Lack of Action Man Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Not specifically city related. But I'm watching Fa Cup on BBC and I'm bored. Lineker must be coming up on retirement soon. 3 seasons time maybe? 5 tops? Not since the final end of Big Des Lynam's reign will we see such a seismic change in football hosting/punditry. So who next for you as lead presenter? Jermaine Jenas looked like he was the favourite at one stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Alex Scott will be up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, Numero Uno said: Alex Scott will be up there. She will indeed, Is she your preferred choice? I think she's a pretty good choice, but then I'm not entirely certain who else is in the mix really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Alex Scott will be up there. Interestin 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: She will indeed, Is she your preferred choice? I think she's a pretty good choice, but then I'm not entirely certain who else is in the mix really. Not my preferred choice but the BBC are determined to try and make Women's representation in football equal to men's. Not going to get into the politics of it tbh. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: Not specifically city related. But I'm watching Fa Cup on BBC and I'm bored. Lineker must be coming up on retirement soon. 3 seasons time maybe? 5 tops? Not since the final end of Big Des Lynam's reign will we see such a seismic change in football hosting/punditry. So who next for you as lead presenter? Jermaine Jenas looked like he was the favourite at one stage... Fair play to Lineker still being able to work while taking in all those refugees 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 I'd prefer an actual journalist/presenter supported by ex players personally, rather than a cast of ex pros. The Keys and Gray combo on Sky worked the best for me (until the smash it stuff ). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Chappers hopefully. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, joe jordans teeth said: Fair play to Lineker still being able to work while taking in all those refugees Whilst telling YOU to take in all those refugees............ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Colin Murray. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) He’s far and away the best football presenter, simply because he has been there and done it. And (admittedly in a field of cosy, bland, non-informative golf club types) he’s actually the best pundit too. He’s come along way and while I appreciate his ‘wider’ opinions aren’t to some tastes (though right up my street for the record), at least he actually has some and can express them intelligently. As for who replaces him, Gabby Logan is the most competent but in terms of footballers? Hhhmmm. Edited January 7, 2023 by steveybadger 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Colin Murray would get my vote. But probably doesn't want the gig. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Super said: Chappers hopefully. It should be him but probably won't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: Colin Murray. Great minds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: Whilst telling YOU to take in all those refugees............ Nothing worse than a berk shouting from the rooftops what other people should do 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Super said: Chappers hopefully. There’s just something about his style that really grates with me. But he is a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Oh and a wild card who's still pretty new and currently only really on the podcasts and radio - Nedum Onuaha. Calm, funny, knowledgeable, played with and against some of the best, hates Joey Barton. A class act. Edited January 7, 2023 by ExiledAjax 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, steveybadger said: He’s far and away the best football presenter, simply because he has been there and done it. And (admittedly in a field of cosy, bland, non-informative golf club types) he’s actually the best pundit too. He’s come along way and while I appreciate his ‘wider’ opinions aren’t to some tastes (though right up my street for the record), at least he actually has some and can express them intelligently. As for who replaces him, Gabby Logan is the most competent but in terms of footballers? Hhhmmm. If it is going to be a Woman then Gabby Logan is a great shout tbf. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Easy to knock Lineker because of the politics and stuff, but he is pretty good at his job. And anyhow, why is it such a crime to have left leaning views and air them? I like the guy. Edited January 7, 2023 by AppyDAZE 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Northern Red said: It should be him but probably won't. He was working on Amazon the other week....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 I’d go for Colin Murray but don’t think it will be him. In terms of ex-footballers, I reckon Micah Richards might be in the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Colin Murray. This is a great shout. And also, (I could be alone in this opinion) - he seems to have a soft spot for us? Granted we aren't in the prem, but when he was presenter of the football league highlights he always (to me) seemed to have a good word to say or spent slightly longer discussing us with their 'rent-a-pundit' than other teams. Really like him on fighting talk on Radio 5Live as well. Top show. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: He was working on Amazon the other week....... Yeah, but delivering parcels. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, LondonBristolian said: I’d go for Colin Murray but don’t think it will be him. In terms of ex-footballers, I reckon Micah Richards might be in the frame. Richards is fine as a pundit on Sky but I don't see him as Presenter material........certainly not yet anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Alex Scott is the worst presenter I have seen fronting live football, she is only there because she is female and black. Fronting live sport requires a level of clarity and depth of understanding and she lacks it. In my view the perfect example of someone in a position due to her characteristics rather than talent. Before people moan there are some outstanding female presenters out there, Balding is clearly brilliant as is Emma Patton, Emma Saunders and the Italian sky football reporter. They are far superior to Scott. Edited January 7, 2023 by Vidal 11 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Easy to knock Lineker because of the politics and stuff, but he is pretty good at his job. And anyhow, why is it such a crime to have left leaning views and air them? I like the guy. I was tempted to preface this thread by saying I wasn't wanting to bring his political views into it, but thought against it. Just keen to chat about who his successor will be really. 2 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I’d go for Colin Murray but don’t think it will be him. In terms of ex-footballers, I reckon Micah Richards might be in the frame. Not keen for Micah Richards... yet. Give it a few years and we could be in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, Vidal said: Alex Scott is the worst presenter I have seen fronting live football, she is only there because she is female and black. Fronting live sport requires a level of clarity and depth of understanding and she lacks it. In my view the perfect example of someone in a position due to her characteristics rather than talent. Before people moan there are some outstanding female presenters out there, Balding is clearly brilliant as is Emma Patton, Emma Saunders and the Italian sky football reporter. They are set superior to Scott. Laura Woods was the best of the ITV world cup anchors. Put cliche factory Pougatch to shame in my opinion. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, ExiledAjax said: Laura Woods was the best of the ITV world cup anchors. Put cliche factory Pougatch to shame in my opinion. I’m not a massive fan but certainly a decent enough presenter, as is gabby Logan who I forgot. Both far superior to Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Vidal said: Alex Scott is the worst presenter I have seen fronting live football, she is only there because she is female and black. Fronting live sport requires a level of clarity and depth of understanding and she lacks it. In my view the perfect example of someone in a position due to her characteristics rather than talent. Before people moan there are some outstanding female presenters out there, Balding is clearly brilliant as is Emma Patton, Emma Saunders and the Italian sky football reporter. They are far superior to Scott. Gabby Logan is a better "presenter" than all of them imo and that is the position that would be up for grabs. Chappers has presented MOTD 2 so if it was a straightforward promotion you would expect him to be given the gig. Edited January 7, 2023 by Numero Uno 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 19 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Alex Scott will be up there. I’m not a fan of female pundits. Serious emphasis of equality from the BBC. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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