TalkBass OFFICIAL English Football thread 2012-13: Part 3 - Page 26

MarkMgibson · #**501** 02-25-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by matante

Didn't see it but I agree it's too soon for American announcers. They need to wait another 20 years, at least, to have people who grew up with the game. The worst is when they bring in terms from other sports. I once saw a match where a winger ran down the sideline before crossing the ball and the American announcer said, "he runs down the right... dumps it in the box..."

What? Dumps it in the box? Is that from hockey or does it just sound that way?

Yeah, I sometimes watch the South American leagues, and they have American commentators. They're rather awful, probably due to the reasons you state: they need to grow up watching the game to really understand it. They're not all bad, but some of them seem genuinely clueless about the sport. I'd hit the "mute" button, but I hate watching football with hearing the crowd.

matante · #**502** 02-25-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

Yeah, I sometimes watch the South American leagues, and they have American commentators. They're rather awful, probably due to the reasons you state: they need to grow up watching the game to really understand it. They're not all bad, but some of them seem genuinely clueless about the sport. I'd hit the "mute" button, but I can't watch football with hearing the crowd.

I've had an idea for many years that sporting events should be televised with the option of hearing "crowd noise only" through the SAP channel. If you're not familiar with SAP, it's a second audio channel on your TV that is typically used to provide audio in a different language. For example, when I watch Premier League on the Spanish channel, I can hit a button and I get the English announcers instead. I can also watch "The Simpsons" in Spanish by hitting the SAP button.

I find 99% of sports announcers to be obnoxious, so the crowd noise only channel would be heaven for me, but no one I've mentioned it to has thought it a good idea. I live a few minutes away from FOX and ESPN studios, so by now I should have gone over there and told them.

MarkMgibson · #**503** 02-25-2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by matante

I've had an idea for many years that sporting events should be televised with the option of hearing "crowd noise only" through the SAP channel. If you're not familiar with SAP, it's a second audio channel on your TV that is typically used to provide audio in a different language. For example, when I watch Premier League on the Spanish channel, I can hit a button and I get the English announcers instead. I can also watch "The Simpsons" in Spanish by hitting the SAP button.

I find 99% of sports announcers to be obnoxious, so the crowd noise only channel would be heaven for me, but no one I've mentioned it to has thought it a good idea. I live a few minutes away from FOX and ESPN studios, so by now I should have gone over there and told them.

I, for one, think it's a great idea. I want the atmosphere of the crowd, but the commentary I can often live without. If you start a petition, I'll sign it. You'd think it would be a fairly simple option to include these days.

matante · #**504** 02-25-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

I, for one, think it's a great idea. I want the atmosphere of the crowd, but the commentary I can often live without. If you start a petition, I'll sign it. You'd think it would be a fairly simple option to include these days.

If you guys encourage me, I'll see if I can setup a meeting.

**cheezewiz** · #**505** 02-25-2013, 08:03 AM

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If you guys encourage me, I'll see if I can setup a meeting.

Tell them I said Gus Johnson is fine for basketball, but he SUCKS for soccer!

Darkstrike · #**506** 02-25-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cheezewiz

I don't know how many others heard it. Just my fellow Americans I would assume. Gus Johnson calling the Man City/Chelsea match was HORRIBLE. He obviously doesn't know the game. His call had no flow whatsoever, and he got all fake "excited" when anything happened. It was dismal. It was worse than Brent Musberger's fake "Oh Baby" when doing college football. Please Fox, DO NOT subject me to that again.

Sounds quite like a description of Chelsea's part in the game.

**cheezewiz** · #**507** 02-25-2013, 12:05 PM

Come on Hammers!

Tituscrow · #**508** 02-25-2013, 12:43 PM

Nope. Rooting for Slobberchops Allardyce tonight.

Darkstrike · #**509** 02-25-2013, 01:53 PM

That was a pretty wicked peno taken by the new face of Findus.

MarkMgibson · #**510** 02-25-2013, 02:38 PM

C'mon West Ham!!

Tituscrow · #**511** 02-25-2013, 02:40 PM

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That was a pretty wicked peno taken by the new face of Findus.

Keano · #**512** 02-25-2013, 03:09 PM

Guys, Gareth Bale just made me pregnant.

SoVeryTired · #**513** 02-25-2013, 04:17 PM

What a strike that was. I watched the match with my Spurs-supporting brother-in-law. Needless to say he was pleased with the result.

**cheezewiz** · #**514** 02-25-2013, 06:30 PM

Damned monkey boy. That was quite a strike.

MarkMgibson · #**515** 02-25-2013, 07:16 PM

Yep, hell of a goal (the S.O.B). What's the chances of Spurs holding on to him next year? He has been pretty damn impressive all season. I hope stains a hamstring - nothing serious, just for a few weeks. He's single-handedly keeping them in the hunt for CL spot, and that's just can't be allowed. Arsenal 3rd, Everton 4th - that's what I'd like to see. Chelsea are doing their bit - they get worse every week.

dalkowski · #**516** 02-26-2013, 02:43 AM

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Guys, Gareth Bale just made me pregnant.

12 hours later and I'm still scraping my jaw off the floor. Great end to a very exciting match.

Tituscrow · #**517** 02-26-2013, 06:00 AM

Meh. He shinned it. Lucky toe-poke.

Keano · #**518** 02-26-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

Yep, hell of a goal (the S.O.B). What's the chances of Spurs holding on to him next year? He has been pretty damn impressive all season. I hope stains a hamstring - nothing serious, just for a few weeks. He's single-handedly keeping them in the hunt for CL spot, and that's just can't be allowed. Arsenal 3rd, Everton 4th - that's what I'd like to see. Chelsea are doing their bit - they get worse every week.

It's really down to what Levy wants. If he wants a trophy within next year or two, he's probably aware he must keep him. If he wants to do business, I can see him accepting £50m. Speaking of which, I love how these rumors from the rags spike with each good showing from Bale. It's as if the boards and presidents of Real/Barca are stalking Bale.

As for the one man team notion:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/b...ottenham-style

Darkstrike · #**519** 02-26-2013, 08:09 AM

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Speaking of which, I love how these rumors from the rags spike with each good showing from Bale. It's as if the boards and presidents of Real/Barca are stalking Bale.

Welcome to my world.

Clean sheet = Bara/Real to buy De Gea, possible trade + cash for Ronaldo in Real's case. Begovic to replace.

No clean sheet = Fergie loosing patience, to become backup next season. Begovic to replace.

Lindegaard plays = Rubbish keeper, Fergie insanely angry, De Gea shipped off asap. Begovic to replace.

Tituscrow · #**520** 02-26-2013, 10:42 AM

Unfortunately, I fear the tabloid speculation about Fellaini and Baines going will come to pass as truth. Especially as fourth seems to be slipping away and Moyes will probably go too.

Get Laudrup in now, before Abramovich gets his filthy paws on him.