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vincerooney · 08-12-2013, 13:25

Agreed with the thoughts on BT sport yesterday. Why were they outside the studio anyway? Ginola though I loved him as a player was pretty bad. Contradicting himself. Owen Hargreaves was monotone throughout.

I wonder do BT actually test these pundits out or literally just hire them on name value?? If there were auditions whoever hired them needs to be sacked. If they didn't have auditions then now is the time to have them....

denphone · 08-12-2013, 13:35

At the moment and it hurts me

to say this is that Sky Sports coverage and presenters are way ahead of the pack

harry_hitch · 08-12-2013, 14:02

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Originally Posted by denphone

How far is Newmarket racecourse from there?.

. I was not aware of any other sporting options reasonably local to me Den, why would I need to be?

In case you were being serious its about a 30-45 minute drive.

08-12-2013, 14:03

I still like Ian Darke football commentary though on BT sports!

denphone · 08-12-2013, 14:09

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

. I was not aware of any other sporting options reasonably local to me Den, why would I need to be?

In case you were being serious its about a 30-45 minute drive.

It was tongue in cheek Harry

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Sorry about your beloved losing currently against Sheffield United.

andy_m · 08-12-2013, 14:40

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Originally Posted by mhatter67

I still like Ian Darke football commentary though on BT sports!

I like it when they hang around the tunnel to get the team announcement, and then Ian Darke offers immediate commentary on team changes etc. That's really difficult to do and he's very good at it. He really prepares well for games.

I find Michael Owen a bit bland, because his voice is quite boring. But, he was a top top player (!), and his opinions are interesting. And what's more he doesn't shy away from voicing them. Last week he said he played a year with Soldado at Madrid and doesn't rate him. No "the system doesn't suit him" or "AVB isn't getting the best out of him" but simply "I was once a world class striker, I played for some of the best teams in the world, I trained every day with this guy for a year and he really isn't all that". You just can't beat the inside track like that. Hansen, as good as he was, is twenty years out of the game.

Halsey was a failed experiment, I'm hoping his absence yesterday means they've given up on it, but I have to give them top marks for trying.

harry_hitch · 08-12-2013, 14:49

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Originally Posted by denphone

It was tongue in cheek Harry

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Sorry about your beloved losing currently against Sheffield United.

Cheers Den.

We have not disgraced ourselves so far. They have vastly larger sums of money than us, and, ultimately they are the best part of two leagues above us. We have given them some problems today, and it has taken a couple of decent goals for them to have the lead.

The second goal appears to have finished us off, but the scoreline is pretty fair I guess.

I just hope it stays at 2-0, anymore would be unfair.

andy_m · 08-12-2013, 14:55

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

Agreed with the thoughts on BT sport yesterday. Why were they outside the studio anyway? Ginola though I loved him as a player was pretty bad. Contradicting himself. Owen Hargreaves was monotone throughout.

I wonder do BT actually test these pundits out or literally just hire them on name value?? If there were auditions whoever hired them needs to be sacked. If they didn't have auditions then now is the time to have them....

Why not? Love them or hate them Man Utd are one of the biggest clubs in the world with a proud history. They are also one of the biggest examples of commercialised football. They are at once everything that is good and everything that is bad about the modern game. I thought the bit where Humphreys walked past the busy shirt printing concession stand and then stood by the statue of the holy trinity whilst noting that he was in the gaze of Matt Busby was fantastic. And I really don't believe any of the other main presenters have the child like misty eyed awe of what's happening around them to have pulled it off. Honestly, for me football is still the magical experience it was when I first went to a match and for me, those few moments were magical. I don't think I really care too much if they can't tell me what I've just watched, because I know that already, I've just sat through it. But if you can find a way to come close to giving me the feeling you get when you walk up the stairs and get your first glimpse of the pitch and then the stadium opens up in front of you but on my telly then as far as I'm concerned you're on a winner.

muppetman11 · 08-12-2013, 20:23

BT Sport and BSkyB in pole position for rights to electric racing series

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...ng-series.html

thenry · 08-12-2013, 20:46

sweet. BT dont kill this!

andy_m · 08-12-2013, 21:59

A few comments to bump up the price BBC or ITV end up paying. I'm looking forward to this, but it'll die if it starts on pay TV.

Chad · 08-12-2013, 22:02

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

BT Sport and BSkyB in pole position for rights to electric racing series

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...ng-series.html

Virgin have a car in the series

denphone · 13-12-2013, 16:36

BT apologises for 'poor service' at sports channel launch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366097

Arthurgray50@blu · 13-12-2013, 23:21

To be honest, l don't watch BT Sport at all unless Spurs are playing. I think the total presentation of there sport is extremely poor - compared to Sky.

There is no thought that goes into the production o the channel. To me they should totally relaunch the channel, and get rid of some of the presenters - especially Micheal Owen. Total rubbish.

alwaysabear · 14-12-2013, 10:20

I have to say I find the mix of sports on BT pretty poor and I only watch very occasionaly. I am gratful that ESPN is still available as an American sports fan.