News/Sport Presenters

MaltEagle

Who do you think are the best news presenters are in the radio industry and why?

Bondvillain

I've grown fond of Michael McMullen.

Initially the silly accent was distracting, but over the last few years on Premiership live, he's proven himself a most able host and inquisitor, remaining impartial in even the most heated Roy Keane/Ireland , Liverpool/United or Celtic/Rangers debates, but eloquently & politely putting morons in their place when they're clearly wrong.

Back when I listened to Ray D'arcy, his McMullen's morning bulletins were informative & concise with no palsy-walsy banter, just a full report on the sport of the day combined with a clear friendly explanation for the common man where required. (On one bulletin , he explained the rules of Cricket for Ray (and therefore for me) in one clear, non-condescending conversation. Sky couldn't do that in 2 years. )

It's obvious from his broadcasts that he's genuinely enthusiastic about football, and sport in general.

Poochie05

+1 for Moykal.
I love when he stands in for Paul Collins on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. He just gets on with it, no waffle or stupid accents. I've also mentioned elsewhere that he always seems to make on effort get the correct pronunciations of foreign football teams and players.

mike65

There isn't one sport desk jockey who doesn't make me chew my fists.

Firetrap

I like Eoin McDevitt on Newtalk. I think he does a good job.
Moykal is good but I just can't get beyond that godawful dortspeak accent of his. It's a shame really.

Bard

The Dortspeak does it for me with Michael McMullen I'm afraid. Much as I hate to say it, what with his blinding knowledge and excellent interview skills, his accent grates on my senses.

I like Conor Lynch on i105-107 - a sports reporter with a great knowledge and excellent sense of humour.

jkmanc1974

Michael McMullen excellent(even though you want to smash the radio on occasions with the accent!), as is Eoin on Newstalk..

Worst by a country mile - Gerry O'Sullivan!

Brgds
Johnny

Shortymac

Michael Mc Mullen for me - Is straight to the point and ask's the questions you would ask yourself. I certainly do not mind his accent as long as the content is good to listen to. Particularly like the phone in on Sat eve. when he is out on his own in putting some idiots in their boxes..

coopersgreen

Moykal - heh.

He's good though.

Who's the guy on 98 who tries so hard to have a personality?

unknown13

coopersgreen wrote: »

Moykal - heh.

He's good though.

Who's the guy on 98 who tries so hard to have a personality?

It is probably Johnny Lyons,

emy-87

I have to say that I like Michael McMullen. His voice isn't too bad, and he knows his stuff.

Johnny Lyons voice is incredibly irritating, I actually can't listen to him.

FlutterinBantam

jkmanc1974 wrote: »

Michael McMullen excellent(even though you want to smash the radio on occasions with the accent!), as is Eoin on Newstalk..

Worst by a country mile - Gerry O'Sullivan!

Brgds
Johnny

Is that Jurry O'Sullivan:D

FearDark

Moichel Mc Mollen gets my vote.

MaltEagle

Brendan in 98 is good.

gar120

Has to be Eoin "Fat Boy" McDevitt

and

Ken "Ginger" Early for me

Those guys craic me up sometimes:D