Euro 2016 - The TV Coverage

Iused2likebusts

How does Ian wright get paid to talk about football.

Arghus

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

How does Ian wright get paid to talk about football.

I particularly liked the bit in the post match analysis when he said England's performance was literally unexplainable.

Try Ian, try.

The Talking Bread

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

How does Ian wright get paid to talk about football.

Direct Debit.

Esse85

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

How does Ian wright get paid to talk about football.

A family of bluffers. SWP stole a living at Chelsea too.

Ol' Donie

Esse85 wrote: »

A family of bluffers. SWP stole a living at Chelsea too.

Fortunately that living was stolen from the poor old Russian public before that. So, y'know, swings and roundabouts.

Say Your Number

Neil Lennon 'It's all a lottery now'

Just a pity Richie Sadlier isn't in the studio to argue with him

LiamoSail

An ad on TV3 there for Wales v Belgium just described Wales as the Red Devils. They really should employ someone who at least follows football before they finalise these ads, it just comes across like they haven't a clue what they're doing

Breaston Plants

LiamoSail wrote: »

An ad on TV3 there for Wales v Belgium just described Wales as the Red Devils. They really should employ someone who at least follows football before they finalise these ads, it just comes across like they haven't a clue what they're doing

Heard that all right, shocking. Also calling A.P McCoy, Adrian McCoy. Unreal

The Talking Bread

LiamoSail wrote: »

An ad on TV3 there for Wales v Belgium just described Wales as the Red Devils. They really should employ someone who at least follows football before they finalise these ads, it just comes across like they haven't a clue what they're doing

Are you sure it wasnt referring to Belgium? Thats their nickname

trixiebust

Why have TV3 decided to put on an "after show" tonight ? Never seen it after any match they've showed so far, seems strange to start it now.

Thought their coverage hasn't been too bad throughout, only thing that's missing is some Brian Kerr:(

Seen him on the group stages, but no sign since!

Breaston Plants

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Are you sure it wasnt referring to Belgium? Thats their nickname

No, " The Welsh red devils take on powerhouse Belgium"

alchemist33

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Are you sure it wasnt referring to Belgium? Thats their nickname

No, definitely Wales. I commented on it in the match thread too

The Talking Bread

trixiebust wrote: »

Why have TV3 decided to put on an "after show" tonight ? Never seen it after any match they've showed so far, seems strange to start it now.

Thought their coverage hasn't been too bad throughout, only thing that's missing is some Brian Kerr:(

Seen him on the group stages, but no sign since!

He is on RTE 2 right now. He is a channel slut. Does them all. Newstalk, RTE, Today FM, TV3, Radio 1, anything he can get!

And fair play to him, he gets it! Works almost every day during main soccer season!

That highlights show has been on frequently, Never watched it though

LiamoSail

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Are you sure it wasnt referring to Belgium? Thats their nickname

Yea, I actually rewound to check. They definitely called Wales "The Red Devils". Even if you had never heard it before, anyone who watched Ireland v Belguim on TV would have heard it mentioned.

It's not an issue in the grand scheme of things, it just demonstrates their lack of professionalism.

trixiebust

The Talking Bread wrote: »

He is on RTE 2 right now. He is a channel slut. Does them all. Newstalk, RTE, Today FM, TV3, Radio 1, anything he can get!

And fair play to him, he gets it! Works almost every day during main soccer season!

That highlights show has been on frequently, Never watched it though

Knew it was on RTE, but have never seen it on TV3 before.

Yeah, actually really like Kerr as a pundit. Often hear him refer to a certain match, that maybe happened a few years previous. But he can tell you goalscorer, and teams weakness / strength on the day.

Probably doesn't get an RTE television gig because of his stint as Ireland manager, and the way it ended!

Joe_ Public

trixiebust wrote: »

Knew it was on RTE, but have never seen it on TV3 before.

Yeah, actually really like Kerr as a pundit. Often hear him refer to a certain match, that maybe happened a few years previous. But he can tell you goalscorer, and teams weakness / strength on the day.

Probably doesn't get an RTE television gig because of his stint as Ireland manager, and the way it ended!

Could be. Personally I doubt Kerr would be able to work with the current RTE panel, the senior members that is. Would be fireworks.

trixiebust

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Could be. Personally I doubt Kerr would be able to work with the current RTE panel, the senior members that is. Would be fireworks.

I know, pity because he's more knowledgeable than the current "A Team".

Personally getting tired of Dunphy's spoofing. It would be nice to hear some actual insight, instead of a perpetual spoofer, talking sh1t. All just to get a reaction baby:o

Gizmo55

I love Brian Kerr but can't take him seriously after Apres Match impersonating him said something like the under 9's were playing and Mrs. such and such will be providing great sausage rolls.

Arghus

Right at the end of the broadcasting the match Tommy Martin was saying to stay tuned for Extra Time after the match and with all those guests "it's sure to be a crap... cracking programme".

Ciaran_B

Keith Andrew had a line last night about one of the Polish players looking like he was stuck on the travelator from Gladiators. Best line of the night and a high point for TV3s coverage.

Arghus

Keith has improved a lot as The Euros have gone on.

OwaynOTT

Did Fetdinand just reference the Hunger Games instead of the Hungary game?

Ol' Donie

Don't forget that Apres Match highlights show later

caviardreams

Arghus wrote: »

Keith has improved a lot as The Euros have gone on.

+1 I have also gotten used to/started forgiving the shouting as I think it's because TV3 probably can't afford microphones.

kksaints

In fairness to Keith his enthusiasm cannot be questioned. He got super excited over that second Welsh goal.

applehunter

Are the TV3 lads in France or are they in a booth in Dublin?

Trevor was in Belfast last night.

namloc1980

applehunter wrote: »

Are the TV3 lads in France or are they in a booth in Dublin?

Trevor was in Belfast last night.

They're out there alright. Pitch side before the game. Trev is jetting around the place!

LiamoSail

A good TV3 statistic there; Belgium, the highest scorers in the tournament on the brink of being knocked out.

Needless to say, Belgium aren't the top scorers

Joe_ Public

kksaints wrote: »

In fairness to Keith his enthusiasm cannot be questioned. He got super excited over that second Welsh goal.

Keith was good tonight, disagree with him on several interpretations of fouls, but otherwise I like him and thought his mention of Gary Speed after the whistle was a very nice touch.

Say Your Number

Apres Match doing the highlights on RTE.

That's a good Peter Collins impression.

Looks like Dunphy was spot on about Belgium :P

Kerrydude1981

John Kenny

"Pretending to be in Lille but he is actually upstairs in a cupboard"

lassykk

Can't stand Apres Match and now have to suffer them covering the highlights of what was a great game that I couldn't watch live

OldMrBrennan83

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lassykk

Patww79 wrote: »

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Yep, sorry watching it on the Sky + so posted my comment when I saw the start of the show. I've actually been enjoying this highlights show in its normal format so I'm still disappointed it is an Apres Match one but no now longer angry

OldMrBrennan83

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trixiebust

Arghus wrote: »

Keith has improved a lot as The Euros have gone on.

Another great line, for the turn before the Robson Kanu goal. "A brilliant Belgian waffle there from Robson Kanu".

Enjoying his commentary a lot.

Muahahaha

Is this tournament Keith Andrews first as a commentator?

Ol' Donie

Giggsy on ITV there.

"So, Ryan. You were about as good as it gets at football for a while. Bit like Bale. D'you think if you had fewer imaginary injuries Wales might not have had to wait this long for a big tournament?"

fryup

^^^

was that really said?

Ol' Donie

fryup wrote: »

^^^

was that really said?

No, not at all.

Just having a cheap dig, is all.

fryup

i hope they have an all welsh line up for the semi's

Saunders, Hughes, Rush

Dirty Dingus McGee

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Giggsy on ITV there.

"So, Ryan. You were about as good as it gets at football for a while. Bit like Bale. D'you think if you had fewer imaginary injuries Wales might not have had to wait this long for a big tournament?"

It's such a pity it wasn't asked.

fryup

Giggs never bothered his arse for Wales esp in the later years

Joe_ Public

trixiebust wrote: »

Another great line, for the turn before the Robson Kanu goal. "A brilliant Belgian waffle there from Robson Kanu".

Enjoying his commentary a lot.

Ferdinand's quip wasn't quite in the same class but wasn't too bad either: "He's sent the 3 Belgian defenders out of the stadium without their tickets to get back in."

TCDStudent1

Muahahaha wrote: »

Is this tournament Keith Andrews first as a commentator?

He's been a regular on newstalk premiership matches for a while

Corholio

Andrews is quite entertaining but I dislike how he exaggerates things by using superflous words to describe things. I understand commentators are there to commentate and add a bit to it as well but any kind of decent shot he describes as 'fantastic' etc. I like him though, he's a bit more natural and raw than some of the media trained sounding guys that do commentary.

Dirty Dingus McGee

fryup wrote: »

Giggs never bothered his arse for Wales esp in the later years

He averaged 4 games per year across his international career when 8 or so games per year is probably what most first choice players should be averaging.

His international career kind of reduces Giggs greatness as numerous top quality players have been stuck with mediocre countries but elevated their countries with their performances like Bale is doing now.

Bales 26 and he's only a few caps behind Giggs now.

A Primal Nut

After all this time Dunphy still can't pronounce Juventus.

Kerrydude1981

A Primal Nut wrote: »

After all this time Dunphy still can't pronounce Juventus.

A bit like Brian Kerr and Valencia

Valentia

jam83

Italy get 3 yellows in 3 minutes. Jim beglin: "I think there's a hint Italy may be starting to lose their discipline a little bit".
Really Jim??
Does the bleeding obvious have to be stated by co-commentators, just to say something?
I find beglin ridiculously boring. Brings nothing at all to the table