Some weird tension between Martino and Mustoe today. Where the feck is Earle ?
Hahaha yeah wtf was that?Some weird tension between Martino and Mustoe today. Where the feck is Earle ?
Yes, that wasn't nice to see.Some weird tension between Martino and Mustoe today. Where the feck is Earle ?
Earle will probably be back next week. They alternate between the three.Missed the Wednesday stuff, but makes perfect sense. They need to feck Martino off and bring Earle back.
I picked up on the tension, as well. I'm not a Martino fan in the least, but if Mustoe is most at fault here, why should Martino be given the boot. It's not as if Mustoe's that much better as an analyst--or better at all.Missed the Wednesday stuff, but makes perfect sense. They need to feck Martino off and bring Earle back.
I'm still in Rebecca Lowe's campFox Sports just went ahead of NBCSN in the "fit female football presenters" department bringing in Kate Abdo to present their coverage
I picked up on the tension, as well. I'm not a Martino fan in the least, but if Mustoe is most at fault here, why should Martino be given the boot. It's not as if Mustoe's that much better as an analyst--or better at all.Missed the Wednesday stuff, but makes perfect sense. They need to feck Martino off and bring Earle back.
I prefer English studio presenters/analysts in general.I picked up on the tension, as well. I'm not a Martino fan in the least, but if Mustoe is most at fault here, why should Martino be given the boot. It's not as if Mustoe's that much better as an analyst--or better at all.
Why? A great many of them stink at analyzing football-about as bad as the English generally do at playing football.I prefer English studio presenters/analysts in general.
The American accent just diminishes the spirit and verve of the game. A bit like watching NFL games with English commentators. Its just not the same.Why? A great many of them stink at analyzing football-about as bad as the English generally do at playing football.
I actually like some American commentators and I'm OK with Martino. Taylor Twellman (ESPN) is actually good and so is Julie Foudy.The American accent just diminishes the spirit and verve of the game. A bit like watching NFL games with English commentators. Its just not the same.
Anyone but Gus Johnson. Do you remember his UCL coverage? Screaming uncontrollably when shots went 40 yards wide.I actually like some American commentators and I'm OK with Martino. Taylor Twellman (ESPN) is actually good and so is Julie Foudy.
That was terrible indeed.Anyone but Gus Johnson. Do you remember his UCL coverage? Screaming uncontrollably when shots went 40 yards wide.
NBC coverage is decent overall and for the most part I don't see any of the commentators (even the ones announcing games) being biased.
But they're pundits...I can understand this sentiment if we're talking about play-by-play guys (i.e. Arlo White vs. Gus Johnson) or color commentators, but there's no game to diminish when the pundits start talking. Martino seems much more knowledgeable and unbiased than either Earle or Mustoe.The American accent just diminishes the spirit and verve of the game. A bit like watching NFL games with English commentators. Its just not the same.
If those English commentators were making good points-which evidently is far too much to ask of the dim-witted former NFL players that pollute the sets of ESPN and the NFL network-I would actually tune in. F--k the accents.The American accent just diminishes the spirit and verve of the game. A bit like watching NFL games with English commentators. Its just not the same.
Its mainly a cultural thing. I just prefer English accents with football commentary because that's what I'm used to. Americans just lack the cultural awareness in their commentary.If those English commentators were making good points-which evidently is far too much to ask of the dim-witted former NFL players that pollute the sets of ESPN and the NFL network-I would actually tune in. F--k the accents.
Jumbo? Ffs."Oh my Gaaahd, that's a jumbo challenge! That dude has gotta be ejected..."
FA Cup is on Fox. Bein carries Community Shield.NBC doesn't carry the league cup matches. Actually have no idea who carries the league cup here in the states, but NBC only does the Premier League.
NBC has taken soccer coverage in the United States to very high levels.I enjoy these 3pm kick offs on NBC more than anything on Sky or BT. Seeing the goals at half time from the other games and the constant updates of the other games at the top is great. The fact other countries get to watch all of our 3pm kick offs though and we don't is just stupid.
I enjoy these 3pm kick offs on NBC more than anything on Sky or BT. Seeing the goals at half time from the other games and the constant updates of the other games at the top is great. The fact other countries get to watch all of our 3pm kick offs though and we don't is just stupid.
Yes, it's wonderful being able to see all the games. Including all the half time goals. The area where they need a big upgrade is in the punditry department. Martino, Earle and Mustoe are as clueless as they are annoying. The overkill on the suits and ties, is an homage to NFL coverage. I do like Arlo White as the primary commentator, and Le Saux and, especially, Dixon as the colour commentators. In contrast, whenever I tune into Bein and have to listen to Ray Hudson, I want to stab myself in the eardrums.NBC has taken soccer coverage in the United States to very high levels.
Don't we all? I'm curious to know... who could you tolerate more, him or Tommy Smyth?Yes, it's wonderful being able to see all the games. Including all the half time goals. The area where they need a big upgrade is in the punditry department. Martino, Earle and Mustoe are as clueless as they are annoying. The overkill on the suits and ties, is an homage to NFL coverage. I do like Arlo White as the primary commentator, and Le Saux and, especially, Dixon as the colour commentators. In contrast, whenever I tune into Bein and have to listen to Ray Hudson, I want to stab myself in the eardrums.
This.Robbie Mustoe should start giving Kyle Martino more respect. I don't like his attitude; he always tries to look like the superior guy.
Not a huge Arlo fan (although I do like the exchanges between hmself and Lee Dixon & Le Saux) but he's definitely better than listening to that awful monotonic drone of Martin Tyler. God he bores me to death with his constant waffle about nothing, just for the sake of talking, and his err.... constant pauses within err.... each sentenceI have a huge man crush on Arlo White. Great commentary which doesn't just focus on lambasting individual errors (ahem Townsend, Beglin). He usually makes me laugh out loud a few times in the match. Great subtle benign sort of humour. Just love me some Arlo!
I heard it. Lee Dixon made a "hi-yaa" sound describing Son's "karate kick" on Firmino. I lol'd then realized that sounded kinda racist.Did none of you guys pick up the Karate comment on Ji's kick?
Well damn, I called him Ji.I heard it. Lee Dixon made a "hi-yaa" sound describing Son's "karate kick" on Firmino. I lol'd then realized that sounded kinda racist.