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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 19:25:39 GMT
I know there’s plenty of threads about it on here but the search function isn’t working for me. So admin, feel free to merge.
First time listening to Radio Stoke commentary since Nige hung up the mic and I have the following critique.
Seems knowledgeable about football generally
Knows very little about Stoke apart from some bit part research
Gets excited when the opposition attack
A really monotone voice for comms
Has mentioned the ground as being a single tier stadium at least 6 times and I tuned in late
Not really impressed, prefer an old guy with loads of passion getting names wrong and losing his pen
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Post by Olgrligm on Sept 27, 2023 19:33:59 GMT
Don't worry, it's much better having a new thread now that the old one has dropped off the front page.
On a constructive note, I think he needs to talk a bit more quickly to keep up with play, particularly around the goalmouth. That would make a huge difference. Simon Humphries commentate on the Vale the other week and was excellent example of the art.
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Sept 27, 2023 19:39:43 GMT
Most of the vocal lot on this board couldn't wait for Nige to retire. He got a ridicously amount of stick every week.
Early days yet and he's learning about the club. Unless you've done the job yourself, you really don't know how much work it takes or how hard it is to commentate on a game.
It would be nice if people actually used his name also. Sohail Sahi for anyone wondering.
He admitted himself it was going to be a challenge and has actually gone through old archives to listen to Nige's commentaries.
Plus give him a break - he went and watched all of our games from last season before the season started (I know I wouldn't have bloody done that again).
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 19:48:02 GMT
Most of the vocal lot on this board couldn't wait for Nige to retire. He got a ridicously amount of stick every week. Early days yet and he's learning about the club. Unless you've done the job yourself, you really don't know how much work it takes or how hard it is to commentate on a game. It would be nice if people actually used his name also. Sohail Sahi for anyone wondering. He admitted himself it was going to be a challenge and has actually gone through old archives to listen to Nige's commentaries. Plus give him a break - he went and watched all of our games from last season before the season started (I know I wouldn't have bloody done that again). Hopefully Sohail Sahi will get better, you’d think so. Just talking about right now. It’s all a bit clunky. And I certainly didn’t diss Nige, he’s a legend |
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Post by stokeson on Sept 27, 2023 19:53:28 GMT
God he loved their goal. I just wish hed FOFF.
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Post by limb1956 on Sept 27, 2023 19:54:55 GMT
It’s dreadful - they need to realise we don’t want a ‘neutral’ commentary- needs some empathy with the club and its supporters…
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Post by stokeson on Sept 27, 2023 19:56:06 GMT
He loved their second more........
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 19:57:45 GMT
He loved their second more........ Orgasmic reaction |
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Sept 27, 2023 20:06:18 GMT
The only phrase you need to know when commentating on us currently is Stoke nil.
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Post by scarlet on Sept 27, 2023 20:10:06 GMT
He’s just awful. If he mentions Vale being in the next round once more I swear my radio will go through the window. Why can’t we have a commentator who shows the same passion for the club as the other radio stoke commentators do about vale and crewe?
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 27, 2023 20:14:48 GMT
What the fuck is he talking about saying Leris is 19 ?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 20:16:07 GMT
What the fuck is he talking about saying Leris is 19 ? He’s got a penchant for neck circumferences, even so that is a huge neck. Maybe that’s why he keeps going on about it |
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 27, 2023 20:16:57 GMT
What the fuck is he talking about saying Leris is 19 ? He’s got a penchant for neck circumferences, even so that is a huge neck. Maybe that’s why he keeps going on about it He's 25 |
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Post by TheTipster on Sept 27, 2023 20:18:10 GMT
I've heard him a few times now, and he just lacks any passion for Stoke. I would prefer someone with knowledge of our club, get someone local who feels what we feel.
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Post by stokeranger on Sept 27, 2023 20:19:38 GMT
What the fuck is he talking about saying Leris is 19 ? He’s got a penchant for neck circumferences, even so that is a huge neck. Maybe that’s why he keeps going on about it Complain to radio Stoke about him. I have, because he is wank. |
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Post by stokemark on Sept 27, 2023 20:20:45 GMT
His shiteness complements the sorry state of our football club
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 20:22:50 GMT
He’s got a penchant for neck circumferences, even so that is a huge neck. Maybe that’s why he keeps going on about it He's 25 I know I think you somewhat incredibly missed the joke! |
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Sept 27, 2023 20:22:54 GMT
What the fuck is he talking about saying Leris is 19 ? He wasn't saying Leris is 19, he was comparing him to the Bournemouth player from Hungary who is 19. Gouranga.  |
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Post by willieeetmiout on Sept 27, 2023 20:23:25 GMT
I stopped listening when he said Bristol was "just down the road"
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 20:23:59 GMT
You can say that again, and again, and again, and again. Ok we get the message 🙄
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 27, 2023 20:24:24 GMT
I know I think you somewhat incredibly missed the joke! I got the joke mate I'm too busy thinking about the last time we won a game on 29th August. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 27, 2023 20:25:27 GMT
I know I think you somewhat incredibly missed the joke! I got the joke mate I'm too busy thinking about the last time we win a game on 29th August. It’s fucking terrible. I’m all for giving a manager time but this is gonna end quickly of the hierarchy have got any balls |
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Post by marwood on Sept 27, 2023 20:59:48 GMT
I gave Sohail a chance, but he gets too happy when the opposition score, and too excited when they attack
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Post by theoptimist on Sept 27, 2023 21:01:40 GMT
I gave Sohail a chance, but he gets too happy when the opposition score, and too excited when they attack He has to get his entertainment somewhere! |
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Post by questionable on Sept 30, 2023 14:53:55 GMT
I’m relying on Radio Remotely Stoke today as helping my lad move house, when we scored without doubt that was the most pathetic commentary I’d ever heard.
You should be ashamed to have the privilege to commentate on our club, abysmal commentary.
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Post by xchpotter on Sept 30, 2023 14:57:44 GMT
Listened a lot and he's not for me. Unless you recognise his voice, it takes a good 3 or 4 minutes to realise he's reporting on us. Far too neutral for my liking and comes across as the typical corporate BBC type. Just no passion coming from him for Stoke.
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Post by chad on Sept 30, 2023 15:01:52 GMT
I’ll sum up
He’s fuckin useless
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Post by GrahamHyde on Sept 30, 2023 15:02:22 GMT
Had to put the game on mute, thought I was listening to Bristol City commentators for about 10 minutes.
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Post by Absolution on Sept 30, 2023 15:03:34 GMT
Only heard him once, and yeah, he got way too excited for my liking when the opposition scored.
In fairness, it must be a bit of an artform to report an opposition goal without sounding either too excited or too deadpan as though nothing happened.
It's just one of those things that Nigel Johnson seemed to do effortlessly.
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Sept 30, 2023 15:03:43 GMT
Why do we keep getting zakuani? Co commentating as well? Hardly a club legend or anyone who is particularly played loads for the club or who has any particular connection with us... vale and crewe are getting far better commentary and pundits ridiculous really.
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