Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. Oops! She makes McManaman sound knowledgeable. No my tittle backs my point, dont just give the job toKaren because its the PCequality thing to do! To be honest, I just want to identify the players more than anything. Shes my all time favourite commentator, love her, great voice too. I do hope you never say this in front ofmy daughter who played for Arsenal under 17s as well as ITFC. Following Mowins's debut, social media was filled with criticism of. Thats totally wrong, Ive never said they shouldnt commentate on mens football Isaid that they shouldnt be given the job just to please the equality brigade! 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. The OP didn'tmention what the "girls look like" - I think that bit hasbeen added later. Like with everything else in life, I think that if a person is good enough they should be given a chance, male, female or any of the other new gender alternatives but deary me. A little bit of history made. Hayes is also one of the best female soccer coaches and she manages Chelsea Women and she was crowned the best FIFA womens coach of 2021. And see an English team win it!'. Jacqui Oatley is one of the most experienced female football commentators in the UK. And I think your football career probably sets you up for that you get used to getting that constructive criticism. Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. You must be logged in to post a comment The same for men too. The formerIndependenteditor explains (nervously) in a column this week that the two women of colour have been included for diversity purposes, not aptitude. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! But Vicki's performance was blasted on Twitter. . Now dont 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 itsKarren Carey commentating tonight but her andAlex Scott do my head in, just talking for the sake of talking making not much contribution to the game! Sparks is the first woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British TV. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. Pam Ward has long been a subject of ridicule for her play-by-play announcing of NCAA football and with good reason. The 5 Worst NFL Broadcasters Ever, Ranked 5. Piers then fumed: 'In this gender equality battle, you've got to pick your fights, this is not a fight to pick. Six teams XFL viewership slid, but Week 3 will be a key barometer for the league going forward. So, well let you some of the best female football commentators. Less than a decade ago, the question of whether a woman might ever be a pundit for a major mens international football tournament was mostly posed as a hypothetical. Time moves on but I am saddened by Sky's decision to put the likes of Gower and Botham out to grass,especially asit has even been suggested that there is a degree of 'tokenism' in this move in order to slot a female into the role. 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. In addition, she is an American retired professional soccer player and a five-year member of the United States womens national soccer team from 2000-2005. Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! She is most known for other football-related shows. Moyes was fined 30,000 by the FA. However, in 2021 the cast of talent discussing the mens game is markedly more diverse. 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 . ! With regards to women, I don't agree they are any worse or better than men. North East-born sports presenter Vicki Sparks, 29, made history this week as the first ever woman to commentate live on a World Cupgame for British television. 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. BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators "tough" to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. 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. Its a simple job, describe whats happening and let the analysists/pundits do the rest. The worst thing is that the article tries to disguise itself as a reasonable indeed, at times, feminist opinion, when its just another, tired argument by aman refusing to accept the visibility of an oppressed group. Theyve got it on the massive TVs at work. The average rating for the. Difference there is good commentary is key to watching the game on tv. @MurrayyyDaniel: The second half possession stats just came up and we (Newcastle) had 43% and Steve Mcmanaman used that to suggest were now a great attacking force, @charlie__mellor: I beg you add an option to mute Steve McManaman @btsportfootball, @Lee18_92Johnson: Hendrick has done well second half This is more like it exciting #nufc, @Alex_Full16: There absolutely has to be a way to mute just Steve McManaman, my god. During her playing days, she played as a winger and midfielder. Now, though, Foudy works as Football Commentator. Foudy is an American retired soccer midfielder who earned 274 caps. @fullback03: Karen Carney just about to congratulate West Ham on getting through to the next round. A weekly round-up of some of the best articles featured in the most recent issue of the New Statesman, sent each Saturday. Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. 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. Tracey Cox asks men the Hannah Betts' Better not younger: Secret to longer, thicker locks? Why cant a male footballer be a gay icon like the mighty Megan Rapinoe? Cookie Notice People (me) have reacted to a post saying women shouldn't commentate on mens football. I'm no fan of the female commentator in the game thus far. That doesn't happen me as my wife like to ask daft questions during the game. I found it a tough listen if I'm honest,' he said. The Whites brutally mocked her on social media, with owner Andrea Radrizzani getting involved, as footage was shared of Carneys analysis of Leeds style following their 5-0 victory against West Brom at the Hawthorns last month. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. People (me) have reacted to a post saying women shouldn't commentate on mens football. How many Ashes series have they between them, for example? The numerous caps, extensive World Cup experience, and on-screen charisma of Aluko and Scott mean nothing here. That's all . I do like Michelle Owen, she actually sounds like she knows what shes talking about and talks like a fan. Women In Football, which promotes female representation in the sport, hailed her as a "history maker". I bet your talented daughter has more sense than her old man and wouldn't consider an old fashioned and slightly backward comment to be worth an assault charge and a criminal conviction. Talent should always dictate . fook the PC brigade in my humble opinion they shoulder a large part of the blame for how shit society is these days. I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. Just a discussion question. Let me know what you guys think tho but either way fuck Robbie savage. There's some awful female commentators who don't even seem to really follow football and are there as part of a quota. After her retirement, she became a football broadcaster and commentator. The comments below have not been moderated. The rest of the guff about sexism is irrelevant, and very tedious. We told you. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. Read Also: The Best Referees in The Premier League History. If I don't like the commentators I hit the mute button. Diversity on a panel is simply the result of equality of opportunity. Because clearly some people haven't evolved since then and still stuck in that time period. You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. Surely it should be about quality in the job and not just to make sure you comply with the PC requirements? Julie Stewart-Binks is a Canadian journalist and Commentator who has worked for Barstool Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports. News, Rumours, Analysis, gossip and much more. Or, asGuardiancolumnistHadley Freeman tweets, does Kelners bizarre future require Crufts to be solely covered by dogs? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The worst thing is not, however, the logical potholes in Kelners piece. Absolutely superb. If shes not good at commentary then thats not her fault but the fault of BT. Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. View our online Press Pack. Eni Aluko was absolute garbage during the World Cup, particularly when compared with Scott. Eniola Aluko also known as Eni Aluko is one of the best female football commentators. 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. 2019 and people still write this? Abusive comments are something that Sky Sports and TalkSport presenter and former England international Lianne Sanderson also knows only too well. Support 100 years of independent journalism. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? 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Imagine her and Carragher commenting on the same game! In addition to all these, Smith works as a football commentator. Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball, he explains. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A former broadcast assistant for. But what message does it send to the millions of female football fans when the commentary and punditry is exclusively male? I hope this is /s. So much about Football, informative and valuable. Being spoiled by my rich friend makes me feel like a charity case, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, The one thing I've learnt byBinky Felstead. Yes, were getting more opportunities now But you have to be good at your job and you have to make sure that you work hard. 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. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. Others accused her of not knowing what she was talking about, whilst there were plenty saying she was stating the obvious and not offering anything different. and our Your colleagues keep making you donate 3 to a plastic bag of lost hopes in exchange for a sad, paper flag of Morocco. @westhamutdnow: Karen Carney is painful to listen to on the commentary, @PerrinPhilip: Sorry but cant watch that west ham game with Karen carney commentating voice is cringey and fukin annoying. Attendances say no one gives a crap. I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. I think my point hasnt been well made but I want the commentary to be that not ex players jumping in over the top with a totally pointless thought and a voice just not suited to it! This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? Hope Solo has every reason to be proud of her football career because she was a goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team from 2000 to 2016. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Just awful. Home of Football. I did but its dull watching the game in silence. 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. Sports broadcaster Lyndsey Hooper, joining Cundy on the ITV daytime show, was argued there should be more women allowed to commentate on sport, particularly the World Cup. 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. We are no longer in the 70s and its time for the football world to move on and get rid of these dinosaur views. Happens in a lot of other sports now - liked the dart lady a few weeks ago. Dr Stacey Pope, an associate professor at the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, says the backlash to more women analysing football on screen can be linked to a revolution within football which occurred after tapes were leaked of Andy Gray and Richard Keys making sexist comments about assistant referee Sian Massey in2011. 00:17. Press J to jump to the feed. That or they had to turn over. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. Doug McIntyre. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. Its never easy to be a woman during the mens World Cup. Which team won the first Premier League title? The F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sunday at 10 AM ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Her background as a Football manager may have contributed positively to her sound tactical knowledge. Many football fans are thrilled with Scotts in-depth analysis during commentary. @FplPhantom: Is there actually anyone worse to listen to for 90 minutes than Karen Carney on @btsportfootball absolute nonsense just falls out her mouth. Hey! We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. 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. With 202 clean sheets, which goalkeeper has the best record in the Premier League? The rivalry between Shannon Sharpe and the Grizzlies is alive and well. To counter-balance, I wouldn't mind Joe Brand commentating on the next England game. Then you have the technical ones.like Davies and Motson, countered by the ones like Pearce who like to colour the commentary a bit. I can identify with it. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. I think the biggest problem is whether men can adapt to the fact that women are capable of doing football commentary.. The title is "Women commentators on mens football" and Indy goes on to say he had to turn the sound off. Which player, with 653 games, has made the most Premier League appearances? Some absolutely awful male commentators.Clive Tyldesley being the absolute rock bottom. That we should, forevermore, ban talented female football players from speaking on any coverage of the mens World Cup? But alongside the progress, there has been a fierce backlash. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. After her retirement, though, shed taken up many roles in football and one of them is commentating. 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. Eni Aluko has been applauded by Patrice Evra for her commentary And can you imagine if any other group of people - categorised by race, class or location - were slandered in the same way as women who play and watch sports? They just looked down and shuffled their feet. 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. Stop knocking the World Cup's female commentators. Required fields are marked *. Her nasal drawl has driven me to turn the Luton v Chelsea game off. And I agree on the likes of Owen and some other ex players being as bad with commentary, the days of quality commentary have gone its all about getting ex players in with their opinions. Olga Viza is a Spanish journalist and Commentator. But yeah, [social media abuse] it does take its toll, she says. For more information, please see our 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. Your email address will not be published. Chastain played for the United States national team from 1988 to 2004. Good fishing to ya! Karen Carney had a superb career but that does not always mean commentating comes natural. @MissVJFxx: I think everyone who gave #lufc and us fans shit for calling out Karen Carney owes us an apology. I read this sort of stuff and then it becomes no surprise to me that Oxford University has banned clapping so people don't get triggered. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This quiz tests your overall knowledge in the English Premier League. ', The heated debate began when Jason (second left) said GMB presenters he 'preferred' to listen to a man's voice during the football, calling Sparks too 'high-pitched', The controversy comes after Vicki Sparks (pictured during last week's Portugal v Morocco match) made history as the first ever woman to commentate at the international tournament. Maybe she'll get better. Safest Bet in Sports: Men Complaining About a Female Announcer's Voice. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! '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. . She is 5 ft 7 and I suspect you wouldnt feel a thing. Dont get bent out of shape! I tend to like ex-players in those positions. O'Reilly played for the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT), with whom she won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women's World Cup. A former broadcast assistant for Radio Newcastle, she led the BBC's coverage of the Portugal vs Morocco match on June 20. Viewers let rip at Karen Carney once again as she makes yet another blunder which many a football fan pointed out on Twitter. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. But when youre a woman, you have to research more. Why Are Many Footballers Having Heart Issues Recently? So to me a commentator shouldn't offer opinion. @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. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. 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. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. Eric Williams. OReilly played for the United States womens national soccer team (USWNT), with whom she won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Womens World Cup. Im totally with you about Pearce, utterly the worst commentator. He said: Theres no doubt there are quite a lot of women around now who know an awful lot about football. Beth Mowins is a God-awful play by play announcer with a weak voice who really . Report Crawford October 26, 2019 1:02 PM BST. Sign up for a new account in our community. Most common grade: F (33.55% of votes) Previous score: 1.08 (with Jason Witten) Previous ranking: 15 (out of 15) Breakdown: Alright, so the . Lets ask Karen Carney pic.twitter.com/wpOCSR2waz, Alistair Skeet (@marbleally) January 24, 2021. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. Ward is essentially a misinformed madame with a microphone. Vicki Sparks, 29, made history last week when she became the first woman to lead live coverage of a World Cup football match on British TV, keeping fans up to speed from Moscows Luzhniki Stadium. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. 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. Obviously there is a major difference between Radio and TV. I am torn about commentators. Karencarney Which player scored the fastest hat-trick in the Premier League? It comes just days after Karen Carney was on commentary again, covering Chelseas game against Luton Town on Sunday afternoon. The thing about the 'dinosaurs' like 'Beefy' and 'The Lord' is that they have been there and done it. Apple 'Ted Lasso' S3 trailer sets up a crucial Ted-Nate clash "Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best . That wealth of experience is both vital and entertaining. In 2014, Eni Aluko became Match of the Day's first female pundit; in 2018 Vicky Sparks became the first woman to commentate on a World Cup match on British television and in the same year, Alex . 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