Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I was astonished the media didn't ask why Newcastle were not in the breakaway league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 Is Lee Hendrie getting more and more work now? I seem to be seeing him more often, and he's now co-commentating on Burnley v West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a m ole Posted May 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: Is Lee Hendrie getting more and more work now? I seem to be seeing him more often, and he's now co-commentating on Burnley v West Ham. I’m really happy for him, after all the financial issues and mental health problems. Seems like he was taken for a ride during his football career, I remember when he first appeared on SSN as a live reporter he was so excited to be back in the game. I’d rather listen to him get excited watching Burnley than the exasperated ‘if only they’d listen to me they’d be world beaters’ tone that a lot of pundits fall into. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’m really happy for him, after all the financial issues and mental health problems. Seems like he was taken for a ride during his football career, I remember when he first appeared on SSN as a live reporter he was so excited to be back in the game. I’d rather listen to him get excited watching Burnley than the exasperated ‘if only they’d listen to me they’d be world beaters’ tone that a lot of pundits fall into. Absolutely he's a pretty good commentator and easy to actually understand (unless it's just my Brummie ear). I can only understand every third word that Carragher spits at the microphone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 I don't think I've seen one single Villa game this season where at least one of the commentators haven't said somewhere in the match about how good we are doing considering we were nearly relegated last season. West Ham only finished 4 points ahead of us and are doing much better yet I've not heard any commentator mentioning their brush with relegation last season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, sidcow said: Absolutely he's a pretty good commentator and easy to actually understand (unless it's just my Brummie ear). I can only understand every third word that Carragher spits at the microphone. Lol I came here to post the exact same thing, Im not saying this because he’s ex villa but he’s easy to listen to doesn’t make a fool of him self has a bit of humour about him and is quite insightful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, sidcow said: I don't think I've seen one single Villa game this season where at least one of the commentators haven't said somewhere in the match about how good we are doing considering we were nearly relegated last season. West Ham only finished 4 points ahead of us and are doing much better yet I've not heard any commentator mentioning their brush with relegation last season. And Jack Grealish getting frustrated and dropping deep to pick up the ball, Ollie Watkins having more to his game than goals , John Mcginn in fine scoring form for his country, Emi Martinez and his fa cup emotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, sidcow said: I don't think I've seen one single Villa game this season where at least one of the commentators haven't said somewhere in the match about how good we are doing considering we were nearly relegated last season. West Ham only finished 4 points ahead of us and are doing much better yet I've not heard any commentator mentioning their brush with relegation last season. yes but then the commentator also mentions that we also only stayed up because the VAR wasnt working . The Villa cliches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, sidcow said: Is Lee Hendrie getting more and more work now? I seem to be seeing him more often, and he's now co-commentating on Burnley v West Ham. There is a current thread on SHA about Hendrie. Many swear blind he is Blues through and through and several even claim he has a Blues tattoo on his chest and a Villa one on his arse. Is he really Blues is is this just their usual bullshit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, One For The Road said: There is a current thread on SHA about Hendrie. Many swear blind he is Blues through and through and several even claim he has a Blues tattoo on his chest and a Villa one on his arse. Is he really Blues is is this just their usual bullshit? I think that's about as bullshitty as bullshit gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Yep, I would say after Ian Taylor he is the ex pro that you are most likely to find doing something villa related, be it sky, in the restaurant for corporate match day stuff, promos etc He loves the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, One For The Road said: There is a current thread on SHA about Hendrie. Many swear blind he is Blues through and through and several even claim he has a Blues tattoo on his chest and a Villa one on his arse. Is he really Blues is is this just their usual bullshit? Once you've been a professional footballer you don't really support anyone do you except the team you spent the longest time with. The way Rio carries on he's born United fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Once you've been a professional footballer you don't really support anyone do you except the team you spent the longest time with. The way Rio carries on he's born United fan. Nobody told Robbie Keane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonesy7211 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 BBC debating if Van Dijk is the best Premier League centre half of all time. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/56982961 This is just blatant pandering. He's a very good player, but the best ever? There's so many more I can quickly think of who were far superior; McGrath, Laursen, Adams, Campbell, Vidic, Stam, Ferdinand, Terry, Carvalho, Kompany, King off the top of my head. I don't get the hype. Maybe I'm wrong. But I don't think he's as good as any of the players I've listed. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jonesy7211 said: BBC debating if Van Dijk is the best Premier League centre half of all time. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/56982961 This is just blatant pandering. He's a very good player, but the best ever? There's so many more I can quickly think of who were far superior; McGrath, Laursen, Adams, Campbell, Vidic, Stam, Ferdinand, Terry, Carvalho, Kompany, King off the top of my head. I don't get the hype. Maybe I'm wrong. But I don't think he's as good as any of the players I've listed. laughable, 18 months at the top which could easily be a blip in form. If thats the case surely Ruben Dias must be among the best as well, Apparently he is in the top 5 on that list, doubt he would make the top 20 if honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Zatman said: laughable, 18 months at the top which could easily be a blip in form. If thats the case surely Ruben Dias must be among the best as well, Apparently he is in the top 5 on that list, doubt he would make the top 20 if honest Can't disagree at all. This is the kind of wind up comment I'd expect from Talksport, not the BBC. He's probably not even Liverpool's best Premier League centre half, Sami Hyypia was massive for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 He's a very good player no doubt, but the best ever? Maybe if you're a fan who's under 15 or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: He's a very good player no doubt, but the best ever? Maybe if you're a fan who's under 15 or something. Its unsurprising really, before his injury the media were building him up as this incredible once in a lifetime defender who nobody ever dribbled past yet no mention of this stat when Konsa was leading the way this season. Not to mention they are blaming his injury for Liverpool demise yet he started when they conceded 10 goals to us and Leeds He is a good player but far off being one of the greatest players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, Zatman said: Its unsurprising really, before his injury the media were building him up as this incredible once in a lifetime defender who nobody ever dribbled past yet no mention of this stat when Konsa was leading the way this season. Not to mention they are blaming his injury for Liverpool demise yet he started when they conceded 10 goals to us and Leeds He is a good player but far off being one of the greatest players He might become a great - it's certainly not impossible, though it may well be hard for him to reach his previous levels after his injury - but he'd clearly need to be really good for more than 18 months or 2 years to be the 'best ever'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The BBC have a 10 best ever centre halves column, with some (to me anyway) questionable inclusions of carvalho, stam descailly and kompany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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