Souness leaves Sky

Enola Gay · Post by **Enola Gay** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:59 pm

Steve1956 wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:13 pm
The old brigade worked...the new brigade are useless,if it isn't broke don't fix it.

The 'old brigade' had become a parody of themselves long before they were finally pensioned off. Thompson couldn't move beyond his Anfield bias, Merson's determination to make beans-on-toast/post a thing was just a symptom of his wider idiocy (and he's still useless) and that's before you get to Le Tissier's journey to full tinfoil helmetdom.

You can argue about the quality of the replacements all you like but it doesn't mean the decision to pension off a set of past-their-sell-by-date presenters was the wrong one.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon May 01, 2023 12:05 am

Enola Gay wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:59 pm
The 'old brigade' had become a parody of themselves long before they were finally pensioned off. Thompson couldn't move beyond his Anfield bias, Merson's determination to make beans-on-toast/post a thing was just a symptom of his wider idiocy (and he's still useless) and that's before you get to Le Tissier's journey to full tinfoil helmetdom.

You can argue about the quality of the replacements all you like but it doesn't mean the decision to pension off a set of past-their-sell-by-date presenters was the wrong one.

Pension off the old guard and replace it with some new, fresh and insightful input from…….TIM SHERWOOD?

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Mon May 01, 2023 12:08 am

Enola Gay wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:59 pm
The 'old brigade' had become a parody of themselves long before they were finally pensioned off. Thompson couldn't move beyond his Anfield bias, Merson's determination to make beans-on-toast/post a thing was just a symptom of his wider idiocy (and he's still useless) and that's before you get to Le Tissier's journey to full tinfoil helmetdom.

You can argue about the quality of the replacements all you like but it doesn't mean the decision to pension off a set of past-their-sell-by-date presenters was the wrong one.

It’s not some sort of entitled right to argue if the premise is that the replacements are inferior, it’s a valid right to argue that the policy to replace is flawed. It’s a complete contradiction to deny that right.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon May 01, 2023 12:13 am

HuncoatClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:37 pm
He was so good West Ham got a 0-0 draw against a team that got relegated.

Incredible in that game was Rice, one of the best live performances I’ve seen, very impressive.

Claretlad · Post by **Claretlad** » Mon May 01, 2023 1:41 am

Simon Jordan would be perfect for the sky replacement.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Mon May 01, 2023 3:37 am

Souness is the best pundit on there.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon May 01, 2023 6:12 am

Rice was totally anonymous v Palace in a game WHU needed to win

Casper2 · Post by **Casper2** » Mon May 01, 2023 6:40 am

ClaretPete001 wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:34 pm
As a matter of interest, do nice people generally go onto public forums to suggest that someone they don't know and have never met is horrible?

Or do people who make comments not knowing the personal dealings of someone and then make themselves look stupid .

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Mon May 01, 2023 6:42 am

Quite like darren ambrose, Chris iwelumo, jobi mcanuff of the new ones.

Clinton Morrison says nothing, really. You'd think that in his former life he was a gangsta with a crystal palace season ticket, not an actual footballer.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Mon May 01, 2023 7:18 am

Paul Pogba wins.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon May 01, 2023 8:06 am

Claretlad wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 1:41 am
Simon Jordan would be perfect for the sky replacement.

Is he not the reason Souness left talksport?.....somebody who knew what they were talking about and argued back....our Graeme didn't like that

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon May 01, 2023 8:17 am

timshorts wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 6:42 am
Quite like darren ambrose, Chris iwelumo, jobi mcanuff of the new ones.

They are all very good but that doesn’t fit the narrative.

Chobulous · Post by **Chobulous** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:10 am

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:26 pm
Disappointed lads

A thread about a football pundit and Lineker has only been mentioned about eight times and only been told to stick to football once

Boards gone

I blame Brexit

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:42 am

I'd like to see someone with a passion for football and a broader world view take this gig on.

Our own Alastair Campbell would be a superb choice, but there may be others who could offer an extra dimension to the job.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:51 am

Sourness has had his day. He's become, like Keane, a parody of himself.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:51 am

Great Player
Average Manager
Great Pundit
Probably time for him to be average again now at whatever he does.

Can never fully take to an ex xxxxxxx manager but they are definitely big shoes to fill as a pundit.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon May 01, 2023 10:13 am

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 9:42 am
I'd like to see someone with a passion for football and a broader world view take this gig on.

Our own Alastair Campbell would be a superb choice, but there may be others who could offer an extra dimension to the job.

Alastair Campbell? That’s a joke right?.I’ve nothing personal against him but to me he’s one of the most boring people anyone would want to listen to.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon May 01, 2023 10:54 am

I agree that he his one of the few that I would value their opinions during a game. If he is leaving Sky then that would be a shame.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon May 01, 2023 10:59 am

https://twitter.com/footballdaily/statu ... sitHw&s=19

Still one of the best things he's said.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon May 01, 2023 1:01 pm

Sky has huge ratings in Bucharest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDi2SW2FzP0

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon May 01, 2023 1:21 pm

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 9:42 am
I'd like to see someone with a passion for football and a broader world view take this gig on.

Our own Alastair Campbell would be a superb choice, but there may be others who could offer an extra dimension to the job.

Guarantee that the new presenter of Soccer Saturday will not be a an elderly or middle aged white male.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon May 01, 2023 1:28 pm

kentonclaret wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 1:21 pm
Guarantee that the new presenter of Soccer Saturday will not be a an elderly or middle aged white male.

Considering the favourite is Julian Warren, it probably will be! Which will delight certain sections of this forum I’m sure.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:18 pm

Looks like Simon Thomas has got the gig to replace Stelling.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:24 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Looks like Simon Thomas has got the gig to replace Stelling.

Chuffed for him. He’s had a tough time over the last 5-10 years.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:34 pm

Indeed.
He’s spoken very openly about it as well. I believe he’s worked extremely hard to help others in similar situations also.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:54 pm

More box ticking by Sky.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:57 pm

The last thing Sky want is someone to “tell it like it is”.

What they actually want is someone to “tell it like you’re selling it”

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:00 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Looks like Simon Thomas has got the gig to replace Stelling.

I read last week that it was likely to be between three with Simon Thomas one of them. He’s done some work with Amazon Prime I think in last two seasons but always thought he was a big loss to Sky when he had to stand down.

Time will tell whether he’ll be a good choice; he has big boots to fill.

Coeus · Post by **Coeus** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:15 pm

Who were the other two CT?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:29 pm

Coeus wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:15 pm
Who were the other two CT?

The two I saw were Mark Chapman & Caroline Barker

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:48 pm

Looks like I am back to watching ITV3 crime revruns on
Sat pm when I'm no on the Turf
Sky without Jeff us not worth a light

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:03 pm

You’d have thought Chapman was made for the role but perhaps cost too much to be poached from the BBC as it’s evident Sky are on a cost cutting mission. I like Simon Thomas as a presenter but I’m not sure he has the right personality for this role but could be wrong.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:34 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:29 pm
The two I saw were Mark Chapman & Caroline Barker

Chapman is a bit wooden, Barker is dreadful. Michelle Owen would have been good in the hot seat and was good on the EFL games for Sky last season.

Simon Thomas is ok for me.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:06 pm

aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:34 pm
Chapman is a bit wooden, Barker is dreadful. Michelle Owen would have been good in the hot seat and was good on the EFL games for Sky last season.

Simon Thomas is ok for me.

Honestly read that as Michael Owen for a second and was like, are you on drugs mate, are you okay?

Benson · Post by **Benson** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:50 am

Spiral wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:06 pm
Honestly read that as Michael Owen for a second and was like, are you on drugs mate, are you okay?

Nice post Spiral, straight to the point as usual

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:47 am

Sorry but cannot stand Souness! Talks garbage for a reaction

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:56 am

Dam Walker would have been the best choice for a like for like style presenter of Soccer Saturday but he's randomly now with Channel 5. Mark Chapman would be the next. Simon Thomas is a bit too straight laced and sky corporate imo. Great presenter, but Soccer Saturday needs more character so remains to be seen if Simon Thomas has this. I wish him luck.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:27 am

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:56 am
Dam Walker would have been the best choice

Nice cast.

Although, I'd have used Jake Humprey personally....

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:44 am

Caroline Barker making the final 2 makes you wonder if only 2 applied.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:46 am

I like Simon Thomas actually, good choice but big boots to fill!

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:00 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:46 am
I like Simon Thomas actually, good choice but big boots to fill!

Indeed. Bit like Moyes following Sir Alex.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:29 pm

Claretitus wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:00 pm
Indeed. Bit like Moyes following Sir Alex.

Or Kompany following Dyche.............oh hang on !
Agree though following Stelling will be hard, worst thing would for him to try to copy his style, he has to be himself.