Media coverage 2018/19

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JASR said:
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Max capacity 55097, 98.3% average attendance of capacity this year.
With a range of 1300 ish, So about a 2% range in attendance across all matches - seems entirely possible.

Compare to the ministry of truth figures:
Max capacity 75531, 98.4% average attendance of capacity this year.
With a range of ...156, so about a 0.2% range in attendance across all matches - seems entirely impossible.
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Who did we get our highest attendance against, was it the rags?
 
Thomas Hearns said:
I find it absurd that in this techno era there isn’t a simple option to press a button and listen to a game without the comms on. It’s not just the anti city bias I hate, I can’t stand 99% of modern commentators with their pre prepared quips and sickening banter and the co commentator who never stops fvcking talking.
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I think that it used to be available but Sky, or whoever(?), realised that people were switching off the canutes with their banalities. It might have been a World Cup experiment, I can't remember, but it is something that Sky and BT will have to offer if they want my subs!
 
Dave S said:
I sent a text to Sky a couple of years ago asking if they were going to reintroduce the crowd only option and they said.....NO!
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Great minds think alike! I always have to turn the volume almost off as I can't listen to these characters.
 
I have just been watching $kys weekend round up of matches. They had the Dips on. The commentators were glowing about the 3 they scored with no criticism of anyone, even though the keeper was lobbed for the second but I am not complaining. Next up was City. Our first wasn't a good goal, according to the co-commentator someone fell asleep and someone didn't organise the defence. The second was a mistake, just what was Barkley doing. The third amazingly they actually thought was a good goal but to even it out he then criticised the defending again for the 4th and the 6th.

So basically Liverpool scored 3 very good goals and we scored one good goal, a penalty and Chelsea fucked up for the other 4. Unbelievable Jeff.
 
Blue Mist said:
I have just been watching $kys weekend round up of matches. They had the Dips on. The commentators were glowing about the 3 they scored with no criticism of anyone, even though the keeper was lobbed for the second but I am not complaining. Next up was City. Our first wasn't a good goal, according to the co-commentator someone fell asleep and someone didn't organise the defence. The second was a mistake, just what was Barkley doing. The third amazingly they actually thought was a good goal but to even it out he then criticised the defending again for the 4th and the 6th.

So basically Liverpool scored 3 very good goals and we scored one good goal, a penalty and Chelsea fucked up for the other 4. Unbelievable Jeff.
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I am desperate to win the title like never before,we must shut the ****s up
 
jaigurugoat said:
Someone needs to play Hinchcliffe some clips of Richie Benaud commentating.



The CEO (Not Ferran) can't remember his name, talking about stamping out racism.
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Now there was a commentator. I remember a test match at Edgbaston, when they’d cut the wicket on the furthest strip from the dressing room. The batsman got out and the next man in was Bob Willis (I think). The camera followed Willis all the way from the changing room door, down the steps, and out on the long walk to the far side of the field, where he then took another minute or so taking guard and looking round at the field placement. Finally Willis was ready, the bowler came steaming in, and had him out plumb LBW, first ball. Benaud had watched the whole thing in complete silence, but now finally spoke.
“That’s a long way to come for no runs”, he mused dryly....and then resumed his silence.

“And McGrath out for 2, just 98 runs short of his century” was another absolute gem!
 
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karen7 said:
I am desperate to win the title like never before,we must shut the ****s up
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I’ve wanted to win 4 (or at least 3) on the bounce since 11/12 - sadly I’ve been disappointed with our form after each title... This year is the year that we get to get half way to that though!. :-)

The bonus this year will be making them feel like it’s 13/14 again.
 
JASR said:
I’ve wanted to win 4 (or at least 3) on the bounce since 11/12 - sadly I’ve been disappointed with our form after each title... This year is the year that we get to get half way to that though!. :-)

The bonus this year will be making them feel like it’s 13/14 again.
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I'm still fumming about the 3 games we lost that we shouldn't have,if only we had kev all season...
 
Exeter Blue I am here said:
Now there was a commentator. I remember a test match at Edgbaston, when they’d cut the wicket on the furthest strip from the dressing room. The batsman got out and the next man in was Bob Willis (I think). The camera followed Willis all the way from the changing room door, down the steps, and out on the long walk to the far side of the field, where he then took another minute or so taking guard and looking round at the field placement. Finally Willis was ready, the bowler came steaming in, and had him out plumb LBW, first ball. Benaud had watched the whole thing in complete silence, but now finally spoke.
“That’s a long way to come for no runs”, he mused dryly....and then resumed his silence.

“And McGrath out for 2, just 98 runs short of his century” was another absolute gem!
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Brilliant, there was a radio commentary from the Real Old Trafford in the days when trains rather than trams used the line at the back of the ground. I believe it was Benaud that was commentating and because it was radio he had to keep talking so we were treated to 'and the train has just arrived...……………… pulling into...………... the platform...…………….. and one...………………………………...two …………………………………. three people are getting off it.
 
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Exeter Blue I am here said:
Now there was a commentator. I remember a test match at Edgbaston, when they’d cut the wicket on the furthest strip from the dressing room. The batsman got out and the next man in was Bob Willis (I think). The camera followed Willis all the way from the changing room door, down the steps, and out on the long walk to the far side of the field, where he then took another minute or so taking guard and looking round at the field placement. Finally Willis was ready, the bowler came steaming in, and had him out plumb LBW, first ball. Benaud had watched the whole thing in complete silence, but now finally spoke.
“That’s a long way to come for no runs”, he mused dryly....and then resumed his silence.

“And McGrath out for 2, just 98 runs short of his century” was another absolute gem!
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A legend on and off the pitch. He knew that the art of commentary was knowing not to talk down to the viewers and when to stay quiet, qualities which are sadly lacking within football commentators. Time and again we hear them stating the obvious - what we can see clearly with our own eyes rather than offering any real insight. Hinchcliffe’s a prime example.

Incidentally, I was at the Headingley test when the Windies were last here and there was a book sale where one of the books was a signed copy of Richie’s autobiography. It was up for sale for £8 and the woman in front of me was still haggling over the price! I’d have paid £50 for it - sums up Yorkshire folk!
 
Exeter Blue I am here said:
Now there was a commentator. I remember a test match at Edgbaston, when they’d cut the wicket on the furthest strip from the dressing room. The batsman got out and the next man in was Bob Willis (I think). The camera followed Willis all the way from the changing room door, down the steps, and out on the long walk to the far side of the field, where he then took another minute or so taking guard and looking round at the field placement. Finally Willis was ready, the bowler came steaming in, and had him out plumb LBW, first ball. Benaud had watched the whole thing in complete silence, but now finally spoke.
“That’s a long way to come for no runs”, he mused dryly....and then resumed his silence.

“And McGrath out for 2, just 98 runs short of his century” was another absolute gem!
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One of my favourites was when someone was explaining (atherton?) how the bowling machine (merlin) was helping the England batsmen prepare to face Shane Warne to which Richie replied "does it have a brain"
 
wagonman said:
Cripey Cripes...

I hope my DREADFUL error did not cause too much of a problem in your obviously VERY busy life...

JJ

PS. I do hope you were able (after some thought) to work out to whom I was referring...
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Just abit of banter wagonman, hope I didn't offend in any way :)
 
notice on the back page review on radio 2 this morning zoe the rag ball made it all about Gordon banks with not one mention of the match last night.ive also noticed with her if city win tennis and golf etc become very worthy sports to cover.soft cow
 
city saint said:
notice on the back page review on radio 2 this morning zoe the rag ball made it all about Gordon banks with not one mention of the match last night.ive also noticed with her if city win tennis and golf etc become very worthy sports to cover.soft cow
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Zoe Ball is the quintessential Rag, she’ll be a club ambassador in a few years.
 
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