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#2476 |
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Cotter seems to be the new blue eyed boy at the beeb so i think we will see him move up the pecking order. He is very good mind.
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#2477 |
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I assume that a lack of available HD studios is the reason for not having Charles, Bob and co. on air every day. I don't really agree with this - as a non-HD viewer I would rather have highlights and analysis in SD than highlights always in HD but sometimes with analysis and sometimes without. What do those who do watch in HD think of this?
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#2478 |
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Rugby, Tennis, Golf, Boat Race.....don't think there's much doubt he's the new Barry......talking of whom, I wonder if we'll see him at Wimbledon this year?
I asked earlier but didnt get a reply so will just try on the off chance again Does anybody know who hosted the Greyhound racing on Saturday night on Sky please ? Gary Newbon was doing the boxing |
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What do those who do watch in HD think of this?
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#2480 |
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I think its about bloody time they sorted this out. It's quite embarrassing really that we still have some sports covered in SD (when HD is available) and some even reduced to 4:3 coverage just because of lack of studios. Either show the coverage without a studio or get it sorted proper. I know people keep saying the studios "are being built" but seriously.....how long does it take?
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#2481 |
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Can't say i've ever seen an HD or 16:9 SD programme reduced to 4:3 pic ?
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Can't say i've ever seen an HD or 16:9 SD programme reduced to 4:3 pic ?
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#2483 |
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I was thinking the very same about Barry earlier today. What a commentator he is.
I asked earlier but didnt get a reply so will just try on the off chance again Does anybody know who hosted the Greyhound racing on Saturday night on Sky please ? Gary Newbon was doing the boxing It will be his 26th Wimbledon if he does. I didn't see Saturday's Greyhound Racing, but I remember once in the past I was surprised to see it presented by Gary Wiltshire, the guy who does the betting alongside John Parrott on BBC horse racing. Could have been him? |
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It will be his 26th Wimbledon if he does.
I didn't see Saturday's Greyhound Racing, but I remember once in the past I was surprised to see it presented by Gary Wiltshire, the guy who does the betting alongside John Parrott on BBC horse racing. Could have been him? |
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EEEEK. They use him as a betting guru with Dave Smith on the greyhounds but he is no presenter. My money would have being on Darrell Williams
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#2486 |
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I briefly flicked over a bit at the end of an ad break, and the bloke doing it sounded quite eccentric if that narrows it down.
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Does anybody know who introduced the Greyhound Racing on Sky last night ? With Gary Newbon doing the Boxing
Off topic somewhat, but I found myself not concentrating on Darrell Williams' actual presentation of the programme, but that he seems to have one ear lower than the other!!
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http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugb...s-2671102.html
TG4 got the heineken cup rugby deferred irish tv rights from next season |
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#2489 |
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Darrell Williams presented, with Jonathon Hobbs as usual as co presenter, no other changes apart from that. I wasn't that keen on his presentation although I have seen him presenting greyhound racing before on Channel 854 a few years ago. He speaks rather quickly and whereas he is good at the interview part of the programme which he usually does, he didn't seem comfortable in the main presenters role for the Derby semi final. Hoping that Gary Newbon will not have boxing duty on Saturday night and will be back presenting for the Derby final.
Off topic somewhat, but I found myself not concentrating on Darrell Williams' actual presentation of the programme, but that he seems to have one ear lower than the other!! ![]() |
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he he, thanks for that Kat. I like the coverage on Sky and know what you mean about him speaking fast.
Wonder if anyone remembers when greyhound racing was first shown on Sky, that Jeff Stelling used to present the programme. |
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Argentina V Wales (IRB Junior World Championship)
(S4C) Gareth Roberts (studio host) with Dr. Gwyn Jones and Shane Williams as studio guests. Commentary from Lyn Davies and Arthur Emyr (also post match Interviewer). |
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Romania V Namibia (IRB Nations Cup)
Andy Smith for British Eurosport 2 (Delayed) Georgia V South Africa Kings (IRB Nations Cup) A warm Eurosport 2 welcome to Nick Mullins (Delayed) |
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The commentators (and the bbc) are so far up Murray's behind i'm surprised they are able to view the match to commentate on it.
Homegrown bias is to be expected, but when you start having a go at his opponent for the slightest thing it really is outrageous. |
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Friday 10th June
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans commentary (9 network) Ray Warren, Peter Sterling and Phil Gould Saturday 11th June Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys commentary (Fox Sports 2) Warren Smith and Greg Alexander Sunday 12th June Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders commentary (Fox Sports 2) Mark Braybrook and Gary Belcher New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers commentary (9 network) Andrew Voss, Phil Gould, Wally Lewis commentary (Sky Sports NZ/Fox Sports 2) Stephen McIvor and Daryl Halligan Monday 13th June Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters commentary (Fox Sports 2) Mark Braybrook, Greg Alexander and Laurie Daley |
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Friday 10th June
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans commentary (9 network) Ray Warren, Peter Sterling and Phil Gould Saturday 11th June Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys commentary (Fox Sports 2) Warren Smith and Greg Alexander Sunday 12th June Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders commentary (Fox Sports 2) Mark Braybrook and Gary Belcher New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers commentary (9 network) Andrew Voss, Phil Gould, Wally Lewis commentary (Sky Sports NZ/Fox Sports 2) Stephen McIvor and Daryl Halligan Monday 13th June Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters commentary (Fox Sports 2) Mark Braybrook, Greg Alexander and Laurie Daley |
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I know not everyone is a fan of him, but for me Frew McMillan is excellent. His analysis is superb and was in almost another league to the commentary of John Lloyd on the BBC coverage. The fact that he is only on radio during Wimbledon is a great shame.
I thought they were - and have been for a long time - exceptional. |
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Enjoying the Junior World Championship Rugby on Sky, however they are taking IRB world feed commentary and it seems off tube too
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Looking forward to the State of Origin match 2 on Wednesday. The 9 Network are very good. Rabbs Warren is just a superb commentator. His turn of voice is terrific. Not a bad support as well two from Stirlo and the Emperor
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Ray Warren announced last week he has prostate cancer. He is still fit enough to broadcast and hopefully it will be successfully treated.
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Sad news, I wish him all the best. It wasn't that long ago that he had terrible problems with his eyes and somehow managed to hide it from the public throughout the season even though he was relying on the other comms pointing out names on the team sheet to him cause he couldn't see the players properly.
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