Tac-tics Posted 17 October, 2009 Share Posted 17 October, 2009 That bird is doing my head in,she makes the show so childish it ruins it, I really cringe when they go to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Is a shame. Still at least it's now on the BBC. Great finish from DC but woeful miss from Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 She is a bit daft. More dissapointed by how shallow each match highlight is. Can't have everything mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Her whole presence is deeply patronising. I don't blame her so much - more the format. Claridge and the anchorman are pretty good - but the editorial stance of trying to show (mainly via Lizzie whatshername) "They're mental football fans...really mental...wow...look how mental they are..." is just lamentable. It's almost as if it's a football show aimed at people who aren't really interested in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Is a shame. Still at least it's now on the BBC. Great finish from DC but woeful miss from Morgan. "Taxi for Morgan"... Shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 She is a Saints fan. She was on the front cover on a Saints magazine I have from ages ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Apparently she is, although I can't find anything on the internet... Will have to find that old magazine which is no doubt in the loft somewhere. Pretty sure she is Saints anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjphilsaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 where was Lamberts centre circle shot that hit the bar?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntingdon Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Yeah, cut her some slack Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes is definitely a Saints fan She worked at South Today for many years, not as a roving reporter, but actually based in Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I agree that her contribution is little more than a distraction, but actually I think she's by far the most professional presenter on the show. The main man (don't even know his name), makes Lineker look like Jonathan Ross. He simply reads his links and sets up Claridge with tap ins, without actually contributing anything of value. Claridge would be alright ("22 years a professional") as an occasional pundit, but has a complete lack of charisma for what is effectively a co-presenter and his stuttering nonsense when effectively asked to condemn racism - something like "we just need to move on" was bordering on the offensive. Oh well, at least theres a reason to watch theses days, even if it is with the FF button pressed until 47 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 18 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I couldnt give a monkeys if shes a Saints fan, its still bloody annoying, there's some knobs on this forum but I dont think "oh it's ok,he's a saints fan". The format is ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 In this day and age it should be possible for fans of all football league teams to receive a better service than this . Is it impossible for the BBC to provide a local version of this programme over the iPlayer ? The rights have been paid for and the cameras are there anyway so why not use that footage , split the programme so that each BBC TV region presents a version that concentrates on the teams in their area . I find wading through a hour of TV just to find 1 minute of your teams game to be a singularly unsatisfactory experience . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Trouble is, we all want to see our own team and the BBC are responding to a very wide audience but have to lose the depth, due to the time available. Not ideal, but surely better than the prevailing idea that you concentrate on a few teams in the Prem as if all football fans were interested in them, which they are not. As for Lizzie's role, it does create a link to the fans, and she could be a role model for the girls to show that football is not just for men to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonko Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 She would get it though. I can't believe nobody's mentioned that yet. :smt102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 The highlights that will appear in the Southampton section of the BBC web-site are always more extensive, so it's likely (I would think) that Lambert's shot will be shown then. Sky also do a similar match highlights clip for each FL game from midnight tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 She would get it though. I can't believe nobody's mentioned that yet. :smt102 Was just about to post it fo sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 As per a previous posting the whole format is 'hog-wash' The anchor-man should be fitted with one, and the 'Skate' summariser is merely reading from the 'Dictionary of Commentators Quotes', Loopy Liz should have been dumped after the first programme. The programme is on too late for the non-technically equiped, i.e. IT, tape, and/or DVD, and like every other programme on the 'Beeb', it never starts on time and is preceded by the inevitable 'non-advertisements'. Apart from that, I suppose it's adequate. ! Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Just watched it via the red button and the whole show needs a rethink. The BBC seem to have given up on employing people who can present. Des Lynham and Steve Ryder are the last two presenters with any genuine skill and charisma to speak of. They're now employing lightweight muppets to fund Jonathan Ross and his 18m... Even Lineker is actually not very good as a presenter - he is stilted and doesn't have enough inflection in his voice. Why not interview and recruit for genuinely good presenters? It's not like there aren't 3million unemployed. And stop promoting people from Blue fecking Peter and Jackanory!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I am surprised Nick Illingworth has not had his name put forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 She would get it though. I can't believe nobody's mentioned that yet. :smt102 I LOL'd far too loud at that. After all the crap of the past 5 seasons, it's nice to have posts about who would get it on telly back again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiee Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Shame they didn't show Lamberts shot from the center circle.... Or his other free kick onto the cross bar... F*** me what an awesome player weve got on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Neil Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Cringeworthy when she attempted to sing that chant about the physio being manager, could she not have just read it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 where was Lamberts centre circle shot that hit the bar?? init i was waiting for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I couldnt give a monkeys if shes a Saints fan, its still bloody annoying, there's some knobs on this forum but I dont think "oh it's ok,he's a saints fan". The format is ****. And despite that it still makes ITV's efforts over the last few years look even worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 The format is fine, but her bit just doesn't work. The anchor and Claridge play it pretty serious, but going to her for a 'mad' aside ruins the flow. She just needs to keep it a bit more serious. To the chap who complained about the 'shallowness' of the highlights, you have to remember that it goes on pretty late as it is. If they showed much more of each game, those of us who are liable to nod off on the sofa wouldn't be able to cope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguin Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Less annoying, patronising "fans opinion" and more highlights! We hit the bar two or three times yesterday didn't we? None of it was shown! I don't appreciate sitting up until 1 in the morning so that I can watch 15 seconds of Southampton highlights while you have three minutes of what Ipswich fans think of Keane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Claridge is a kn*b. His monotone grates as does his 'stating the bl**ding obvious' comments - of course his heritage isn't going to endear him to many here! The thing that irritates me more is that it is patently shown as a down market version of MOTD - cheaper set, lesser known presenters, poorer coverage. To be honest a Saints supporting blonde (if true) is an enhancement to the whole set up. Yes....& where was RL's hafway line effort?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Um..... rule 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Um..... rule 1? Um.....Google, you lazy sod. It's not as if you don't know how to search for images of those of the female persuasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Thomas7 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 To be fair its alot better than itv's quite horrible efforts so I'll put up with her odd comments. At least they show (just about) more than the goals with some build up ply too, plus always from a normal camera angle, never itv's odd "drunk cam" from the touchline. It used to get me fuming when our highlights were shown like that, through bodies and legs at knee height with camera shakes for effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Saint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Question is, is it worth me trying to track the show down online? Given the dire quality of live game commentary, decent quality game coverage although it is only available several days after the game when some of the excitement has worn off, what are the alternatives? Hope a friend can put the phone near the radio so we can listen for free? Nope because the quality of commentary is still poor. Move back to the UK? Because of the football show. We need someone to create an alternative broadcaster to create some competition and increase the quality of the current drivel we receive. I would pay at least ten pounds more a year for better quality and one hundred or more for live games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I don't actually mind the format, some of it is a bit cringe-worthy i must admit...but it's good having some live studio based content to cover the football league. ITV were the best at creating excellent snazy glamor shots in games, whilst actually managing to miss the action. I prefer the BBC's efforts so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I agree with SaintBobby above on 'Lizzie' - though it a MAHOOSIVE improvement on Jacqui Oatley, who was ****ing terrible. But the show is general is very good - considering they have 72 clubs to wittle through where to Premier League only has 10-14 on average, they do it well. It's also worth taking into account just how bad ITV's coverage was... if you can't remember, I suggest you watch some of it back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I think the bloke who presents it is pretty good, ten times better than Lineker. Claridge is a ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I don't watch it very often but did last night and I quite liked the feature on the Swindon fan. The guy got to meet Danny Wilson before the game and DW always comes over as a decent bloke whenever I've seen him ,a bit of joshing and banter before the game. After the game (Swindon lost 0-2 at home) the guy gets to meet with DW pitchside and lays straight into the team including two f-words, Wilson keeps smiling, as the guy gives the team both barrels. Who hasn't at sometime wanted to stand where that guy was stood, right after the game, and give it to one (or more!) of our managers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 The whole show is crap.It is so shallow its unreal.It is a token effort by the bbc to cash in on the lower leagues filling up with bigger teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Glad to see i'm not the only person that thinks TFLS is awful. When I get paid this month i'm definitely signing up to Saints Player, i'm fed up with 30 second highlights. It's worse than 'The Championship' imo! The only upside is the slightly extended highlights on the BBC Sport page that appear the day after, it's quite good to be able to watch those back again. I long for the day when there will be a decent Football League programme, that shows decent highlights for once. I like the regional idea that somebody posted up earlier, it could be done with South East, South West, London, Midlands and North East, North West shows. 6 shows lasting at about half an hour each, broadcast to the audiences in that area, in the way that regional news is. With added red button interactivity obviously, for fans that live outside of the region. Pah, I could run this show easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow&blue Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Another link to us is that Nick Halling who does the game by game goals voice over for the show - he is a Saints fan too isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Definitely is not worse than the champion****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 More extensive highlights on SaintsPlayer. They think it was Wotton who hit the bar from 50 yards and even cut in a close up of him from another part of the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Karloff Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I think it's ok. I don't even mind Claridge, he knows the teams pretty well and knows what he's on about. At least they give fairly even coverage to all three divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I think it's ok. I don't even mind Claridge. He did a cracking job tarmaccing my driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Terestrial football coverage in general is pretty shocking IMO. How often does a pundit / commentator / presenter tell you something you didn't already know? When you watch other sports, those people actually add something. It's rare in football. I'm not sure if this is related to the intellect of people in the football industry or whether it's related to the broadcaster's perception of the intellect of those who watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbo Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 short memories chaps, it's a billion times better than the garbage that ITV churned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 Terestrial football coverage in general is pretty shocking IMO. How often does a pundit / commentator / presenter tell you something you didn't already know? When you watch other sports, those people actually add something. It's rare in football. I'm not sure if this is related to the intellect of people in the football industry or whether it's related to the broadcaster's perception of the intellect of those who watch. What makes me laugh (not) is the way they tell you on MoTD, what games are 'still to come' -like they might be different to those played that day!!!??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I think it's all just a bit tired now. I usually enjoy the Beeb's World Cup coverage though. Scenic studios. I love the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 I think it's all just a bit tired now. I usually enjoy the Beeb's World Cup coverage though. Scenic studios. I love the World Cup. I love the world cup theme from Argentina 78. If anyone can tell me what it is, I will be very grateful. It was piano based and went kinda ding didy ding ding ding ding ding didy ding ding ding ding, ding diddy ding ding ding ding ding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 (edited) I love the world cup theme from Argentina 78. If anyone can tell me what it is, I will be very grateful. It was piano based and went kinda ding didy ding ding ding ding ding didy ding ding ding ding, ding diddy ding ding ding ding ding... It was called Argentine Melody (Cancion De Argentina). Can be found on Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Premiere Collection Encore" album. Edited 18 October, 2009 by krissyboy31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 18 October, 2009 Share Posted 18 October, 2009 It was called Argentine Melody (Cancion De Argentina). Can be found on Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Premiere Collection Encore" album. Wow, from a few didys and a lot of dings you come up with that! :smt103 You're good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 October, 2009 Share Posted 19 October, 2009 Considering we're in the third tier, I think it's pretty good that we get goal/match highlights on Sky Sports News (free on Freeview) by about 7pm, then the FL programme on BBC (along with 71 other teams) before bedtime - The FL programme is on red button until noon the following day - and then the Beeb uploads highlights on the web club by club at midnight Sunday/Monday. If they got rid of the yakking altogether and showed more action then I'd have no complaints at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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