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Post by a on Jul 21, 2023 12:19:49 GMT
As long as he does a good job then good luck to him. Hope he continues in Nige’s footsteps and injects the same passion and enthusiasm, that’s what you need on the radio. Not from the area, not a Stoke supporter, can't see how he can show passion & enthusiasm. Maybe not, but it doesn’t mean he can’t be enthusiastic, some pundits can sound interesting even when it’s not their club. I hope so anyway 😂
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jul 21, 2023 15:21:09 GMT
We are sohail-ing We are sohail-ing Home again Across the sea We are sohail-ing Stormy waters To be near you Stoke City
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 21, 2023 16:49:00 GMT
I hope he lets us know the colour of the opposition's stockings.
It's become a tradition now to hear this vital piece of information 😁
As far as getting the players name correctly should not be a problem to start with because we won't know who they are either!
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Post by OldStokie on Jul 21, 2023 18:13:02 GMT
Let's see how he handles Jimmy when he phones in with one of his rants on P&G. OS.
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Post by karl on Jul 21, 2023 18:29:23 GMT
Its embarrassing mate because his knowledge of Stoke City and football in general is zero.The only time I’ve heard him is on Final Score on a Saturday afternoon on the occasions I’m not at the game. It’ll be interesting to see if he recognises players in our our team and the opposition Hopefully, he will 'tell it' as he sees it and won't have red and white eyes and won't be afraid, if occasionally, to offend folk or have a difference of opinion with his listeners. Maybe quite refreshing to see the club from an 'outsider' viewpoint. Stir up the cosy, local position. Even better, someone who is not afraid of ignoring the SCFC party line now and again. To be fair if he has done a lot of 5 Live commentaries he has pedigree. Probably a good thing to have a fresh feel to go with a fresh SCFC. Are they still having guest ex players for their input as well?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 21, 2023 18:34:04 GMT
When has he done 5live commentary mate?
Also this fella is back this season
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Post by Clayton Wood on Jul 21, 2023 18:36:16 GMT
Let's see how he handles Jimmy when he phones in with one of his rants on P&G. OS. Are onner avin eet, ee wunner off sayed. Dist they thunk it at th'tarm duck? Good luck to him
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Post by marcofstoke on Jul 21, 2023 19:20:42 GMT
John Acres & Ivan Gaskell both excellent & both 'outsiders' But they both lived local and worked for BBC Radio Stoke? This blokes not based in North Staffs. I just find it a very strange move especially with the so-called focus on BBC local radio? As I say I wish him well They both moved to the area after landing the job which I presume this guy will do.
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Post by stokief on Jul 21, 2023 19:30:04 GMT
When has he done 5live commentary mate? Also this fella is back this season I must admit I like Gabi Zakuani. Please to Gawd keep moaning Pej and Clarke away from the microphones. I have no other option than to listen to the commentary from the Off. site on a matchday. Life can be dark and depressing enough on a cold winter's afternoon or evening without them pair doing my head in
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Post by hoppo96 on Jul 21, 2023 20:44:33 GMT
doesn't have to be a stoke fan as such, you just want a professional in there, and in bbc case ideally somebody already on the books.
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 21, 2023 22:18:12 GMT
As long as he does a good job then good luck to him. Hope he continues in Nige’s footsteps and injects the same passion and enthusiasm, that’s what you need on the radio. Not from the area, not a Stoke supporter, can't see how he can show passion & enthusiasm. So presumably you would apply the same criteria to the players? No passion and enthusiasm if they aren't from Stoke?
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Post by starkiller on Jul 21, 2023 23:17:03 GMT
Thought Mark Elliott was a decent presenter but didn't think much to his commentary. Not sure you're being fair or accurate with what you're implying. Any time a person is hired who isn’t a straight, white male, the same tired comments are made. The tired comments give an opportunity for tired virtue-signalling, so it's a win all round.
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Post by onepara on Jul 22, 2023 4:37:02 GMT
I can remember when Radio Stoke got rid of someone because they didn't sound local, enough.
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Post by nottinghamstokie on Jul 22, 2023 6:23:17 GMT
I must admit I've never heard of him. Been on 5 Live for at least 10 years Personally I think he's awful, flat and dull intonation
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