Alan Brazil is a victim of abuse himself, he's hardly likely to 'be from the same school as Eric Bristow ..... " on this one.

Nothing less than running amok in Talksport Towers on the management floor with a large meat cleaver severing heads would get Brazil the sack from that company they love him, they worship him and they put all their success firmly down to him.
God only knows why because he's terrible but here we are.

On this particular issue you are of course correct Ven I was meaning generally he's a lot like Bristow. I'm very disappointed in Eric for two reasons, I'm disappointed in him for making those harsh comments he is so far off the mark talking like that.
And I am disappointed that he won't any longer be doing his commentary work at the darts because he was my favourite commentator. I've always understood what he's like but it didn't affect what I thought of him as a darts expert and commentator.

they are now owned by a new company ......changes i hope ....jim white@breakfast would be an improvement

Wonder what Brazil thinks about his "mate" Bristow. Wonder if any mention this morning.

I listen to a bit of Virgin too, and read some Talkradio threads, and there definitely does seem to be a bit of "sword of Damocles" hanging over the stations, and certain presenters, flippant comments by the likes of Jamie East.

One can believe they'll be looking at every aspect of all these stations and see what is profitable. Unfortunately I have no faith that any of the changes will be to my liking, feel it may go lower common denominator as the Sun deals in. Yet who knows Sky is a professional outfit, and as you say a clear link with Jim White.

Arsenal (Reserves) lose then (to a decent Southampton side..) - perfect for Cundy/Goldstein.

(And that's with Man U winning/Chelsea top)

They had one fan on who said he doesn't even want to know the scores now such is his anger with Wenger and the club!

Dear me - I know the Arsenal fans pay good money and it must be frustrating not to win the title but not many clubs have in recent years.

Just as well this guy wasn't a Spurs fan...

(I am speaking as a Watford fan just happy to win a game each week so maybe just not in touch with the pain of a top club supporter...)

Tuned in at 7.00am.
Arsenal slagged off to high heaven, they have thrown away the Champions League again apparently ..
Jose love-in followed, he is doing so well .. and on and on.
Had to laugh though at possibly one of the best lines I have ever heard on TS which followed:

Quinn:
[Referencing Jose]
"He won't win the Champions League this year cos he's not in it ....... "

Well as he can walk on water winning the CL this year whilst not competing can't be that much of a stretch surely?

"Ah love Arsene tae bits ah dooo ah dooo Quinny bit tin changes last nicht agin Southampton c'moan c'moan?"

Paul Jiggins from the Sun was the paper guy this morning & he & Quinny laughed & joked all the way through it like old mates.
Quinny doesn't seem to have any conscience at all about working for the Sun.
Where do you think he will draw the line?.
I wouldn't put it past them to make all the presenters wear I LOVE THE SUN teashirts,
xxxxxlg for Alan.

A fine equivalent to a one day's pay and a new jingle to laugh at it for ever more

Ray Wilkins joining Big Al for the breakfast show tomorrow morning - I'm sure "Mr Brazil" will be sensitive to Ray's recent problems and not mention anything to do with alcohol for the entirety of the programme.

I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening ! Didn't take Butch very long till he got his feet under the table @ tS Towers, did it ???

Fourteen pints in one of Alan's favourite pubs straight after tomorrow's show will straighten Wilkins him up in Brazil's booze pickled mind.

No it didn't did it Sleeps. ...

Amongst other ridiculous statements spouted by Wilkins this morning he tells us that "if he were Jack Wilshier he would leave Arsenal soonest ... "

The point about Wilshier is an opinion to which he is entitled I guess, thing is Ray you are not Jack Wilshier, never have been, never will be.

There seems to be an increasing number of fans who have no perspective on anything and just seem to be incandescently angry all the time. I suppose it says a lot about the failings in their own lives.

I just don't understand it, as sport is entertainment. It's not to be taken too seriously. Of course you want to win, but your ticket doesn't promise that, nor does it promise that you'll win trophies. It just guarantees you entry to the stadium.

When I was younger and I used to have a season ticket, I just used to view it as a bit of a laugh with my mates. The game itself was just part of a social experience. I wanted the team to win, but if it didn't we just went to the pub and had a laugh. It certainly didn't impact on my weekend. There were plenty of times I saw players in the pub, so it didn't make too much sense to place expectations on their shoulders!

I don't understand these obsessive fans nowadays, who seem to have been whipped up into a frenzy by the tabloids. Hate to break it to you, but football is just a game. It shouldn't define who you are, your entire existence, and your mood. You should just enjoy it for what it is.

What people often forget is that when players leave big clubs, things hardly ever work out well for them. You get the odd exception, but generally they spend their days playing mediocre football of little consequence, and never achieve anything substantial in the game again.

When people interview Phil Neville now, do they ever say to him "tell us about the 303 games you played for Everton in midfield"? No. They say "tell us about the year Man United won the treble".

Wilshere would not be joining a top tier club if he left Arsenal, he would end up somewhere like West Ham. And he would regret it.

That is a great post, and it mirrors my views exactly. As well as blaming the tabloids I think a big part of the blame should go to Talksport
They are a 24hr station that can only fill those hrs with negativity & instill hatred between fans whenever they can.
That is a great point you make when you say your ticket doesn't guarantee you a win. These Arsenal supporters should think about that before they phone in to Durham or Goldstein immediately after a loss.
Wilkins is on this morning having a moan about everything apart from anything Al says.
Spot on Al.
I have to agree Al.
These two together are the worst combination of the lot. That is saying something.

And I agree with you Ram, and yes it is saying something ..

Has Raymond had anything to say about Chelsea offering hush money?

Not a word.
Possibly have to be careful for legal reasons?
Chelsea have instructed solicitors to "investigate" to history of all of this.

Think they can talk about it until charges are brought.
Not surprised there was nowt said......matey

It's very possible that reporting restrictions have been put in place. Such an order can be processed very quickly through the Courts and Chelsea have the money to instruct nothing but the best lawyers.

Only my opinion of course. Mind you if they can't discuss that it leaves them more time to slag off Arsenal, Wilkins and Brazil can't seem to stop doing that this morning.
t's almost a shame that it was not Ray Palour and Brazil we're talking about, if it were I could have called Ray Palour "Parlous" which would truly have fitted the bill on this occasion.

Chelsea have called in lawyers and are refusing to comment further so I suggest that TS will have advised presenters not to comment further.

Nope! Talked at length about finding a pub over the weekend for him and Saxon to have a good time sinking a few.