One BCFC Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Find it awkward Lee Dixon is the defensive expert when Fabio Cannavaro is sat next to him. Dixon was a very very ordinary Footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Adrian chiles reminds me of a supply teacher, who's just been thrown in to take over from someone else and blag his way through the lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Both panels have a few dodgy selections! Both tolerable but nothing out of the ordinary. A better question would be "Would you forgo any BBC services" which would be yes, as I only use them once every two years for international football! Almost resisted the urge to bite but you mean to say you NEVER listen to any BBC Radio, use ANY BBC website, IPlayer, News... etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Prefer Chiles to Lineker myself. Can't imagine how Strachan got an invite.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Three reasons to hate ITV football coverage, Chiles, Townsend and Tyldesley. BBC is a 100 times better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 On the bright side, no Adebyor this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 ITV apart from Lee Dixon is utter gash, can't abide Chiles, Hoddle I wouldn't piss on if he was burning in the gutter, no doubt some will say I'm over reacting but if that cretin had said about the colour of ones skin what he did about the disabled no tv company would touch him with a barge pole. For those who prefer it was all on Sky, hello Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 For those who prefer it was all on Sky, hello Jack. I pay my monthly fee to receive a far superior product, why would I not want to watch it through sky? Imagine what they would do with the World Cup? It would be better than this gash served up by the bbc & itv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I pay my monthly fee to receive a far superior product, why would I not want to watch it through sky? Imagine what they would do with the World Cup? It would be better than this gash served up by the bbc & itv You're in a fortunate posistion that you can afford it, there's an awful lot of people in this country that can't, an awful lot of them that give their time so that you were in the posistion to be able to have Sky TV, and you would prefer it all on Sky! Our national sports should always be available to the masses and not just those who can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Adrian Chiles just makes me cringe, you get the feeling he just doesn't really know what he's talking about.. i got that impression too,he would be better following synchronised swimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Get Greavsie in, he'd sort it out! Too much whooshing and graphics on Sky. I hate Sky Wish they had commentators like Motty and Coleman, just tell it how it is without the histrionics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 ITV apart from Lee Dixon is utter gash, can't abide Chiles, Hoddle I wouldn't piss on if he was burning in the gutter, no doubt some will say I'm over reacting but if that cretin had said about the colour of ones skin what he did about the disabled no tv company would touch him with a barge pole. For those who prefer it was all on Sky, hello Jack. Jesus, what did he do? **** your wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Viera is not bad, but apart from that ITV is dreadful. I don't like Dixon either really. Everything down to the cheap 80s looking opening credits looks amateurish. Give me BBC everytime. Yes Shearer and Hansen are a bit boring, but at least they know what they're talking about. Ardian Chiles? How is that man on the TV? If you want wry and sarcastic go down any pub in the UK and there are 20 blokes funnier than him and they are probably a damn sight better at presenting a TV show as well. Rant over. As you were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthingexile Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I seem to be in a massive minority, but I find Chiles quite entertaining! He is I agree a bit like a supply teacher, and you never quite know what the hell he will talk about, but he injects a certain humour and passion. The BBC is solid, slick and professional and ITV have never been able to match BBC by trying to match their style. I admire them to an extent for using a different approach. Love him or loath him, he seems to make an impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Jesus, what did he do? **** your wife? Really? You have to ask?? I seem to be in a massive minority, but I find Chiles quite entertaining! He is I agree a bit like a supply teacher, and you never quite know what the hell he will talk about, but he injects a certain humour and passion. The BBC is solid, slick and professional and ITV have never been able to match BBC by trying to match their style. I admire them to an extent for using a different approach. Love him or loath him, he seems to make an impression! I watched ITV for 4 hours last night. Name me one time where Chiles was funny? Or even entertaining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkjn Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 A Toby jug full of hot piss - Stewart Lee http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pfHWtq14inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Child's is a presenter not a pundit so his football knowledge is irrelevant, however his delivery which is quite deadpan does irritate some people. To be honest I don't mind him at all he's hardly offensive, the biggest culprit is the ITV main commentator, now he really does grate. If I had a choice I would probably swap chiles for the criminaly underused and underrated Jim Rosenthal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Jesus, what did he do? **** your wife?read the rest of the post it might give you an indication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Errr...no, I said it was a "public good". It's different. Google it. And criticise my posts, by all means, but not me. its your opening line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Child's is a presenter not a pundit so his football knowledge is irrelevant, however his delivery which is quite deadpan does irritate some people. To be honest I don't mind him at all he's hardly offensive, the biggest culprit is the ITV main commentator, now he really does grate. If I had a choice I would probably swap chiles for the criminaly underused and underrated Jim Rosenthal. ...and his irritating voice and stupid face. He's a very poor presenter IMO Agree with you about Jim Rosenthal - he's excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 the biggest culprit is the ITV main commentator, now he really does grate. He's horrendous. Another reason for rooney to be left out; so I don't have to hear tyldsley say his name in that horrible way like he's revving up a motorbike, knowing he has his hands down his pants as he says it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 ...and his irritating voice and stupid face. He's a very poor presenter IMO Agree with you about Jim Rosenthal - he's excellent What's his face got to do with anything it's football not babe station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 What's his face got to do with anything it's football not babe station Actually on second thoughts the face is irrelevant on there also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 What's his face got to do with anything it's football not babe station Nothing except it makes me turn over - not exactly what TV executives are looking for. He looks like the green pigs from Angry Birds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nothing except it makes me turn over - not exactly what TV executives are looking for. He looks like the green pigs from Angry Birds... Bit shallow to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Find it awkward Lee Dixon is the defensive expert when Fabio Cannavaro is sat next to him. Dixon was a very very ordinary Footballer. Had to laugh when they were discussing how it felt to win the World Cup. Dixon barely held down a regular place, let alone get anywhere near that feat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Bit shallow to be honest I'm not saying I want Brad Pitt or George Clooney to look at but the whole thing about the man is annoying. If he wasn't such a tit I wouldn't care what he looks like, but everything about him is irritating. I've started turning the sound down and putting 5 live commentary on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Had to laugh when they were discussing how it felt to win the World Cup. Dixon barely held down a regular place, let alone get anywhere near that feat Still had a fantastic career. Canavaro may have lifted a World Cup but he offered little in the way of insight, he can barely speak English and kept giggling. I'd much rather a panel of journalists than ex pros any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Still had a fantastic career. Canavaro may have lifted a World Cup but he offered little in the way of insight, he can barely speak English and kept giggling. I'd much rather a panel of journalists than ex pros any day! This is not a bad shout. A panel comprising the core from the Football Weekly podcast, headed by James Richardson, would be preferable to either mob served up by BBC or ITV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It does seem that the selection of pundits isn't based on knowledge of the game or presenting skills, it's based on how successful you were as a player. i.e. "let's get as many WC winners as possible into a room" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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