World Cup punditry and commentator watch

[RaddyRed]

John Hartson said during the game the other day that the hottest he has ever been was during a qualifier against Tunisia where they were 4 nil down at ht. Have I missed something, when and why did Wales play Tunisa in a qualifier??

Jenas is painful, and Andros Townsend has been poor (which is strange as he is usually decent on the radio).

Dion Dublin is quality always liked the big man. Not long before he steps into the presenter role, wouldn't be surprised to see him present MOTD once Lineker goes.

Good to have Tyldsley on, just reminds me of growing up with us playing in the CL.

 

[CallyRed]

Martin Tyler probably can't get too excited incase he has an accident. At that age you have to take it easy.

 

[SilentWitness]

John Hartson said during the game the other day that the hottest he has ever been was during a qualifier against Tunisia where they were 4 nil down at ht. Have I missed something, when and why did Wales play Tunisa in a qualifier??

Jenas is painful, and Andros Townsend has been poor (which is strange as he is usually decent on the radio).

Dion Dublin is quality always liked the big man. Not long before he steps into the presenter role, wouldn't be surprised to see him present MOTD once Lineker goes.

Good to have Tyldsley on, just reminds me of growing up with us playing in the CL.

I don't think Townsend has been poor and Hartson meant a friendly.

 

[Lay]

John Hartson said during the game the other day that the hottest he has ever been was during a qualifier against Tunisia where they were 4 nil down at ht. Have I missed something, when and why did Wales play Tunisa in a qualifier??

Never. The match did happen though, but it was a friendly.

 

[Giggsyking]

"Gary Lineker pocketed a whopping £1.6million working for Qatar's state broadcaster as he fronted Champions League coverage over four years"

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/s...67P-Wy2gxdETBWWuYuXE7VtCqU1cP1VhzY-BrLJe-g9gg

 

[noodlehair]

The relentless ramblings of Jonathan Pearce

" *incoherent mumbling for first part of sentence*...A mind coach, the players don't have to talk to him but they can if they want"

"All over 6 feet tall which is unheard of these days"

"Jackson Irvine"

"Jackson Irvine"

"Jackson Irwin"

After not talking for approx 0.4 seconds "sorry was just choking to death there"

"A lot of emotional working the game"

"AUSTRALIA 0 DENMARK 0!!"

 

[eggwithsideburns]

I quite like when Lee Dixon is commentating, he seems down to earth and isn't grating in any way.

 

[Chief123]

Genuine question, is there anyone who actually enjoys the commentary when it’s a female? Do you find it better than a male commentator?

I just find it painful to listen to. It sounds so artificial as the voice really isn’t geared up to loud emotions when there’s a goal. Having just watched the Australia goal, the commentary was so cringe.

 

[Sylar]

I don't think Townsend has been poor and Hartson meant a friendly.

Agree, Townsend has been good. Maybe the best one that weve heard.

 

[El Zoido]

Danny Murphy is an idiot. He really can’t get his head around this fair play tiebreaker rule.

 

[Josh 76]

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I loved the BBC commentary for the Mexico free kick. Gave me goosebumps, just like the old days!

 

[Rood]

I've not fact checked this but

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[Steffa Barnesa]

Danny Murphy is an idiot. He really can’t get his head around this fair play tiebreaker rule.

Poland were going through because they have fewer yellow cards, and he basically suggested they should start getting some more!

Add that to his bafflement that shots that hit the post aren't counted as shots on target the other day. I just wanted to be there beside him and ask him, when lining up to take a penalty do you aim to hit the post and have it bounce out?

 

[nickp91]

TSN/CTV's coverage is way WAY better than Fox's

 

[El Zoido]

Poland were going through because they have fewer yellow cards, and he basically suggested they should start getting some more!

Add that to his bafflement that shots that hit the post aren't counted as shots on target the other day. I just wanted to be there beside him and ask him, when lining up to take a penalty do you aim to hit the post and have it bounce out?

He also seemed to also think that Poland planned for a 2-0 loss prior to kickoff, apparently not comprehending that the only reason 2-0 was relevant was because Mexico were winning 2-0 in the other game. He just didn’t get it at all.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Genuine question, is there anyone who actually enjoys the commentary when it’s a female? Do you find it better than a male commentator?

I just find it painful to listen to. It sounds so artificial as the voice really isn’t geared up to loud emotions when there’s a goal. Having just watched the Australia goal, the commentary was so cringe.

It’s terrible. But in todays age people can’t seem to accept that certain jobs/roles are better geared towards one gender or another. So instead we get women’s commentary.

Honestly all of the Fox announcers besides Ian Darke I’ve hated.

 

[Chief123]

It’s terrible. But in todays age people can’t seem to accept that certain jobs/roles are better geared towards one gender or another. So instead we get women’s commentary.

Honestly all of the Fox announcers besides Ian Darke I’ve hated.

I honestly think people have become afraid to call it out for fear of being called sexist or non inclusive. The bare truth is women are just shite at commentating. It’s dreadful to listen to and sounds so fake and them over trying.

We’ve had some iconic football moments which leave lasting impressions often due to the commentary. Like “…and solskjaer has won it!”. Let the men commentate!

 

[Judas]

Clive and McCoist are another level to the rest.

 

[IFC 1905]

Enrique Macaya Marquez. Class act, class comentator. Awarded by FIFA after covering 17 World Cups so far. Since 1958.

 

[Vidyoyo]

Clive and McCoist are another level to the rest.

They were waxing lyrical about Spain about 5 seconds before Japan scored their first. Talking about how they hadn't lost a game in normal time in about 6 million years and could go all the way...

 

[Judas]

They were waxing lyrical about Spain about 5 seconds before Japan scored their first. Talking about how they hadn't lost a game in normal time in about 6 million years and could go all the way...

So? What's your point? The atmosphere and emotion they add is head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe you care more about that sort of shite, I don't. Commentators look like mugs with moments like that all the bloody time! Never heard of the commentators curse?

 

[Vidyoyo]

So? What's your point? The atmosphere and emotion they add is head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe you care more about that sort of shite, I don't. Commentators look like mugs with moments like that all the bloody time! Never heard of the commentators curse?

Sorry I was just trying to say it was ill timed. I enjoy their commentary too

 

[2mufc0]

I've not fact checked this but

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Pretty sure this is true. Its always been a thing that England play better when the BBC show their games.

 

[Parma Dewol]

I give up. So much incredible football to talk about and all these pundits can do is complain. May as well bring back Lawro.

I want to see more reaction from the fans and players.

 

[Amarsdd]

have to say I've been pleasantly surprised by the American commentators in Fox and FS1.

 

[TheNewEra]

ITV the worst pundits I've ever seen

 

[cyberman]

ITV the worst pundits I've ever seen

The problem is it’s only noticeable now when we have no skin in the game but two of these are Sky presenters who routinely set the talking points every weekend.

 

[17Larsson]

ITV the worst pundits I've ever seen

They are so awful

 

[Ayoba]

That was genuinely one of the worst things I've just witnessed from Itv. And it wasn't just souness, the presenter and Gary Neville were at it too. Not a word on Japan, just ranting about conspiracy theories. Absolutely bizzare

 

[TheNewEra]

That was genuinely one of the worst things I've just witnessed from Itv. And it wasn't just souness, the presenter and Gary Neville were at it too. Not a word on Japan, just ranting about conspiracy theories. Absolutely bizzare

Total shitshow, they needed to just allocate a minute to it and move on to other talking points

 

[Plant0x84]

That was genuinely one of the worst things I've just witnessed from Itv. And it wasn't just souness, the presenter and Gary Neville were at it too. Not a word on Japan, just ranting about conspiracy theories. Absolutely bizzare

Absolutely. Why anybody employs Souness is beyond me. He’s as outdated as they come.

 

[17Larsson]

Absolutely. Why anybody employs Souness is beyond me. He’s as outdated as they come.

Neville was even more disappointing, going along with the ramblings of conspiracies and he even mentioned the offside goal against Qatar. It was pathetic

 

[Yorke to Cole]

France v Australia BBC1, Jonathan Pearce. Best commentator so far by a mile.
Not just who passed to who. And not talking non stop for the sake of it. But such a treat to listen to him.
Excellent.

Absolutely, agree. There's a tone his voice that makes you concentrate on the match, especially when it is tight and tense.

Best pundits have been Pablo Zabaleta and Gilberto Silva, with Klinsmann being consistent.

 

[Buster15]

Absolutely, agree. There's a tone his voice that makes you concentrate on the match, especially when it is tight and tense.

Best pundits have been Pablo Zabaleta and Gilberto Silva, with Klinsmann being consistent.

Yes indeed, especially Zabaleta who is excellent.

 

[Buster15]

Absolutely. Why anybody employs Souness is beyond me. He’s as outdated as they come.

Don't you like his new teeth and matching grey hair and beard. Both obviously dyed.

 

[Ayoba]

Martin Keown on talksport still can't get his head around the fact that the entire ball wasn't over the line. "from the images I've seen, it was out".

 

[Chief123]

Martin Keown on talksport still can't get his head around the fact that the entire ball wasn't over the line. "from the images I've seen, it was out".

Martin Keown after Memphis opening goal today…

“Steve, this is one of the best goals you’ll see in football….in this World Cup.”

I didn’t realise they were also playing Golf and Snooker in this World Cup.

He basically realised he went super hyperbole over it so had to tone it down in the same sentence.

 

[Foxbatt]

Is Gullit on any channel?

 

[TheNewEra]

BBC commentary in this France vs Poland game is awful.

You could pick any two old men to commentate that have never played football before and they'd do better

 

[68cob]

BBC commentary in this France vs Poland game is awful.
You could pick any two old men to commentate that have never played football before and they'd do better

I watch on Iplayer and tried to sync the radio 5 commentary to it, as Vicky Sparks sounds awful to me, just as bad as Chris Sutton ... who just happens to be on radio 5! Can't win.
I did learn that the radio commentator is more knowledgeable though , as within minutes of him stating that Poland hadn't got out of the groups since 1986, Vicky Sparks said this was their first knockout game since 1982.

An hour later and she's corrected herself ... sort of, declaring this to be progress from 1986, even though they look like they're falling short at the same stage.