Media Thread 2020/21

[LesBleuMiserable]

I've never been into NFL but watched the play offs this month and it piqued my interest. Started watching the nfl show on the Beeb which although having the excreble Dan Walker has 2 ex pro's on. They're typical exuberant yanks and their personalities really draw you in.

Why am I posting here rather than the NFL thread? Because the quality of the pundits in this is light years away from MOTD. These guys bring genuine insight and passion. They speak from the heart and are articulate.

Another example last season I seemed to watch a lot of American broadcasts on PL games. The burger ads did make me salivate I think. But the studio guests were mostly Lee Dixon who I find duller than a day in Parliament, Robbie Mustoe who did sod all as a player. And Robbie Earle ex Don's. He was terrific well spoken and gave considered opinions but genuinely enjoyed our play.

This season a lot of my streams have been BeIn. Only get a few minutes of build up with Andy Gray NdJ and furry wanker. Gray and Nige are pretty decent I think and always cut Keyes down to size. Just suffered 30 minutes of Warnock commentating on a pretty shit Copa Libertadores final. The guy genuinely knows less about football than a gerbil.

Years ago I used to follow games on the radio and the guy who literally was in a class of his own was Jimmy Armfield. He was knowledgeable and fair minded with a terrific understanding of the game. We often joke on the match threads that we're going to mute the idiots on commentary. The problem is that decent commentary and even rudimentary match analysis are as rare as hens teeth!

I actually feel nostalgic over Lynham or Moore as they were giants compared to today's pigmies. Will people feel nostalgic for Lineker tyler Wright darke Warnock or hoddle. I sincerely doubt it.

If we can become champions this season it will be our greatest achievement and will be done in spite of the febrile press certainly not because of any appreciation from them.

Moore- I found him terrible, too much of a politician for my liking. I remember listening to him during the World Cup games and his bias against non European teams unbearable.

 

[hutton who blue]

I think Pep has used the negative media coverage to motivate and galvanise the squad since he has been here. I think it works in our favour.

I think Pep is so methodical at what he does the negative media coverage means less to him than an annoying fly that eventually flies out an open window.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I think Pep is so methodical at what he does the negative media coverage means less to him than an annoying fly that eventually flies out an open window.

think he's just got used to it, sees it for what it is.

 

[mccity]

think he's just got used to it, sees it for what it is.

Yeah he knows what it is, hence his post CAS outburst. I think he had similar disdain for the press back in Spain when he was Barcelona manager.

 

[hutton who blue]

Yeah he knows what it is, hence his post CAS outburst. I think he had similar disdain for the press back in Spain when he was Barcelona manager.

Losing focus there with irrelevance, this is about Manchester City and Pep our manager.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

What has he won them?

A lot of penalties and free kicks,the little cheat.

 

[hutton who blue]

A lot of penalties and free kicks,the little cheat.

28 goals, 15 of them pens. Sounds impressive until you see how they got them, namely collapsing from orchestrated dives in the penalty area because they haven't the skill and wherewithal to score from open play. Klopp encourages his players diving and was aghast at the number manu got so complained. The only decent proper thing for football he's done.

 

[Indaparkside]

A lot of penalties and free kicks,the little cheat.

They have to keep them relevant so the cash keeps pouring in

 

[jim tolmies perm]

A lot of penalties and free kicks,the little cheat.

Fucking embarrasing from Sly
One year and a load od dodgy pens and he's " one of the best signings on PL history" ? Are these cnuts on crack ? Pass the fcuking sick bucket!!!

 

[dickie davies]

Moore- I found him terrible, too much of a politician for my liking. I remember listening to him during the World Cup games and his bias against non European teams unbearable.

Perhaps we need to get Nigel Farage in commentary