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Post by bojanwonder on Aug 5, 2023 22:54:30 GMT
It was. He should stick to reading the news!
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Post by stayingupforbigbazza on Aug 5, 2023 23:28:13 GMT
Didn't hear the commentary as we were at the match obviously.. Who was the man presenting the show and doing post match phone in with all the moaning Fail fans like Ben who never pauses to take a breath ..
Was it Rob ?? .It wasn't Lucas Yeomans or Lee Blakeman ..
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Post by britvic72 on Aug 6, 2023 6:58:57 GMT
Did well I thought. Cranson definitely not a voice for radio. Or the face for TV
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Post by tuum on Aug 6, 2023 7:08:38 GMT
I listen to the commentary whilst sat at the game so not a big issue for me but if I was relying on the radio alone my biggest criticism would be to much chit chat and not enough describing what was actually going on Agree. He was constantly bringing Cranson in for opinion. A lot was unnecessary. Could probably halve his interactions with the co-commentator and still be ok. 1st time hearing Cranson and can't say I was encouraged. As people have already said... not a voice for radio. Can't really comment on his analysis as he was asked some inane stuff from his host. Both will obviously improve as the season wears on.
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Post by thevoid on Aug 6, 2023 7:14:24 GMT
Did he keep hold of his pen?
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Post by loyalstripey on Aug 6, 2023 7:14:38 GMT
Our Nige was doing some match day hosting in the corporate areas, looked really well and as sharp as always 😄
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Post by mks1958 on Aug 6, 2023 7:43:58 GMT
Nice not to have to listen to Angela "know it all" Smith on the way home after the match. I presume she has been let go.
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Post by potters11 on Aug 6, 2023 8:03:00 GMT
Didn't hear the commentary as we were at the match obviously.. Who was the man presenting the show and doing post match phone in with all the moaning Fail fans like Ben who never pauses to take a breath .. Was it Rob ?? .It wasn't Lucas Yeomans or Lee Blakeman .. Rob Adcock. I thought he struggled a bit in truth. Might need time to find his feet.
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Post by Gods on Aug 6, 2023 9:33:19 GMT
I listen to the commentary whilst sat at the game so not a big issue for me but if I was relying on the radio alone my biggest criticism would be to much chit chat and not enough describing what was actually going on Agree. He was constantly bringing Cranson in for opinion. A lot was unnecessary. Could probably halve his interactions with the co-commentator and still be ok. 1st time hearing Cranson and can't say I was encouraged. As people have already said... not a voice for radio. Can't really comment on his analysis as he was asked some inane stuff from his host. Both will obviously improve as the season wears on. Yeah, on reflection I think Cranson's punditry was much like his defending, workmanlike. I am sure it will improve, but if you were hoping for someone quick on repartee with the rapier wit of Oscar Wilde I am afraid you won't get it!
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 6, 2023 9:37:03 GMT
Didn't hear the commentary as we were at the match obviously.. Who was the man presenting the show and doing post match phone in with all the moaning Fail fans like Ben who never pauses to take a breath .. Was it Rob ?? .It wasn't Lucas Yeomans or Lee Blakeman .. Rob Adcock. I thought he struggled a bit in truth. Might need time to find his feet. It must be hard if you’re not a fan of the clubs you cover on local radio to try and get passionate about them🤔although Acres and Gaskill both did it very well in my opinion.Adcock is a big Forest fan so we’ll see how he gets on. Wasn’t impressed though by Sohail and his interview after although he did ask a couple of direct questions to Alex Neil
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Post by newsteadst3 on Aug 6, 2023 9:39:39 GMT
Don't normally like Adcock on his normal show, thought he did okay yesterday though.
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 6, 2023 9:49:50 GMT
Good how he did a little tribute to Nige.
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Post by chell_rosey on Aug 6, 2023 9:51:47 GMT
Good how he did a little tribute to Nige. Yes, nice touch and seemed sincere. I think he did ok and will be fine once he relaxes in to it.
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Aug 6, 2023 9:58:25 GMT
Thought he did fine, especially for a first time. Course he got a few things wrong, and made a few observations that were obviously new to him but old hat for Stoke fans (describing the flag holders along the touchline as the players walk out etc). He was quite surprised that the clock kept ticking on the scoreboard past 90 mins, but I think that is part of the new rules across the leagues!
Probably threw to Cranson a bit too often for his thoughts, when there probably wasn't much to say really! Might thrive with a more "charismatic" co-comm..
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Post by J-Roar on Aug 6, 2023 10:03:48 GMT
Surprised Tom Gayle isn’t in the role. He has bigger fish to fry than local radio
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Post by sticky on Aug 6, 2023 10:06:01 GMT
Wasn’t too bad, I think having being used to hearing Nige’s voice for so long, it’ll seem strange whoever did it tbh. Thought Cranston was ok, comes across like he’s engrossed with the game and forgets talk😂 personally Liam Lawrence and Clive Clarke we’re the best I’ve heard
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Post by fullmetaljacket on Aug 6, 2023 10:06:21 GMT
He was OK. Will improve as the season goes on I hope.
Seems a bit ofca stadium anorak the way he kept bigging it up.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 6, 2023 10:06:50 GMT
I missed Nigel Johnson and how he describes the play and don't think it's right to call the new commentator the "New Mr. Stoke City" given Nige had earned that right over decades.
Sahi's taking over a local legend so lots of pressure, and I thought he was fine. I agree too much rambling at times - I was at the game and he missed what I thought were a couple of important passages of play where you could see something was about to happen.
Cranson was fine too - I like hearing from different pundits. It'd be interesting to hear if I thought Liam Lawrence is as good when we're playing well.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 6, 2023 10:36:09 GMT
Decent enough 7/10.
Cranson poor, 4/10.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Aug 6, 2023 10:40:03 GMT
I keep hearing a bit of Chris Kamara in his voice. Is it just me?
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Post by wherty on Aug 6, 2023 11:12:43 GMT
Nice not to have to listen to Angela "know it all" Smith on the way home after the match. I presume she has been let go. Let's just say Angela has been relieved of her duties by Radio Stoke..
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 6, 2023 11:16:07 GMT
Nice not to have to listen to Angela "know it all" Smith on the way home after the match. I presume she has been let go. Let's just say Angela has been relieved of her duties by Radio Stoke.. Shame, thought she did a good job.
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Post by Eggybread on Aug 9, 2023 10:29:06 GMT
Well we seem to have gone from bad to worse. Last season was amateurish with Nigel coming to an end and making many mistakes with his age/memory but with passion in abundance .And as far as Angela goes lets just say nice try just not good enough. Well last night was my first experience of the new commentator and Im not entirely sure who was with him. But christ was it moribund to say the least. No passion whatsoever in the guys voice ,just a monotone drone, passionless and utterly boring to be polite. Such a shame but it is what it is, just terrible to listen to.
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Post by bojanwonder on Aug 9, 2023 10:33:19 GMT
Yep, I wanted to like him but I found him very dull. It really came across as someone pretending to like our club. It just doesn't work! Perhaps he just needs some time to settle, so I don't want to sound harsh. But boy did I miss Nige!
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 9, 2023 10:36:26 GMT
Not heard him commentate yet but I find his questioning in post match interviews so far bizzare to say the least all though very direct
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Post by skemstokie on Aug 9, 2023 10:36:41 GMT
Well we seem to have gone from bad to worse. Last season was amateurish with Nigel coming to an end and making many many mistakes with his age/memory but with passion in abundance .And as far as Angela goes lets just say nice try just not good enough. ell last night was my first experience of the new commentator and and not entirely sure who was with him. But christ was it moribund to say the least. No passion whatsoever in the guys voice ,just a monotone drone, passionless and utterly boring to be polite. Such a shame but it is what it is, just terrible to listen to. Think you will find Mr Moribunds sidekick was Andy Griffin, i paid for radio pass and all i heard for 30 mins was background noise from the crowd so to hear any commentary was welcome.
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Post by questionable on Aug 9, 2023 10:43:04 GMT
Have to agree he’s awful to listen to, benefit of the doubt on Saturday but it was actually worse last night, much worse.
There was an occasion last night where he’d without doubt drifted away with the fairies and commenting on the flags fluttering nicely above The Tile Mounting Stand, cut off asked Griffin something then fixated again on the nice fluttering flags.
Can’t recall what he said but he actually corrected Griffin about something when he was embarrassingly wrong, Griffin simply agreed with him.
Probably a sound bloke but he’s awful
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Post by nickhfc on Aug 9, 2023 10:46:48 GMT
For a radio commentary, listeners need to know what’s happening on the pitch. This is missing as he forgets we haven’t got a picture. TV ones ramble on incessantly but at least we can see for ourselves. On the radio it just doesn’t work.
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Post by bunnyscfc on Aug 9, 2023 10:46:53 GMT
Nice not to have to listen to Angela "know it all" Smith on the way home after the match. I presume she has been let go. Let's just say Angela has been relieved of her duties by Radio Stoke.. She hasn't.
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Post by bunnyscfc on Aug 9, 2023 10:48:22 GMT
Have to agree he’s awful to listen to, benefit of the doubt on Saturday but it was actually worse last night, much worse. There was an occasion last night where he’d without doubt drifted away with the fairies and commenting on the flags fluttering nicely above The Tile Mounting Stand, cut off asked Griffin something then fixated again on the nice fluttering flags. Can’t recall what he said but he actually corrected Griffin about something when he was embarrassingly wrong, Griffin simply agreed with him. Probably a sound bloke but he’s awful Listened last night and was amazed to find out this wasn't his second-ever game commentating on a match. It was pretty woeful tbh and I hadn't a clue what was happening on the pitch.
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