Ruud van Nistelrooy Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 In the semi-final yesterday, there was no co-commentator. Not sure why this was, may have been explained in the build-up but I missed that. Anyway, I found it refreshing to have the game commentated on more simply, and the silences when there was nothing to say were far better than the inane chit-chat which normally goes on between the two commentators. Don't think I've heard a full game without a co-commentator before, not that I can remember anyway, and I would like to see more of them. Anyone else feel the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I definitely prefer two commentators. All throughout the WC, I've only heard one which is just so annoying. Hate the empty silences when the guy says nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe__the__man Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Would prefer no commentating, so I guess one commentator is a step in the right direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouncer Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I prefer having two, I'd usually be lost without the co-commentator in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pain Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Bad, I dont need someone telling me what I've just seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolsgold Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Definitely prefer 2 commentators. Imagine Formula One without Martin Brundle..... *cringe* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trildor Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I'd rather have two commentators rather than one or none. It's tradition for the commentators here to after a goal, so you'll always need one handy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We have had one commentator through-out most of the World Cup in Australia, I prefer 2 tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Was about to post the same as Plucka above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Was about to say the same as the 2 above. Have to say I prefer 2 tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 They rarely add anything except witless clichés and bad jokes. I prefer no commentary at all really, the BBC used to offer that as a red button option (maybe they still do on cable or satellite?) Why would people be 'lost' without them? Do you have two people with distinct roles commenting in your ear when you go to a match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Jim Beglin had an ear infection so I think that's why you only got one commentator. I don't mind the colour commentator but this World Cup our coverage has been all solo commentators Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Two if it's Mick McCarthy in his "I hate everything" mood which is just funny. "Get up you pansy". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert_o154 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Here in Holland we've always had just the one commentator for football, but often two for other sports. It usually adds little in my opinion. Given the inanity of the football commentators we have - they aren't one iota better than the English ones - the thought of two commentators banging on with their stupid little theories fills me with dread. The only times it's been good has been at the Tour de France, where one of the usual commentators - who really is as thick as a brick - has been partnered with ex-professional cyclists who weren't afraid to point out on national tv that he was talking out of his arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamonWattsok Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I like having a commentator and then an expert helping out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I love Lawro as 2nd commentator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Usually 2 is good, but Jim Beglin is so annoying it was actually quite nice to listen to a game without him whingeing about everything. But the best commentary so far would have to be Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave, great comedy throughout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I preferred it when it was just the one commentator, even if it was Tyldesley. Some of the co-commentators have been utterly woeful this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I prefer 2 commentators. Sometimes when there is only one commentator there are moments where nobody is speaking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert_o154 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I don't think a commentator necessarily needs to fill every second with his speech, he should only talk when he has something to say that adds to the proceedings on the pitch. Too many commentators make the mistake of thinking they need to talk continually, but end up having to resort to dribble to fill all the gaps. So I don't mind a bit of silence now and again, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Would prefer 1, mainly because most co-commentators are rubbish (Lawro and MCCarthy being prime examples) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Not heard a full game without a co-commentator, should watch outside the UK there's loads. Whole World Cup was only one commentator for us on Jazeera but last night we had Trevor Francis being co-commentator. I don't mind it either way, sometimes the solo guy rambles on about useless stuff and sometimes co-commentators basically add nothing whatsoever to the commentary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Premier League coverage outside the UK you tend to get those ex-pros that seem to be on the 'circuit' ... Gary O'Reily, Efan Ekoku, Paul Walsh (annoying), Pleat (A-List!), Davie Provan, Winterburn and so on ... they rotate, some are terrible some aren't so bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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