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Gary Neville confirming on twitter he will be on suty tomorrow night. Although didn't say if pundit or co-comms I think safe to say will be alongside Tyler.
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Gary Neville confirming on twitter he will be on suty tomorrow night. Although didn't say if pundit or co-comms I think safe to say will be alongside Tyler.
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Des Kelly always reminds me of David Ginola (if not a little plumper)
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Odd photo, that. Michael Owen's head looks like it's been photoshopped in!! (I know it hasn't)
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And to fill in details for the Southampton game it's Matt Smith with Francis Benali and Gordon Strachan (according to my digi=guide). It also has Julien Laurens down for the highlights coverage so whether he's also on the main match coverage remains to be seen. Jermaine Jenas is co-commentator, though no word on main commentator just yet. I'd guess at Jon Champion (given his regularity on BT's EL coverage last season) or perhaps Simon Brotherton (who also appeared a few times).
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Zorya v Fenerbahce- Paul Sarahs
Chelsea v Liverpool- Simon Brotherton for the BBC |
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Feyenoord v Man Utd BT Sport 3
Presented by Jake Humphrey with Michael Owen and Paul Scholes Commentary by Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves |
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I know this isn't a new observation, but Owen Hargreaves' method of commentary solely consists of having about 3 or 4 talking points and repeating them endlessly.
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Nice v Schalke- Steve Wyeth for BT
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I know this isn't a new observation, but Owen Hargreaves' method of commentary solely consists of having about 3 or 4 talking points and repeating them endlessly.
![]() I don't particularly mind Hargreaves on comms actually now that I'm used to him. But one other thing many seem to notice is his frequent use of hyperbole 'he's an outstanding player,' 'unbelievable technically' etc.
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And after all that, it's Steve Bower with Jermaine Jenas at Southampton! I think this pretty much suggests that any attempts to guess BT's commentators are a waste of time.
Peter Drury and Jim Beglin were on Dundalk, BTW. |
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Thursday 15th September - BT Sport 2
Live UEFA Europa League: Southampton v AC Sparta Praha Matt Smith presenting from the studio alongside Gordon Strachan and Francis Benali Commentators: Steve Bower and Jermaine Jenas Reporter: Lynsey Hipgrave BT Sport 3 Live UEFA Europa League: Feyenoord v Manchester United Jake Humphrey presenting from pitchside at De Kuip alongside Paul Scholes and Michael Owen Commentators: Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves Reporter: Des Kelly BT Sport 3, BT Sport Extra 3 and BT Sport Showcase UEFA Europa League Group Stage Internazionale v Hapoel Beer Sheva - Jon Champion and Efan Ekoku Coverage of this match will be joined at around 8.20pm on BT Sport 3 following the conclusion of their Feyenoord v Manchester United broadcast. BT Sport//ESPN UEFA Europa League Group Stage AZ Alkmaar v Dundalk - Peter Drury and Jim Beglin Panathinaikos v Ajax - Adam Summerton and Richard Hughes BT Sport Extra UEFA Europa League Group Stage Sassuolo v Athletic Bilbao (X2) - Dan Mason and David Pleat Zorya Luhansk v Fenerbahce (X4) - Derek Rae and Chris Perry OGC Nice v Schalke 04 (X2) - Steven Wyeth and Stewart Robson The BT Sport app's Enhanced Player has coverage of all of the other UEFA Europa League Group Stage games, taking commentary where available from UEFA's international feed. These commentators included Chris Cooper on Qarabag FK v Slovan Liberec at 4pm, the first game of this season's competition proper. |
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He used to be worse than this when he first started out. I vaguely remember he said 'Wolfsburg are very dangerous on set pieces' with every free kick and corner they got against Man United in the CL. I think the worst example of repetition has to be Savage with Dortmund-Spurs, 'Why would Tottenham rest so many players,' for the full 90 minutes
![]() I don't particularly mind Hargreaves on comms actually now that I'm used to him. But one other thing many seem to notice is his frequent use of hyperbole 'he's an outstanding player,' 'unbelievable technically' etc. ![]() The absolute worst example of repetition for me is without doubt Ray Wilkins on Spurs/RM a few years ago. 'Stay on your feet' ![]() Quote:
I know this isn't a new observation, but Owen Hargreaves' method of commentary solely consists of having about 3 or 4 talking points and repeating them endlessly.
Have to say I've only tuned in late into the match but have to say what I heard was decent enough from him and Fletcher - and he does normally seem to get better and less repetitive the longer a match goes I've found. Like Jonny I don't mind on co-commentary and there are other co-commentators I dread far more. That said I'd prefer BT to use him in the studio a bit more - has he actually popped up covering an English side in the studio yet this season? Did like Jake mixing up his metaphors post-match - 'Jose Mourinho's face tells a picture'. That said all presenters do that sort of thing from time to time. |
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Like Jonny I don't mind on co-commentary and there are other co-commentators I dread far more. That said I'd prefer BT to use him in the studio a bit more - has he actually popped up covering an English side in the studio yet this season? Did like Jake mixing up his metaphors post-match - 'Jose Mourinho's face tells a picture'. That said all presenters do that sort of thing from time to time. Interesting to see if Harry Kewell gets any live football to cover as he and Jenas were BT's leading figureheads for BTS Score. I say that because with Watford playing on Sunday, I'd be surprised if he wasn't on the coverage given his coaching position with the Hornets. He'd still get to appear on the fantastic score show on the Saturday. |
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I know this isn't a new observation, but Owen Hargreaves' method of commentary solely consists of having about 3 or 4 talking points and repeating them endlessly.
He seems to take pride in trying to sound as uninterested in every match he commentates on, really has the art to make people switch off. We all moaned about Owen but i would prefer him in the commentary box for sure. |
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Jenas impressing again on comms. It seems BT have unearthed a decent co-commentator. Unfortunately the clowns in charge of the PL coverage will probably keep him as a regular on their score programme, thus keeping him off the match coverage of games (you know the coverage that people actually watch!).
Interesting to see if Harry Kewell gets any live football to cover as he and Jenas were BT's leading figureheads for BTS Score. I say that because with Watford playing on Sunday, I'd be surprised if he wasn't on the coverage given his coaching position with the Hornets. He'd still get to appear on the fantastic score show on the Saturday. |
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Jenas impressing again on comms. It seems BT have unearthed a decent co-commentator. Unfortunately the clowns in charge of the PL coverage will probably keep him as a regular on their score programme, thus keeping him off the match coverage of games (you know the coverage that people actually watch!).
Interesting to see if Harry Kewell gets any live football to cover as he and Jenas were BT's leading figureheads for BTS Score. I say that because with Watford playing on Sunday, I'd be surprised if he wasn't on the coverage given his coaching position with the Hornets. He'd still get to appear on the fantastic score show on the Saturday. ![]() Agreed - Jenas has been rather good so far must be said. Would like to hear him on PL commentary but not sure we will for a while - maybe when they show Spurs in the PL? That said at this point we should probably all know better than to guess what BT are thinking. |
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Jenas impressing again on comms. It seems BT have unearthed a decent co-commentator. Unfortunately the clowns in charge of the PL coverage will probably keep him as a regular on their score programme, thus keeping him off the match coverage of games (you know the coverage that people actually watch!).
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He thinks Sparta Prague have already been in the champions league group stages this season
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AZ Alkmaar v Dundalk - Peter Drury and Jim Beglin
I watched this game instead of feynoord v mufc They were excellent in making this game a top one |
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I sense you aren't a huge fan of the Score show Jonny.
![]() Agreed - Jenas has been rather good so far must be said. Would like to hear him on PL commentary but not sure we will for a while - maybe when they show Spurs in the PL? That said at this point we should probably all know better than to guess what BT are thinking. I think it should be doing the PL coverage on BT a service by keeping the crap out of the way. However, I still think BT would have been better pressed using the EFS lot for something different rather than trying to replicate their Sky counterparts. But, I'd rather they sorted out their PL match coverage first! |
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Agreed - Jenas has been rather good so far must be said. Would like to hear him on PL commentary but not sure we will for a while - maybe when they show Spurs in the PL?
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He was simply awful tonight, if this is the new number 1 combination for BT then its the worst pairing by a long way, he really adds so very little apart from repeating himself no end of times.
He seems to take pride in trying to sound as uninterested in every match he commentates on, really has the art to make people switch off. We all moaned about Owen but i would prefer him in the commentary box for sure. ![]() I have this strange like for Hargreaves in that he doesn't seem to be one of the BT mould but he's still a regular on their coverage. Always thought he looked a bit out of place when he was on Fletch and Sav last year he never seemed keen to get down with the banter, preferring to analyse and get to the point. He's also one of the few on BT that calls "Fletch" Darren. Let us take a moment to appreciate Owen Hargreaves (because people on social media aren't too kind either )
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I think we have a Hargreaves hater
![]() I have this strange like for Hargreaves in that he doesn't seem to be one of the BT mould but he's still a regular on their coverage. Always thought he looked a bit out of place when he was on Fletch and Sav last year he never seemed keen to get down with the banter, preferring to analyse and get to the point. He's also one of the few on BT that calls "Fletch" Darren. Let us take a moment to appreciate Owen Hargreaves (because people on social media aren't too kind either )Even Robbie Savage was decent yesterday and that's saying something coming from me. |
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Europa League highlights - ITV
Presented by Mark Pougatch with Glenn Hoddle and Paul Ince Feyenoord v Man Utd - Sam Matterface (who also did interviews) Southampton v Sparta Prague - Clive Tyldesley, with Sue Thearle doing interviews AZ v Dundalk - Joe Speight (with unknown interviewer) Other games were voiced by Tom Skippings and Mark Scott |
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