Media Thread 2020/21

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I don’t really give s**t about the commentators but when spurs played marine they never once mentioned the price tag of players - I counted 3 times last night with us

I think that’s completely fair comment, but the rest of the stuff that was said was within the bounds of reason, in the context of the fixture.

 

[give it to gordon]

Hmm. I don't recall Cheltenham scoring straight from the kick off. I thought they led City for precisely 22 minutes.

I csnt keep filling in the complaint form on the bbc ! They make so many regarding City it has to be on purpose. Still waiting for the bbc reply as to why our goal scored within the rules of the game, and why their pundits didnt understand that. As to why the bbc called it a controversial goal ! A perfectly legal goal nothing controversial about it at all. Only thing that was perhaps controversial was why didnt the villa staff or players now the rules, something that their bosses pay them handsomely to know !

 

[give it to gordon]

Yeah I think were on the same page, but if Ferdinands views are skewed by his dislike for us, I would prefer to hear the impartial views of someone with no dog in the fight so to speak.

Agree if Ferdinand cant control his hatred for City and be professional he shouldnt be doing our games.

 

[squirtyflower]

I understand your point on that one that players should be honest and express their views and it is clear Rio does not like us etc.

However I would question then why he is chosen to cover our games. At the worst his dislike for us could influence his commentary or at the least it would give the viewer the perception his views are tainted.

The ‘perception’ that his views are tainted went down with the Titanic mate.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Avoided fa cup shock, escaped losing - anything to avoid the words win or won it seems.

Yep and did they repeat the avoided FACup shock in the opening paragraph for Wolves,Sheff Utd,Brighton or West Ham ?
Er no

 

[hammocity]

See I don't have an issue with Wio in this instance because he is being honest, the problem is with the overall set up and coverage.

Put in a similar position, do we want United or Liverpool to do well as they are 'representing the country' - not even remotely.

What it is missing is an Andy Morrison or the like who in reaction to Ferdinand's quip responds with 'shut it Wio you quaver mouthed bitter tw@t, you are to football insight what Chris Grayling is to train time keeping' or the like.

I think pundits should be free to express their pleasure / dis-pleasure as it makes them more relatable and not just having to lie to the audience.

Obviously I concur with the rest of you post wholeheartedly............

Carlton Palmer was a pundit I think on Sky going back a few years. He was brutally honest and was not afraid to slag the big teams off. He didn't last long, not a great player but he was a very good pundit, kind of a young Buzzer in that respect, very entertaining.

 

[Gingers Dad]

I actually think Karen Carney speaks sense. She did an excellent analysis on Bernardo following the Chelsea game
Just a shame she let herself down with those daft Leeds comments

Anyone with a Scouse or Brummie accent should be banned from TV until they've been cured

 

[Spurs quarter 69]

He is picked to please and utd fans watching hoping to see City lose, and to piss of Citu fans who the tv dont care if we watch ot dont.

I only turn to the match bang on ko time now did the same yesterday bang 5:30 turn to the match.

The " Chelsea rent boy' is not universally loved at the Swamp.

 

[bavarian blue]

Watched Villa match on Sky Germany last night, German commentator said Villa acquitted themselves well at City but City were clearly the better side.

 

[wattle]

Thing is most pundits arent employed for their knowledge of the game, or for their knowledge of tactics etc.
They are employed simply because who they played for, to hopefully keep the liverpool and utd watching games that dont involve their teams.

Because I would guess most fans dont watch matches in which their team arent playing. Or is that just me , I only watch City games !.I hate the fact that on our games we get ex utd and liverpool players.

I have to explain to my missus why I dont like Ferdinand, Giggs, etc. My missus said that documentary about Ferdinand ( last year o think ) and how sad about his wife etc. I asked did it mention him shagging loads of birds behind her back or him being a drug cheat ? NO. I said that documentary was just a pr job to try and improve his image. And as for family man she didnt about his affair with his brothers wife. Missus didnt know why spitty is called spitty so I showed her the video. How he didnt get the sack is one of the most bizarre things. Again she was surprised he wasnt sack but I explained its because he is ex liverpool sky wont sack him, for fear of losing the liverpool fan base, same the press/media wont write anything bad about LFC. The same way the press/media went lightly over them setting fire to the liver building , ignore social distancing etc win they won the league

That fact that Ferdinand working for BT a British tv company said he wanted RM to beat the only English left in the champions league. He wanted a non English team to beat an English team. A very strange view when working for an English tv company.

Now I am not overly bother about pundits my only gripe is why with 1000's of ex players why cant the tv companys etc employ, good sound decent ex pros ?

Why do I want to listen to an drug cheat or someone who sleeps with his brothers wife ? No thanks I have a higher morale standard than that. I wouldnt invite someone like that into my house. I want the listern to a good ex pro with decent morals stands someone I would like in my house, not a drug cheat . Why is that to much to ask?

Just employ good solid decent ex pros.

Great post. Well put