Shillzz Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Some good points, and I think it does very much boil down to the target audience of these shows. Though I do think Townsend's reputation is a result of ITV's policy rather than his own footballing knowledge. It seems fair self-evident that he's their number one pundit, and hence doing a pretty good job in accordance with their aims. I don't doubt that he makes some slip ups and lacks insight at times, but I don't necessarily feel that he deserves to be singled out in the way he is, particularly on here. Edited July 11, 2014 by Shillzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! Edited July 11, 2014 by ArteSuave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Jamie Redknapp For me, the best previous World Cup was 1970 when Brazil won in Mexico because you just have to look at that team compared to what we’re seeing now born 1973 If only there was a medium that allowed you to watch stuff that was broadcast in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! I watched some of the England v Italy game with no commentary as I'd had enough of Neville and the 5 Live feed was slightly out of sync. I assume you can do it during any Beeb match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! I watched some of the England v Italy game with no commentary as I'd had enough of Neville and the 5 Live feed was slightly out of sync. I assume you can do it during any Beeb match. I've tried with the 5 Live feed and Alan Green is worse than any of the words removed on telly! I just want the stadium and pitchside microphones' noise. I had it once last world cup when they had Moyles doing alternative commentary and the system failed for about 20 minutes. It was **** nirvana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Stewart Robson is a pretty good commentator. A lot better than 'macca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Kevin Keatings is my favourite. He was doing some of the highlights for matches for ITV. Him and Gerry Armstrong for La Liga on Sky is my dream team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 11, 2014 Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! I watched some of the England v Italy game with no commentary as I'd had enough of Neville and the 5 Live feed was slightly out of sync. I assume you can do it during any Beeb match. I've tried with the 5 Live feed and Alan Green is worse than any of the words removed on telly! I just want the stadium and pitchside microphones' noise. I had it once last world cup when they had Moyles doing alternative commentary and the system failed for about 20 minutes. It was **** nirvana. Football on tv without any commentary and full sound, absolute bliss. Given that it would cost nothing, they really should offer this as an option. Might be an eye opener for them how many people want to watch the game without some blithering idiot warbling over it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hansen is set for his last game on Sunday. Its the end of an era. Don't think he was neccessarily good, full of cliches but I think I will miss him now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hansen is set for his last game on Sunday. Its the end of an era. Don't think he was neccessarily good, full of cliches but I think I will miss him now.... I'd wait 24 hours if I were you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 IAN WRIGHT ON ITV.... SOMEONE TELL HIM TO SHUT UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I think the trio of Wright, MON and Hoddle work well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! I watched some of the England v Italy game with no commentary as I'd had enough of Neville and the 5 Live feed was slightly out of sync. I assume you can do it during any Beeb match. I've tried with the 5 Live feed and Alan Green is worse than any of the words removed on telly! I just want the stadium and pitchside microphones' noise. I had it once last world cup when they had Moyles doing alternative commentary and the system failed for about 20 minutes. It was **** nirvana. Football on tv without any commentary and full sound, absolute bliss. Given that it would cost nothing, they really should offer this as an option. Might be an eye opener for them how many people want to watch the game without some blithering idiot warbling over it. They definitely do offer it on BBC. At least they did for the England v Italy game. Lawro is doing the final tomorrow so I'm going to have to try it out again, or even do ITV. I don't mind Townsend, it's Tyldsley that gets my goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 There was a point in the game earlier where self proclaimed intellectual Clark Carlisle made up the biggest load of bullshit about Luiz's freekick technique. I think it was his attempt at explaining the term knuckleball. By the end I wanted to melt my eyes and pour them down my ears to make it stop. His conjoined twin Sam Matterface is a purebred nonsense merchant as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sam Matterface is a terrible commentator and what makes it worse is that he gets to pork Natalie Sawyer every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sam Matterface is a terrible commentator and what makes it worse is that he gets to pork Natalie Sawyer every night. Lucky bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Nothing beats Après Match getting to do all the analysis, best thing about the 3rd place playoff. Edited July 13, 2014 by packoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sam Matterface is a terrible commentator and what makes it worse is that he gets to pork Natalie Sawyer every night.Lucky bastard Bastard, I didn't know that. Googling him though his real name is Eugene and he supposedly confirmed their divorce in a recent issue of the radio times. My favourite piece of his work: https://audioboo.fm/boos/1993849-sam-matterface-s-alan-partridge-moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2014 I know hating Townsend is a bit of a VillaTalk meme, but I just wanted to ask why? I realise his punditry is simple at best, but I don't fully appreciate why everyone hates him so much? Someone like Lawrenson who sounds perpetually miffed at having such an incredible 'job', is far more detestable in my eyes.old post but I feel strongly enough to post. Townsend is like a fan that has accidentally been given the mic. He doesn't commentate really. When he does, its just an endless reel of clichés, like the commentary track for a computer game. Coupled with saying stuff that doesn't make sense ("he needs to get in and around the centreback" come on Andy. Around i can understand, but in?) Then there's the countless moments where he forgets he's commentating and just cheers or gasps when something happens. "Go on son!" "Hit that!" "Take him on!" That's not what a commentator is there for. That's what I shout, not him. Finally, and maybe the worst, o have a real problem with Townsend in how he defends awful tackles. I used to think this was bias. But its not, he seems to be universally apologetic to a leg breaking tackle. He always seems to try and justify it and even when presented with overwhelming evidence, he'll usually change to "well there's no malice" to save his blushes. Maybe I'm taking it too seriously, but I don't like a commentator to be so sympathetic to breaking the rules. So yeah. I don't like him. But, let me perfectly clear, I'd watch a thousand games with Townsend as commentator before I'd watch one with Lawro. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2014 Are there any petitions or support of any kind to have a no commentary option on the red button? Surely that wouldn't be hard to have. Some commentators are like white noise but others really spoil the coverage IMO. It's effectively like having an idiot sitting next to you who feels he has to say something about every little thing that happens. **** off! I watched some of the England v Italy game with no commentary as I'd had enough of Neville and the 5 Live feed was slightly out of sync. I assume you can do it during any Beeb match. I've tried with the 5 Live feed and Alan Green is worse than any of the words removed on telly! I just want the stadium and pitchside microphones' noise. I had it once last world cup when they had Moyles doing alternative commentary and the system failed for about 20 minutes. It was **** nirvana. Football on tv without any commentary and full sound, absolute bliss. Given that it would cost nothing, they really should offer this as an option. Might be an eye opener for them how many people want to watch the game without some blithering idiot warbling over it. They definitely do offer it on BBC. At least they did for the England v Italy game. Lawro is doing the final tomorrow so I'm going to have to try it out again, or even do ITV. I don't mind Townsend, it's Tyldsley that gets my goat.its annoying that the alternate commentary always, as far as I can tell, changes the feed to non-HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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