Rupert Prince Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 I made a point of religiously watching Sky Sport News between 9am and 10am. I was interested to see how they covered French's hat trick and possibly his try of the season. They didn't. Wall to wall football. Premiership, Championship, European, American(!), Women's (inevitably). Plus a bit of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy breaking his club. We have a way to go yet...
meast Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 How much of the other minor sports did they cover? Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association
Damien Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 Sky Sports News is often pretty poor for Rugby League.
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 You're surprised? only shock is they didn't show any televised traffic (formula 1). Only time i ever watch sky sports now is for the super league, and even then i watch it recorded as their coverage is absolutely appalling, i can just fast forward it after tries and dead balls. Awful commentators, awful pundits, awful service - can't wait to cancel. HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
silverback Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 And i always miss last 8 minutes of game due to all cobblers before kickoff.if i forget to tape whats on after game am stuffed,always the close call games with great last 10 too, Not sure how the fella with a gob full of spogs gets a gig in commentry?
JohnM Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 tape? The "Dark Ages" is a term referring to life at the RFL under the new regime. It's characterized by a decline in openness, professionalism, transparency and achievements,
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 spogs To be fair i still say taping it when referring to a recording, us oldies forget about technological advances HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
silverback Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, JohnM said: tape? Wifes job.i cant drive a remote.And she as 4 of em too.
JohnM Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 but tape? in 2020? The "Dark Ages" is a term referring to life at the RFL under the new regime. It's characterized by a decline in openness, professionalism, transparency and achievements,
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 And folk called for the removal of the great and wonderful (in my opinion) Eddie and Stevo, Sky listened and we have now the unlistenable group of Stuart 'false teeth falling out and gagging on something' Pyke, Ben 'monotone, on this ground' Proe and the calamitous ramblings of Turry 'he's quality' O'Connor' and Phil '70's throwback' Clarke. I warned folk in the past to be careful what you wished for when wanting rid of the legends. Those 2 commentators alone are a huge reason i won't be renewing my subscription with Sky. HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, JohnM said: but tape? in 2020? Same thing, recording a TV show, only difference is we don't record it onto tape these days but a lot of people still call it taping out of habit. HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, daz39 said: You're surprised? only shock is they didn't show any televised traffic (formula 1) I'm nicking that one, well done
silverback Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, JohnM said: but tape? in 2020? Just sounds right if have missed sommat.wife can backtrack and grab a game or drama from weeks back so i just ask her to tape it, we can get thru a few hours in no time with binning rubbish have got a stupid smirk and look like a doorhandle jockey adverts, and am thinking am a celeb clips of whats to come.
Damien Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, daz39 said: And folk called for the removal of the great and wonderful (in my opinion) Eddie and Stevo, Sky listened and we have now the unlistenable group of Stuart 'false teeth falling out and gagging on something' Pyke, Ben 'monotone, on this ground' Proe and the calamitous ramblings of Turry 'he's quality' O'Connor' and Phil '70's throwback' Clarke. I warned folk in the past to be careful what you wished for when wanting rid of the legends. Those 2 commentators aloe are a huge reason i won't be renewing my subscription with Sky. It wasnt getting rid of them that is the issue, it's replacing them with a set of poor pundits and co-commentators.
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 I want crediting with it HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I'm nicking that one, well done I want crediting with it HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
silverback Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Damien said: It wasnt getting rid of them that is the issue, it's replacing them with a set of poor pundits and co-commentators. Dont forget Viss n Vatt jjb and peacock erm.
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 1 minute ago, daz39 said: I want crediting with it How about I use..... "As Darren once said to me, it's just televised traffic"
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Damien said: It wasnt getting rid of them that is the issue, it's replacing them with a set of poor pundits and co-commentators. Well there were no other options at the time so who were folk expecting to replace them with? HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: How about I use..... "As Darren once said to me, it's just televised traffic" erm.................Daz, please !!! HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 Just now, daz39 said: erm.................Daz, please !!! You were christened Darren so it will be Darren
daz39 Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 So be it... 3 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: You were christened Darren so it will be Darren So be it then... HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
Damien Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 25 minutes ago, daz39 said: Well there were no other options at the time so who were folk expecting to replace them with? No other options? People who are comfortable on TV for a start and who can speak clearly and string together a coherent sentence. Plenty of players and ex-players would do a far better job than those we regularly see on Sky, bar Carney and Wells. The main roles don't even have to all come from the world of Rugby League, Mark Chapman does a fantastic job. The Welsh guy who did the anchor for the 2008 World Cup, whose name escapes me, and who did/does Sky sports news did a great job presenting that tournament, even though he knew little about RL. He was never seen again in RL coverage. Hemmings was a football commentator as was Welsby before he did RL on ITV.I would prefer a professional media anchor with some decent pundits around them. RL coverage is downright embarrassing at times compared to other sports and the standard of it certainly cant make the game that attractive to sponsors.
jroyales Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 I can't understand why Sky has always promoted every sport but Rugby League when they are pouring millions into the game and being honest our game would die without its funding - well sooperdooper league would.
Damien Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 Just now, jroyales said: I can't understand why Sky has always promoted every sport but Rugby League when they are pouring millions into the game and being honest our game would die without its funding - well sooperdooper league would. The Super League that also funds Championship and League 1 clubs.
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