Channel 5's new football show.

QPR_Matt

SpongeParr on Football Forum
Joined
Jun 22, 2015
Messages
1,398
Reaction score
262
Points
83
Location
Hampton
Supports
QPR
I must admit, I watched this pretty much to witness a train wreck. I was disappointed.
 

Mr Elmo

The only optimistic Derby fan around
Joined
Jan 20, 2015
Messages
1,045
Reaction score
300
Points
83
Supports
Derby
#FreeManish
image.jpg
 

big mean bunny

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2015
Messages
1,024
Reaction score
406
Points
83
Supports
Wolves & Corby Town
That is fucking genius! for me it is up there with their original African nations coverage when they literally just seemed to find the first 3 black football pundits within sight upon realising they had won the rights

"Oh hey look, it's Robbie Earle, Ruel Fox and Marcus Gayle, you lads surely know about African football?"
 

JoshBCFC

Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Joined
Apr 19, 2015
Messages
2,259
Reaction score
409
Points
83
Location
Portishead
Supports
Bristol City
Sorry lads, i'm going to watch it this week, it'll be shit.
 

Mr Elmo

The only optimistic Derby fan around
Joined
Jan 20, 2015
Messages
1,045
Reaction score
300
Points
83
Supports
Derby
Good to see he's still giving Russell Slade some punditry work.
To be fair, looks like a much more accurate representation of Adrian Chiles.
 

Ciderhead

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
3,339
Reaction score
1,284
Points
113
Supports
Bristol City and Aaron Rodgers
Charlton's manager looks about 20 years old! :lol:
 

City169

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
1,401
Reaction score
415
Points
83
Supports
Bristol City
where was the defending for rotherhams second?
 

Bobbin'

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
6,880
Reaction score
3,048
Points
113
Supports
Charlton
Much more watchable now.

Slightly less cheese, highlights in order, they've got rid of the stupid table board things.

I actually quite like the fact they have a player who has played that day but wish they wouldn't introduce them like its Soccer AM and I still think they should do away with the live audience.
 

Inspector Todd

Active Member
Joined
Jan 20, 2015
Messages
300
Reaction score
67
Points
43
Supports
MK Dons and Sporting Leyland FC
It was better this week, thank god they have done away with the revolving tables. All that needed was a rogue runner on the show to amend a team at the last minute before the great unveil (probably us :bg:) for a horrific blooper.

Agree with Bobbin, lose the audience, lose Adam Virgo and probably the male presenter. Work to be done, but glad to see the switching of leagues has stopped too.
 

SamScfc

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
1,028
Reaction score
192
Points
63
Location
Stockport
Supports
Stockport
Twitter
@samcharnock94
It's watchable now but it's still shit, quite a few little problems

The iPads, seriously, just why? Why? Why? Why are they there? Why? Why do they use them? WHY?
The constant walking around and the 'over to you George' just stand still, stop fannying around and keep it simple
Adam Virgo
Kelly Cates' voice
 

Master D

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2015
Messages
7,586
Reaction score
3,824
Points
113
Location
Wrexham
Supports
The Natural Order
It's watchable now but it's still shit, quite a few little problems

The iPads, seriously, just why? Why? Why? Why are they there? Why? Why do they use them? WHY?
The constant walking around and the 'over to you George' just stand still, stop fannying around and keep it simple
Adam Virgo
Kelly Cates' voice

Virgo is a man baby. An awkward wooden dummy who is definitely as thick as he looks, and someone who looks moments away from a tearful breakdown any time the camera is on him.

Much, much worse than this is the smug, shit eating grin that is permanently across the face of George Riley. It's like he knows it's fucking shite and is actively taunting us.
 

JJH

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
14,923
Reaction score
4,596
Points
113
Location
Bristol
Supports
Bristol City
Virgo is a man baby. An awkward wooden dummy who is definitely as thick as he looks, and someone who looks moments away from a tearful breakdown any time the camera is on him.

Much, much worse than this is the smug, shit eating grin that is permanently across the face of George Riley. It's like he knows it's fucking shite and is actively taunting us.
I think that's one of the best descriptions of Adam Virgo I've ever seen, but I disagree with George Riley. He was excellent on 5 Live before, I think he'll turn out to be a popular presenter.
 

Super_horns

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2014
Messages
10,383
Reaction score
1,306
Points
113
Supports
WATFORD
More of a rugby league fan I think (George Riley)

Anyway the guest they had on last night has now been sacked..
 

Rammy

Lost Enthusiast
Joined
Aug 15, 2014
Messages
5,972
Reaction score
1,438
Points
113
Supports
Derby
Twitter
@James_DCFC
Apparently with no Championship games this weekend, it's a surprise that viewing figures were significantly lower. Why else did they think the BBC ignored the lower leagues during international breaks?
 

Ciderhead

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
3,339
Reaction score
1,284
Points
113
Supports
Bristol City and Aaron Rodgers
Apparently with no Championship games this weekend, it's a surprise that viewing figures were significantly lower. Why else did they think the BBC ignored the lower leagues during international breaks?
Strange criticism. That's one thing it's actually got going for it, pretty even coverage of all the leagues rather than the Championship show that was the BBCs effort.
 

Rammy

Lost Enthusiast
Joined
Aug 15, 2014
Messages
5,972
Reaction score
1,438
Points
113
Supports
Derby
Twitter
@James_DCFC
Strange criticism. That's one thing it's actually got going for it, pretty even coverage of all the leagues rather than the Championship show that was the BBCs effort.

It's not a criticism. It's pointing out that it doesn't take a genius to figure out that viewing figures would fall dramatically.
 

Magic

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
3,780
Reaction score
1,685
Points
113
Location
Yorkshire
Supports
Leeds United
Well fuck you all...I hope for one that Adam Virgo and Clinton Morrison get their own show for legendary Saturday night banter.
 

Gashead

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
1,079
Reaction score
330
Points
83
Supports
Bristol Rovers
Apparently with no Championship games this weekend, it's a surprise that viewing figures were significantly lower. Why else did they think the BBC ignored the lower leagues during international breaks?

Well somebody's gotten used to the sweet life that is the Championship :bg:

The Football League shows on BBC/5 are going to have lower viewing figures than MOTD, but its nice to have the highlights somewhere. Frustrated me to lose highlights when an international break was on, I appreciate having them on 5. To be honest, I wouldn't even care if it was just a short 30/45 min show with the goals on, with no studio set-up.

EDIT: Just read your reply to ciderhead Rammy, I get you. Where were they surprised about the viewing figures? I can't imagine they're that significant anyway are they? :lol:
 

Rammy

Lost Enthusiast
Joined
Aug 15, 2014
Messages
5,972
Reaction score
1,438
Points
113
Supports
Derby
Twitter
@James_DCFC
It was on some website, Digital Spy maybe. Not sure. Should have linked it at the time.
 

Who Needs Mourinho

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
2,530
Reaction score
387
Points
83
Supports
Stockport County
A sponsored advertisement has popped up on my Facebook begging for studio audience members.
 

TomPNE94

Big Mak Fan
Joined
Aug 28, 2014
Messages
8,405
Reaction score
3,462
Points
113
Location
Preston
Supports
Simon Makienok
Twitter
@TomMonks94
I think that's one of the best descriptions of Adam Virgo I've ever seen, but I disagree with George Riley. He was excellent on 5 Live before, I think he'll turn out to be a popular presenter.
Riley is a wanker.
 

Veggie Legs

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 19, 2015
Messages
3,337
Reaction score
1,590
Points
113
Location
Norwich
Supports
Ipswich
I like the fact that they show a form guide on the caption of the beginning of each match.

(Sorry for derailing the thread by posting something positive about the show, I know this thread is for sneering and criticism.)
 

big mean bunny

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2015
Messages
1,024
Reaction score
406
Points
83
Supports
Wolves & Corby Town
You get better coverage of the Bundesliga and French league on BT Sport or whatever it's called now. I wish they would just be done and cancel all the leagues below the premiership, so we can all stop wasting our time and get on with our lives.
 

SF_

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2015
Messages
9,557
Reaction score
2,947
Points
113
Supports
Preston North End
I'll be tuning in this weekend as that beautiful man, Joey Garner is in the studio.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
16,422
Messages
1,189,988
Members
8,392
Latest member
feby2112

Latest posts

Stronger Security, Faster Connections with VPN at IPVanish.com!

SITE SPONSORS

W88 W88 trang chu KUBET Thailand
Fun88 12Bet Get top UK casino bonuses for British players in casinos not on GamStop
The best ₤1 minimum deposit casinos UK not on GamStop Find the best new no deposit casino get bonus and play legendary slots Best UK online casinos list 2022
No-Verification.Casino Casinos that accept PayPal Top online casinos
sure.bet
Need help with your academic papers? Customwritings offers high-quality professionals to write essays that deserve an A!
Top