After we went1-0 up and were dominant for the next15 mins, Shalke then had a bit if the ball. Did anyone else catch Keown's comment of "Shalke are playing much better now which is what we want to see"
So if he's so programme savvy, why the low key muted "long ball and tap in" mumble for the winner? Is that just catering for the neutral. You should tell the commentators covering Liverpool and nited games.Well for a neutral and for their pogramming, a one sided game is no good, so of course they would want shalke to be in the game.
These comments from keown are not wishing us to lose, just wanting a decent game, the other lad though was a cockend wjo sounded dissappinted
Not seen someone misread a game so badly since baconface after the Sick Swan, Martin Keown, you really are one thick c*nt, can't believe this weapons grade bellend gets paid for this shit.
That is the crux of it,he's thick as pig shit.
Although,i did enjoy hearing his tone of huge disappointment when we scored the third.I suspect,and hope,that will have ruined his evening.
It won't be long until there is a series of gaffs about him a la 'Colemanballs'.After we went1-0 up and were dominant for the next15 mins, Shalke then had a bit if the ball. Did anyone else catch Keown's comment of "Shalke are playing much better now which is what we want to see"
Well for a neutral and for their pogramming, a one sided game is no good, so of course they would want shalke to be in the game.
These comments from keown are not wishing us to lose, just wanting a decent game, the other lad though was a cockend wjo sounded dissappinted
I believe that this specimen is a highly insignificant number. There are those who want City to win - us - the rest of the viewers who were temporary Schalke fans, and then the handful of 'neutrals'! It doesn't matter who we play, where we play, whenever there is a broadcast City game the commentator is clearly miffed when we score and bursting with delight when we concede. There might be a few who demonstrate fake glee when we get the upper hand but they're screaming their lungs out when Eddie lets one in, and the glorious goal from Raheem last night is labelled 'a tap in'! Just imagine the uncontrolled and unfettered delight were Raheem wearing a red shirt last night. We would have thirteen of the fourteen articles on the BBC and MEN website.
Disgraceful. Would never have happened during the mid 70s european games i grew up watching.no english club would have such open handed commentary. It was straightforward.the commentary was fully behind whichever team was playing in europe, and you,as a kid,followed suit.After we went1-0 up and were dominant for the next15 mins, Shalke then had a bit if the ball. Did anyone else catch Keown's comment of "Shalke are playing much better now which is what we want to see"
Exactly. Imagine if Rashford scores that winner from a pinpoint assist from De Gea.I believe that this specimen is a highly insignificant number. There are those who want City to win - us - the rest of the viewers who were temporary Schalke fans, and then the handful of 'neutrals'! It doesn't matter who we play, where we play, whenever there is a broadcast City game the commentator is clearly miffed when we score and bursting with delight when we concede. There might be a few who demonstrate fake glee when we get the upper hand but they're screaming their lungs out when Eddie lets one in, and the glorious goal from Raheem last night is labelled 'a tap in'! Just imagine the uncontrolled and unfettered delight were Raheem wearing a red shirt last night. We would have thirteen of the fourteen articles on the BBC and MEN website.
It won't be long until there is a series of gaffs about him a la 'Colemanballs'.
At 1-0 he was saying City are giving Schalke a footballing lesson.
Attacking so fluidly.
We concede two debatable VAR penalties and then he’s saying we haven’t moved the ball quickly enough and need to do more going forward.
Hee Hee
Bit early to be drinking.Exactly. Imagine if Rashford scores that winner from a pinpoint assist from De Gea.
Exactly. Imagine if Rashford scores that winner from a pinpoint assist from De Gea.
Well for a neutral and for their pogramming, a one sided game is no good, so of course they would want shalke to be in the game.
These comments from keown are not wishing us to lose, just wanting a decent game, the other lad though was a cockend wjo sounded dissappinted
Yeah whoever we play even if we get praise we're never ever spoken about nor is the commentary slanted in our favour.I believe that this specimen is a highly insignificant number. There are those who want City to win - us - the rest of the viewers who were temporary Schalke fans, and then the handful of 'neutrals'! It doesn't matter who we play, where we play, whenever there is a broadcast City game the commentator is clearly miffed when we score and bursting with delight when we concede. There might be a few who demonstrate fake glee when we get the upper hand but they're screaming their lungs out when Eddie lets one in, and the glorious goal from Raheem last night is labelled 'a tap in'! Just imagine the uncontrolled and unfettered delight were Raheem wearing a red shirt last night. We would have thirteen of the fourteen articles on the BBC and MEN website.
i met the guy on a flight from cyprus to mcr a few years back. he was wearing a QPR away top, i dont know his connection to that club (he was doing a radio commentary for a Spurs game in nicosia the night before, so not QPR related). i think he just gravitates to whichever team is paying him at the time, or whoever he can get the most cash/publicity/rise out of.And the funny thing was on Radio Manc/Radio 5 I swear Danny Mills was wearing his old City shirt. He just oozed optimism and poo-pooed the first pen and the sending off!
Well for a neutral and for their pogramming, a one sided game is no good, so of course they would want shalke to be in the game.
These comments from keown are not wishing us to lose, just wanting a decent game, the other lad though was a cockend wjo sounded dissappinted
Guy Mowbray, Bill Leslie, Rob Hawthorne, Ian Crocker, and the best co-commentator out there Davie Provan are all decentI believe that this specimen is a highly insignificant number. There are those who want City to win - us - the rest of the viewers who were temporary Schalke fans, and then the handful of 'neutrals'! It doesn't matter who we play, where we play, whenever there is a broadcast City game the commentator is clearly miffed when we score and bursting with delight when we concede. There might be a few who demonstrate fake glee when we get the upper hand but they're screaming their lungs out when Eddie lets one in, and the glorious goal from Raheem last night is labelled 'a tap in'! Just imagine the uncontrolled and unfettered delight were Raheem wearing a red shirt last night. We would have thirteen of the fourteen articles on the BBC and MEN website.
Ian Darke and Martin Keown were shocking last night. I have rewatched the match and the amount of negative comments was unbelievable. They questioned whether we were 'up for the fight', repeatedly questioned Pep's tactics, particularly when he took Sergio off, despite neither of them ever managing / coaching at any standard. Keown repeatedly mentioned the Newcastle game, making inferences that the performance was similar, despite it being nothing of the sort. Their negativity was palpable throughout, this isn't about wanting special treatment, this is about broadcasting corporations employing commentators who are fit for purpose and not purely spouting nonsense and incorrect information. Very poor from BT, as always. Such desperation to see us fail.
Last night’s pre-game and post-game studio debates were the most pro-City I’ve ever heard.2 years ago I cancelled BT Sport as I was so disgusted with the tone of the commentary and punditry toward City. I told them so. Recently I was considering subscribing again, not just for the football but also the MotoGP which this season, looks like it could be an exciting one.
So thanks Blues for the comments in this thread. They have reminded me that my original decision was the right one. They really are a biased bunch and I can feel smug knowing that I for one am not contributing to their wages. It feels good.