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AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
I can't say I'm overly bothered by the lack of crowds/atmosphere - as a Kilmarnock fan I've been used to this for some time.
I do think it will have a negative impact on the so called 'best league in the world' though, because it's clear just how much it relies on atmosphere. Sky's marketing folks must be sweating a bit...
The other thing I've noticed is that commentators are really struggling to say anything interesting about the games.
I do think it will have a negative impact on the so called 'best league in the world' though, because it's clear just how much it relies on atmosphere. Sky's marketing folks must be sweating a bit...
The other thing I've noticed is that commentators are really struggling to say anything interesting about the games.
Tenacious Sloth
Guru
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- Huntingdon, UK
Yeah. But that’s not limited to post-Coronavirus.
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
Yeah. But that’s not limited to post-Coronavirus.
This is true, and part of the reason I've always preferred listening to radio commentary, it's generally much better, on 5 Live at least.
The only pundit I've got any time for is Pat Nevin*. His analysis and contributions are miles ahead of everyone.
*It's taken me a long time to get there with him. He was my favourite player when I was a young Kilmarnock fan, to the point where I saved up enough to have 'Nevin 7' on the back of my brand new Killie top. The day I got home with it he signed for Motherwell. Devastated doesn't even come close.
Smokin Joe
Legendary Member
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
I'd love to see an option to mute the commentary but keep the crowd noise (Not that there is any at the moment). There are some sports where a knowledgeable commentator adds to the experience, and some where it is just a nuisance. Football is in the later category, the game moves too fast for meaningful insight and you are only being told what you can see for yourself.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
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- The hills of Accrington
Fifty years ago today the 1970 World Cup final took place.
Just thought i wouldn't let the anniversary go by without a mention!
Just thought i wouldn't let the anniversary go by without a mention!
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
That was a cracking goal.That background noise sounded like a recording of annoyed wasps.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Burnley “fans“ manage to soil themselves in public. Sad losers.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/burnley-white-lives-matter-banner_uk_5ef10e86c5b66877fc51e16e
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/burnley-white-lives-matter-banner_uk_5ef10e86c5b66877fc51e16e
Slick
Guru
Bit harsh, all that took was 1 and every club in the land as at least one erse hole.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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- Hexleybeef
It’s why I put fans in inverted commas. I didn’t mean to tar all Burnley fans with same brush.
Slick
Guru
Their teams rotten anyway.
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
FFS. Idiocy like that, when the platform football has is being used so positively is incredibly unhelpful.
Thankfully it shouldn't be difficult to discover who is responsible. But I do wonder why anyone would agree to display a banner like that.
Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
What are you hoping happens to them,if they find out who flew the plane and who paid for the banner? They haven't committed a crime,they've voiced an opinion. Unless opinions are now 'thought crimes'.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
The article says they will get lifetime bans from Burnley's stadium if they can be identified.What are you hoping happens to them,if they find out who flew the plane and who paid for the banner? They haven't committed a crime,they've voiced an opinion. Unless opinions are now 'thought crimes'.
It isnt a crime to have a racist opinion but fortunately it's becoming far less socially acceptable and football needs to be seen to act appropriately.
