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Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:47 am
by Woodleyclaret
Seems to have settled into a nice post football career as an interviewer
I never rated him as a player always seemed to be in the cba category, playing if he felt like it. But makes some intelligent comments .I always felt Clarke Carlise would have a decent media career but his demons got the better of him.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:52 am
by claptrappers_union
The BBC are grooming him as the next presenter of Match of the Day
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:57 am
by lakedistrictclaret
He also presents The One Show from time to time.
I like him. He's articulate and as Woodley says he adds useful insight.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:30 am
by Boss Hogg
He’s very good as is Danny Murphy. Both articulate and fair in their assessments. Lineker is overpaid for what he offers and Carney and Clinton Morrison are shocking. Thought Chris Iwelumo was good the other day for our match but Bobby Zamora did not come across well.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:48 am
by claptrappers_union
I love this overpaid angle... I can’t wait for Jeans to get the gig, and then he’ll be overpaid too
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:19 am
by GodIsADeeJay81
Boss Hogg wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:30 am
He’s very good as is Danny Murphy. Both articulate and fair in their assessments. Lineker is overpaid for what he offers and Carney and Clinton Morrison are shocking. Thought Chris Iwelumo was good the other day for our match but Bobby Zamora did not come across well.
I actually quite like Clinton Morrison, always makes me chuckle.
Big Chris is very good, don't recall hearing Zamora
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:23 am
by Swizzlestick
Efan Ekoku was brilliant on our game the other week. Knowledgeable, understood what we were about and avoided the usual ‘physical’ cliches.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:28 am
by Steve1956
Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:47 am
Seems to have settled into a nice post football career as an interviewer
I never rated him as a player always seemed to be in the cba category, playing if he felt like it. But makes some intelligent comments .I always felt Clarke Carlise would have a decent media career but his demons got the better of him.
Hes a Dele Alli clone,both couldn't/carn't be arsed characters
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:32 am
by PremierLeagueClass
Was impressed with Iwelumo the other day.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:40 am
by Jakubclaret
None of them appear to demonstrate to be uncovering any revelations so I just mute the volume instead of listening to them, the radio it’s not as easy as you have to know what’s going on & listening to them isn’t optional.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:47 am
by Grumps
GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:19 am
I actually quite like Clinton Morrison, always makes me chuckle.
Is that because he struggles with basic English, or his lack of footballing knowledge

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:04 am
by GodIsADeeJay81
Grumps wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:47 am
Is that because he struggles with basic English, or his lack of footballing knowledge
He's a funny guy that's why.
He doesn't lack knowledge, maybe it's not presented in a way you like.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:05 am
by Red Fox Rocks Socks
Swizzlestick wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:23 am
Efan Ekoku was brilliant on our game the other week. Knowledgeable, understood what we were about and avoided the usual ‘physical’ cliches.
Was it Ekoku who said the Nick Pope was fantastic between the sheets last season?
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:13 am
by CardiffClaret
GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:19 am
I actually quite like Clinton Morrison, always makes me chuckle.
At this precise moment
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:13 am
by CardiffClaret
Jeans definitely one of the better pundits out there
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:32 am
by Garnerssoap
Find him as dull as ditchwater. I Start watching motd 20 mins late so you can fast forward the punditry. It’s a tired format having ex players on - we know all about Playing between the lines , pockets of space , high press blah blah blah now.
Used to love Sunday supplement though - those journo blokes know stuff we don’t and it’s fascinating when they give you a glimpse
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:16 pm
by beddie
He's okay but on MOTD he has to be taught to stop constantly using the phrase "Don't get me wrong" in the majority of his sentences.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:18 pm
by Rowls
He's always very comfortable on camera and comes across well.
He doesn't always have anything interesting to say but you can see why the BBC might think of him as presenter material. He'd be a better presenter than pundit IMO.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:58 pm
by Swizzlestick
Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:05 am
Was it Ekoku who said the Nick Pope was fantastic between the sheets last season?
Ha, it was.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:56 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Ekoku is excellent as is Iwellumo.
Never thought I’d say it but you miss Alan Hansen these days on motd.
Not a massive fan of shearer but at least he was a top player.
Ian wrights good if only for his passion and enthusiasm.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:26 am
by tim_noone
Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:05 am
Was it Ekoku who said the Nick Pope was fantastic between the sheets last season?
Karen Carney.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:53 am
by MRG
The worst thing about Jenas is when they refer to him as JJ
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:06 am
by HuncoatClaret
I wouldn't have anyone on Tv who says:-
Dis & dat - this & that
Free - three
Anythink & everythink- anything & everything
Drawring - drawing
Kerknockaert & Gernabry - Knockaert & Gnabry
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:32 am
by claretblue
HuncoatClaret wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:06 am
I wouldn't have anyone on Tv who says:-
Dis & dat - this & that
Free - three
Anythink & everythink- anything & everything
Drawring - drawing
Kerknockaert & Gernabry - Knockaert & Gnabry
Dis!

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:28 am
by cricketfieldclarets
MRG wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:53 am
The worst thing about Jenas is when they refer to him as JJ
God that makes me cringe
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:41 am
by DCWat
He’s pretty poor on the One Show, whenever I’ve seen him presenting. He appears to have memorised his set of questions and still asks them, even when the interviewee covered the exact same thing in a previous response.
On MOTD though, I think he’d half decent and comes across as a decent bloke.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:49 am
by Stalbansclaret
Anyone is better than the uber-ubiquitous Alex Scott but I find Jenas pretty bland and, being of the wrong demograhic, cringe at that bloody awful "MotD X" programme he hosts. There was a bit of glorification of his career on the BBC website the other day when we were invited to watch his "finest Premier League moments" because it was his birthday. I expected to see the inside of the physio's room but they found a few goals.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:16 am
by Hipper
On Sky Sports the other day was Jamie Mackie covering our game against Fulham. I thought he was excellent. Talked about both sides, seemed to understand the way we play, and gave a good impression of what was going on.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:32 am
by Swizzlestick
Hipper wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:16 am
On Sky Sports the other day was Jamie Mackie covering our game against Fulham. I thought he was excellent. Talked about both sides, seemed to understand the way we play, and gave a good impression of what was going on.
Mackie was summarising another game on SSN the other night and was excellent. You can tell those who have researched and are genuinely passionate talking about football a mile off.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:42 pm
by tim_noone
Graham Souness is Very good ..Very measured in his views on any given Game along with Owen Hargreaves. Jermain Jenas like Alex Scott is just filling his Boots on Lots of different subjects While he can and Taking the dosh. As Footballers I recall nothing significant about either of them.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:39 pm
by fidelcastro
tim_noone wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:42 pm
Graham Souness is Very good ..Very measured in his views on any given Game along with Owen Hargreaves. Jermain Jenas like Alex Scott is just filling his Boots on Lots of different subjects While he can and Taking the dosh. As Footballers I recall nothing significant about either of them.
Yeah, Alex Scott only won about 140 England caps... to put that into context, that's more than Peter Shilton.
Still, nothing significant, eh?
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:52 pm
by tim_noone
fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:39 pm
Yeah, Alex Scott only won about 140 England caps... to put that into context, that's more than Peter Shilton.
Still, nothing significant, eh?
No....
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:55 pm
by Steve1956
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:55 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:39 pm
Yeah, Alex Scott only won about 140 England caps... to put that into context, that's more than Peter Shilton.
Still, nothing significant, eh?
You’ve fallen for the England caps thing as well

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:27 pm
by Taffy on the wing
Lee Dixon often commentates on Burnley games here in the US.......I think he's the best of the bunch that we get.........some could put you to sleep, others are too fawning on the big sides to be bearable.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:09 am
by fidelcastro
cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:55 pm
You’ve fallen for the England caps thing as well
Meaning?
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:00 am
by cricketfieldclarets
She hasn’t got more caps than Peter shilton.
She might have played more for the England women’s team. But it’s not even remotely comparable.

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:00 am
by tim_noone
cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:00 am
She hasn’t got more caps than Peter shilton.
She might have played more for the England women’s team. But it’s not even remotely comparable.
Ok then...Bonnets.

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:25 pm
by fidelcastro
cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:00 am
She hasn’t got more caps than Peter shilton.
She might have played more for the England women’s team. But it’s not even remotely comparable.
She has 140 England caps. Peter Shilton won 125.
I'm not sure what there is to disagree with. Only a loon would dispute facts

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:45 pm
by Stalbansclaret
Yes that is a fact but over the period of time when those caps were won do you think the level of competitiveness, and required ability, across the two achievements were comparable ? I think that is the point being made. Women players struggle for credibility as pundits in the eyes of many fans of (mens) football because it is not felt that their experience qualifies them to comment as "experts" on the men's game with it's level of pace and intensity. There...that's what you were waiting for someone to say I think.
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:50 pm
by JTClaret
He's everywhere!!!!
He is to presenting what Peter Crouch is to adverts.
Honestly, I can't remember the last time I went a day without him popping up. Whether it's on the BBC, including the bloody one show, that seemed weird. Or BT Sports or who knows what else. It's like in a world of covid, Jenas has managed to get every gig haha
Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:03 pm
by fidelcastro
Stalbansclaret wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:45 pm
Yes that is a fact but over the period of time when those caps were won do you think the level of competitiveness, and required ability, across the two achievements were comparable ? I think that is the point being made. Women players struggle for credibility as pundits in the eyes of many fans of (mens) football because it is not felt that their experience qualifies them to comment as "experts" on the men's game with it's level of pace and intensity. There...that's what you were waiting for someone to say I think.
I wasn't denying about the level of competitiveness, more the assertion that 140 England caps means she achieved nothing. It's simply not true.
Ian Wright has stated lately that he’s had to up his game lately as a pundit because his female counterparts seem better prepared. Let a thousand flowers bloom!

Re: Jermaine Jenas
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:16 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
fidelcastro wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:25 pm
She has 140 England caps. Peter Shilton won 125.
I'm not sure what there is to disagree with. Only a loon would dispute facts
