Boston Red Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Take the following quiz to find out. 1. After a career in lower league football, you are appointed a presenter on a local radio station. To develop your broadcasting style, do you a) Speak lightly, naturally, easily, and fluently, to make for pleasant easy listening. b). Growl out every syllable from the depths of your stomach. Speak painfully slowly. Shout out every word at the microphone full volume, so that your listeners feel as if they are being beaten around the head by a metal shovel. 2. You are placed in charge of Saturday Sport. Do you a) Dynamically transform and improve the programme and use it as a springboard for your own career into national media, as Mark Lawrenson, Steve Scott, Angus Scott, and Rob Nothman did before you. b) Show no ambition whatsoever and keep the programme exactly the same for the next twenty two years. 3. You have to do some interviews and go to the travel. Do you a) Do the interviews and go to the travel. b) Start talking about "my guest your guest" and "your roads", even though not a single one of your listeners owns either a guest or a road. 4. It is time to cover City and Rovers. This is a two club city. City fans want Rovers to lose and Rovers fans want City to lose. Do you a) Accept that different listeners will have different outcomes. Cover both clubs professionally and neutrally. Keep them on different frequencies as much as possible. b) Enter into a bizarre fantasy mythical world where all listeners want Rovers AND City to win, thereby infuriating, patronising, and exasperating all of your listeners all at the same time. 5. It is 4.45. This is the big moment on a Saturday afternoon. The last minute goals are going in, the final whistles are going, and the league tables are being settled. Radio 5, Talksport, Skysports, and Final Score are all going nineteen to the dozen. Do you a) Quickly get to the final whistles in the local games before going straight to the national full times. b) Choose now of all times to go the Travel, when not a single one of your listeners cares in the slightest about the Travel, and even if they did, it could have been done at any other time than 4.45. 6. It is 5.00. The results are in. It is time to reflect in the final hour of the show. Do you a) Give proper post match reports for all local games. Use your BBC contacts to get reports from the Premier League. Go round the league tables and bring us post match interviews from the local managers. b) Immediately at 5.00 start reading out every half-witted retarded text and tweet that comes your way without any selection process whatsoever. Tell us the name of the sender, even though it is a false name, and where they are from, even though it doesn't matter as they are all local. Whenever they end their message with a pointless sign-off like "Come On You Reds" or "F*** the Gas", instead of ignoring it, slavishly read it out as well even though that means saying the same phrase, that adds nothing, dozens and dozens of times while the local and national football scene sits there neglected. Did you answer Mostly a. Your application to BBC Radio Bristol showed common sense and a pleasing sensitivity to the needs of the listener. However there are no vacancies at the moment. Should any occur, we have placed your details on file and will contact you as and when the need arises. Mostly b. Congratulations!!! You are Geoff Twentyman!!! Job for life!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 What brought this on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 This been festering away for a while then..!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Personally I think Twentyman is excellent for local football and a very decent presenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Personally I think Twentyman is excellent for local football and a very decent presenter When you have the pleasure of the idiots down here on Radio Devon (Gordon Sparkes excepted) you realise how good he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 @Boston Red - are you a local BBC executive conducting a survey designed to get Geoff Twentyman the sack? If you are, I think he does a good unbiased job on a limited budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Think Geoff does a decent job personally. Talks sense & listens to what fans have to say. Gives an honest appraisal of what he sees. Don’t really know what else he can do? Add some jingles? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Geoff Twentyman is decent, is the OP grinding his axe due to GT’s past association with the Sags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 He also asks decent questions in interviews, I recall him giving SL a grilling a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, One Team said: He also asks decent questions in interviews, I recall him giving SL a grilling a few years back. ‘But you own the club Steve’ I’ll always respect him for that interview and in particular that little moment. Seems an eternity ago now but he really represented us fans and was unafraid to ask tough questions in what was a dark time for the club. Can’t say I get where this meticulously-crafted vitriol comes from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Boston - what’s your problem with GT? He’s a former professional footballer and on retirement trained a sports journalist and now works for the BBC. As others have said, he’s a very fair and well balanced sports radio presenter - the best around imv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 He turned you down for a job, didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Northern Red said: He turned you down for a job, didn't he? smell my cheese...….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 What a strange thread - I think Geoff has really improved over the last 10 years or so. His broadcasting skill has really improved and he does a great job at being neutral and balanced despite his Rovers history. It says a lot that seemingly most City fans are content with a former Rovers captain presenting local football - that's testament to how well he gives a balanced account that gives time and energy to both sides. I really am puzzled about what's bought this thread on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Actually despite his past loyalties he gives a balanced and honest assessment. I particularly enjoyed the grillings he gave hammy and his Chelsea supporting boss AND the fact he refuses to take sides despite the desperate fewers wanting their needy love in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Oh…I really like GT, think he does a fantastic job. When you listen to other people on the radio (even national stations) you realise how difficult it is. Down with this sort of thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I like twentyman... He does a pretty good job considering his past loyalties. He also does not shirk way from asking awkward questions. I get it he boils the OP's piss. At least he has got it off his chest. No harm in that. I don't agree but fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, TRL said: I like twentyman... He does a pretty good job considering his past loyalties. He also does not shirk way from asking awkward questions. I get it he boils the OP's piss. At least he has got it off his chest. No harm in that. I don't agree but fair enough. I agree. I do get the reading out texts thing though - why do it? It adds nothing to the programme. I can only imagine he`s told to do it to `engage wiv da yoof` or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Northern Red said: He turned you down, didn't he? Edited for accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: I agree. I do get the reading out texts thing though - why do it? It adds nothing to the programme. I can only imagine he`s told to do it to `engage wiv da yoof` or something. I quite like it, especially if it's one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: I agree. I do get the reading out texts thing though - why do it? It adds nothing to the programme. I can only imagine he`s told to do it to `engage wiv da yoof` or something. Audience interaction I guess. I'd rather they just left it to the phone in though. Reading a text is on the whole pointless. And a waste of airtime that could be given over to some better media/interviewing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, archie andrews said: smell my cheese...….. Go on you shit , give him a job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 A decent guy doing a decent job. Can't please all of the listeners but does his best. Is the OP perfect at his job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Newquay-Red said: ‘But you own the club Steve’ I’ll always respect him for that interview and in particular that little moment. Seems an eternity ago now but he really represented us fans and was unafraid to ask tough questions in what was a dark time for the club. Can’t say I get where this meticulously-crafted vitriol comes from That's the interview mate. I think it was during the record breaking losing run if memory serves. GT really pushed him, it got tense and then he landed that point. Obviously things turned a corner but GT certainly got my respect from that interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sheene Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, archie andrews said: smell my cheese...….. You mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 GT is at his best talking football, talking to listeners who call in, and is very good interviewing managers chairmen and cutting through the BS . The programme though - and t h at may be the RB management - has some dire time fillers that the OP has touched on. The frequent travel updates when there's no problems anywhere and the lad reads out a huge list of places as far away as Westbury Trowbridge Taunton that have zero issues. Similarly the repetitious reading out of texts pre match that all basically say " come on you Reds". The commentaries are good (when you can't find a stream) ....Gary Owers is good, as is Durden...Richard Hoskin is dire though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I really like GT. He is a really smart guy who has lived in the area for years and knows his stuff. He certainly isn't anti - City in the least bit, and so what if he played for the Gas during those days.. Geoff Twentyman is an honourable Bristolian in my book. Keep up the good work, Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Newquay-Red said: ‘But you own the club Steve’ I’ll always respect him for that interview and in particular that little moment. Seems an eternity ago now but he really represented us fans and was unafraid to ask tough questions in what was a dark time for the club. Can’t say I get where this meticulously-crafted vitriol comes from Great interview, bit much SL waiting until now to get back at him by pretending he’s from Boston and writing a quiz though? Come on Steve, the game’s up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I think GT does a good job on a limited budget...and has done for years. But the OP made me laugh...it's been the same show for an eternity. I particularly like the fact that, having travelled back to my car on the park and ride bus, I will always turn on just in time for an extended matey interview with the manager of an exceptionally obscure local side who've just put eight past their opponents...or some such. At the same time BBC local radio stations such as Sheffield or Derby will be using well informed former players to forensically examine the tactics and performance of their local league sides. I'm afraid that Radio Bristol is all a bit amateur-night at times, but GT keeps the show on the road and has a nostalgic charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_The_Giant Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Bollocks from the OP. GT lives and breathes local football and serves both Bristol clubs well. We all know how much the BBC invests in local sport. Pound for pound we’re lucky to have a broadcaster that gives it so much heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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