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Soccer Saturday shakeup
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Admittedly I haven’t been a regular viewer for some time now, it started to feel stale and a change is probably overdue. Get some new ex pros on there and watch the “chemistry” grow.I don’t remember this outrage when Rodney Marsh was moved on.2
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People in glass houses...paulie8290 said:Paul Merson cant pronounce any names correct
Clinton Morrison cant explain anything properly
But its those 3 that went
Rumours are that MLT went because of his recent comments on covid and the government on twitter
And I would guess at 66 for Thompson and 59 for Nicholas they were more of an age decision3 -
I quite like Charlie Nicholas so sorry he's going. MLT was ok but Thommo had gone past his use by date.
Not being sexist here but I can't see what the 2 women mentioned bring to the party. They might be ex pro's ( careful there vicar) but that was women s football. This is the mens game we are talking about & their "observations" are no more valid than yours or mine. At least Merson etal played for the clubs they are watching/commentating on.7 -
Get Bumble on to do it. We'd get updates on Accrington Stanley every 5 mins.PrincessFiona said:Been mentioned on another thread but the quality of the banter with cricket commentary is top class. I could listen to them all day even when rain/bad light stops play. So I hope they replace them with funny and reasonably articulate alternatives5 -
golfaddick said:I quite like Charlie Nicholas so sorry he's going. MLT was ok but Thommo had gone past his use by date.
Not being sexist here but I can't see what the 2 women mentioned bring to the party. They might be ex pro's ( careful there vicar) but that was women s football. This is the mens game we are talking about & their "observations" are no more valid than yours or mine. At least Merson etal played for the clubs they are watching/commentating on.
Physically the mens game might be different but a women pro should be able to spot things that a layman might not. They still play the exact same sport.
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And what do you mean by thatJaShea99 said:
People in glass houses...paulie8290 said:Paul Merson cant pronounce any names correct
Clinton Morrison cant explain anything properly
But its those 3 that went
Rumours are that MLT went because of his recent comments on covid and the government on twitter
And I would guess at 66 for Thompson and 59 for Nicholas they were more of an age decision4 -
If Sky are going down the route I think they are - which they shouldn't, because it's a move to appease people who do not watch the show - Alex Scott would be a good choice, and so too would Micah Richards. And not because they're BAME, but because they would offer objectively better insight into the game.
Of course the GOAT pundit is Pat Nevin but that won't ever happen.
Think it makes sense to put these guys out to pasture, but not all at once - amazed that Merse and his bag of Revels have survived, as well as Morrison.5 -
Didn't know Paulie was a pundit. What a strange comment.JaShea99 said:
People in glass houses...paulie8290 said:Paul Merson cant pronounce any names correct
Clinton Morrison cant explain anything properly
But its those 3 that went
Rumours are that MLT went because of his recent comments on covid and the government on twitter
And I would guess at 66 for Thompson and 59 for Nicholas they were more of an age decision3 -
Micah Richards would be quality, I have loved him on MOTD and he has a very infectious laugh8
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It was news to me as well lol, now I just need to work out where that wage has been going and I will be set 😂PaddyP17 said:
Didn't know Paulie was a pundit. What a strange comment.JaShea99 said:
People in glass houses...paulie8290 said:Paul Merson cant pronounce any names correct
Clinton Morrison cant explain anything properly
But its those 3 that went
Rumours are that MLT went because of his recent comments on covid and the government on twitter
And I would guess at 66 for Thompson and 59 for Nicholas they were more of an age decision6 - Sponsored links:
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I’d love to see a panel of Merse, Micah Richards, Alex Scott and Roy Keane being grumpy on the far end.1
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Surprised at some of the praise for micah Richards. The geezer is so annoying! Spends most of his time fake laughing...VERY VERY LOUDLY at everything!!!4
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I'd say Matt Murray is nailed on. He's always on it7
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Tony Cottee probably be on it too I'd say Sue Smith will be on it as well0
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The BT sports version has been a better show for a couple of years now, not surprised Sky want to freshen up the model
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He'd be a very good choicesiblers said:I'd say Matt Murray is nailed on. He's always on it2 -
Paul Walsh to come into the studio from outside broadcasts maybe? I'd also like to see Alex Scott and Tony Cottee0
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Do you all watch it much? If we're away id rather follow on Twitter0
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Alex Scott is excellent, clearly puts in the research and knows the game, usually the most insightful of whatever panel she is on.Sue Smith on the other hand is absolutely dreadful, a terrible terrible pundit.Must say the last year or 2 I’ve often chosen BT over Sky for the Saturday afternoon gig.6
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I imagine the majority do both. Sky on the tv and then either CL or twitter on phone/tablet. Certainly not watching Sky for the Charlton updatesjams said:Do you all watch it much? If we're away id rather follow on Twitter
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Farnell, Southall and Elliott might soon be free to fill the voids.6
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I don't think it'll be Walsh, that's hardly freshening things up. My guess is Matt Murray, Sue Smith and Morrison.Redmidland said:Paul Walsh to come into the studio from outside broadcasts maybe? I'd also like to see Alex Scott and Tony Cottee1 -
I find Tony Cottee quite miserable and a bit boring. Morrison is more incoherent than Merson, I like both of them but having him on with Merson would be like Dumb and Dumber in real life0
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Haven't really watched it for years, but when I have I've never minded Tiss, he's maybe a bit unlucky to be axed. Amazed Charlie Nicholas didn't survive with his razor sharp wit.
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It'd be nice to get some insight from people who are paid to talk about the game, and most of these people stopped playing the game 20-30 years ago, so it makes sense to get a younger crowd in (even if that's not the reason, it works for me). Le Tissier has some demented beliefs, and having people like that on TV is not a good thing so that's fine too.
Morrison appeals to a crowd that isn't us. Some people identify with him because he talks like them. It's only his Palace connections I don't like, he feels harmless enough.
Really wish it was Carragher who got the boot.2 -
Sky have fucked football over from the moment they got involved.My ideal scenario would be everyone bin sky for IPTV, and when sky go bust, ditch Lineker on BBC and gain some control back.
I might even renew my TV Licence if that happened.2 -
Don’t ask Chris Kamara.guinnessaddick said:0 -
They should be banged up for 23 hours a day.Macronate said:Farnell, Southall and Elliott might soon be free to fill the voids.0
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