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Radio Sussex. Brighton football pundit.
- Thread starter Rogero
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Mods' Pet
He was good wasn't he? Although he did sound like Andy Townsend, which was a bit disconcerting.
Mr Everyone
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Surely it is time to have a major revision when it comes to Albion's radio coverage.
Would it not be possible for someone like Juice, or even Reverb to take the baton from BBC?
The main commentator, Jonny Cantor, was the only positive I can think of when assessing the local BBC coverage. The phone-ins were so average, they didn't do them after the midweek games.
Time for the radio output to mirror the new Brighton next season?
clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
The BBC has a national contract, so the Albion have to toe the line. Phone ins are only any good when there is controversy to talk about otherwise they are as boring as hell.
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Chivers was really good yesterday,although they should still keep Johnny Byrne for home games.
The big issue in that is that the BBC is in no way run by the Albion. We're lucky that we get Chivers and Byrne!
As for Hinsh, hot the greatest. Whenever we are losing or not winning massively, he goes with the "If I were Gus..." and then talk about what he would do to change the way we were playing. Listening to the MK Dons game was horrid with both commentators slating both Gus and the team throughout.
I know opinions were sought on the radio but I find the commentary overwhelmingly negative whenever we are not at our imperious best. I can't afford many away games sadly so rely on the BBC commentary (and NSC ratings) to judge performance. Therefore, based on the Beeb alone, it would often be then case that we were a poor mid-table team with a boss who was clueless.
HOWEVER, we are blessed to have great coverage on a saturday most of the time.
Mr Everyone
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I think Leeds have not honoured that contract, as Bates invented his own station, Radio Yorkshire I think, to produce Leeds' exclusive coverage.
Driving back from work when Derby are playing, BBC Derby's offering is far, far more passionate, fluid and professional.
People like Richard Reynolds and that chap from the Daily Star, don't sound like natural Brighton fans.
Have to say the posh lads on Reverb do present a good effort.
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Must admit,initially I thought it was Andy Townsend. Adam drives me mad as he keeps saying ' without a doubt'
Gary Chivers was excellent.
It would be nice to have a commentator that described the game in detail, rather than commented on what they can see but we can't.
It would be nice to have a commentator that described the game in detail, rather than commented on what they can see but we can't.
turienzo's lovechild
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- Oct 25, 2003
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he DID sound like andy townsend though
Art Vs Science
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- Sep 1, 2010
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I think Chivers was excellent, i think he should become a regular. Like others have said he does sound like Townsend and i thought i was him for the first few mins
Art Vs Science
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- Sep 1, 2010
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I would do it for a Tenner
tedebear
Legal Alien
Do you have a voice like you're gargling marbles at the bottom of a tin can?
Art Vs Science
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- Sep 1, 2010
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No!! it is rather irritating with overtones of sarcasm and ignorant bliss...............do i get the job?