Its the screechy tone of voice really. You must log in or register to reply here. But Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowans and the lesbian haircut that is Aleidh Barbour, just pss off!! 12. I do like Michelle Owen, she actually sounds like she knows what shes talking about and talks like a fan. Discussing Sparks' World Cup debut last week, when shetook to the mic for Portugal's clash with Morocco, Jason said he didn't enjoy her commentary. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. DAmico is one of the best football commentators and television hosts on Italian television after leaving Sky Sports Italia in 2018. But GMB host Piers Morgan warned that Jason had picked the 'wrong battle', and branded him a 'sexist pig' for suggesting women couldn't do a good job of commentating on a match. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with thepatronising surprise of a male colleague, orhaving their analysis literally repeated back to themby the Phil Neville. 00:00. Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team at the 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. Absolutely superb. The female commentators in this years mens World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. From online sexist comments to even clubs calling out individual female pundits for their analysis, the path to equality has taken its toll on some of its history-makers. While women have broken into the industry through sideline reporting and analyst positionsJessica Mendoza in MLB and Doris Burke for the NBA are two high-profile recent examplesthe play-by-play. Now you see what we see. what is it with BT SPORT and employing shocking commentators! On top of that the BBC over publicise the womens game beyond belief. Ward is essentially a misinformed madame with a microphone. Queen Letizia of Spain cut an elegant figure in a matching pink skirt and top as she Do not sell or share my personal information. If the introduction of female commentators into men's sport helps increase viewer numbers then all is good, for the broadcasters and the sport. I was thinking, I dont really want it to be a big deal [that I was the first woman]. No wonder EA Sports chose her to be one of the commentators for the FIFA 22 game. Queen Letizia of Spain is polished in a recycled Reiss skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! With 260 goals, who is the Premier League's all-time top scorer? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It has nothing to do with gender though, I've never liked Michael Owen as as a commentator and Troy Deeney had a bit of a nightmare on Soccer Saturday a few weeks back but then again like the Carney last nightthese people don't have the years and years of experience that the others do. Foudy is an American retired soccer midfielder who earned 274 caps. If thats not what you want to draw attention to, then call it poor commentators on football. Alicia Ferguson is an Australian ex-footballer who now works as a commentator, pundit, and TV presenter. Last year, Sunderland manager David Moyes was forced to apologise after making inappropriate comments to Sparks following an interview. All things sports media. Not impressed:Piers' fellow GMB co-host Susanna Reid (far left) was unimpressed by Jason's opinion, pointing out that when his voice was compared in pitch to Sparks' it was actually in the same range, During the show, Reid (far left)tried to draw the debate to a close remarking sarcastically: 'God forbid a woman could talk for ninety minutes it's something I can only dream of'. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. Mar 13, 2019. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Discussing the idea, BBC broadcasters at the 2014 World Cup noted that they wanted pundits who had experience in the mens sport. For four consecutive seasons, Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer have commanded the booth for Amazon Prime Video's coverage of Thursday Night Football . So so SOOO sick of idiot women commentators in sport! Karen Carney had a superb career but that does not always mean commentating comes natural. Wish Steve McManaman would calm the f*ck down. Home of Football. LEAD COLLEGE FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER. I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Press J to jump to the feed. If that had happened in the 90s, perhaps they would have just gotten away with that, Pope says. ', Earlier this week, BBC presenter Dan Walker praised the performance of Miss Sparks on her debut with the words: 'Well played Vicki Sparks. They also continue to be the only all-female . "That fcuking Gareth Southgate should have brought thatsexy little James Maddison on by now," might be the sort of commentary that would enliven interest when needed. Jason said he 'preferred' to hear a male voice during a game, and that 'moments of drama' called for a 'slightly lower voice'. Nominated for the ' inflammatory post of the week'. If the focus were on getting commentators as similar as possible to those on the pitch, rather than those actually proficient in the role, wed be pulling attacking midfielders into the studio at half-time to give an out-of-breath, sweaty take on Icelands disciplined defence. Olga Viza is a Spanish journalist and Commentator. I have some photos available if required. Sue Smith was the first woman pundit to speak about the mens game on the BBCs Final Score and Skys Soccer Saturday and she has seen dramatic changes since she began her media career over a decade ago. Ive never kicked a football on a professional or even a semi professional level but I still reckon I could a better job than this wanker. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. Read Also: The Best Referees in The Premier League History. Danielle Victoria Slaton is currently a soccer analyst and commentator for the San Jose Earthquakes, Fox Sports, and the Pac-12 Network. Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland (ESPN) - 1.29. As TVB said the OP could have made his point better and the thread title is misleading. Login. Julie Stewart-Binks is a Canadian journalist and Commentator who has worked for Barstool Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports. By Who are they? Oops! She tweeted: 'Frustrating that this female commentator debate is still such an issue, 11 years after my first MotD game and 8 years after I did 7 live World Cup commentaries on 5 Live. Its not so straightforward for women in football. It would seem her skills as a pundit and reporter hasnt gone down too well again with many stating they just cant watch the match with the sound on because of her. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. Shes my all time favourite commentator, love her, great voice too. It's easy! If a woman is the best person for the job, then great. 14. Andrew Strauss was awful when he first briefly took on the role, but eventually got less wooden. ', Outrage: Cundy's comments have sparked a backlash on Twitter, with presenter Jacqui Oatley and footballer Fran Kirby tweeting their disappointment. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Leaving aside the crap voice and sleep inducing delivery the shite about Bournemouth being down and Wilson missing a cert why the f u c k do we have women infesting the male game as officials,commentators and pundits. The rivalry between Shannon Sharpe and the Grizzlies is alive and well. I think that there are times when it would be nice if we just heard the crowd and got the atmosphere but it seems that if one person speaks then immediately if feels the other person has got to say something. Her background as a Football manager may have contributed positively to her sound tactical knowledge. Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. Jason attempted to defend himself, saying: 'It's nothing to do with their insight, the way she delivers it, or her knowledge or her ability to do the job. Women In Football, which promotes female representation in the sport, hailed her as a "history maker". The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. Her voice is extremely irritating and is off putting when trying to watch. They know their stuff Lianne Sanderson My former teammates, Alex Scott and Eni Aluko, are a breath of fresh air - their dedication and. Some people think its a weakness to show that it impacts you but something has to be done. If it's down to the personality then please Sky can we have Katherine Ryan on board for the up-coming NZ 20-20series? Its sad that was the first time thats ever happened, but I thought Id tweet about it because it is a positive thing., Both Sanderson and Smith express frustration at the idea that women pundits are a tick box exercise for broadcasters, a criticism they both receive regularly. Thats not your point though is it? Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a game on "Monday Night Football," sitting with Rex Ryan, her broadcast partner . If I don't like the commentators I hit the mute button. Are Goal Scorers More Favoured For Individual Awards in Football Than Defenders? The BBC had nine women, compared with three in 2016. The 48-year-old pundit is now facing a backlash after footballer Fran Kirby claimed he was stuck in the 'dinosaur ages' while presenter Jacqui Oatley said it was 'frustrating' that female commentary were still being debated on national TV. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. Apart from being a football manager, Hayes works as a pundit and commentator for ITV. Dont say we didnt warn you lol #karencarney #shit. However, according to Simon Kelner in hisiNewspiece,Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, they neednt have bothered. But certain things Id be like, Nah, Im gonna pass on this.'. This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? What's your biggest turn off? The BBC legend believes women 'have to be careful of the upper register of their voice' when commentating on football. In her 192 caps on the team, she scored 30 goals playing primarily as a defender and sometimes a midfielder. Moyes was fined 30,000 by the FA. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators "tough" to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. However, I do understand and partially agree that there is reason to believe positive discrimination has led to female commentators getting to commentate on big matches before theyve really proven themselves elsewhere. The rest of the guff about sexism is irrelevant, and very tedious. That or they had to turn over. That's all . She was scrutinised by supporters, but this time it came whilst she commentated the Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and West Ham, which was live on BT Sport. Commentating on sporting events is an art fast being lost. Had to turn the volume off! The article hides its misogyny behind arguments sold as watertight logic. And see an English team win it!'. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. Ranking: 10 Best Chelsea Players of All Time, The Evolution of Chelsea FC under Roman Abramovich. Now, though, Foudy works as Football Commentator. NFL WRITER. One viewer @tony_passmore wrote: Nothing to do with our Covid promotion comments but Karen Carneys voice is like chalk down a blackboard. Tyldesley seems to go out of his way to be annoying as though hes supposed to be stating the obvious all the time whilst throwing in a bit of his wishywashy, non commital (usually bo*****s) opinion. Difference there is good commentary is key to watching the game on tv. Now, she is a commentator and a former assistant coach of the Washington Spirit as of 2018. Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. If I was an editor I would try and cut that back.. Now don't get me wrong some great female reporters, Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, Laura Woods and Bianca Westwood to name a few, but watching Arsenal, i assume its Karren Carey commentating tonight but her and Alex Scott do my head in, just talking for the sake of talking making not much contribution to the game! You must be logged in to post a comment @fullback03: Karen Carney just about to congratulate West Ham on getting through to the next round. Scorched Britons share photos of their King Charles hosts von der Leyen at Windsor Castle, Police: Urgent search for Constance Marten's missing baby, Pupils take to TikTok as they stage protest at Shenfield High School, Gabor Mat: No Jewish state without oppressing local population, Putin spy plane before being 'destroyed by pro-Ukraine Belarus group', Amplified jet stream could lead to 'disruptive snow in places', Shocking video shows machete fight in broad daylight, Putin orders intelligence service to find 'scum' who oppose him, Moment supermarket cashier is attacked at work in New York, Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, Huge urgent police search for missing baby of Constance Marten, Dashcam captures moment two cars collide on a roundabout. Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. And I think your football career probably sets you up for that you get used to getting that constructive criticism. Dramatic moments in football speak for themselves.. ', Chelsea footballer Fran Kirby added: 'How about we just go back to the dinosaur ages to 1921 and ban women's football? Gruden paired with Mike Tirico on MNF for several years after ESPN got the rights. Of course, most of the football commentators are men. Unfortunately for Kelner, his rhetoric cant save him here. @FplPhantom: Is there actually anyone worse to listen to for 90 minutes than Karen Carney on @btsportfootball absolute nonsense just falls out her mouth. The average rating for the. That doesn't happen me as my wife like to ask daft questions during the game. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Cundy's comments have similarly sparked outrage on Twitter, with sports presenter Jacqui Oatley - the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day - blasting the ex-footballer. Euro 2020 commentators: Women are getting more airtime than ever in men's football but abuse takes its toll Female broadcasters enjoyed a wonderful Euro 2020 but the challenges they face. Leslie Osborne Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. She currently works as Sporting Director at Angel City FC in the US. She presents and commentates for the BBC, Five Live and ESPN . Mowins is one of the industry's relatively few female sports announcers and has amassed a considerable sum. No matter how hard you work, she says, no matter how much you do, you will always get scrutinised that little bit more.. Three players share the record for most Premier League red cards (8). Safest Bet in Sports: Men Complaining About a Female Announcer's Voice. How many points for a FA Cup game ??? North East-born sports presenter Vicki Sparks, 29, made history this week as the first ever woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British television. I think the biggest problem is whether men can adapt to the fact that women are capable of doing football commentary.. Her nasal drawl has driven me to turn the Luton v Chelsea game off. 4 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: 26 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Copyright Archant Community Media Limited, Read all the latest news on the Pinkun.com. Its a simple job, describe whats happening and let the analysists/pundits do the rest. JavaScript is disabled. NBC is ushering in a new wave of female commentators as Maria Taylor was named the first female lead host of 'Football Night in America.' Additionally, Melissa Stark serves as the current sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. How many Ashes series have they between them, for example? But I don't like the idea of deliberately giving those jobs to someone who is the most qualified woman, but not the most qualified . Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. That needs to change, The autonomous future is nearly here with Wejo, The need to grow Londons EV infrastructure at speed and scale, The decline of Britains community sports pitches and why its an own goal, How I, a millennial, bought a house with the 90,000 my parents gave me, Fears over Notting Hill Carnival reveal more about racism than reality, The big consultancy con, with Mariana Mazzucato, The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon Audio Long Reads, Facility / Grounds Management and Maintenance, HR, Training and Organisational Development, Information and Communications Technology, Information Services, Statistics, Records, Archives, Infrastructure Management - Transport, Utilities, Science and Technical Research and Development. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. Good fishing to ya! having their analysis literally repeated back to them, Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, John Motson channelled the exhilaration of football, but commentary has moved on, Stuck at home ill, thank goodness I have footballs follies to keep me entertained, I just might have been a top tennis player but my teenage body had other ideas, Universal Credit falls short of covering the bare essentials. Re Karen Carney. Despite the domination of men in the football commentating business, these women listed here are arguably the most popular among their gender. And I thought, do I need a change of career?. Although she works as a pundit, Scott is sometimes a commentator. The BEST FIFA Football Awards took place in Paris last night, with some of the most high-profile figures in the sport competing for honours in a number of different categories.Lionel Messi was . David Moyes threatens to slap the BBC's Vicki Sparks. Following Mowins's debut, social media was filled with criticism of. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. There werent women doing football analysis, Sanderson says. When was the inaugural Premier League season? I remember thinking, I dont know if I want to go in, I dont know if I want to do something else, something where I dont have all this pressure and these negative comments. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. After the tournament, she earned a lot of positive reviews that helped and propelled her to further success. Tracey Cox asks men the Hannah Betts' Better not younger: Secret to longer, thicker locks? I think you build it up sometimes that its going to be this really daunting experience with these men that have been doing it for years and its not, theyre fine, Smith says. Shes one of the few that has the temerity to actually talk about football tactics during a football match instead of just harping on performance. She is 5 ft 7 and I suspect you wouldnt feel a thing. Dont get bent out of shape! She could take the most exciting game and make it sound dull as dishwater. The worst thing is not, however, the logical potholes in Kelners piece. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? Karencarney How many clubs competed in the inaugural Premier League season? It was like listening to Joe Pasquale! Elizabeth Mowins (born May 26, 1967) is an American play-by-play announcer and sports journalist for ESPN, CBS, and Marquee Sports Network. Viewers let rip at Karen Carney once again as she makes yet another blunder which many a football fan pointed out on Twitter. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. People (me) have reacted to a post saying women shouldn't commentate on mens football. Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. Many football fans are thrilled with Scotts in-depth analysis during commentary. 0. To be honest, I just want to identify the players more than anything. Chastain played for the United States national team from 1988 to 2004. Scott will become the first woman to feature as a commentator on the soccer video game. There's some awful female commentators who don't even seem to really follow football and are there as part of a quota. !p commentator, but don't mind a few women here and there on the programmes. With 202 clean sheets, which goalkeeper has the best record in the Premier League? In addition, she is a World Cup champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Most US English commentators are rubbish. Love, LUFC. 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Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. Expert summarisers, like Alex Scott (rubbing thighs in the style of Vic Reeves on Shooting Stars), yes. All three commentators say the positives far outweigh the negatives. CBS ESPN Fox NBC NFL Originals By Joe Lucia on 11/16/2020 The 2020 NFL announcer rankings have landed, and here are some quick notes before we get into the nitty gritty. and our Of which there are men and women. Sparks was given her big break in sports commentary via a BBC initiative to find fresh talent for its FA Women's Super League. @NickoTaylor_: Steve McManaman is absolutely awful on commentary, hes talking like Newcastle are 5-1 up & playing like Barcelona of 2010, Newcastle are losing Steve you absolute pineapple #NEWLEE. Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. Support 100 years of independent journalism. Piers then fumed: 'In this gender equality battle, you've got to pick your fights, this is not a fight to pick. PresidenteClint 2 yr. ago. The New Statesmans weekly environment email on the politics, business and culture of the climate and nature crises - in your inbox every Thursday. Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 26, 2021, Christ Steve McManaman commentating on one game, Karen Carney on the other, BT really scraping the bottom of the barrel here, Luke Wallace (@Luke2Wallace) January 26, 2021. In addition to all these, Smith works as a football commentator. AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization.Copyright 2020 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. We are no longer in the 70s and its time for the football world to move on and get rid of these dinosaur views. Susanna tried to draw the heated debate to a close, remarking: 'God forbid a woman could talk for ninety minutes it's something I can only dream of.'. A former broadcast assistant for Radio Newcastle, she led the BBC's coverage of the Portugal vs Morocco match on June 20. "There are a few more elements, a few more specialty items that can get worked into the broadcast.". How do you plead?'. For 90 minutes I would prefer to hear a male voice. Sorry ladies! 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Co-host Susanna Reid was similarly unimpressed by Jason's opinion, pointing out that when his voice was compared in pitch to Sparks' it was actually in the same range. This is reasonable! Your email address will not be published. If we think about how football has traditionally been a male preserve, the moment you have women moving into those spaces, showing their knowledge and understanding, thats where youre going to get the backlash, thats going to be the most threatening thing,she says. She began doing play-by-play for NFL games in 2017 and became the first woman to call a nationally televised NFL game. I want to do what Im doing based upon how good I am. Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. Ex-footballer Jason Cundy faces backlash after calling Vicki 'Burnt to a crisp!' Suddenly youre demonstrating that women have the same skills and its not got that clear gender-demarcated space any more., Both Sanderson and Smith are positive about the future. 'When there is a moment of drama as there often is in football, that moment needs to be done with a slightly lower voice, it's a personal preference. I don't think the commentary was the best last night when Lacazette missed a shot simply saying "And that's why he hasn't been getting in the team" was clearly pure guesswork and incorrect as in actual fact he has been out injured for nearly 2 months. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. . Because clearly some people haven't evolved since then and still stuck in that time period. All rights reserved. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. Id like to think I can sort of take quite a lot. Hayes is one of the best female commentators. Then again there's a load of male commentators who only get in because they're an ex player, but they're monumentally difficult to listen to - Michael Owen being a case in point. However presenter and reality TV star Lizzie Cundy, who was previously married to Jason and has spoken in the past about supporting women in football, said: 'l think women are just as capable and as good as any man to talk about football. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Eric Williams. So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. Theyve got it on the massive TVs at work. I am definitely with Zac on this one about Tyldesley. You can always turn the sound down Gabby Logan's very good as a sports presenter,as is Claire Balding but to have these people like Vicky Sparks on cos they're women and it's PC, is in my view SHITE.UTMPB. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia on Friday morning for his comments that one female analyst can never . The same for men too. We told you. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. There is no way of arguing that two women should not be on our screens during the mens World Cup, without also arguing their gender makes them innately worse at the job. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. So to me a commentator shouldn't offer opinion. I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. A former footballer has come under fire after claiming women's voices are 'too high pitched' for match commentary. 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