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They essentially go for the classic lead commentator supplemented by a colour analyst. In regular sport, football included, this should be someone who calls the action as it happens ("play by play" in American parlance) and the colour analyst, usually an ex pro who is knowledgeable and has an ability to talk coherently to provide insight on why a player does something, what formation they go into during transitions, the role of a libero etc. The problem is we don't have that, we have former players who had nothing to do in their downtime but play call of duty and watch WWE, whilst the lead announcers trying to get themselves over whilst belittling clubs they dislike. The colour analysts are so poor because they think the wrestling format of straight man/face lead commentator and heel colour analyst is the way it should work and so they try to come out with controversial comments about teams that aren't one of their darlings. This doesn't work as we expect decent analysis and insight from that role in football and not not just heelish jocularity or bitterness. The lead commentators seem to want to get themselves over in the same way too which then adds into an absolute mess in the commentary booth. This encourages both parties in the commentary team to do the most basic of research (read the teamsheet) and hope the fact they've watched/played football will carry them through the broadcast, without ever trying to improve themselves. As a commentator, research is a vital tool in your armoury, alongside having the presence and voice, a deep knowledge, and a sense of timing. The piss poor watered down wrestling style commentary teams that they're using as a shitty template isn't what a football fan, or indeed any serious sports fan wants. Yes, we want it to be entertaining and informative, not ignorance and bitterness.

I hate transfer windows. Much preferred the old days of being able to buy a player when you wanted. Since there is a window though, I think it should end on the day the season starts, certainly before any cup matches are played -or- They end it at the end of the exceedingly dull international break after only a couple of games. That way, the fans can be excited about the potential signings their clubs can make when there is nothing going on but boring England matches watching other team's players attempting to gel. I know we have England internationals now, but for a long spell it was just how can they shoehorn in manu, liverpool and chelsea's media darlings into the squad.

Titus Bramble in a 0-2 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers. Looked as though he'd seen football on the telly and thought he'd have a go that day. Shola was also naturally lukewarm horseshit as well, but I didn't expect anything more of him.

Popped in to see the latest nonsense, left with this bastarding thing stuck in my head. I hate you so much

By Chris Waugh 2h ago Newcastle United and Paul Mitchell have not hidden away after a testing summer. Sitting down with reporters at St James’ Park on Wednesday, the sporting director fronted up and discussed the club’s failure to improve their first XI, his relationship with Eddie Howe and those links to the England job, as well as the club’s overall recruitment strategy. AHA! I reckon @Disco is Chris Waugh!

4 out of 10 for practicality 2 out of 10 for excitement Hall is now ours, Kelly replaces Dummett, key players retained and PSR made up rules navigated. Point made with regards to us not being able to buy and thus the market felt pretty much stagnated which may lead to change down the road. Early links were promising as were the first 2 attempts at Guehi, all fell to nothingness leaving a very empty feeling.

See, I like Craig Hope, just for the fact he would call bruce out when no-one else had the balls to. Won't read his articles though as I find the daily mail an abhorrent shitrag.

I had to double take. I thought that was Ricardo Rodriguez.

Based on nothing but gut feeling, this eales bloke is giving me that creepy bloke who ashley employed after Chris Mort kind of vibes.

#ealesout

That louise taylor lass had her comments removed from the Bornemouth press conference and I'm watching the new one now to hear what nonsensical question she comes out with. I'd love to know what she asked in the last one that got cut. Anyone know?

Why is the transfer window open after the season starts? It just seems a bit daft as it causes disruption and I'm always dubious about the character of folk who come in after the season starts, like they didn't want to be here. micheal fucking owen being key amongst them. Just my feeling though.

I really want to keep Trippier. He was our first signing out of the dark ages, he's still a very good England international, a leader and good role model for the younger lads. It's not entirely sentimentality though, Targett I hoped would be great for us and I love Miggy just for his effort and smiles but understand they'd have to leave for us to move on. Dubravka cost us a fair few points last season and whilst Frazer seemed to be the one leaking how shit bruce was Eddie doesn't trust him and he has to go. Plus all this wanting paid off to play for Southampton, he can fuck right off.

Premier League Winners: NUFC Runners Up: Ipswich 3rd-6th: Arsenal, Liverpool, Villa, Brighton Relegation: man u, chelsea, Man City (points deduction of epic proportions) Overachievers: Ipswich Underperformers: Forest Top Goal Scorer: Isak Break Out Year: Sanusi Season to Forget: Frazer PFA Player of the Year: Bruno PFA Young Player of the Year: Miley Manager of the Year: Howe First manager to quit/be sacked: Ten Hag Championship Winners: Middlesbrough Runners Up: Sheffield Utd Play-Offs: very likely Relegation: sunderland Newcastle United Where will we finish?: Top Goalscorer: Isak Top Assister: Gordon Season to forget: Dubravka Will Howe be manager at the end of the season?: He'll have a statue made Domestic League One Promotion: Sheff Wed? League One Relegation: Oh I dont know. Doncaster maybe? League Two Promotion: Pushing my knowledge here like. League Two Relegation: ... National League Promotion: Oh come on! FA Cup: Brighton League Cup: NUFC EFL Trophy: South Shields. Are they in it? Europe La Liga winner: Barcelona Serie A winner: AC Milan Bundesliga winner: Frankfurt European Competitions Champions League winner: PSV Europa League winner: Panathinkaikos Conference League Winner: Hajduk Split General World Player of the Year: Bruno G World Young player: Freddy Adu

Same. I've done that twice on here today

The bloke who said it has posted a video clip of the lass who said it. A lass in a long red skirt who seems all over the place. I don't ever watch it so don't know her name but she says that we have had a third offer turned down.

When is the verdict expected to be reached? After the transfer window has closed?

I don't understand this "bid rejected and a new bid is expected later in the week" stuff. I mean, I thought both club's representatives got around a table and negotiated until an amount was acceptable. All done in an afternoon then buttered scones for tea. Is it done like it is in Football Manager?

I hope we buy him for £450,000 and then buy their 6th choice under 18's keeper for £60 million just to piss chelsea off.

I absolutely love this! Proper made me chuckle.

Is she the one who asks some absolutely randomly absurd question after the other journos have had a go at Eddie's press conferences?

Glad these guys got a mention

I only have a soft spot for Brentford because of the Robert Rankin books which are based there.

Srnicek Trippier Schar Albert Beresford Lee Bruno Solano Ginola Shearer Beardsley Subs: Given Watson Venison Robert Speed Joelinton Gordon Cole Ferdinand

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