exAtyeoMax Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, frenchred said: Oh dear Portland, don't you know you HAVE to say these women are good otherwise you'll be deemed sexist! I really don’t like her screeching either, you usually get a snippet of Yeovil’s game, post match on radio Bristol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, frenchred said: Oh dear Portland, don't you know you HAVE to say these women are good otherwise you'll be deemed sexist! No one's saying that at all. If you don't think they're very good that's entirely fair. But suggesting that someone is only there because they're fulfilling some sort of quota, like you did, quite literally is sexist. Edited August 31, 2023 by nebristolred 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Tbh I thought she did alright, no complaints from me. I remember the days of the Phil Tottle (Full Throttle) match report, where I'd be sat next to the radio saying to myself ' just spit it out man!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 I’ve never heard her commentate but have heard her do match reports and interview the Yeovil managers after games on Radio Bristol as I drive home from games and find her very good at that part of her job. I think her dad is a director or something at Yeovil and thought that might be how she landed the job but I think she’s as good as anyone on radio Bristol. Decent surname too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 I do try not to fall into that tired, Women shouldn't be commentating shite, but I thought the whole thing was poor. Spells of quiet, ok if you're commentating for TV. Felt like it was all to chummy and too many giggles, didn't always use the players names , more Norwich , Norwich . Even after being quiet, to come back with great tackle but not mention by who . I've heard her post match, as mentioned, and she seems pretty good. TBF I moan about commentating fairly often, not a big fan of the regular Radio Bristol mob ( they're ok though ) & don't enjoy Toby Osbourne, so she is in good company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Portland Bill said: Living in Somerset myself, I have had to listen to her numerous times over the last couple of years. She has been the commentator on all of Yeovil’s games. She is 100% not the sort of commentator I want to listen to, I can’t handle the screeching voice, it drives me nuts. People say that about Rich Hoskins as well, but it's just how he expresses moments of excitement. We all have our favourites and preferences, and when John Motson retired there was a tribute thread here with people going on about how he was "the voice of football" but I always disliked Motty's commentaries, with their clumsily shoehorned uninteresting facts, fake chuckles and utter lack of ever seeing humour in the game. Others thought he was great. So, the tone of voice of this lady commentator is obviously dividing people, but that's to be expected. It doesn't have anything to do with her being female, hopefully. I'm sure people have moved beyond that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 31, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Portland Bill said: I can’t handle the screeching voice, it drives me nuts. This is an interesting point as the majority of presenters on TV screech at times There's some horrific noises from Neville most games 13 hours ago, t_b said: Sometimes people just take a side for other reasons than actual spoken content… Exactly this it's the same people that moan about the Lionesses coverage etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Her interview with Nigel was excellent 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleRed Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Nice article, good read. How Sheridan Robins’ passion for Yeovil Town underpins her BBC rise – Somerset’s Alive! (somersetsalive.co.uk) Extract Sheridan told Somerset’s Alive!: “I have had my fair share of criticism too and that takes some getting used to. You have to realise you are not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and take feedback on board. “But, I also get a huge amount of support and for that I am grateful. I give it my all and can honestly say I work hard to be prepared for every game and situation. I also hope my passion for the game comes across.” Edited August 31, 2023 by DingleRed 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 53 minutes ago, phantom said: This is an interesting point as the majority of presenters on TV screech at times There's some horrific noises from Neville most games Exactly this it's the same people that moan about the Lionesses coverage etc Yes, I don't particularly like any TV commentator. Clive Tyldesley, Guy Mowbray…I don't really know their names. So I liken her to them, not because she is a woman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 I dont think a high pitched voice suits commentary of football matches She cant help that obviously - and other than that she said all the right things. Described the action well etc. Not a commentator i would look forward to hearing, but not the worst by any means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: I do try not to fall into that tired, Women shouldn't be commentating shite, but I thought the whole thing was poor. Spells of quiet, ok if you're commentating for TV. Felt like it was all to chummy and too many giggles, didn't always use the players names , more Norwich , Norwich . Even after being quiet, to come back with great tackle but not mention by who . I've heard her post match, as mentioned, and she seems pretty good. TBF I moan about commentating fairly often, not a big fan of the regular Radio Bristol mob ( they're ok though ) & don't enjoy Toby Osbourne, so she is in good company. You are giving me PTSD of listening to him and Rene Gilmartin throughout that painful lockdown season of 2020/21 when we were absolutely awful yet they would repeat absolute nonsense every game like we were hard done by in every match. Terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, 2015 said: You are giving me PTSD of listening to him and Rene Gilmartin throughout that painful lockdown season of 2020/21 when we were absolutely awful yet they would repeat absolute nonsense every game like we were hard done by in every match. Terrible. My main problem is how he tempts fate, City in total control of a game, surely 3 points in the bag ( 20 mins from time) etc, etc , he does it so often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: My main problem is how he tempts fate, City in total control of a game, surely 3 points in the bag ( 20 mins from time) etc, etc , he does it so often. 2 minutes in 'City dominating the proceedings' . It's 2 minutes in for christ sake! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: Yes, I don't particularly like any TV commentator. Clive Tyldesley, Guy Mowbray…I don't really know their names. So I liken her to them, not because she is a woman. They're no Elton Welsby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Everyone moaning about this commentator should think themsleves lucky that they live in the RB signal area and that RB provides full commentary on City games. If I could listen to this I would be happy with Joe Pasquale and Bobcat as co-commentators. Anything better than that is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZumerZetSmithy Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 i listen to her on Yeovil games and quite pleased she did the city game says it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 It sounded like nails down a blackboard to me for over 90 minutes. Luckily for league games I’ve got BCTV unluckily the commentator there is equally as awful if not worse. Perhaps Owers should do the commentary, he gets so bloody excited and I sometimes I think local radio commentary needs to be a bit more partisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 With all the changes to BBC radio over recent months, we should think ourselves lucky that we have full commentary on all our matches. Yes, we all have our favourites whether that's Hoskins, Hadwin or Robins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 31, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: Everyone moaning about this commentator should think themsleves lucky that they live in the RB signal area and that RB provides full commentary on City games. If I could listen to this I would be happy with Joe Pasquale and Bobcat as co-commentators. Anything better than that is a bonus. He reminds me of how Jon Lansdown talks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Knew Sheridan when she was a reporter for the Weston Mercury- she was always well researched and straight with people - loved her football. I think she'll develop her commentary and do a great job - Lovely person too, which helps, has many of GT's characteristics 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Decent surname too. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Sheridan Robins did updates on the Wales v Korea match for five live a few days ago, and was missing from the Yeovil v Eastbourne game on Saturday 9th september. Hope she goes onto bigger and better things in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 She did the Rovers home game the other day as well. I believe she hasn't got another Yeovil game until end of October as she has been given other matches to cover. Whether that is for radio Bris or five live I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: She did the Rovers home game the other day as well. I believe she hasn't got another Yeovil game until end of October as she has been given other matches to cover. Whether that is for radio Bris or five live I don't know. On that point........why are Yeovil still afforded full game commentary because they are now in a very "two bob" league, or alternatively why haven't Bath or Weston got live comms ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just now, slartibartfast said: On that point........why are Yeovil still afforded full game commentary because they are now in a very "two bob" league, or alternatively why haven't Bath or Weston got live comms ? Or Taunton? It`s the same on Radio Devon - Torquay get the same coverage as Plymouth & Exeter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 On 31/08/2023 at 16:31, phantom said: He reminds me of how Jon Lansdown talks I always think he's going to break down in tears ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Or Taunton? It`s the same on Radio Devon - Torquay get the same coverage as Plymouth & Exeter yes, bit wrong really................living in the past, a bit . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 minute ago, slartibartfast said: yes, bit wrong really................living in the past, a bit . You do wonder what they would do if Yeovil stayed in NLS and Weston, Taunton or Bath got into the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin Groovy Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: Sheridan Robins did updates on the Wales v Korea match for five live a few days ago, and was missing from the Yeovil v Eastbourne game on Saturday 9th september. Hope she goes onto bigger and better things in the future Sheridan was reporting on Exeter v Orient for 5 live yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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