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Post by zerps on Aug 27, 2020 15:44:09 GMT
Who’s the main one on BT Sports Champions League commentary? I still like Alan Parry and Ian Darke I remember watching the world cup in a bar when I was in Texas. Ian Darke was commenting on a game and the guy that owned the bar said summat like “Dang I wish he could talk on American sport” |
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Post by Cast no shadow on Aug 27, 2020 15:53:07 GMT
Clinton Morrison is shite Asif you is sayin' dat. |
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Post by Cast no shadow on Aug 27, 2020 15:54:56 GMT
Sue smith, Stephen Warnock, Mcmanaman.
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Post by mallorcanstokie on Aug 27, 2020 15:56:37 GMT
Not wishing to sound sexist (cos I’m not, honest) really don’t like the female commentators, analysts or hosts. Never been the same since Kenneth Wolstenholme RIP
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 15:58:02 GMT
Sue smith, Stephen Warnock, Mcmanaman. Take it they’re your worst three? |
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Post by Clem Fandango on Aug 27, 2020 15:58:05 GMT
Despite the fanfare of sky announcing his arrival Thierry Henry was fucking awful.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 27, 2020 15:59:31 GMT
Of the new wave I like Danny Higginbotham and Dean Ashton. Perhaps not popular opinion but to my liking. I really despise Prutton. I don’t even watc Stoke build up if it’s him. Yeah agree about Prutton always thinks we're going lose in his predictions Must be a Nottingham Forest thing.....Prutton, Birtles & Clever Trevor Francis. |
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Post by salfordstokie on Aug 27, 2020 16:06:06 GMT
Always found Mark Lawrenson quite entertaining, always had a dry comment at the right moment. Doesnt fit the BBC's image these days.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 16:07:21 GMT
Yeah agree about Prutton always thinks we're going lose in his predictions Must be a Nottingham Forest thing.....Prutton, Birtles & Clever Trevor Francis. Every time I hear Prutton talking I find myself saying “shut the fuck up Prutton”. Like a mild Tourette’s. it’s got to the point where my Mrs has to remind me not to say it🤣 |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 16:07:59 GMT
Always found Mark Lawrenson quite entertaining, always had a dry comment at the right moment. Doesnt fit the BBC's image these days. Hate Lawro, loved Hansen |
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Post by salfordstokie on Aug 27, 2020 16:10:20 GMT
Always found Mark Lawrenson quite entertaining, always had a dry comment at the right moment. Doesnt fit the BBC's image these days. Hate Lawro, loved Hansen Thought Hansen took himself too seriously, pundits need to have some humour imo. |
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Post by hughjarse on Aug 27, 2020 16:18:20 GMT
Andy Townsend is the worst I've ever seen H Standing joke in our house..... always gave MOM in England matches to Wilshere. He could have scored 3 ogs and conceded 8 pens abd Townsend would always say "I thought Jack Wilshere was outstanding tonight" |
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Post by hughjarse on Aug 27, 2020 16:22:40 GMT
Worst ever - Trevor Francis or Alan Smith. Don't state the fucking obvious cos I can do that. I like a pundit who makes me think "Yeah, good point, I hadn't thought of that"
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 16:24:51 GMT
Worst ever - Trevor Francis or Alan Smith. Don't state the fucking obvious cos I can do that. I like a pundit who makes me think "Yeah, good point, I hadn't thought of that" Alan Smith used to be the worst but his incompetence pales in comparison to some of the more recent ones |
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Post by callas12 on Aug 27, 2020 16:42:00 GMT
Johnny Acres deserves a mention. Great servant to commentary on Stoke matches along the way for Radio Stoke & certainly earnt his stripes as an entertaining TV match reporter when he commentated on the loose cat at Goodison Park. Stoke match coverage has never been the same since he got ousted from the post.
Sommat about Natalie Pinkham that makes her stand out on Formula One TV duties too! Mmm
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Post by madnellie on Aug 27, 2020 16:49:19 GMT
I don't like Alan Shearer as a presenter/pundit but I really enjoy listening to him as a commentator. He seems to have a lot more humour and personality.
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Aug 27, 2020 17:17:10 GMT
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding have had an excellent summer with the cricket.
Stand out cricket commentator is Ian Smith.
Neville is in a whole league of his own in terms up punditry on football.
Personal choice but Martin Tyler is horrific to listen to.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 17:19:50 GMT
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding have had an excellent summer with the cricket. Stand out cricket commentator is Ian Smith. Neville is in a whole league of his own in terms up punditry on football. Personal choice but Martin Tyler is horrific to listen to. “And it’s LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE” |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 17:20:59 GMT
I don't like Alan Shearer as a presenter/pundit but I really enjoy listening to him as a commentator. He seems to have a lot more humour and personality. Never ever have I heard Shearer commentate. What channel? |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Aug 27, 2020 18:00:14 GMT
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding have had an excellent summer with the cricket. Stand out cricket commentator is Ian Smith. Neville is in a whole league of his own in terms up punditry on football. Personal choice but Martin Tyler is horrific to listen to. Smith is absolutely box office. On fire in high tension but capable of the laconic, raconteur style cricket needs too. |
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Post by wagsastokie on Aug 27, 2020 18:19:24 GMT
If you're going on football reporting only than Stuart Hall took a lot of beating
He could make a nill nill draw at Preston sound like the game of the season
I shan't delve into his off field activities
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 18:20:43 GMT
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding have had an excellent summer with the cricket. Stand out cricket commentator is Ian Smith. Neville is in a whole league of his own in terms up punditry on football. Personal choice but Martin Tyler is horrific to listen to. Smith is absolutely box office. On fire in high tension but capable of the laconic, raconteur style cricket needs too. Iconic piece of commentary that. Bet his blood pressure was through the roof |
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Post by madnellie on Aug 27, 2020 18:35:26 GMT
I don't like Alan Shearer as a presenter/pundit but I really enjoy listening to him as a commentator. He seems to have a lot more humour and personality. Never ever have I heard Shearer commentate. What channel? DAZN in Canada. I assumed he was also commentating on other channels but apparently not. He did the Champion's League final last week. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 18:37:35 GMT
Never ever have I heard Shearer commentate. What channel? DAZN in Canada. I assumed he was also commentating on other channels but apparently not. He did the Champion's League final last week. OK no not to my knowledge I’ve never heard him commentate. Unless anyone else can tell me any different. I’d imagine him to be decent on commentary. Don’t really mind his punditry either after a ropey start. |
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Post by lordb on Aug 27, 2020 19:26:32 GMT
I've always thought James Richardson was the best pundit/presenter by a country mile. Agree, very knowledgeable too. Totally Football Show is a joy to listen to because of his anchoring skills. What's that on? |
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Post by lordb on Aug 27, 2020 19:27:33 GMT
Always found Mark Lawrenson quite entertaining, always had a dry comment at the right moment. Doesnt fit the BBC's image these days. Hate Lawro, loved Hansen Really? Lawro over Hansen for me Hansen was a bit dull |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Aug 27, 2020 19:42:14 GMT
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding have had an excellent summer with the cricket. Stand out cricket commentator is Ian Smith. Neville is in a whole league of his own in terms up punditry on football. Personal choice but Martin Tyler is horrific to listen to. Smith is absolutely box office. On fire in high tension but capable of the laconic, raconteur style cricket needs too. What a fabulous day that was. 🏆 |
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Post by datguy on Aug 27, 2020 19:45:20 GMT
The ‘big game’ crew Sky roll out are the best in the industry imo.
Neville and Carragher know their stuff and have a lot to say. Think sometimes they sit on the fence but that’s why you put Souness and Keane with them.
Not a massive fan of Shearer, but apart from that the MOTD regulars are alright. Lineker, Jenas and Wright have stuff to add.
Robbie Savage is awful. But I weirdly find McNamanam bearable. Don’t personally think he’s that bad. Has a meltdown on commentary every so often which is entertaining.
MO’N’s biggest fan Colin Murray is good as well. What happened to Manish Bhasin?
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 27, 2020 19:51:40 GMT
Step forward our own Garth Crooks who brings a whole new level of what the fuckness to football punditry. I love watching him.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 27, 2020 19:51:56 GMT
I guess the one thing this thread has already proved is that nobody can agree on who is good or bad. So with that in mind maybe it’s not such a bad idea to freshen up Soccer Saturday🤷🏻♂️
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