Who provides the better world cup UK TV coverage?

Marshall · Post by **Marshall** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:29 am

I'm just wondering if Pearce is going to try and persuade Okocha to join City......

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:31 pm

This amazingly religious opening sequence the BBC use really pisses me off. ITV and Gabby all the way for me.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:34 pm

Agreed.

BBC too smug and serious. ITV for me.

Oh, forgot the Ian Wright factor-----definitely ITV.

boltonboris · Post by **boltonboris** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:40 pm

chris wrote:
Le Snake wrote:Living outside the country, I haven't had the chance to see any of Sam's 'performances' yet. He's not embarrassing us, is he? Jay-Jay made any appearances yet?
I noticed on Poland-Ecuador that Stuart Pearce, sitting next to Sam commented on how Ecuador's first came from a set piece (throw). Sam seemed to try to ignore that.

Probably had a fair bit of banter nd a laugh about aftershow i reckon though

keveh · Post by **keveh** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:31 pm

ITV could have every single pundit in the world and leave BBC with Mark Lawrenson hosting, being a pundit, commentator and colour commentator, and I'd still choose BBC soley for them enabling me to watch the games at work.

Dr Hotdog · Post by **Dr Hotdog** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:55 pm

the BBC, for a mutitude of reasons.

one great reason being the fact there are no adverts - no James Nesbitt fouling on my TV Screen about a People kharriorh.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:03 pm

People get too excited about adverts. Just use the time to line up another can...

keveh · Post by **keveh** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:18 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:People get too excited about adverts. Just use the time to line up another can...

They are annoying, but another plus is you don't hear jay jay bore you as much.

Little Green Man · Post by **Little Green Man** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:27 pm

The answer is obviously BBC - as I'm watching the game at home without a TV. (And no adverts!)

That said, the internet has its drawbacks. With the delay and pixellation I had Ronaldinho buck teeth hanging in mid air, far after the rest of his body had left the scene.

Anyone else think that Emerson cudda/shudda been sent off for two yellas?

Gertie · Post by **Gertie** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:28 am

Can anyone advise who the chappie was in the studio with Gary Lineker, Wrighty and Alan Hansen during the Brazil v Croatia game??

The TV was on in the pub, but the sound was off and we were just a bit curious.

Thanks

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:31 am

another one for gertie's list of footballers to drool over ... Leonardo ( not the ninja turtle)

Gertie · Post by **Gertie** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:35 am

communistworkethic wrote:another one for gertie's list of footballers to drool over ... Leonardo ( not the ninja turtle)

No, not at all... You've got me all wrong... I was just interested in the points he was raising, that's all.

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:40 am

anyone watch UK G2?

thought not

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:34 am

hisroyalgingerness wrote:anyone watch UK G2?

thought not

Funnily enough I flicked over to check out their match coverage a day or so ago. It's a bit like ITVs but instead of Gaby Logan they have a 1970s VW camper van. Weird.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:38 pm

I can't stand Lawrenson and Motty anymore. The combination of Lawrenson and the excruciatingly boring football while Sven and Steve played noughts and crosses made today's game almost unbearable.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:40 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:I can't stand Lawrenson and Motty anymore. The combination of Lawrenson and the excruciatingly boring football while Sven and Steve played noughts and crosses made today's game almost unbearable.

Agreed. I preferred ITV's "Premiership" and I prefer ITV's World Cup coverage.

Dr.Karl · Post by **Dr.Karl** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:55 am

Both are shocking, I think we've been spoiled by Sky's excellent coverage of the Premiership in recent years. If I had to choose it would be the beeb. At least they try to offer an insight into the tactical part of the game, they also have the better pundits with Hansen back on form. I haven't seen Gordon Strachan on recently, he is excellent.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:01 am

Gertie wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:another one for gertie's list of footballers to drool over ... Leonardo ( not the ninja turtle)
No, not at all... You've got me all wrong... I was just interested in the points he was raising, that's all.

I imagine he raised two points particularly with you.

Codo_BWFC · Post by **Codo_BWFC** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:19 am

BBC because of adverts!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:15 pm

ITV for me, can't stand Lawrenson how does he get a job summarising, he's so dull, Lineker is sickingly smug and I seem to be the only one who can't stand O'Neill, bloke is up his own arse.

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