Home of Football. Six teams XFL viewership slid, but Week 3 will be a key barometer for the league going forward. Ive never kicked a football on a professional or even a semi professional level but I still reckon I could a better job than this wanker. @MurrayyyDaniel: The second half possession stats just came up and we (Newcastle) had 43% and Steve Mcmanaman used that to suggest were now a great attacking force, @charlie__mellor: I beg you add an option to mute Steve McManaman @btsportfootball, @Lee18_92Johnson: Hendrick has done well second half This is more like it exciting #nufc, @Alex_Full16: There absolutely has to be a way to mute just Steve McManaman, my god. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. It's simply a matter of how good they are and there are many factors to this ranging from John Motson's Encyclopedia Britannica-style approach to Brian Moore's cool analytical and almost personal approach. You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? Im just saying to be a commentator you should be good at commenting, Karenwas an outstanding player but absolutely rubbish and painful to listen too, Im sure Id be pretty rubbish at it too, just saying why let her do it? Hes a shit commentator and a shit pundit. Piers then fumed: 'In this gender equality battle, you've got to pick your fights, this is not a fight to pick. Viza has in-depth knowledge of Spanish Womens Football. In 2017, Beth became the first woman in 30 years to call a National Football League game. I tend to like ex-players in those positions. That wasnt the only time viewers felt the need to turn on Karen Carney, as just weeks ago, Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani hit back at what she said about the club and their promotion to the big time. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Vicki Sparks, 29, made history last week when she became the first woman to lead live coverage of a World Cup football match on British TV, keeping fans up to speed from Moscows Luzhniki Stadium. Its not so straightforward for women in football. The core of Kelners argument seems to be that because the two have no experience in being a man, they cannot comment on a mans competition. Surely it should be about quality in the job and not just to make sure you comply with the PC requirements? For instance, Chris Goreham is biased towards us but I don't have a problem with that. She presents and commentates for the BBC, Five Live and ESPN . He said: There is too much talk from commentators nowadays. Hayes is also one of the best female soccer coaches and she manages Chelsea Women and she was crowned the best FIFA womens coach of 2021. I do like Michelle Owen, she actually sounds like she knows what shes talking about and talks like a fan. @NickoTaylor_: Steve McManaman is absolutely awful on commentary, hes talking like Newcastle are 5-1 up & playing like Barcelona of 2010, Newcastle are losing Steve you absolute pineapple #NEWLEE. There are plenty of awful male commentators and pundits. Sound familiar? The quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. Oatley, who works as a Sky Sports Commentator, is the first female soccer commentator in the UK. Of course, most of the football commentators are men. Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). Jacqui Oatley is one of the most experienced female football commentators in the UK. As you can see, it werent just Karen Carney than viewers let rip at, with Steve McManaman also coming under fire, he was on the other channel covering Leeds 2-1 win over Newcastle. But Jason complained that he didn't enjoy listening to a woman commentating during a match, because their voices are too 'high-pitched'. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a game on "Monday Night Football," sitting with Rex Ryan, her broadcast partner . The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player. But yeah, [social media abuse] it does take its toll, she says. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Ranking: 10 Best Chelsea Players of All Time, The Evolution of Chelsea FC under Roman Abramovich. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. "That fcuking Gareth Southgate should have brought thatsexy little James Maddison on by now," might be the sort of commentary that would enliven interest when needed. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. Some absolutely awful male commentators.Clive Tyldesley being the absolute rock bottom. A former broadcast assistant for Radio Newcastle, she led the BBC's coverage of the Portugal vs Morocco match on June 20. I want to do what Im doing based upon how good I am. what is it with BT SPORT and employing shocking commentators! When was the inaugural Premier League season? But when youre a woman, you have to research more. AnthonyTheBg 2 yr. ago. Mowins is one of the industry's relatively few female sports announcers and has amassed a considerable sum. Praising Jeff Hendrick have having a great second half was one of the talking points from fans online. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with the patronising . The former footballer turned pundit came under-fire after she suggested the club were promoted to the Premier League partly because of the disruption caused by Covid. RN in your inbox Get more stories that go beyond the news cycle with our weekly newsletter. Many of her mistakes were highlighted with viewers losing patience with her commentating on games. Eniola Aluko also known as Eni Aluko is one of the best female football commentators. Your email address will not be published. No my tittle backs my point, dont just give the job toKaren because its the PCequality thing to do! I dunno about you guys but I fucking hate Robbie savage. If shes not good at commentary then thats not her fault but the fault of BT. I found it a tough listen if I'm honest,' he said. Being spoiled by my rich friend makes me feel like a charity case, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, The one thing I've learnt byBinky Felstead. AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization.Copyright 2020 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with thepatronising surprise of a male colleague, orhaving their analysis literally repeated back to themby the Phil Neville. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. In her 192 caps on the team, she scored 30 goals playing primarily as a defender and sometimes a midfielder. Karencarney Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. It has nothing to do with gender though, I've never liked Michael Owen as as a commentator and Troy Deeney had a bit of a nightmare on Soccer Saturday a few weeks back but then again like the Carney last nightthese people don't have the years and years of experience that the others do. Dramatic moments in football speak for themselves.. It can be expressed more eloquently perhaps by saying that you agree with equality of opportunity but not equality of outcome. One viewer @tony_passmore wrote: Nothing to do with our Covid promotion comments but Karen Carneys voice is like chalk down a blackboard. Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team at the 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. A big part of this shift sees ESPN content executives Stephanie Druley, David Roberts and Norby Williamson now reporting to Magnus instead of Jimmy Pitaro. ', Earlier this week, BBC presenter Dan Walker praised the performance of Miss Sparks on her debut with the words: 'Well played Vicki Sparks. That needs to change, The autonomous future is nearly here with Wejo, The need to grow Londons EV infrastructure at speed and scale, The decline of Britains community sports pitches and why its an own goal, How I, a millennial, bought a house with the 90,000 my parents gave me, Fears over Notting Hill Carnival reveal more about racism than reality, The big consultancy con, with Mariana Mazzucato, The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon Audio Long Reads, Facility / Grounds Management and Maintenance, HR, Training and Organisational Development, Information and Communications Technology, Information Services, Statistics, Records, Archives, Infrastructure Management - Transport, Utilities, Science and Technical Research and Development. However, in 2021 the cast of talent discussing the mens game is markedly more diverse. Its simply impossible to enjoy a game that shes commenting on. Its a simple job, describe whats happening and let the analysists/pundits do the rest. Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. Sign up for a new account in our community. You love to see it Go Cry Jeff FOH," he tweeted. All three commentators say the positives far outweigh the negatives. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. She currently works as Sporting Director at Angel City FC in the US. Maybe the person that picked her also picked the lass on BT who in her expert opinion expected more from McBurnie after his 20+total last season helped fire us to promotion, but of course in this PC world, none of the other pundits dare correct her. The BBC had nine women, compared with three in 2016. 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