Topic: Football commentator/pundits

[gerrardisgod]

Mourinho’s really good at this, doesn’t deal in cliches and actually takes the time to analyse the action. He’s miles ahead of the rest of the rabble we have to hear.

Always like Keane too, twat of a bloke, yeah, but he at least says what he’s thinking, rather than tow the line.

[rowan_d]

I know he's not everyone's cup of tea but think Gary Neville deserves a bit of credit for pointing out that the rise is racism in the UK is coming from the very top, in a climate where he will be endlessly shat on by said racists for explicitly bringing politics into football discussion.

Would have been very easy for him to either avoid it altogether or talk around it and lean on implication and dot-joining.

[Ratboy3G]

I know he's not everyone's cup of tea but think Gary Neville deserves a bit of credit for pointing out that the rise is racism in the UK is coming from the very top, in a climate where he will be endlessly shat on by said racists for explicitly bringing politics into football discussion.

Would have been very easy for him to either avoid it altogether or talk around it and lean on implication dot-joining.

I agree, don't like the fella but fair play for making the point

[gerrardisgod]

Really enjoyed listening to Russell Martin there, always refreshing to hear someone that comes across as loving the game and finding positives.

[Legs]

Really enjoyed listening to Russell Martin there, always refreshing to hear someone that comes across as loving the game and finding positives.

Glad you mentioned that I thought he was excellent tonight no bitterness about anything.

[slaphead]

Amazons coverage has been good the last 2 nights. Tyldsley was on our game tonight. In saying that so was Michael Brown but still

[Bread]

Amazons coverage has been good the last 2 nights. Tyldsley was on our game tonight. In saying that so was Michael Brown but still

I generally like Tyldsley, but there was a weird bit where the camera cut to Klopp wearing a snood, and he started reminiscing about commentating at the World Cup in Qatar, and how he wore a polo in winter and he got to watch Portugal play and it was all lovely and warm. It was just a bit "what the fuck are you on about".

[slaphead]

I generally like Tyldsley, but there was a weird bit where the camera cut to Klopp wearing a snood, and he started reminiscing about commentating at the World Cup in Qatar, and how he wore a polo in winter and he got to watch Portugal play and it was all lovely and warm. It was just a bit "what the fuck are you on about".

haha yeah that was a bit Sam Materface like (who's obsessed with what people wear). Something to do with it was a year ago when that Ramos fella scored a hat trick for Portugal.
He's pretty good though, easy enough to listen to.

[The G in Gerrard]

Amazons coverage has been good the last 2 nights. Tyldsley was on our game tonight. In saying that so was Michael Brown but still

Brown said something odd iirc about Jürgen not used to games at that time during the second half?

[slaphead]

Brown said something odd iirc about Jürgen not used to games at that time during the second half?

Probably having a dig about the early kick offs maybe?  The fella after the game tried that and said it to Jurgen. Not a smart move.

[Ghost Town]

Von Deyk

[spen71]

Rather have Amazon than BT or whatever it is called now

[tubby]

I generally like Tyldsley, but there was a weird bit where the camera cut to Klopp wearing a snood, and he started reminiscing about commentating at the World Cup in Qatar, and how he wore a polo in winter and he got to watch Portugal play and it was all lovely and warm. It was just a bit "what the fuck are you on about".

Yeah that was really odd.  But I kind of liked it, was almost Partridge-esque.

[Crosby Nick]

Yeah that was really odd.  But I kind of liked it, was almost Partridge-esque.

I’ve thought there’s been a touch of the “Brent mused” about some of Clive’s recent appearances on The Anfield Wrap.

[Pistolero]

Fuck me...5 Live's 606 is such a pitiful experience these days....Savage and Sutton ...pair of humourless blerts hosting a phone-in for complete gobshites..............it's a long, long way from the wooden bow-tie that's for sure

[slaphead]

Fuck me...5 Live's 606 is such a pitiful experience these days....Savage and Sutton ...pair of humourless blerts hosting a phone-in for complete gobshites..............it's a long, long way from the wooden bow-tie that's for sure

It's terrible isn't it.  Savage and his "right then Christopher" every 10 seconds. I can't think of a show that's actually got better in time. MOTD, 606. They've all got so bad

[Only Me]

Fuck me...5 Live's 606 is such a pitiful experience these days....Savage and Sutton ...pair of humourless blerts hosting a phone-in for complete gobshites..............it's a long, long way from the wooden bow-tie that's for sure

Totally agree mate, but to be fair, I've heard very little on on any radio station ever that's anywhere near wooden bow tie level

[Ray K]

Totally agree mate, but to be fair, I've heard very little on on any radio station ever that's anywhere near wooden bow tie level

Danny Baker banging the desk when the guy said the following week he brought the bow tie to the game on a pole like a Roman standard is when radio peaked as a medium.

[slaphead]

Unlucky for me I didn't get seeing any of the football tonight, but I caught the score at the end. Christ, is Micky Gray a die hard Man Utd fan or what?  He sounded utterly deflated when Bayern scored when they did the radio highlights, I don't think I've ever heard anyone sound so disappointed!  Like Tyler when we scored on steroids

[cissesbeard]

Unlucky for me I didn't get seeing any of the football tonight, but I caught the score at the end. Christ, is Micky Gray a die hard Man Utd fan or what?  He sounded utterly deflated when Bayern scored when they did the radio highlights, I don't think I've ever heard anyone sound so disappointed!  Like Tyler when we scored on steroids

he is one of the worst, loves shit football cliches. did he play for utd youth or something, always talks like he loves them, prick

[slaphead]

I had no idea what the wooden bow tie reference was about, and was afraid of being whooooooshed. I just found it and listened to it. Brilliant. 2 foot by 1 foot with a big leather strap haha. Jaysus

[Ghost Town]

Unlucky for me I didn't get seeing any of the football tonight, but I caught the score at the end. Christ, is Micky Gray a die hard Man Utd fan or what?  He sounded utterly deflated when Bayern scored when they did the radio highlights, I don't think I've ever heard anyone sound so disappointed!  Like Tyler when we scored on steroids

You've just launched a thousand conspiracy posts on GoT

[Statto Red]

Fuck me...5 Live's 606 is such a pitiful experience these days....Savage and Sutton ...pair of humourless blerts hosting a phone-in for complete gobshites..............it's a long, long way from the wooden bow-tie that's for sure

I remember that call at the time & was laughing my head off, but that wasn't 606, as at the time Danny Baker had a Sunday morning phone in with Danny Kelly on five live instead, which the call was made to, here's the call in all it's glory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZxX_d0rLHU
 

[Jshooters]

 

That’s wonderful, thanks for linking

[boots]

There's no option for - None, theyre all shit.

[kavah]

Totally agree mate, but to be fair, I've heard very little on on any radio station ever that's anywhere near wooden bow tie level

 


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[Learpholl]

I thought Andros Townsend was very good before he decided to be a professional footballer again. Nedum Onuoha is also someone I usually enjoy when he's on too.

[wah00ey]

Honestly used to love Danny Baker on 5-Live on a Saturday morning.  Just wonderful radio.  He got cancelled didn't he?  Can't remember why.

[dirkster]

Honestly used to love Danny Baker on 5-Live on a Saturday morning.  Just wonderful radio.  He got cancelled didn't he?  Can't remember why.

Something to do with racism...
https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48212693.amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17024606873306&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com

[redgriffin73]

Honestly used to love Danny Baker on 5-Live on a Saturday morning.  Just wonderful radio.  He got cancelled didn't he?  Can't remember why.

Saw him on his tour a few years back talking about his life, he was incredible. So interesting and funny, he could have talked all night I'm sure. All totally off the cuff (apart from a vague timeline) and by the interval he was still talking about his life as a kid and had to be told by the theatre to speed up or he wouldn't finish

[Hestoic]

I used to enjoy Ray Wilkins' brief commentary spell. He was a classy act and a gent, always opening by saying "good evening". He ended up getting on a lot of people's tits though and I can't remember why.

[Crosby Nick]

I used to enjoy Ray Wilkins' brief commentary spell. He was a classy act and a gent, always opening by saying "good evening". He ended up getting on a lot of people's tits though and I can't remember why.

Mainly remember him from the Tango ads.

[Ghost Town]

I used to enjoy Ray Wilkins' brief commentary spell. He was a classy act and a gent, always opening by saying "good evening". He ended up getting on a lot of people's tits though and I can't remember why.

My word!

[redgriffin73]

Jesus wept Steve McManaman and the guy with him just chat constant utter shit.

Also seem very keen for Union to do well compared with how we hear them do other English games on TNT. 

[Ghost Town]

Jesus wept Steve McManaman and the guy with him just chat constant utter shit.

Also seem very keen for Union to do well compared with how we hear them do other English games on TNT. 

Slagging off Endo's English, the absolute blert

I hate Steve Macmanananananannanan

[slaphead]

The guys on the darts are very good. Nice to watch a sport where the fellas commentating know their stuff and are relevant to what's going on without the agendas or narratives.

[MonsLibpool]

I find Gary Neville nauseating to listen to. He was even trying to justify why the handball wasn't a pen.

Sky should give us an option to mute him.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

^ive got no idea whatsoever why any Liverpool listens to anything he has to say.

[Hazell]

I find Gary Neville nauseating to listen to. He was even trying to justify why the handball wasn't a pen.

Sky should give us an option to mute him.

Or fire him into the sun via a cannon. Actually, he can share with Carragher while we're at it.

[rushyman]

I wouldn't even want to pick one out of that lot

I know a lot of people like Ally Mcoist on here but that's probably because he's a nice fella and generous about us. He's actually frequently wrong about things actually happening on the pitch and never stops talking

First poster mentioned Mourinho. That's actually not a bad shout