As on-pitch announcers go, Richard Reynolds isn't too bad

[Buzzer]

Not when you compare him with some other teams. Liverpool's yesterday must be the least charismatic announcer ever and he's been doing it for over 40 years. His description of that MOR track that he played as 'the kind of song that stops you in your tracks and makes you say "wow" and then you listen again and say "wow" again' ....followed by Coldplay and Hey Jude. About as likely to excite the crowd as a Jo Brand/John Prescott sex video.

And then there's Watford's announcer who screams "let's hear it for the GOLDEN BOYS". I always expect a boy band to take to the pitch. Or Millwall's effemminate announcer who almost apologises for interrupting your pre-match conversation with instructions about fire drills. "Now if you could just take a look around and see your nearest fire exit..." Completely incongruous with the Orc army of home fans....Or Reading's announcer who thinks he's at a boxing match.

Richard Reynolds (see attached photo) is okay in my book.

 

[BensGrandad]

I disagree I thought that he was quite good yesterday very articulate even with a strong scouse accent. Those records you spoke of were supporters choices of 3 to play not his. I also liked his comment about having a safe journey home and hope to see you next season in the premier league. Generally thought that he was ok and I have heard many worse.

 

[mona]

Being older, I liked the scouser announcer as I can't stand the hyper ones who sound like lottery winners high on fornication and speed.

 

[mona]

RR is not really in that category.

 

[Gazwag]

I though the FBS song selection won the online vote, what happen to that.

Also the half time song selection was just awful the worst I can remember EVER talk about depressing.

And as for the pa

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I've got to say, some Scouse X Factor failure singing the White Stripes is not what I'd expect from a city with such musical tradition as Liverpool.

Always quite liked that announcer they have though. Heard him many a time on TV, he must have the deepest voice in the business. He always makes me think of Ringo Starr (when he used to do Thomas the Tank Engine )

 

[Simster]

And here's an article about said boring announcer.

BBC News - George Sephton marks 40 years in job


The last sentence explains why so many people hate the scousers.

 

[CHAPPERS]

The pre match build up and subdued atmosphere was a major disappointment yesterday. The choice of songs nearly made me fall asleep. Shit effort.

 

[NMH]

Richard is also a pleasant lad, so if he's doing a good job with announcing then that's excellent all round.

 

[catfish]

I enjoyed RR's heroic efforts to announce the players in synch with the screens before the Millwall game. For some reason the screens ran the line up about 3 times faster than usual.

 

[Ringmer Seagull]

I enjoyed RR's heroic efforts to announce the players in synch with the screens before the Millwall game. For some reason the screens ran the line up about 3 times faster than usual.

Not helped by the fact that there was no picture for Mattock , which completely threw the timing out !.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I think that Liverpool announcer is excellent. Authoritative. I am sure Richie Reynolds will develop his own style that works (i.e. doesn't make it look like he is trying too hard).