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As a commentator too prone to extremes. England are 'brilliant' when they're winning, and 'appalling' when they're losing. Think Joe Root has alluded to this before, similar to Bob Willis (RIP) in that respect.
Technical knowledge excellent tho.
Also extremely enjoyable to listen to when we played Oz (and were on top) - the glee in his voice when talking to, say, an exasperated McGrath or Michael Slater was always very enjoyable.
On balance, I'll miss him.
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Boycott leaving TMS on 10:39 - Jun 6 with 5398 views
As a commentator too prone to extremes. England are 'brilliant' when they're winning, and 'appalling' when they're losing. Think Joe Root has alluded to this before, similar to Bob Willis (RIP) in that respect.
Technical knowledge excellent tho.
Also extremely enjoyable to listen to when we played Oz (and were on top) - the glee in his voice when talking to, say, an exasperated McGrath or Michael Slater was always very enjoyable.
Someone tweeted him yesterday after announcement saying ‘Straight, male, white, Tory and knows about cricket. Surprised he lasted this long at the bbc’ whixh he retweeted with the comment ‘Absolutely right’
He subsequently deleted it....
Generally I’ve liked him on there, think it will be worse without him in the short Term
Someone tweeted him yesterday after announcement saying ‘Straight, male, white, Tory and knows about cricket. Surprised he lasted this long at the bbc’ whixh he retweeted with the comment ‘Absolutely right’
He subsequently deleted it....
Generally I’ve liked him on there, think it will be worse without him in the short Term
it was already getting worse with him left as one of the few pundits on their roster who could actually offer insightful cricket commentary,and analyse the position of a match, tell you why something was going wrong or right and be forthright about it, rather than just offer some less than insightful bantz on last nights curry as seems to be the modern commentary trend to talk about anything other than the cricket. so yeah I think we as an audience will miss him, and it makes TMS less listenable to.
just Vic Marks and Aggers of the old guard left
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Boycott leaving TMS on 11:40 - Jun 6 with 5275 views
I wouldn't argue about his time to go but which 12 year old from Radio1 will they replace him with ??
One thing for sure is that they'll replace him with former test player. The BBC is convinced that the public has no time for anyone who has not played at the highest level. Which is a shame, because listening to County Championship commentators on BBC local radio, there are plenty of really erudite, articulate and likeable ones out there, who watch the game primarily as fans, just as Johnson, Arlott, Cozier et al did. (That's not to say there haven't been any great cricketers who became great commentators, but it shouldn't be a requirement.)
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Boycott leaving TMS on 11:40 - Jun 6 with 5265 views
As a commentator too prone to extremes. England are 'brilliant' when they're winning, and 'appalling' when they're losing. Think Joe Root has alluded to this before, similar to Bob Willis (RIP) in that respect.
Technical knowledge excellent tho.
Also extremely enjoyable to listen to when we played Oz (and were on top) - the glee in his voice when talking to, say, an exasperated McGrath or Michael Slater was always very enjoyable.
On balance, I'll miss him.
Likewise. The TMS team is a wonderful mix of personalities, I'll miss him in his niche as say-it-as-it-is his Honour Judge Grumpiness.
Particularly enjoyed him & Tuffers on mic together!
I was ambling around Lords many years ago during a break and came across Boycott doing a book signing stint.
A proud dad was with his son at the front of the queue - and said to his son 'this man was the greatest batsman who has ever lived'
Boycott's modest reply.... 'Aye - you're not wrong there'
The Aggers wind up was one of the best moments of recent cricket coverage - clearly he is as self centred now as he was in his prime.... which as the MIchael Jordan egofest on Netflix shows is probably a prerequisite for greatness in a team sport.
One thing for sure is that they'll replace him with former test player. The BBC is convinced that the public has no time for anyone who has not played at the highest level. Which is a shame, because listening to County Championship commentators on BBC local radio, there are plenty of really erudite, articulate and likeable ones out there, who watch the game primarily as fans, just as Johnson, Arlott, Cozier et al did. (That's not to say there haven't been any great cricketers who became great commentators, but it shouldn't be a requirement.)
I'm pretty sure they have Jimmy Anderson lined up for when he retires (and during injury breaks).
I am fortunate enough to just about remember the days of John Arlott and TMS has been very much part of my summers (and a few winters)
On his day Boycott could be very insightful but increasing seems too fulfil a 'grumpy old pro' role
If you have 10 mins to spare this from Aggers is a gem
The latest series of the Real Marigold Hotel was brilliant with Blowers. Best of all when the unbelievably vain and poorly reconstructed Britt Ekland realised Blowers was more famous in India than she. In fact the Indians saw him as a god, basically.
In fact, they didn't know who she was at all. And no amount of wittering 'I was a Bond girl helped.
Boycott leaving TMS on 12:23 - Jun 6 by factual_blue
The latest series of the Real Marigold Hotel was brilliant with Blowers. Best of all when the unbelievably vain and poorly reconstructed Britt Ekland realised Blowers was more famous in India than she. In fact the Indians saw him as a god, basically.
In fact, they didn't know who she was at all. And no amount of wittering 'I was a Bond girl helped.
Blowers nearly played a test match for England in India years ago when the team got struck down with Delhi Belly
Boycott leaving TMS on 12:23 - Jun 6 by factual_blue
The latest series of the Real Marigold Hotel was brilliant with Blowers. Best of all when the unbelievably vain and poorly reconstructed Britt Ekland realised Blowers was more famous in India than she. In fact the Indians saw him as a god, basically.
In fact, they didn't know who she was at all. And no amount of wittering 'I was a Bond girl helped.
Only caught some of it, but it was really touching to see the reverence and affection the crowd greeted Blowers with.
Can't think why the producers thought Britt E would make a good traveller - basically, she's just "me me me".
John Altman was good tho - v. familiar face, but couldn't think where I'd seen him before till your post nudged me into looking him up - OMG, it's "nasty Nick" from Eastenders of 25 years ago!!
They could do with binning off Swann, who is cut from the same LADS LADS LADS cloth as Matt Dawson.
You can tell Swann is one of those guys who is good fun if you are mates with him (most of the time), but a bit a total nob if you aren't.....and will have a real nasty streak if he can't get his laugh or be the centre of attention
They could do with binning off Swann, who is cut from the same LADS LADS LADS cloth as Matt Dawson.
Swann - who I liked - doesn't really do commentary anymore though, does he? My memories of last year were that the English pundits were Boycott, Vaughan (who's getting grumpier as he gets older), Tufnell and Alistair Cook. There may have been a female cricketer in there as well, but I can't be sure
If they don't go back to Swann, or bring through a further female summariser, why not bring in David Gower? Articulate, witty, still in love with the game (which isn't always the case with pundits as they get older).
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