craigcwwe Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 So per the thread title, which channel shall you be watching on and why? For me it's the Beeb, no adverts and no bloody Sam Matterface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC but just because it's the lesser of two evils in terms of commentator pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Always BBC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Mowbray is a million times better than Matterface so BBC. Both have terrible co-commentators though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefmveteran86 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC, I can't stand Pougatch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I'll be following the running commentary in the match thread. Gunman co-commentator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Rai Uno. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, Pukey said: Mowbray is a million times better than Matterface so BBC. Both have terrible co-commentators though. This, 100% this. And Lineker wipes the floor with Pougatch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Tikka Mezzala said: I'll be following the running commentary in the match thread. Gunman co-commentator. Good god, drink lots first 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM99 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Much prefer the BBC's coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Lineker > Pougatch Mowbray >> Matterface BBC >>> ITV 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 there is no chance anybody is watching ITV even if they are scheduling The Italian Job before the game which does show creativity but then you remember it's Matterface, Dixon and Pougatch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwig Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC is always a no-contest in these cases. Just can’t see any justification for picking ITV over BBC for pretty much any identical content, not just football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Will be good to see the viewing figures afterwards. Cannot see why anyone would choose ITV over BBC. Pougatch and Matterface are an absolute raging shambles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Obviously BBC. They will all be fully suited up as well with their ties done up to eleven. Even though they are open necked shirts for the whole rest of the tournament. Every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted July 8, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 8, 2021 No poll, so I've added one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 What sort of psychopath would choose to watch it on ITV ffs. Goodness me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC, always BBC But out of interest what is the logic of both broadcasters showing the final? I know its always been done, but the whole point of BBC showing live sport is as a public service to ensure our citizens get to watch the biggest events. If they were sharing with a pay-TV provider it would make perfect sense to share the final. But they're partnering with a free-to-air channel that relies on advertising revenue I HATE ITV, but surely for the final, all the BBC are doing is taking viewership away from ITV. Clearly BBC are better at it, so you can argue that's the public service element. But they don't have to be better at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 @MavReck man, ITV? You're better than that 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 whatever the pub puts on but i imagine that will be bbc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Obviously BBC. They will all be fully suited up as well with their ties done up to eleven. Even though they are open necked shirts for the whole rest of the tournament. Every time. ITV are always dressed to the nines for England friendlies/qualifiers and always go more casual at tournaments - even when England are playing. But at this tournament, they've gone back to ties and jackets for the three England games they've covered so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, themadsheep2001 said: @MavReck man, ITV? You're better than that Can you ban mods? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mr Adam said: BBC, always BBC But out of interest what is the logic of both broadcasters showing the final? I know its always been done, but the whole point of BBC showing live sport is as a public service to ensure our citizens get to watch the biggest events. If they were sharing with a pay-TV provider it would make perfect sense to share the final. But they're partnering with a free-to-air channel that relies on advertising revenue I HATE ITV, but surely for the final, all the BBC are doing is taking viewership away from ITV. Clearly BBC are better at it, so you can argue that's the public service element. But they don't have to be better at it. only a quick google search but I think both channels showing the final of a major competition goes back a long way BBC had the Euro 2008 final live with ITV showing highlights later on seems to be the only time it hasn't happened since 1998 (as far as I could be bothered to search) I honestly thought there was times where ITV weren't showing the final live and it was BBC as most of the memories from those finals are BBC - usually Motson screeching away. "Trezegueeeeeeet" in the Euro 2000 final for example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, TM said: only a quick google search but I think both channels showing the final of a major competition goes back a long way BBC had the Euro 2008 final live with ITV showing highlights later on seems to be the only time it hasn't happened since 1998 (as far as I could be bothered to search) I honestly thought there was times where ITV weren't showing the final live and it was BBC as most of the memories from those finals are BBC - usually Motson screeching away. "Trezegueeeeeeet" in the Euro 2000 final for example Yeh I know its gone back forever. Same with the FA Cup. I'm just wanting to understand the logic behind the BBC as a state owned broadcaster taking away advertising revenue from ITV in showing the exact same match. To be clear I don't really care, and this isn't an "anti-BBC" post or discussion. Just interested if anybody knows the logic. Edited July 8, 2021 by Mr Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, CFuller said: ITV are always dressed to the nines for England friendlies/qualifiers and always go more casual at tournaments - even when England are playing. But at this tournament, they've gone back to ties and jackets for the three England games they've covered so far. BBC are always in suits and ties for the final but not for the other games. Regardless of whether England are playing or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza D Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I'll stand in solidarity with @MavReck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyboyz Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Unless ITV can give us Neville and McCoist on commentary, I will be all over BBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Pompeyboyz said: Unless ITV can give us Neville and McCoist on commentary, I will be all over BBC Yeah McCoist (not Neville) would be a game changer for me but can't see it. I'll probably just watch the 90 mins and skip build up, will be too nauseating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavReck Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 57 minutes ago, Haguey said: Can you ban mods? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott MUFC Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 ITV is cursed, so BBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouReds Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC just to see a small sneak of Alex Scott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, scott MUFC said: ITV is cursed, so BBC Surely that ended last night? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Tbf, the ITV panel of Keane, Neville and Wright is more than decent but they automatically lose all their points because of the comms partnership. So, BBC it is for me. Jenas is annoying but not enough to consider entertaining another 90-120 mins of Matterface and Dixon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC, just because it’s no Matterface or Pougtach. Who both of them make the football viewing absolutely dreadful. Matterface needs sacking off. Was an absolute mess last night, and for iconic commentary in years to come, he was just not that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Lucas said: No poll, so I've added one. Great work. forgot that part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Three ITV *******! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tikka Mezzala said: Three ITV *******! ITV got us to a final so I'm sticking with them, us three will be immortalised on here when it comes home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, VP. said: ITV got us to a final so I'm sticking with them, us three will be immortalised on here when it comes home. The three lions! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just now, Tikka Mezzala said: The three lions! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC obvs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC because Pougatch and Matterface. Might flick about a bit depending on pundits though. I do enjoy an angry Roy Keane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 BBC...and it'll be in uhd as well whereas I don't think ITV is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebsy Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Commentary team is the main factor for me, so even though Lineker is miles better than Pougatch, I would have gone ITV had they gone with the team of Tyldesley and McCoist. However, as they have inexplicably gone with the woeful Matterface and Dixon, BBC's not quite as bad pairing of Pearce and Keown get the nod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted July 9, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Rebs said: BBC...and it'll be in uhd as well whereas I don't think ITV is Have to say I tried the UHD stream on iPlayer and couldn't really tell much difference. If anything the coverage seemed darker/duller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, sebsy said: Commentary team is the main factor for me, so even though Lineker is miles better than Pougatch, I would have gone ITV had they gone with the team of Tyldesley and McCoist. However, as they have inexplicably gone with the woeful Matterface and Dixon, BBC's not quite as bad pairing of Pearce and Keown get the nod. unless that's been announced, I expect the BBC commentary team to be Mowbray and Jenas as it's been for all England games if that was the team, it's sort of 50-50 on which channel to pick (other than the pundits) can't stand Pearce and Keown adds nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 TV on but Radio Commentary from BBC Five Live, for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 NRK1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VP. Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Matterface is pretty crap but Dixon isn't too bad, does at least say what he thinks and is certainly less annoying than Jenas. And Pearce is simply insufferable! Love Lineker and Shearer but Neville, Wright and Keane slightly edge it and Emma Hayes seems equal to Alex Scott minus the looks sadly. Adverts drive me mad on ITV but then that's why it's free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 BBC because no ads. Am I the only person who thinks Matterface isn't *that* bad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 minute ago, BoroPhil said: BBC because no ads. Am I the only person who thinks Matterface isn't *that* bad? Yes 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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