Peter Drury replaces Martin Tyler on Sky Sports

[NeilMcnabTwoFooted]

Bad news for American fans

their loss is our gain, swings n roundabouts

 

[Wheelsy]

Peter Drury is a brilliant commentator, and has the uncanny ability to really nail the big moments.
He was on the World Feed for the Aguero goal and nailed a similarly spine-tingling call for that one. His commentary for the 2010 World Cup opening goal is instantly iconic.

The problem with hearing Drury every week, as the quoted tweet suggests, is that he is *too* over-the-top for even the most mundane of games. He will elevate a scruffy tap-in in the 87th minute to Morgan Gibbs White in Nottingham Forest 1-0 Sheffield United to too a similar level of the Tshabalala goal.

And the problem with that is - if EVERY goal is special, then none of them are

 

[urban genie]

I know he’s quite popular but I find him quite grating with his over the top hyperbole which seems like he’s written it down in advance. I watch streams, usually American ones, so shouldn’t be an issue to me

wipe your tears of disapointment away with your clive tydlsey teatowel

 

[citytill1die84]

Excellent news.

 

[McfcBibby]

Best in the business

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

I know he’s quite popular but I find him quite grating with his over the top hyperbole which seems like he’s written it down in advance. I watch streams, usually American ones, so shouldn’t be an issue to me

Yeh, I know what you mean, but he at least seems enthusiastic about us. Be interesting to see if that changes or not, now that he’s working for the red clickbait merchants’ broadcaster of choice. I guess we’ll find out if City come from two down at Anfield to level, and the City goals get the funeral treatment favoured by his predecessor……

 

[BlueCraigo]

Most commentators, pundits and presenters get on my nerves tbh.

 

[hammocity]

Alistair Mann is a brilliant commentator but his allegiance to City has held him back, such a shame as I love his voice and passion, one of the best.

 

[Blue and still suffering]

Peter Drury is a brilliant commentator, and has the uncanny ability to really nail the big moments.
He was on the World Feed for the Aguero goal and nailed a similarly spine-tingling call for that one. His commentary for the 2010 World Cup opening goal is instantly iconic.

The problem with hearing Drury every week, as the quoted tweet suggests, is that he is *too* over-the-top for even the most mundane of games. He will elevate a scruffy tap-in in the 87th minute to Morgan Gibbs White in Nottingham Forest 1-0 Sheffield United to too a similar level of the Tshabalala goal.

And the problem with that is - if EVERY goal is special, then none of them are

His Aguero comment was Staggering just Staggering.
Don't think he will be that bad but at least he will bring some enthusiasm to games that don't have as much riding on them.

 

[Coljj]

Where does Tyler go now? Work for the PL? If so I guess that means we'll only hear him now on 3pm streams and the odd YouTube highlight.

If he isn't doing a game on most weekends then you'll know he worked for as along as his health & voice allowed him.