Jim Beglin - Worst Commentator Ever

[TaksimRakiClub]

Jim did us proud as a player - will always be fondly remembered for his bullet header against Panathinaikos in the 85 semi at the Kop end.

 

Would have made many more appearances for the club but for that cunt Stevens (great celebration when Rushie scored the winner in the 85th though - almost fell out the old Upper Park End).

 

As far as co-commentators / pundits in general are concerned there are so many more deserving of our contempt there's hardly the time or space to compose the list.

[Mike D]

One, a broadcaster, to describe the action and another, normally an ex top flight footballer, to provide the analysis.

 

yeah but why?

 

the commentator should know and be able to do both

[Mike D]

should devide opinnions

I actually like him, same stupid sense of humour and dad style jokes.

[VladimirIlyich]

Lawrenson was very underrated as a player but very overrated as a pundit.

 

But he has had to live in Hansen's shadow in both jobs.

[Major Tom]

 

the commentator should know and be able to do both

 

I imagine if you have played the game to a high level, you will have a greater appreciation and knowledge of it.

 

Motty can tell you who won the FA Vase 1973 4th round tie between Wanglers FC and FC Snatch, but is he any good at explaining why Kenny decided to go with 3 in defence v Chelsea?

[Mike D]

fair point, but they dont do it on match of the day highlights, can do the analysing at half time or at the end.

 

bit like horse racing commentary, you just want to know whats going on.

[chauncey]

Poor old Beglin, he's really facing the wrath of the armchairs here!!

[Major Tom]

There are probably many like you, Mike who solely want the action described; the pundits seem to get a roasting from fans on all forums. Personally I am not fussed either way. I take an interest in the media and broadcasting but am generally fairly detached from both when it comes to analysis and opinion on football.

[Mike D]

yeah dont get me wrong it doesnt overly bother me, just something you notice.

 

problem ex players get is that even if theyre not biased, people at home will still think they are if the team they are playing was the ex players.

[VladimirIlyich]

yeah dont get me wrong it doesnt overly bother me, just something you notice.

 

problem ex players get is that even if theyre not biased, people at home will still think they are if the team they are playing was the ex players.

 

Lets be fair too,a lot of players havent got a clue what theyre watching either.

 

They get their coaching badges given to them without having to do anything and thats a FACT!

 

My personal hatred goes to Andy Townsend,I fuckin hate him.

[Mike D]

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[mypost]

He's alright, his accent is very put-on. You'll find it in a lot of Paddies trying to be understood. He's from feckin Waterford ffs.

 

Wonderful player for Rovers and Liverpool, but not that great of a commentator. Still remember Dunphy giving him a tongue-lashing on air after oozing over a shite manc away performance years ago in the CL. He's also the only person I've heard from Waterford with a Dublin 4 accent.

 

"Worst Commentator Ever" is probably stretching things a bit, but he's at his most irritating commentating for RTE on Ireland games. So much so that I often end up having to listen to Hawthorn "Landsdowne Roat" on Sky instead.

[Kevin D]

Channel 5 is much worse. Dave Woods and Graham Taylor talking shit for an hour and a half.

 

I know it's not saying a great deal as the competition is non-existent but I think Taylor is one of the best in the business.

[silverlining]

"Der's more to Oireland dan dis..."

 

 

Sunday, bloody Sunday

[Phoenix]

Mark Bright...fucking idiot

[Magic Sponge]

I think Steve Hollersall (sp?) off radio city does a cracking job. Especially on Derby games the way he splits it's with Alan Irwin.

 

I'd rather listen to my dad bare backing my mum than listen to the current crop on tele.

[sir roger]

Graham Taylor & Andy Townsend seem to be the only ones who have any liking for us.

 

What was the gen on Beglin's house getting fire-bombed a few years ago btw. ?

[aiyic]

Sky didn't start the co-commentator thing - Keegan was a regular with Brian Moore for one.

[RobC]

said this loads of times but why do they need 2 commentators, should just have 1 motty.

 

seems to be a modern thing, look back at all the older games and its just one commentator

 

not just in footy but lots of other sports, its like your listening in on a conversation, rather than being told whats happening.

 

Spot on.

I don't need someone talking over an action replay telling me how the ball went in the net. I watch football to simply watch football, I couldn't care less what some ex pro's opinion on zonal marking is.

They used to have 2nd commentators for big internationals and European games in the 80's (Keegan, Ian St John, Jimmy Hill etc) but they would only give their opinions when the main commentator asked them for it

which was about twice a game.

[Guest The Big Green Bastard]

Im all for slagging off ex players who helped us through those trophy laden years.

 

I don't two poo's what he is like as a commentator, as long as he is lfc i don't give one. The more ex LFC that become pundits the better regardless of journalistic quality, better than the shower of shite that sky have had recently with their m/w ankathon.

 

Negged.