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Can't say that I'm that bothered who the commentator is......I watch racing most days on ATR/RUK and there's loads of commentators. Most of the time I don't even know who it is
They're all much of a muchness They say who's slowly away, they say who's making the running, they go through the field identifying the horses by colour, silks etc then they tell you who's making a move and the finishing order on the line They all commentate pretty much the same........there is a standard format ! I'm not keen on Des Scahill who does things differently.......he just appears to run through the field in order then when he's got to the one at the back he goes back to the front and does it again............ and again. But obviously he's not going to get the gig Also not keen on Thommo ...........maybe because he is, or he considers himself to be, a 'big' personality and attempts to 'personalise' the commentary with banging on about 'the jolly' and having his own catchphrases like ......'and here comes the favourite' as the favourite moves from 10th to 8th being driven like his life depended on it and obviously at the end of his tether. Apart from those two any of the others would do........ |
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Can't say that I'm that bothered who the commentator is......I watch racing most days on ATR/RUK and there's loads of commentators. Most of the time I don't even know who it is
They're all much of a muchness They say who's slowly away, they say who's making the running, they go through the field identifying the horses by colour, silks etc then they tell you who's making a move and the finishing order on the line They all commentate pretty much the same........there is a standard format ! I'm not keen on Des Scahill who does things differently.......he just appears to run through the field in order then when he's got to the one at the back he goes back to the front and does it again............ and again. But obviously he's not going to get the gig Also not keen on Thommo ...........maybe because he is, or he considers himself to be, a 'big' personality and attempts to 'personalise' the commentary with banging on about 'the jolly' and having his own catchphrases like ......'and here comes the favourite' as the favourite moves from 10th to 8th being driven like his life depended on it and obviously at the end of his tether. Apart from those two any of the others would do........ I thought someone's comment on the last page of the thread re Hayley was a bit unfair. Granted it's early days for her and she needs much more experience before being thrown to the ITV wolves, but she does well in the afternoon sessions with Sir Bob (who can't be the easiest to work with, like a bumbling old grandad trying to use technology) and you get quite a lot of inside stuff from her that the usual pundits / co-presenters either don't know or don't bother with. I always remember Sue Barker in her early days on Sky, she was worse that useless to start with, but grew with the experience. Still, much like you swing, I watch ATR and RUK, so it doesn't bother me who's on C4 or ITV and I wouldn't my Tanya Stevenson from my Emma Spencer - though Lydia Hislop on RUK is very good. |
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Irish racing generally has four commentators. Robert Pugh (was usually Northern Ireland but recently has been commentating on RTE Radio), Peter O'Hehir, Jerry Hannon and, of course, Dessie Scahill. Add to that RTE tv's commentator Tony O'Hehir.
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Mick Fitzgerald has been added to the ITV team.........
Not a big fan really. He's OK when he's in the studio discussing racing in general but I don't think he's much kop at racecourse presenting........tends to big up the favourite in every race and every horse is 'a nice type' |
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Mick Fitzgerald has been added to the ITV team.........
Not a big fan really. He's OK when he's in the studio discussing racing in general but I don't think he's much kop at racecourse presenting........tends to big up the favourite in every race and every horse is 'a nice type' |
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Tony McCoy not expecting call from ITV https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...roached-by-itv
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Tony McCoy not expecting call from ITV https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...roached-by-itv
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Little surprised by that, i would of thought one of the greatest jockeys who has a great insight into the sport would of been high on the list for ITV even if just for NH fixtures.
From memory he didn't do all 4 days at Cheltenham? |
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ITV will do what they do with EVERY sport bar football, fail to increase the ratings and shove it onto ITV4 before the contract expires
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ITV will do what they do with EVERY sport bar football, fail to increase the ratings and shove it onto ITV4 before the contract expires
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As this is a horse racing thread, care to have a wager on that ?
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As this is a horse racing thread, care to have a wager on that ?
![]() couldn't possibly sir- not having had a bet in two months short of 10 years
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ITV will do what they do with EVERY sport bar football, fail to increase the ratings and shove it onto ITV4 before the contract expires
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I'm struggling to think of any sports contract that was moved from ITV to ITV4, and then dumped.
Snooker, Ice Skating, Gymnastics, F1. Athletics. Boxing |
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The network has broadcast quite a few sports over the years after taking the contract (in most cases) from the BBC then dumped the sport Suppose now there is an x head of BBC sport running ITV sport the sport itself may survive
Snooker, Ice Skating, Gymnastics, F1. Athletics. Boxing |
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ITV will do what they do with EVERY sport bar football, fail to increase the ratings and shove it onto ITV4 before the contract expires
They'd be in breach. |
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The network has broadcast quite a few sports over the years after taking the contract (in most cases) from the BBC then dumped the sport Suppose now there is an x head of BBC sport running ITV sport the sport itself may survive
Snooker, Ice Skating, Gymnastics, F1. Athletics. Boxing Because you claimed they do that with every sport. I'm just looking for one example of a sport contract that ITV shunted to ITV4 and then dumped. |
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Specifically which of those was shunted to ITV4 and then dumped?
Because you claimed they do that with every sport. I'm just looking for one example of a sport contract that ITV shunted to ITV4 and then dumped. Like Neil said above they would be in serious breach of contract if the thought ever crossed their mind, just won't happen. |
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Simple awnser.....there isn't!
Like Neil said above they would be in serious breach of contract if the thought ever crossed their mind, just won't happen. |
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Specifically which of those was shunted to ITV4 and then dumped?
Because you claimed they do that with every sport. I'm just looking for one example of a sport contract that ITV shunted to ITV4 and then dumped. I will rephrase my comment they may well not have been shunted to ITV4 but they were most certainly dumped. Hopefully that will meet with your question. If not I truly apologise for making such a wild accusation |
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Nothing stopping ITV trying to renegotiate the terms of the contract after a year or so. Wouldnt be unheard of in TV land to get a sports broadcasting contract changed partway through it
But why invest in the rights to Cheltenham, Aintree, Epsom & Royal Ascot and the huge betting ads that will come with them and not push them for as long as possible? |
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I'm not keen on Des Scahill who does things differently.......he just appears to run through the field in order then when he's got to the one at the back he goes back to the front and does it again............ and again. But obviously he's not going to get the gig
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There isn't and it wouldn't surprise me if it isn't a success unfortunately.
But why invest in the rights to Cheltenham, Aintree, Epsom & Royal Ascot and the huge betting ads that will come with them and not push them for as long as possible? |
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Tony McCoy not expecting call from ITV https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...roached-by-itv
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