The Citytv commentary

[ZanteWeatherman]

Is it just me?

Can't listen to the commentator. Trying to put on a Spanish or some horrific 'foreign(ish)' accent/dialect when he pronounces the players names - some of us can actually speak other languages so it isn't impressive. Just watched last nights highlights and had to turn the sound off just after half time.....for example: FernanJinio (where the f*** does the j come from, MarcoSH LopeSH, Alvaro NegreTHo and last match it was SAIRKIO Aguero - ffs.

He ain't Spanish and as a listener (and a Manc), I just want simplicity and to enjoy an important part of the replay without affectation - just do the commentary in a normal manner without sounding like a twat. Sorry, just my personal opinion as I can't listen to it (so indeed won't). As I said, Is it just me?

Rant over.

 

[BlueiNZ]

Nah not just you. His commentary was pretty soulless as well in comparison to the Utd TV one that was on earlier here (i watched it to hear the pain lol)..

 

[bluemc1]

Is it just me?

Can't listen to the commentator. Trying to put on a Spanish or some horrific 'foreign(ish)' accent/dialect when he pronounces the players names - some of us can actually speak other languages so it isn't impressive. Just watched last nights highlights and had to turn the sound off just after half time.....for example: FernanJinio (where the f*** does the j come from, MarcoSH LopeSH, Alvaro NegreTHo and last match it was SAIRKIO Aguero - ffs.

He ain't Spanish and as a listener (and a Manc), I just want simplicity and to enjoy an important part of the replay without affectation - just do the commentary in a normal manner without sounding like a twat. Sorry, just my personal opinion as I can't listen to it (so indeed won't). As I said, Is it just me?

Rant over.

i agree mate really does my head in

 

[more lazy than useless]

It's not just you, it makes me grit my teeth and snarl a bit!

Still, at least he's trying to pronounce authentically, whereas the BBC's John Motson............

TBF, he is probably conscious of viewers from all over the world and feels the need to pronounce the names the way the players would themselves.

 

[Jumanji]

I hate his voice & commentating, but I actually respect him for trying to pronounce names correctly...A complaint that foreigners always say about English speakers is that they make no effort in saying their names properly.

I remember one video I saw of Kun thinking it was very funny how we pronounce his name. I'm sure he prefers the way our commentator would say it.

Names, aside he IS a shite commentator, and his voice is grating.

What's the problem? He's saying the names pretty accurately. (D in portuguese sounds like j sometimes, the sh in lopes is nearly spot on, etc)

I don't mind that my club attempts to pronounce its employees' names properly on its public website.

Edit: To answer your question, OP, this is where the 'J' comes from:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.forvo.com/word/fernandinho/#pt" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.forvo.com/word/fernandinho/#pt</a>

 

[Tricky_Trev]

At least he's trying, unlike us fans! It's not the pronounciation that annoys me. It's the shit commentating.

 

[rushts]

Is it just me?

Can't listen to the commentator. Trying to put on a Spanish or some horrific 'foreign(ish)' accent/dialect when he pronounces the players names - some of us can actually speak other languages so it isn't impressive. Just watched last nights highlights and had to turn the sound off just after half time.....for example: FernanJinio (where the f*** does the j come from, MarcoSH LopeSH, Alvaro NegreTHo and last match it was SAIRKIO Aguero - ffs.

He ain't Spanish and as a listener (and a Manc), I just want simplicity and to enjoy an important part of the replay without affectation - just do the commentary in a normal manner without sounding like a twat. Sorry, just my personal opinion as I can't listen to it (so indeed won't). As I said, Is it just me?

Rant over.

I much prefer SAIRKIO AHUERRO tbh

 

[eddiemarin09]

I see your point about his voice but I don't agree with how he says ere names ..he should pronounce there names properly which he is doing..why should he have to say it wrong just to please you? Manny people complain that commentators don't pronounce names correctly..this time he is and it's respectful to try to say it properly and I prefer it that way

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

Fully agree, it just sounds lame. Who does he think he is, Steve McClaren?

 

[burning blue soul]

ive just phoned the commentator in question, he says he is pronouncing the names as they should be pronounced, he says ZanteWeatherman (or "SantayVeathuarmanz" as it should be pronounced) needs to go fuck himself......sideways no less!!!