[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by Readingfan

Would definitely doubt the money bit to be honest. In terms of profile I think he was probably doing better at Sky. That said, considering the way in which he left Sky I'd agree he's done reasonably well - it could certainly have been a lot worse for him.

I know for a fact that Al Jazeera pay very well. Do you think Gary Lineker would work for them if it didnt pay well.

[LOSG]

Originally Posted by Homesdale

Al Jazeera Sport +3 12:00-20:30


Arsenal v Blackburn - Ben Andrews

9 minutes in. Not sure i'll be able to last another 81. This is AWFUL.

[Ian Cleverly]

Originally Posted by Me

Wrexham V Gainsborough Trinity (FA Trophy Semi Final 1st leg)

S4C - Dylan Ebenezer hosting from the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium with Dai Davies and John Hartson.

Port Talbot Town V Bangor City (Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League)

Dai Davies has left, but Dylan Ebenzer and John Hartson are still at the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium.

Commentary is from Mike Davies and Tommi Morgan

I didn't notice this, but S4C will also be showing a live Welsh Premier League game should they play on a Friday, live through the Sgorio website. Bryn Tomos did Prestatyn Town V Airbus UK Broughton last night.

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by LOSG

9 minutes in. Not sure i'll be able to last another 81. This is AWFUL.

He not very good is he. I suppose its who you know and not how good you are that gets you the work these days!!

[Li4m]

Originally Posted by Steve1977

Personally, I think Keys would have done great with Gary Neville too and I could easily see them having more Banter.

Why has everything got to be about "banter" these days?

I want a presenter to have some level of gravitas, be able to read an autocue, and be able to engage their guests in discussion, particularly those guests who lack TV experience and thus need a bit more coaxing. I'm not really that fussed if they're not cracking jokes with people.

In fact, as far as the concept of "banter" is concerned, I'd rather see and hear as little as possible on football broadcasts.

[Shrewn]

Was the ill fated Luton v Millwall game in 1985 shown live?

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by LOSG

9 minutes in. Not sure i'll be able to last another 81. This is AWFUL.

His goal just a minute ago was laughable. He never knew straight away he had even gone in!! JOKE

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by Shrewn

Was the ill fated Luton v Millwall game in 1985 shown live?

No it wasn't. It was just on 'Sportsnight' with John Motson doing the commentary!!

[Homesdale]

Chievo v Palermo

World Feed - Paul Visca

[Homesdale]

Malaga v Athletic Bilbao

World Feed - Nick Simons

[Homesdale]

For the ITV highlights tonight:

MK Dons v Barnsley - Joe Speight

[sigmundv]

Originally Posted by Homesdale

All in all its a very good package and i for one glad i have it, although its a shame out 15 Sports channels they have, only 3 are HD.

Do you have the other Arabic channel that shows Premier League as well? Abu Dhabi Sports I think it's called.

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by sigmundv

Do you have the other Arabic channel that shows Premier League as well? Abu Dhabi Sports I think it's called.

You cant pick that up in the UK. Its out of our range, although their are other ways to get their channels!!

[Ambassador]

Dickov in the studio a week after his departure from Oldham.

Slightly akward!

[Tony Yeboah]

Aberdeen v Dundee- Alasdair Lamont

[Homesdale]

FC Twente v Willem II

World Feed - Steve Bower

[Steve1977]

Originally Posted by Li4m

Why has everything got to be about "banter" these days?

I want a presenter to have some level of gravitas, be able to read an autocue, and be able to engage their guests in discussion, particularly those guests who lack TV experience and thus need a bit more coaxing. I'm not really that fussed if they're not cracking jokes with people.

In fact, as far as the concept of "banter" is concerned, I'd rather see and hear as little as possible on football broadcasts.

These days?
Saint and Greavsie used to have banter
Jimmy Hill and Terry Venables used to have banter during Italia 90
The Sky "20 years montage" showed banter which humanised the people, such as when Ian Darke mentioned something about maths

In life, if you don't crack a joke it can make people nervous. "you could cut the atmosphere with a knife" and then with a little joke here, the atmosphere goes and everyones at ease and comfortable.
For all this talk of banter, Richard Keys is professionalism personified. Obviously behind the camera he's more 'normal' and rightfully so, hence why it's not broadcast live.

But Football in particular lends itself to banter but it's even there in shows. Ant and Dec have banter otherwise it would be pretty boring. The Cricket guys on Sky have banter, even the beloved Gary Neville has banter with Martin Tyler and comes out with funny comments.

Banter humanises people. If two channels are showing the same thing then most people will turn to the channel that's informative and relaxed with a joke here and there.

Anyways, banter is not a new thing. Infact it's a very old thing if you watch old episodes of Match of the Day or The Big Match on ITV. Plus Football lends itself to banter unless you want the game to become even more po faced and serious than it already is.

[GeorgeS]

Originally Posted by Li4m

Why has everything got to be about "banter" these days?

I want a presenter to have some level of gravitas, be able to read an autocue, and be able to engage their guests in discussion, particularly those guests who lack TV experience and thus need a bit more coaxing. I'm not really that fussed if they're not cracking jokes with people.

In fact, as far as the concept of "banter" is concerned, I'd rather see and hear as little as possible on football broadcasts.

you aren't Roy Keane by any chance?

[bwfcol]

It's Clive & Andy at Oldham

Who was at Luton earlier for ESPN?

EDIT: There's light hearted moments which are needed between presenters/commentators/pundits.

What isn't needed is sexual harassment & bullying which Keys & Gray were accused of

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by bwfcol

It's Clive & Andy at Oldham

Who was at Luton earlier for ESPN?

Jon & Craig!!!

[bwfcol]

Presenters wiser I meant

[Homesdale]

Originally Posted by bwfcol

Presenters wiser I meant

In that case, i havent a clue as was watching Al Jazeera's coverage and i still am!!

[Gordie10]

Originally Posted by bwfcol

Presenters wiser I meant

Don't know about pundits, but Rebecca Lowe was presenting - I got that from this post in the "Rebecca Lowe" thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=14

[sigmundv]

Originally Posted by bwfcol

Presenters wiser I meant

Rebecca Lowe presented with Steve McManaman and a guy whose name I can't remember (I think he had some former affiliation to Luton) as pundits.

[TKun]

Originally Posted by sigmundv

Rebecca Lowe presented with Steve McManaman and a guy whose name I can't remember (I think he had some former affiliation to Luton) as pundits.

It was Brian Stein who played for Luton for a number of years and scored the winning goal in the League Cup final against Arsenal in 1988.