Andy Townsend

[lawros left foot]

Wait until they get the Premier League highlights next year

Dear God, I really hope not, shirley the Premier League will remember the complete bollox they made of it last time, and not chase the money for once?











Sorry, I realise what I've just written, how could I be so naive

 

[Lower West Stander]

Compared to Warren Barton over here, Townsend is a bloody genius.

 

[jimbob5]

Get him back on TalkSport with Mike Parry. Pure comedy Gold!!

Parry works better with the other chap. Show is late at night though.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Of all the summarisers I actually find Townsend the least irritating. Not sure why it's fashionable to berate him, especially when the media provides so many more deserving targets.

Lineker, to name but one. Appalling at his job.

I agree about Lineker he has managed to stay under the radar somehow. He seems to have developed this throwing his arms about thing that is becoming very irritating

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Can someone tell me a good in-match summariser?

They invariably make inane comments about the action that any of us who vaguely follow football and/or have played the game at literally any level could make, but save you from listening to the same voice over and over for 90 mins. Aside from maybe suggesting what changes they'd make in the second half they rarely use any of their "expertise", that's the half-time pundits' job. Admittedly I don't watch many England games but never quite got the hate for Townsend, he doesn't seem any more or less irritating than others.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I know what he did crossed the line, but for me ITV punditry has never been the same since Big Ron committed the 'Desailly Disaster'.

Ron re-wrote the co-commentator's handbook and had the personality to pull off the juiciest of remarks. Townsend dabbles but is very much at the Beginner's Level when it comes to Ronglish.

 

[MissGull]

Lineker is much more respected in the broadcasting world.

Michael Owen is actually pretty good on BBC Sport, I find.

The biggest issue I have with Townsend is him commenting on Chelsea CL matches as if he himself is some Chelsea legend.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Michael Owen is actually pretty good on BBC Sport, I find

I find him most irritating on BT Sport

 

[jimbob5]

I know what he did crossed the line, but for me ITV punditry has never been the same since Big Ron committed the 'Desailly Disaster'.

Ron re-wrote the co-commentator's handbook and had the personality to pull off the juiciest of remarks. Townsend dabbles but is very much at the Beginner's Level when it comes to Ronglish.

Given Big Ron is now 98 it's a bit academic

 

[Varndean VI Form College]

Hallelujah! Worst (so called) commentator I can recall. Just hope no one is stupid enough to re-employ the moron.

 

[severnside gull]

Hallelujah! Worst (so called) commentator I can recall. Just hope no one is stupid enough to re-employ the moron.

That's a big endorsement of Phil Neville and Michael Owen there fella!!!

 

[Guerrero]

Michael Owen,Townsend,both the Nevilles,Alan Smith all useless.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Michael Owen,Townsend,both the Nevilles,Alan Smith all useless.

Nonsense. Gary Neville is just about the best there is.

Along with Chris Waddle.

 

[MF'84]

He has so far been the only pundit with his own Tactics Truck though. You don't get your own truck if you're not at the top of your game, right?

 

[TSB]

The subtitles would come on without having to press the red button.

I would imagine it could be done using one of the soundboard apps you can download, with the added bonus of being able to use Stewie from Family Guy as a co-commentator.

I suppose they could try Ray Hughton, he's pseudo-Irish, and, the cousin of our new manager Chris Houghton. Failing that, you could always go for the biggest Irishman of the lot begorrah Wor Jackie Charlton. But he'll probably be out fishing.

Old Clive must spend hours in front of the mirror practising shouting "Rooonnneeyy", ready for every time Wayne knocks a shot from the edge of the area 5 yards wide.

Personally, because out of all of the football pundits out there, who, let’s face it, would struggle to get a score to obtain membership into MENSA between them, he comes across as the most brainless. No insight into the game right in front of him, hackneyed clichés and about 5 sayings repeated over and over again. Tell you what Clive, he hit that too well, he’s putting himself about, they are under the cosh here, cracking strike. Press play on an Andy Townsend voice recording and away you go.

Funniest thread I've read in ages. Top work.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

He's not having his contract renewed by ITV.....and neither is presenter Matt Smith.

I wonder who the replacements will be? Jimmy Bullard? Gazza? Neil Ruddock?


ITV football coverage has been shocking for a long time, so no big surprises that they are having a revamp.

jimmy bullard needs to stick to match fishing
regards
DR

 

[Guerrero]

Nonsense. Gary Neville is just about the best there is.

Along with Chris Waddle.

Gary Neville is so biased towards Manchester United it is a joke.