Originally Posted by bottleofbest:
“It's really good to see mainly positive reviews for a new broadcaster in such a short space of time. I was expecting quite a few negative one's to be honest”
“It's really good to see mainly positive reviews for a new broadcaster in such a short space of time. I was expecting quite a few negative one's to be honest”
Then I shall oblige.
I think it's been pretty awful I'm afraid. The on-screen graphics are pointlessly intrusive. At no point have I listened to any of the pundits and come away thinking I've learned something, unlike with Carragher and Neville or even some of ITV's team. Jake Humphrey encourages the kind of matey, joshy sub-BBC coverage that I cannot abide. The build up to games is air filled with no substance whatsoever. The giant pitch in the studio has proven to be a preposterous white elephant. Even Baker and Kelly, whom I adore, have not hit the heights and it's noticeable they've fallen back on the tried & tested interview with an ex-footballer. Helen Skelton has been hopelessly out of her depth presenting the Sports Panel.
The only thing I can give them credit for is Darren Fletcher, who has settled into TV commentary nicely. I am dreading BT starting Champions League coverage on what I have seen so far. Still, others seem happy and it looks like I'm stuck with it.




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