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Title: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 14, 2014, 02:57:39 PM Townsend voted worst co-commentator on TV Andy Townsend has stormed to victory in an online poll conducted by The Independent to determine the worst football co-commentator. The ITV man scooped a majority 37 per cent of the vote for his "constant stream of generic football clichés". Coming in second was BT Sport’s Michael Owen (23 per cent) and third was the BBC's Mark Lawrenson (13 per cent). Unsurprisingly, Gary Neville garnered just two per cent to cement his position as the country's top pundit, while Alan Smith had 3 per cent and Niall Quinn had 4. Perhaps surprisingly, Neville's brother Phil, who had been widely criticised for his early performances behind the microphone, came in fourth with just 10 per cent of the more than 2,500 people who registered to vote. Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: arbboy on October 14, 2014, 02:59:46 PM absolutely spot on. I would have ranked the top 3 exactly the same.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Marky147 on October 14, 2014, 03:02:00 PM The sooner Owen gets his training licence, the better!
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 14, 2014, 03:05:23 PM I always feel a little sorry when everyone gets on the case of a guy doing his best to do his job well. If blame lies anywhere, it is with those who select him. It has to be said, imo, that ITV's football coverage is abso dire, so that can't help. It seems to have gone downhill since this man left. Bring him back, I say. (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/04/article-1159089-03BDAE08000005DC-409_468x286.jpg) (http://x6hgha.sn2.livefilestore.com/y2pwLyIzK0d-pH3kivGU0qBalbEUcrt3P13sKthhHsOYdlxHFbYYJ32lMR82TiUwAwKZQAZ0n1Cc2oCSioumKkPhAyxEUT_QTD3Ko8pMxV3YbRYdVUsGnsUVVlnutz3LzlA/1978ITVWorldCup_Moore.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 14, 2014, 03:08:01 PM Pundits? Those were the days. (http://i.ytimg.com/vi/uMkcOHyvrww/hqdefault.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 14, 2014, 03:09:30 PM They wore proper ties, too. (http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/10/8/1255013692937/ITV-Panel-001.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Marky147 on October 14, 2014, 03:13:34 PM Haha, don't feel too sorry for him, after all, he's not doing it for love. He is no doubt paid very well, and for that, he could at least do a decent job.
Look at Gary Neville, who has surpassed all expectations as a pundit. I had a horrible feeling that we were going to see a United version of Alan Hansen, but I absolutely love the way he is just as quick to criticise United, as he is any other club that warrants it, and is able to look at things without his blinkers on. Rather than just sit there harping on about the 'Liverpool team of the 80s) like a clown! Carragher isn't too bad, but his voice annoys me, and he has a touch of the Hansen about him, too. Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 14, 2014, 03:15:50 PM ...and if you think Towensend is bad, you never watched this duo...... (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEqSiJoBOqlM8K5yk2_KufbO324vgihUS98sKuCUt3LwtUdDXT) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: horseplayer on October 14, 2014, 03:18:26 PM Better
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Kmac84 on October 14, 2014, 03:25:44 PM Townsend pisses me right off one of the worse things is the way he and Lawro both hark on about England being "us" forgetting that both weren't quite considered good enough to be English players so sneaked in the back door for Ireland.
I am a big fan of Neville, suprisingly as I really disliked him as a player even when interviewed I found him quite boring but he is head and shoulder above every other pundit. Since Hansen got a mention and he's nota co-commentator I think its oly fair to bring in the likes of Redknapp who I find right irritating. Hoddle provides good analysis but like Carragher his voice upsets me, even his appearance gets to me. I like Savage, think he deserves some more airtime and also like Joey Barton, he has done much wrong in his career but he's trying to redress that I feel and when he's done playing he will be a top addition to any pundit team. I can't believe the likes of Andy Walker, Neil McCann, Davie Provan nevermade it onto that list they are all shameful. For me the top pundits are the guys that tell you what you can't see from the pictures. Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: arbboy on October 14, 2014, 03:27:34 PM The best pundit for me is Souness and it's not even close. Such a shame he rarely appears. Robbie Savage easily the worst.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Tonibell on October 14, 2014, 03:31:33 PM They wore proper ties, too. (http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/10/8/1255013692937/ITV-Panel-001.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: sovietsong on October 14, 2014, 10:47:09 PM Gary Neville >>>>>>the rest.
Owen is awful Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: scotty2hatty on October 14, 2014, 11:04:18 PM Kmac, not seen Barton's recent work on Twitter, he's not doing a good job of redressing things.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Horneris on October 15, 2014, 02:32:05 AM Top 2 is right but in wrong order
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 15, 2014, 08:01:33 AM (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bzwm5i_CMAEperF.jpg:large) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: horseplayer on October 15, 2014, 08:39:37 AM Better
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: baldock92 on October 15, 2014, 11:14:26 AM Even though he's not a commentator I can't stand Alan Shearer as a "pundit" on MOTD, he offers nothing.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: atdc21 on October 15, 2014, 12:43:33 PM They wore proper ties, too. (http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/10/8/1255013692937/ITV-Panel-001.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: atdc21 on October 15, 2014, 12:43:53 PM duh front left
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: superwomble on October 15, 2014, 12:44:22 PM Savage wins worst pundit hands down. Awful. Says nothing but thinks by shouting it he's being controversial.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: tikay on October 15, 2014, 12:49:27 PM duh front left Correct. Quite a "legend" in his time. (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_npBDj2LhTjw/TEdUg08XwNI/AAAAAAAATOM/VdWoqaDZjfw/s1600/DOUGAN_Derek_1972_GH_R.jpg) Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: vegaslover on October 15, 2014, 10:56:19 PM Owen is by far the worst for me. Easier watching with the tv on mute when he is commentating
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: Tal on October 16, 2014, 12:24:03 AM I'm amazed most that 2% voted for GNev. Even the most hardened of Citeh/Pool fans must surely recognise he isn't terrible.
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: baldock92 on October 16, 2014, 01:39:30 AM Gaza would have made an entertaining commentator! A trick has definitely been missed there
Title: Re: Harsh but....... Post by: horseplayer on October 17, 2014, 10:00:55 AM (http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0Ir9XwCIAAtG2W.jpg)
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