Players in the press

[Returnofrros]

My original post was maybe harsh on Hendry it isn't his fault.

He dosent know we have been hearing similar guff on and off for twenty odd years.

Maybe a better standard of journalist would help.

I wish I had a £ for every time I've heard the opening question "so Brendan/Walter/Pedro/Martin/Derek a five nil win you must be delighted?"

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Or after the final whistle of a cup final, "how does it feel"

[Returnofrros]

Or every manager who has got an away point or win always states no matter where they have won that "It's a difficult place to come" whether it be brora ****ing rangers or galetassary.

[Returnofrros]

Every team in Scotland likes to "get the ball down and pass it and play the right way" even though not many teams in my forty five year of going have actually done that but apparently Morton, Livingston and Ayr Utd are doing it every week.

****ing *******s

[BCram]

Showed them too much respect!

[BCram]

My original post was maybe harsh on Hendry it isn't his fault.

He dosent know we have been hearing similar guff on and off for twenty odd years.

Maybe a better standard of journalist would help.

I wish I had a £ for every time I've heard the opening question "so Brendan/Walter/Pedro/Martin/Derek a five nil win you must be delighted?"

journo - Why do you persist in leaving your full backs exposed?
Journo - Why do you have so many wee players in your midfield, are you heightist?
Journo - how long to Dundee supporters have to wait before they see a winger that can cross the ball accurately?

There must be many more questions that they should be asking. Perhaps if we gave them a few hints they might get some ideas as they browse the fan's forums for ideas to write about.

[Returnofrros]

Turning dens park into a fortress.

Fans turn up in numbers.

Paying due respect to opposition when opposition is ****e.

Technically gifted ( translation he can trap a ball without it running out the park)

Great engine ( player can run without getting roarie deaconed)

Wand of a left foot. Wands only come in lefts nobody ever has a wand of a right. No idea why.

Purchase on the ball. Copyright Ron foot in mouth Atkinson.

You wonder if journalism and commentary has moved on from Arthur and Archies days. Stramash, goal Scotland and woooof weren't exactly sophistication but at least they gave you a bit of entertainment.

[BCram]

favourite David Francey stories.

When a co-commentator pointed out the name of a foreign player that was virtually unpronounceable, he remarked: "Don't worry, he won't be getting much of the ball tonight."

There was a great story about him commentating on a Scotland game in Romania in the 1970s when he turned, off microphone, to summariser Ian Archer and asked 'Who's that Romanian number 4?' Archer replied 'F*cked if I know!'

Francey then told the listeners 'And Romania clear through Fuctifino...' Apocryphal no doubt but believable!

[Returnofrros]

favourite David Francey stories.

When a co-commentator pointed out the name of a foreign player that was virtually unpronounceable, he remarked: "Don't worry, he won't be getting much of the ball tonight."

There was a great story about him commentating on a Scotland game in Romania in the 1970s when he turned, off microphone, to summariser Ian Archer and asked 'Who's that Romanian number 4?' Archer replied 'F*cked if I know!'

Francey then told the listeners 'And Romania clear through Fuctifino...' Apocryphal no doubt but believable!

Lol.

Presenter on radio Scotland at the back end of last season spent about 2 minutes asking packy Bonnar in a far too long winded way how the Hamilton players would be handling the relegation jitters in the dressing room.

Packy who am sure is paid well by the BBC said "I've no idea I've never been in a relegation fight"

Jesus Christ almighty.

[BCram]

Lol.

Presenter on radio Scotland at the back end of last season spent about 2 minutes asking packy Bonnar in a far too long winded way how the Hamilton players would be handling the relegation jitters in the dressing room.

Packy who am sure is paid well by the BBC said "I've no idea I've never been in a relegation fight"

Jesus Christ almighty.

Completely agree about the lack of fun on Radio. There's banter on the Open All Mikes but it isn't really witty or funny IMO. Pulling Chic Young's leg and trying to trip each other up just isn't the same as idiosyncratic commentating, where you are waiting for the line. Think everyone is too serious and frightened that they give offence. Bit like on here, as opposed to the other forum! LOL