Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? - Page 2

Mr Butt · 02-10-2013, 08:06 AM

Sky should get rid of both smith and halling from the microphone and find somebody new

C5 have surprised me and got the best in Bernstein

ero-sennin · 02-10-2013, 08:42 AM

Darke is the best of a bad bunch.

craney91 · 02-10-2013, 09:59 AM

Halling is like listening to Kate Bush. Awful. Shouldn't he just stick to the boxing they used to show at like 4am on Ch5? Or is it 4?

And the first thing Sky Sports should be doing is sending Jim Watt his P45.

I'm sure he could find some scoring work over in the US for HBO. The man chats more bullshit and is more one sided than Jim Lampley. The one thing he doesnt do is sound effects. "Bang! Bang! Bang, here I come! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Sky's boxing team is just awful. Halling, Nelson, Piper, Smith, Watt, Clark, Mcrory.

They take cheesy to new levels.

And that f*cking MC, "ITS FIGHT NIGHT LIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

Stick to the darts mate!

supremo · 02-10-2013, 01:54 PM

Darkie

Lilo · 02-10-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by craney91

Halling is like listening to Kate Bush. Awful. Shouldn't he just stick to the boxing they used to show at like 4am on Ch5? Or is it 4?

And the first thing Sky Sports should be doing is sending Jim Watt his P45.

I'm sure he could find some scoring work over in the US for HBO. The man chats more bullshit and is more one sided than Jim Lampley. The one thing he doesnt do is sound effects. "Bang! Bang! Bang, here I come! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Sky's boxing team is just awful. Halling, Nelson, Piper, Smith, Watt, Clark, Mcrory.

They take cheesy to new levels.

And that f*cking MC, "ITS FIGHT NIGHT LIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

Stick to the darts mate!

You'd like Jim Lampley to "Bang, Bang, Bang" your arse wouldn't you?

DarkDestroyer83 · 02-10-2013, 02:41 PM

Ian Darke on his own, no need for two commentators as it just encourages mind numbing chitchat.

dftaylor · 02-10-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDestroyer83

Ian Darke on his own, no need for two commentators as it just encourages mind numbing chitchat.

They should go out looking for new talent. It's not like there are plenty of people studying broadcasting out there with an interest in sports. Box Nation have shown there are plenty of fighters with good insight (Smith, Macca) and Jamie Moore and Darren Barker have both added some colour to Sky's broadcasts.

Why not mix it up and go for a younger demographic?

DarkDestroyer83 · 02-10-2013, 02:50 PM

I thought Jon Thaxton was good when he did a few broadcasts for ITV. Jamie Moore isn't too bad either, I agree with getting younger guys in.

BUMPY KNUCKLES · 02-10-2013, 03:03 PM

Me, I actually went for an interview for the chance to be a member of the sky commentary team, but my lack of experience was my downfall.

SkillspayBills · 02-10-2013, 03:05 PM

I'd happily join Sky

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craney91 · 02-10-2013, 03:36 PM

I also went for an interview at Sky once, but unfortunately I didnt have the handshake.

Dolan · 02-11-2013, 10:23 AM

Bernard Dunne

Kegsy · 02-11-2013, 10:37 AM

Kugan Cassius

McGuinty · 02-11-2013, 10:41 AM

Anyone but Jim Watt.... and Richie Woodhall.. he would be a disastor!

achillesthegreat · 02-11-2013, 04:31 PM

They are all embarassing and seem to be there as they are part of the in group that is involved in all the big shows etc

They need someone to direct the flow of the fight while installing drama where deserved and someone to provide insightful knowledge. They are incompetent at both.

For starters their team is very very dated but they were never any good to begin with. I dont' mind a dated team like HBO when they've been churning out great nights for years.

I don't know the market well enough to say who should direct the flow but I'm sure there is someone out there who is a big fight fan and good at their job. Meanwhile it is time to look to a national treasure like Benn or Eubank. Someone who has seen it all but can talk so not Lewis, Calzaghe or other mind numbingly boring fighters. OR go to America and pick someone up. I enjoy Bernstein on C5 and Larry Merchant would be a huge signing.

02-10-2013, 08:06 AM	#16
Mr Butt Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: May 2009 Location: out preaching for the church of benn Posts: 10,181 vCash: 1054	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Sky should get rid of both smith and halling from the microphone and find somebody new C5 have surprised me and got the best in Bernstein
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02-10-2013, 08:42 AM	#17
ero-sennin Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,765 vCash: 1000	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Darke is the best of a bad bunch.
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02-10-2013, 09:59 AM	#18
craney91 Fairytale of Park Royal ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,529 vCash: 500	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Halling is like listening to Kate Bush. Awful. Shouldn't he just stick to the boxing they used to show at like 4am on Ch5? Or is it 4? And the first thing Sky Sports should be doing is sending Jim Watt his P45. I'm sure he could find some scoring work over in the US for HBO. The man chats more bullshit and is more one sided than Jim Lampley. The one thing he doesnt do is sound effects. "Bang! Bang! Bang, here I come! Bang! Bang! Bang!" Sky's boxing team is just awful. Halling, Nelson, Piper, Smith, Watt, Clark, Mcrory. They take cheesy to new levels. And that f*cking MC, "ITS FIGHT NIGHT LIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" Stick to the darts mate!
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02-10-2013, 01:54 PM	#19
supremo Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Just outside Glasgow Posts: 1,081 vCash: 1000	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Darkie
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02-10-2013, 02:41 PM	#21
DarkDestroyer83 Lunatic biker ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 3,633 vCash: 1000	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Ian Darke on his own, no need for two commentators as it just encourages mind numbing chitchat.
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02-10-2013, 02:50 PM	#23
DarkDestroyer83 Lunatic biker ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 3,633 vCash: 1000	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? I thought Jon Thaxton was good when he did a few broadcasts for ITV. Jamie Moore isn't too bad either, I agree with getting younger guys in.
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BUMPY KNUCKLES Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,570 vCash: 75	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Me, I actually went for an interview for the chance to be a member of the sky commentary team, but my lack of experience was my downfall.
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02-10-2013, 03:05 PM	#25
SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13,044 vCash: 500	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? I'd happily join Sky .
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02-10-2013, 03:36 PM	#26
craney91 Fairytale of Park Royal ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,529 vCash: 500	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? I also went for an interview at Sky once, but unfortunately I didnt have the handshake.
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02-11-2013, 10:23 AM	#27
Dolan newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4 vCash: 75	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Bernard Dunne
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02-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#28
Kegsy Lights Out East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fremantle, WA Posts: 10,375 vCash: 1275	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Kugan Cassius
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02-11-2013, 10:41 AM	#29
McGuinty Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,017 vCash: 500	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? Anyone but Jim Watt.... and Richie Woodhall.. he would be a disastor!
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02-11-2013, 04:31 PM	#30
achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,206 vCash: 1000	Re: Who Should Be Sky's Main Commentator? They are all embarassing and seem to be there as they are part of the in group that is involved in all the big shows etc They need someone to direct the flow of the fight while installing drama where deserved and someone to provide insightful knowledge. They are incompetent at both. For starters their team is very very dated but they were never any good to begin with. I dont' mind a dated team like HBO when they've been churning out great nights for years. I don't know the market well enough to say who should direct the flow but I'm sure there is someone out there who is a big fight fan and good at their job. Meanwhile it is time to look to a national treasure like Benn or Eubank. Someone who has seen it all but can talk so not Lewis, Calzaghe or other mind numbingly boring fighters. OR go to America and pick someone up. I enjoy Bernstein on C5 and Larry Merchant would be a huge signing.
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