Originally Posted by Aftershow:
“I appreciate Chapman isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he is undoubtedly the best option to be the face of racing broadcasting. As someone said above, a key thing is that he understands punters. He is engaging, enthusiastic, opinionated and is willing to speak his mind about things that others won't.
That last one is a primary reason why the usual interests wouldn't want him in such a role. Conversely, Mick Fitzgerald adds almost nothing to the coverage but is completely inoffensive (and he is a decent bloke), so is a perfect option.”
“I appreciate Chapman isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he is undoubtedly the best option to be the face of racing broadcasting. As someone said above, a key thing is that he understands punters. He is engaging, enthusiastic, opinionated and is willing to speak his mind about things that others won't.
That last one is a primary reason why the usual interests wouldn't want him in such a role. Conversely, Mick Fitzgerald adds almost nothing to the coverage but is completely inoffensive (and he is a decent bloke), so is a perfect option.”
Fat Al. The perfect man for the job. Or, when she comes back, lovely Alice Plunkett.




