That's a very strong lineup. Interesting that they've gone for a team with lots of radio experience, and people who are professional presenters rather than commentators or ex-players moving straight to TV. I think that's a good idea. They can have a wide range of ex-players being pundits and get a chance to work out who's good at it, while having the overall show under the control of someone who's spent their life doing it.
I spend a lot of time listening to programmes presented by one or other of these three while driving and have great respect for their abilities.
That's a very strong lineup. Interesting that they've gone for a team with lots of radio experience, and people who are professional presenters rather than commentators or ex-players moving straight to TV. I think that's a good idea. They can have a wide range of ex-players being pundits and get a chance to work out who's good at it, while having the overall show under the control of someone who's spent their life doing it.
I spend a lot of time listening to programmes presented by one or other of these three while driving and have great respect for their abilities.
Agreed. Lineker was an exception, but football seems to work much better with separate people in the 3 roles.
Lead commentator - a broadcaster, who just describes the action (Motson, Tyler, Mowbray, Steve Wilson etc) Co commentator or studio pundit - ex player who can add their "expert" opinion to what's going on, using their personal experience (Shearer, Neville, Wright etc) Presenter - someone who can handle live TV and radio broadcasts, keep the show on time and ask the right questions to the pundits (Chapman, Cates etc)
Nicky Bandini, a football pundit and journalist who is also trans, has done the MOTD Champions League show this season. Doubtful as host of the main show but you never know.
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I’ve been listening to Nicky Bandini for a couple of years now and I had no idea she was formerly a he
I haven't watched MOTD for a long time and watching that clip, frankly I'll will never watch it again. As a licence fee payer I'm fuming. "Go woke go broke" couldn't be more apt.
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I spend a lot of time listening to programmes presented by one or other of these three while driving and have great respect for their abilities.
Lead commentator - a broadcaster, who just describes the action (Motson, Tyler, Mowbray, Steve Wilson etc)
Co commentator or studio pundit - ex player who can add their "expert" opinion to what's going on, using their personal experience (Shearer, Neville, Wright etc)
Presenter - someone who can handle live TV and radio broadcasts, keep the show on time and ask the right questions to the pundits (Chapman, Cates etc)
I’ve been listening to Nicky Bandini for a couple of years now and I had no idea she was formerly a he
mind = blown
2. It’s not remotely woke. All experienced and good football broadcasters.