Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: A very patronising and annoying person. Talks about football like no one else listening to her has a clue. I find her very arrogant. I think initially she felt she had to prove herself alongside the likes of Keane and Souness but the more she appeared I felt the more she showed that she has the football knowledge to be doing the pundit's job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Not as the host but they could do worse than get Jobi MacAnuff in as a pundit. he`s always worth watching on Sky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Hazel Irvine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Why not? If they're any good, what does gender matter? That’s my issue. Apart from Emma Hayes they’re all pretty wooden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Jimmy hill and bob wilson were the best combo....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I think initially she felt she had to prove herself alongside the likes of Keane and Souness but the more she appeared I felt the more she showed that she has the football knowledge to be doing the pundit's job. Well with repect, she does have to. We are talking about the men's game after all, and in the men's game, those are two pretty big names. As much as she has achieved in the women's game, how could she possibly compete with those two when you're talking top flight mens football? I want to hear from people who've been there, done it. Edited January 7, 2023 by AppyDAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 43 minutes ago, Robbored said: I’m not a fan of female pundits. Serious emphasis of equality from the BBC. Robbo, Robbo, Robbo. Nowt wrong with the girls. In fact some make more sense than the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Why not? If they're any good, what does gender matter? It doesn't BUT the rub is that if everyone is equal and gender is irrelevant then people have just as much right to express an opinion that Alex Scott is shit at punditry as they do Lee Hendrie for example. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, AppyDAZE said: Well with repect, she does have to. We are talking about the men's game after all, and in the men's game, those are two pretty big names. As much as she has achieved in the women's game, how could she possibly compete with those two when you're talking top flight mens football? I want to hear from people who've been there, done it. I understand that but to be fair she would talk most of us under the table when it comes to how a game of football is progressing..........using your logic most of the other male pundits like Redknapp who talks cliches most of the time, despite both him and his old man having been there and done it, shouldn't appear with Souness and Keane!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 56 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. Murray - average 54 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Richards is fine as a pundit on Sky but I don't see him as Presenter material........certainly not yet anyway. I love him on the Top 10 stuff with Lineker and Shearer, I just sit there smiling (and reminiscing)…great entertainment. But I think he’s not presenter material (not yet anyway). 41 minutes ago, Super said: Balding is the worst by a distance. Never see her in the sane room as James Corden do you! 20 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: Bring back Des Lyman - best ever for me! Only Des could make a 3am wake-up for Olympics or Football feel like he was in the living room with you. What a pro. ”Morning, glad you could join us…” 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I understand that but to be fair she would talk most of us under the table when it comes to how a game of football is progressing..........using your logic most of the other male pundits like Redknapp who talks cliches most of the time, despite both him and his old man having been there and done it, shouldn't appear with Souness and Keane!!! Again, to be fair, that is bullshit. Football is a simple game and most of us could easy "understand" what is going on in a game without any help (male or female) I was only talking about the men's game, and having people who have played the men's game being the ones I'd rather hear from. It's all about opinions, and I respect yours, other than the bit where you say pundits talking fans under the table nonsense. Edited January 7, 2023 by AppyDAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 36 minutes ago, Robbored said: Gabby Logan is an excellent presenter on all sports covered by the BBC and she doesn’t pretend to be anything else. I find several of the female pundits (Emma Haynes excluded) voices irritating. They rarely contribute anything of interest. Most pundits tend to tell us what we can see for ourselves or give us platitudes like "he should have done better there Gary" and "he'll be a bit disappointed with that" when somebody misses a sitter. Very few give us any tactical insight, things we wouldn't otherwise see ourselves necessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, BigTone said: Robbo, Robbo, Robbo. Nowt wrong with the girls. In fact some make more sense than the boys. I’ve never had the slightest problem with girls Tone…………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, Robbored said: I’ve never had the slightest problem with girls Tone…………. The problem's been the other way around :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 58 minutes ago, Robbored said: I’m not a fan of female pundits. Serious emphasis of equality from the BBC. Laura Woods and Kate Abdo are both really good to be fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 45 minutes ago, Robbored said: Gabby Logan is an excellent presenter on all sports covered by the BBC and she doesn’t pretend to be anything else. I find several of the female pundits (Emma Haynes excluded) voices irritating. They rarely contribute anything of interest. Logan, very good. Obviously daughter of Terry, wife of international rugby player, and an international gymnast herself. Good pedigree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Numero Uno said: Alex Scott will be up there. Impressed he’d be doing that whilst playing in the prem 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Again, to be fair, that is bullshit. Football is a simple game and most of us could easy "understand" what is going on in a game without any help (male or female) I was only talking about the men's game, and having people who have played the men's game being the ones I'd rather hear from. It's all about opinions, and I respect yours, other than the bit where you say pundits talking fans under the table nonsense. If it was that simple I might be able to outwit Pep Guardiola. It looks simple in principle perhaps but in practice it's more complex. The problem for me is that most pundits state the obvious and don't give us any insight. Just because somebody has played the game it doesn't follow that they are good at explaining it. 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, chinapig said: If it was that simple I might be able to outwit Pep Guardiola. It looks simple in principle perhaps but in practice it's more complex. The problem for me is that most pundits state the obvious and don't give us any insight. Just because somebody has played the game it doesn't follow that they are good at explaining it. :laugh: I always think it's odd when you're watching a game on TV and the commentator says It's hit the bar! It's on TV, we CAN SEE THAT ffs 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 hour 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. None at all but follow through if you mean what you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Robbored said: I’ve never had the slightest problem with girls Tone…………. I've been to the Moorend Spout myself !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Don’t think it has to be a football person. Just as long as it’s not Jake Humphrey or similar. Of the current football presenters, I think Mark Chapman is best to take over right now. But it’s very likely IMO that Alex Scott will be given an opportunity. I don’t agree with that, but in the same way I wouldn’t want Martin Keown to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, East Londoner said: Have to agree regarding Gabby Logan, i didn’t watch the World Cup so don’t know whether she’s improved or not but when Alex Scott started on soccer am she was pretty wooden Lineker was wooden when he started. It takes a lot of practice and experience to learn a new skill. A bit like having to think hard about everything you do when you are learning to drive until you can eventually do it without thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, David Brent said: Don’t think it has to be a football person. Just as long as it’s not Jake Humphrey or similar. Of the current football presenters, I think Mark Chapman is best to take over right now. But it’s very likely IMO that Alex Scott will be given an opportunity. I don’t agree with that, but in the same way I wouldn’t want Martin Keown to do it. **** Chapman, Manu init. Has to be our man Pearce. Only chance of us being on MOTD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, David Brent said: Don’t think it has to be a football person. Just as long as it’s not Jake Humphrey or similar. Of the current football presenters, I think Mark Chapman is best to take over right now. But it’s very likely IMO that Alex Scott will be given an opportunity. I don’t agree with that, but in the same way I wouldn’t want Martin Keown to do it. But how will she manage it all? What with reading the news, doing the weather forecast, Eurovision, Newsnight, Question Time, Panorama, Crufts, Chelsea flower show. Later with Jools Holland... Are there no ends to this woman's talents? Edited January 7, 2023 by AppyDAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Roy Keane and Souness be quite some double act on MOTD. Think Gaby Logan be best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Bradley Walsh Gotta be ain't it? Gotta be, yeah, gotta be. His face seems to be on my telly every time I switch it on. Maybe he can team up with Alex. Edited January 7, 2023 by AppyDAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 If the BBC were to go down the route of a female presenter like they probably will, then I'd look no further than Laura Woods. Absolutely outstanding. Infact I think her name should be right up there regardless of how the BBC define their shortlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, W-S-M Seagull said: If the BBC were to go down the route of a female presenter like they probably will, then I'd look no further than Laura Woods. Absolutely outstanding. Infact I think her name should be right up there regardless of how the BBC define their shortlist. ... and a good presenter too. 2 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 So it seems from reading through this thread, we want Des Lynam and his majestic eyebrows back? This is an idea I can get behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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