hunsletgreenandgold 1,232 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Breaking News on Sky - will retire next month. He's had his critics but I actually have a soft spot for Eddie. Who next? Would love to get Andrew Voss over as lead commentator. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADREDNIGE 590 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 At long last! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 14,888 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Breaking News on Sky - will retire next month. He's had his critics but I actually have a soft spot for Eddie. Who next? Would love to get Andrew Voss over as lead commentator. I like Eddie, I think a lot of the stick was unfair. We probably heard a bit too much of him, but I thought he was decent. 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 767 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Who will replace him? Bill Arthur? Please not Rod Studd. Edited March 1, 2019 by Manfred Mann Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdd 475 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Eddie is great when he is purely commentating and not giving his opinion. He’s made some of the best moments in Super League even better with his commentary. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunsletgreenandgold 1,232 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Manfred Mann said: Who will replace him? Bill Arthur? Please not Rod Studd. Neither - it really does need to be a new lead commentator. Nothing against Bill Arthur but he suits being a reporter/interviewer a lot more than lead commentator and yeah.....definitely not Rod Studd. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leyther_Matt 597 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cdd said: Eddie is great when he is purely commentating and not giving his opinion. He’s made some of the best moments in Super League even better with his commentary. Absolutely this. "Wide to West" is iconic, but let's not allow that to cloud that Eddie probably should have followed Stevo out of the door. A big chance for Sky to modernise the whole presentation now. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,703 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 New Beginnings! Excellent broadcaster but gone on too long as the good ones tend to in TV sport. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Road 30 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 About time.. Get Jamie Jones on board then Jon wilkin.. Some commentators who are relevant. Hope Phil Clarke is next to go followed by rod studds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,631 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 watch this space for the main commentator to be female, that's how its all going these days Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leyther_Matt 597 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: watch this space for the main commentator to be female, that's how its all going these days Amanda Wilkinson has been match summariser on Radio Manchester quite a few times over the last couple of years and has done a grand job of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,631 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 how old is eddie? all seems a bit sudden, why start the new season then make this announcement a few games in? Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Plow 842 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Strange how he’s not going at the end of the season. Has he been keeping the seat warm for someone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,703 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Hearing Mick Morgan is tipped as the new Sky numero uno behind the mic. I carn speyk. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,631 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Just now, Leyther_Matt said: Amanda Wilkinson has been match summariser on Radio Manchester quite a few times over the last couple of years and has done a grand job of it. at least they wont have to pay her as much as the blokes (al get mi coat) 2 Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulwalker71 2,138 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Just now, Mr Plow said: Strange how he’s not going at the end of the season. I was just thinking that. Would have expected the end of the season, going out on a high with the Grand Final. I've always liked him ,but his standards have slipped noticeably this season so probably time to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 He’s been a huge part of Rugby League for years, the voice of the sport alongside Stevo, the criticism he’s received has been over the top. He has been past his best for a while but the level of abuse he’s received is uncalled for. Think it points towards Car Crash Carney getting the job, a man who struggles to read fixtures without stuttering and mixing up teams, venues and players. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: how old is eddie? all seems a bit sudden, why start the new season then make this announcement a few games in? Won’t speculate on his current health but he did have, IIRC, a small and successful fight with prostate cancer a few years ago. I wouldn’t begrudge him from wanting to spend more time with relatives and friends regardless of his age, he’s given a lot of service to the game. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,703 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Think it points towards Car Crash Carney getting the job, a man who struggles to read fixtures without stuttering and mixing up teams, venues and players. No chance. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bird 115 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Come on guys, he has some great moments and always an enthusiat. Happy retirement Eddie 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,173 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Please take the rest . Stale , poor quality repetitive now with totally unhilarious banter . Need a totally fresh start and great chance to reboot the coverage 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,173 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: Hearing Mick Morgan is tipped as the new Sky numero uno behind the mic. I carn speyk. Mick Morgan and JJB 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris22 1,148 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 It'll probably be Bill Arthur until the end of the year. Then after that who knows. Hopefully it's a rugby league commentator such as from radio rather than a generic football commentator that Sky parachute in. Hopefully Sky can use Eddie's and Neville Smith's departure at Easter to change the coverage. Specifically, getting Carney off presenting and on to commentary and bringing in a replacement presenter, bringing Tony Rae back as a pundit and decluttering the commentary box! Eddie has given near enough his entire working life to the sport, has commentated often memorably on historic moments and I hope he enjoys a well-earned retirement. 1 Quote Twitter: @TrylineBlog Latest Blog: My Favourite Game - LINK: https://thetryline.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-favourite-game.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulwalker71 2,138 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 I'd like to see a complete refresh of everything But I fear we'll simply get more of the same old - Bill Arthur with Terry and Barry 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,173 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 And hopefully as part of the reboot realise you don’t need a cast of thousands to commentate on a game 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
