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Old 03-07-2016, 18:33
Thomas007
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I'm enjoying this tournament so far, commentary has been fine, punditry has been fine etc. But one thing I've noticed over the years now that has largely disappeared are the number catchy (some might say cheesy ) intro's we used to get from both the BBC and ITV with these tournaments.

I just saw this on youtube, it was my first ever world cup, and "that" BBC theme tune which, yes call me sad, will always be synonymous to me and my memories with that world cup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5KKu1_TIRM

The ITV one was pretty good as well that year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlvZrIUPfA

I think the 2002 WC was the last one with notable tunes (IMO), ever since they've kinda stopped any of note.
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Old 03-07-2016, 19:55
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Portugal 2004 was good imo, on both channels but yes after that it dropped.

Sing sing Africa did my head in.
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Old 03-07-2016, 20:01
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Think the ITV one is pretty good this year in fairness.
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Old 04-07-2016, 01:19
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Think the ITV one is pretty good this year in fairness.
Apart from the song.
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Old 04-07-2016, 04:40
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Nothing will ever top BBC's Nessun Dorma during Italia 90.

I think the only one I've liked since that is BBC's intro to World Cup 2014 with the Stevie Wonder song.
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Old 04-07-2016, 16:02
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1986 was good from both.
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Old 04-07-2016, 16:11
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I love the graphics this year from ITV, the fishbowl beginning from the BBC not so much.

The song or jingle on ITV does let it down however.
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Old 04-07-2016, 21:28
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I liked the "vintage picture" of the train station with the word "sortie", after England went out.
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Old 05-07-2016, 01:50
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Apart from the song.
And the paintings looking absolutely nothing like the players they're meant to be
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Old 05-07-2016, 23:55
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Commentary/punditry is fine??

Didn't I hear Glenn Hoddle say of one team "They give up possession far too easily. Especially when they have the ball"?

Quite how anyone can give up possession when they don't have the ball is something I've yet to work out!

Oh for another Brian Moore. And 'On the Ball'. Minus Jimmy Hill.
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Old 06-07-2016, 07:30
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Think the ITV one is pretty good this year in fairness.

I think it's brilliant. It really captures the art work of those fantastic '20s/'30s travel posters.
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:00
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I think it's brilliant. It really captures the art work of those fantastic '20s/'30s travel posters.
I noticed the Rooney one no longer features at the end (although other players who have been knocked out are still there).
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Old 06-07-2016, 21:58
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I think it's brilliant. It really captures the art work of those fantastic '20s/'30s travel posters.
Yeah, I love that style. I have a couple like that up on my wall. Maybe I'll look into getting some with the players on them!
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