I was sure I saw a PR recently where the BBC stated they will ensure the same excellent coverage of the Commonwealth games that they gave for the Olympics.
I was sure I saw a PR recently where the BBC stated they will ensure the same excellent coverage of the Commonwealth games that they gave for the Olympics.
BoadieBroadus
Q-School Graduate
i agree with what Riley said, but it's not the sort of comment i pay to read... thought the article was largely pointless...
there's too much forced "matey banter" in commentary these days. i'm watching it - i can see pretty well whats going on and don't need chirruping in the background to enhance my viewing...
neither Alliss nor Riley are as irritating as Feherty or McCord though....
there's too much forced "matey banter" in commentary these days. i'm watching it - i can see pretty well whats going on and don't need chirruping in the background to enhance my viewing...
neither Alliss nor Riley are as irritating as Feherty or McCord though....
JPH
Q-School Graduate
Do tell , why is he not nice ? PM if you don't wanna coat him off publicly love a bit of goss
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
when people start slating SKY TV i always ask the question were would the likes of FOOTBALL,RUGBY(BOTH CODES) GOLF,and numerous minority sports be now if SKY TV hadn't bought the screening rights,the BBC proved years ago they didn't wish to have sport on the tv and never tried to buy the contracts and only by a government rule we still have the very small amount they put on,the BBC commentary is stale and predictable compared to the digital channels and should have a good clear out.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
This may have been in response to a similar 'opinion piece' in Todays Golfer by BBC presenter Andrew Cotter where he was questioning the wisdom of Sky monopolising the vast majority all the golf coverage. Having said that it was more a pop at the people who sell the TV rights than at Sky itself.
But I agree Radar's column was very poor and not needed. I thought he had more class than to do such a blatant advert for Sky when he is paid to offer his insight into the game. But obviously not.
But I agree Radar's column was very poor and not needed. I thought he had more class than to do such a blatant advert for Sky when he is paid to offer his insight into the game. But obviously not.
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
so we would go back to rubbish grounds and second best players,some sports would have gone to the wall if not for the billions spent by SKY to have the contracts,the BBC was paying a fraction of the true value of the contracts for decades before SKY was on the scene,and decided to spend any money earmarked for sport on costume drama's because they had to cater for the masses,if the BBC loved sport that much were was their 6 dedicated sports channels.
In_The_Rough
Tour Winner
Sky have helped ruin Football, no idea about Rugby as I have no interest in it. With regards to golf yes they have poured money into it and brought it to the TV screens every week but you don't half have to pay through the nose for it which I personally dont so it makes no odds to me whatsoever. Golf has always been popular has Sky actually helped improve this I personally doubt this a certain Mr Woods has helped more than them.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
No they would not, the worst that would have happened is that the participants and their managers/agents would not earn so much.
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
do you think we would have had the fabulous grounds we have in the EPL or the worlds top players if they didn't have the SKY money,as for TIGER would he be the icon he his if we only got to see him for 4 days a year if the BBC had the franchise and chose to only show the open,its your choice not to subscribe and for the entertainment on offer from ALL the top sports to the latest films or drama series on offer every night it is cheap in comparison to going to the theatre or the pictures or going to a golf tournament or other sporting activity to spectate EVERY night.
In_The_Rough
Tour Winner
Fabulous grounds? If you mean out of town identikit stadiums where you pay a kings ransom if you want to and watch then no it wouldn't have happened without Sky. Worlds top players that come over here for the obscene wages that clubs offer them due to Sky TV contract, also ever since Sky got involved the national team has got worse and worse. With regards to Tiger yep he would still be the icon he is
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
what would you sooner have,run down old grounds with no women's toilets or proper catering,second rate players on a few hundred pounds a week while all the top players go overseas,i agree TIGER probable would have won the tournaments he has but who would have seen him the few who paid to go to the tournaments,as for not loosing sports if SKY haven't stepped in the likes of RUGBY LEAUGE would have gone under years ago.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
If Tiger had such a big impact on golf why is the European Seniors, Ladies and lower mens tour in such a mess. Part time events now.
T
thecraw
Guest
Is Tiger a woman or European Senior or does he play on the lesser European Tours?????
T
thecraw
Guest
Yes, Sky has done so much for English football that the national manager is voicing his concerns about the lack of English players. Sky money has enhanced the profile however its really done nothing at grass roots level. Greed breading greed.
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
Admit I was a bit surprised by the tone and content when I read it. It did come over as a bit blatant.
However it is an opinion column and the Sky vs Beeb debates always get a good response on here so I guess it was a legitimate subject to tackle and not surprisingly Radar thinks Sky are better. Plenty of others with a less direct interest feel the same, so it's hardly a controversial view. Radar was direct as you might expect and probably annoyed and alienated as many people who agreed with him.
Wonder if GM will be giving anyone at the Beeb a right of reply? Would be fun to find out what Allis and Brownie think of Radar and Roe.
For what it's worth I like both Sky and the Beeb. Good to have a choice and a different approach. Both do some things well and others not so. During the Masters when I was bored with Allis and co. I went to Sky, and back again during the ads or when Sky got boring.
Can't even remember now who I was watching at the end.
However it is an opinion column and the Sky vs Beeb debates always get a good response on here so I guess it was a legitimate subject to tackle and not surprisingly Radar thinks Sky are better. Plenty of others with a less direct interest feel the same, so it's hardly a controversial view. Radar was direct as you might expect and probably annoyed and alienated as many people who agreed with him.
Wonder if GM will be giving anyone at the Beeb a right of reply? Would be fun to find out what Allis and Brownie think of Radar and Roe.
For what it's worth I like both Sky and the Beeb. Good to have a choice and a different approach. Both do some things well and others not so. During the Masters when I was bored with Allis and co. I went to Sky, and back again during the ads or when Sky got boring.
Can't even remember now who I was watching at the end.
Alliss has had his day as has golf on the BBC. Sky is the way forward and at least they cover the majority of European events as well as taking int he US tour and the majors. I like Radar myself but having read the article it isn't the best piece of writing I've ever seen
bluewolf
Money List Winner
If Sky was good for football in England then there wouldn't be any need for £60 million plus parachute payments. Football is eating itself at such a rate that the small clubs are haemorrhaging cash and turning to bankruptcy as an acceptable financial practise. The sooner the top clubs breakaway and form a European Super Dooper league, the better.
In_The_Rough
Tour Winner
If you mean old fashioned grounds with atmosphere then yes. Second rate players!! Do the names Hoddle,Waddle,Gazza,Lineaker,Beardsley,Shilton,Worthington,Marsh,Bowles,Butcher,Adams ring any bells, yep they were all playing in the top division long before Sky came along. The second rate players are the two bit foreigners that are in the Prem now what are being paid vast sums of money for not actually being that good. Cannot comment about Rugby League or Union as both of those 2 sports bore me to tears. As for Tiger people would have seen him when the Open was on TV, golf would have carried on fine withouy Sky except the players would be earning less.
In_The_Rough
Tour Winner
Dont see your point here. When has anyone ever been interested in the seniors tour. Ladies tour do me a favour who on earth watches that. Lower mens tour I presume you mean the Challenge Tour and the Europro Tour well they are just no hopers who the vast majority of people have no interest in watching and never have.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
And Wolves look like they will be relegated despite a £40m parachute payment.
