Brodie was on first-name terms with many of its legendary figures including Matt Busby, Jock Stein and George Best. He was made an honorary life member of the Belfast Telegraph and wrote a history of the newspaper.