@PCExpressLUFCX: Dear football. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. How many Ashes series have they between them, for example? Elizabeth Mowins (born May 26, 1967) is an American play-by-play announcer and sports journalist for ESPN, CBS, and Marquee Sports Network. It's easy! Oatley, who works as a Sky Sports Commentator, is the first female soccer commentator in the UK. There's some awful female commentators who don't even seem to really follow football and are there as part of a quota. ', Controversial:Ex-footballer Jason Cundy claimed that female football commentators voices are too 'high-pitched' during a discussion on GMB on Monday morning, Sports broadcaster Lyndsey Hooper (right) disagreed with Jason's views and said there should be more women for young girls to relate to, GMB host Piers Morgan said that Jason was being 'ridiculous' and branded him a 'sexist pig' over his comments, Turning to the former Chelsea footballer, he added: 'Actually my only criteria Jason, is not that they are male or female, [it] is, "do they know what they are talking about? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. If I get one name wrong, I know its going to be trending onTwitter., Smith says the negativity she receives is usually related to her gender, and often references the kitchen. 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Tyldesley seems to go out of his way to be annoying as though hes supposed to be stating the obvious all the time whilst throwing in a bit of his wishywashy, non commital (usually bo*****s) opinion. Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 26, 2021, Christ Steve McManaman commentating on one game, Karen Carney on the other, BT really scraping the bottom of the barrel here, Luke Wallace (@Luke2Wallace) January 26, 2021. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. She played college Football for the University of Notre Dame. Just a discussion question. 12. We told you. Why cant a male footballer be a gay icon like the mighty Megan Rapinoe? Much loved account @HLTCO wrote: Karen Carney: Will there be a tactical switch at half-time from Palace? Does she know who Roy Hodgson is? Attendances say no one gives a crap. Now you see what we see. Mar 13, 2019. Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. NFL College Football NBA MLB World Baseball Classic USFL FIFA Women's World Cup. It was another matchday which saw Twitter users take to say how unbearable she is, with @Gallagherlad95 writing: Said it the other day, but Alex Scott has been a credit to females in punditry. It is a difficult game for women because they have to be careful of the upper register of their voice.. North East-born sports presenter Vicki Sparks, 29, made history this week as the first ever woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British television. I think you build it up sometimes that its going to be this really daunting experience with these men that have been doing it for years and its not, theyre fine, Smith says. After the tournament, she earned a lot of positive reviews that helped and propelled her to further success. @_OwenTHFC added: Karen Carney just called Said Benrahma Ben Arfa ffs, @henryswainy said, with Carney stating the obvious: I think it was the lack of communication that led to the collision fuck me Karen Carney, @StevieT1969 wrote: She just said she watched Rice against Doncaster (at the weekend), ffs he never played one minute, Viewers continued to let rip at Karen Carney as she makes yet another blunder or two, which quickly made her the most talked about person of the night on Twitter, trending at one point, some taking the mick, @GEORGlNlO said: Karen Carney has just said Rugby instead of football no way. The fastest goal scored in Premier League history came in 7.69 seconds. Watching the match was former England captain John Terry, who told his Instagram followers that he was 'having to watch this game with no volume'. Theres no reasonable way to legitimise misogyny. Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. Imagine her and Carragher commenting on the same game! Thats not your point though is it? O'Reilly played for the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT), with whom she won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women's World Cup. This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? Some appeal, some less so. That or they had to turn over. She could take the most exciting game and make it sound dull as dishwater. In her 192 caps on the team, she scored 30 goals playing primarily as a defender and sometimes a midfielder. All things sports media. Sparks is the first woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British TV. 2019 and people still write this? Olga Viza is a Spanish journalist and Commentator. Can you control your erections? The Goals came in 2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton vs Aston Villa in 2015. Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality. At the end of the day it's the audience appeal that matters in football or any sport. I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. So so SOOO sick of idiot women commentators in sport! New MLB local media department executives Doug Johnson, Greg Pennell, and Kendall Burgess all have long RSN experience. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Viewers let rip at Karen Carney once again as she makes yet another blunder which many a football fan pointed out on Twitter. After her retirement, though, shed taken up many roles in football and one of them is commentating. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. DAmico is one of the best football commentators and television hosts on Italian television after leaving Sky Sports Italia in 2018. View our online Press Pack. Being spoiled by my rich friend makes me feel like a charity case, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, The one thing I've learnt byBinky Felstead. Hes a shit commentator and a shit pundit. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. When I was younger I didnt see a Karen Carney on the TV or a Sue Smith. Indy, October 24, 2019 in Main Discussion - Norwich City. How many clubs competed in the inaugural Premier League season? There are many great women involved In football today such as my friends Jacqueline Gold and Karren Brady and I hope we see more women involved in football. It's just like being in the River End. By and large in football coverage the commentators are not ex-players, but they have the pundits who are. No wonder EA Sports chose her to be one of the commentators for the FIFA 22 game. The OP didn'tmention what the "girls look like" - I think that bit hasbeen added later. Careful the next time you come in.' Thats totally wrong, Ive never said they shouldnt commentate on mens football Isaid that they shouldnt be given the job just to please the equality brigade! The comments below have not been moderated. The quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player. The title is "Women commentators on mens football" and Indy goes on to say he had to turn the sound off. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. Had to turn the volume off! Lyndsey explained that young girls who were football fans now had 'someone to relate to'. But now you see people like myself and kids believe they can be you, It gives people a chance to realise they can do it.. If the focus were on getting commentators as similar as possible to those on the pitch, rather than those actually proficient in the role, wed be pulling attacking midfielders into the studio at half-time to give an out-of-breath, sweaty take on Icelands disciplined defence. She presents and commentates for the BBC, Five Live and ESPN . Foudy is an American retired soccer midfielder who earned 274 caps. This is reasonable! That we should, forevermore, ban talented female football players from speaking on any coverage of the mens World Cup? It has nothing to do with gender though, I've never liked Michael Owen as as a commentator and Troy Deeney had a bit of a nightmare on Soccer Saturday a few weeks back but then again like the Carney last nightthese people don't have the years and years of experience that the others do. The rivalry between Shannon Sharpe and the Grizzlies is alive and well. Eni Aluko was absolute garbage during the World Cup, particularly when compared with Scott. News, Rumours, Analysis, gossip and much more. 42. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. Just awful. Copyright Archant Community Media Limited ', The heated debate began when Jason (second left) said GMB presenters he 'preferred' to listen to a man's voice during the football, calling Sparks too 'high-pitched', The controversy comes after Vicki Sparks (pictured during last week's Portugal v Morocco match) made history as the first ever woman to commentate at the international tournament. People speak more quickly and the game of football is quicker and a style has evolved some people call conversational commentary which I question to some degree., Baby's body found after huge search, as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share Fabulous in fuchsia! But I don't like the idea of deliberately giving those jobs to someone who is the most qualified woman, but not the most qualified . The average rating for the. You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. Theyve got it on the massive TVs at work. ', Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV from 6am. Maybe she'll get better. 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