pillred Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I see Helen chamberlain is leaving the show after 22 years!! god that makes me feel old, it was part of my Saturday ritual for many years, I think it went downhill a bit recently, don't think it will be the same without her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 The show should have been axed a while ago in my opinion. I failed to gain any interest in the show as the presenters have been poor since Tim Lovejoy left several years ago. Either that or I just got older! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 It had been on a downhill slope for a couple of years before Tim Lovejoy went. he started believing in his own hype and was far too ingratiating. Got out just in time to save what career he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 It was all part of the "FHM and Loaded lads mags" era. It should have been put to bed a long time ago. It was essential viewing at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Rarely watched since Lovejoy left. Bullard on now so even more reason not to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 On a separate note has the fantasy football show that used to be on, on a Friday night with Paul Merson been pulled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 11 minutes ago, daored said: On a separate note has the fantasy football show that used to be on, on a Friday night with Paul Merson been pulled? Bring back Phoenix from the Flames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Genuinely can't remember the last time I watched it properly, must be at least 15 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Surprised to hear it's still limping on - it was consistently excellent in the late 90s/early 2000s but when it progressed from a cult show to widespread popularity it disappeared up its own arse somewhat. I grew weary of the incessant aggressive plugs for Sky's products and services. Haven't seen it in about nine years since that Man U fan picked up the baton from TL, he lasted one season I think and was canned because he's so awful. They also tweaked the format too much so popular segments (the WengerBoys spring to mind) would be pulled before their time, and replaced with inferior sketches. There were too many non-football elements creeping in as well, such as the painfully unfunny Yorkshire News. Leave the satire to Chris Morris son. Like I say it's been a long, long time since I last saw it and the fact it has kept going on means it must've still had a following and perhaps was revitalized, but I did feel like it "jumped the shark" many moons ago. All shows have a shelf life, and SAM is no exception. Perhaps Helen leaving will mean it dies a natural death because she's been the show's rock for so long. Before she joined there was Russ Williams and Jane somebody, it was a car crash in the early days. Few would've predicted it would evolve into the classic it became. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Super said: Rarely watched since Lovejoy left. Bullard on now so even more reason not to watch. Oh God, that's for sure. Jimmy Bullard should be burned at the stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: It was all part of the "FHM and Loaded lads mags" era. It should have been put to bed a long time ago. It was essential viewing at one time. It was a load of F###ing b####x viewing at the time and ever after. I gather Helen Chamberlain made the '12th' man of the Torquay 11, every season. Talk about crashing bus drivers, talk about crass. Tasteless shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 2 hours ago, pongo88 said: Bring back Phoenix from the Flames Now I had lot of time for Frank and David. They were genuinely witty lads whoes rolling into football media was well timed. They were not whores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 9, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 16 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: It was all part of the "FHM and Loaded lads mags" era. It should have been put to bed a long time ago. It was essential viewing at one time. Pretty much spot on comment @Midlands Robin I guess part of the problem for Sky is what the heck they replace it with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Bullard, Fenners, Tubes, F2's ... Kids still love It, and its still has an influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Used to be an essential part of the Saturday morning hangover recovery prior to getting to the pub for midday for pre-game refreshments. Long since stopped being any good though. It could never top this momdmt https://youtu.be/upcNBHmfl9E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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