| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) 19:04 - Nov 13 with 7352 views | FrimleyBlue |
I must admit I think she's brilliant tbh. Shame about some of the usual thoughts that go with it. I understand some of them ( ms Aluko for example) But on Alex I think she's perfect for the role. |  |
| |  |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 08:32 - Nov 15 with 865 views | usm |
Should be JJ but it won’t be |  |
| |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 08:41 - Nov 15 with 849 views | Radlett_blue |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 19:14 - Nov 13 by Swansea_Blue |
She’d be fine and it doesn’t really matter. They only need someone to read out a few scripted wisecracks between the briefest of highlights and Shearer’s mind numbingly uninsightful analysis. And besides, most people probably watch it when they’re pissed. |
Or, they record it & fast forward though the drivel and "analysis" as most people only watch it for the goals & highlights. Changes in habits, availability of highlights elsewhere & so few PL games on a Saturday mean that MoTD viewing figures are now tiny & that's why BBC retain it because the commercial broadcasters know it's a dead duck. Another relic of the old age of 2 or 3 TV channels to which the BBC proudly cling. |  |
| |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 08:51 - Nov 15 with 839 views | itfcjoe |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 08:41 - Nov 15 by Radlett_blue |
Or, they record it & fast forward though the drivel and "analysis" as most people only watch it for the goals & highlights. Changes in habits, availability of highlights elsewhere & so few PL games on a Saturday mean that MoTD viewing figures are now tiny & that's why BBC retain it because the commercial broadcasters know it's a dead duck. Another relic of the old age of 2 or 3 TV channels to which the BBC proudly cling. |
MOTD still pulls in 6m viewers a week, it's hardly 'tiny' viewing figures.
It's 3-4x what any big PL game gets in this country |  |
| |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:28 - Nov 15 with 774 views | Radlett_blue |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 08:51 - Nov 15 by itfcjoe |
MOTD still pulls in 6m viewers a week, it's hardly 'tiny' viewing figures.
It's 3-4x what any big PL game gets in this country |
last season, it was averaging 4m viewers (including iPlayer) according to Mr Lineker. iPlayer & recording viewers aren't much use to advertisers. Lineker would also have an interest in massaging upwards any figures.
Yes, I accept that this figure isn't "tiny", but it's a show in serious decline & it's fair to question whether the BBC's £200m+ investment in PL highlights is a good use of licence payers' money. | |
| |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:34 - Nov 15 with 758 views | NedPlimpton |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:28 - Nov 15 by Radlett_blue |
last season, it was averaging 4m viewers (including iPlayer) according to Mr Lineker. iPlayer & recording viewers aren't much use to advertisers. Lineker would also have an interest in massaging upwards any figures.
Yes, I accept that this figure isn't "tiny", but it's a show in serious decline & it's fair to question whether the BBC's £200m+ investment in PL highlights is a good use of licence payers' money. |
Fortunately viewing figures aren't the only factor when it comes to being "a good use of license payers money" otherwise the BBC would just end up like every terrestrial channel
I appreciate it might be in decline, but it's still the flagship football highlights show and is almost like a public service to some people who don't have sky or go online very little.
It's clearly still a big deal otherwise there wouldn't be this much noise about who the next presenter will be |  | | |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:56 - Nov 15 with 730 views | muhrensleftfoot |
I like MOTD and I've been watching it for over 50 years. I know it's not "woke" and no longer PC to say so, but for me it's a "lads" program, a bit like meeting your mates down the pub. I always enjoyed the Lineker Shearer Wright trio for the banter. Sorry, I know I'm an old git and such views are not seen as acceptable in 2024. I've nothing against Alex Scott per se, who comes across as a pleasant and professional presenter, but she's not right for MOTD in my opinion. If the BBC do make her Lineker's successor, then I suspect viewing figures will go the same way as Football Focus has done. |  | | |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 12:16 - Nov 15 with 654 views | Radlett_blue |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:34 - Nov 15 by NedPlimpton |
Fortunately viewing figures aren't the only factor when it comes to being "a good use of license payers money" otherwise the BBC would just end up like every terrestrial channel
I appreciate it might be in decline, but it's still the flagship football highlights show and is almost like a public service to some people who don't have sky or go online very little.
It's clearly still a big deal otherwise there wouldn't be this much noise about who the next presenter will be |
The BBC are desperate to keep some sort of high profile sport & MoTD clearly fits that bill. This is part of justifying the increasingly anachronistic TV licence fee. I would guess the MoTD viewer spectrum is heavily biased towards older people. | |
| |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 12:55 - Nov 15 with 628 views | NedPlimpton |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 12:16 - Nov 15 by Radlett_blue |
The BBC are desperate to keep some sort of high profile sport & MoTD clearly fits that bill. This is part of justifying the increasingly anachronistic TV licence fee. I would guess the MoTD viewer spectrum is heavily biased towards older people. |
What would you propose instead of the license fee? | | | |
Login to get fewer ads
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 17:48 - Nov 16 with 469 views | ibbleobble |
| Alex Scott for MOTD role ( fav according to some reports) on 09:56 - Nov 15 by muhrensleftfoot |
I like MOTD and I've been watching it for over 50 years. I know it's not "woke" and no longer PC to say so, but for me it's a "lads" program, a bit like meeting your mates down the pub. I always enjoyed the Lineker Shearer Wright trio for the banter. Sorry, I know I'm an old git and such views are not seen as acceptable in 2024. I've nothing against Alex Scott per se, who comes across as a pleasant and professional presenter, but she's not right for MOTD in my opinion. If the BBC do make her Lineker's successor, then I suspect viewing figures will go the same way as Football Focus has done. |
They’ll likely go for a female. It’s a classic BeeB move after Lineker given his questionable social / private affairs with females. A means to deflect and maintain a level of integrity with as little damage to the institution as possible. |  | | |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
