Greg Downes

[king canary 7,562]

Really is an excellent co-commentator on Radio Norfolk. Adds some excellent detail to what is happening on the pitch and some of the smaller more technical aspects.

Pulled apart Klose earlier for jumping off two feet rather than one and Nelson for failing to get side on to protect the ball from defenders.

[ec-p 90]

I agree, he''s a brilliant commentator, very honest and knowledgeable.

[Kingston Yellow 220]

Totally agree. By far the best co-commentator on Radio Norfolk.

Really insightful and talks complete sense. Doesn’t pull any punches either which I respect.

[mr footy 36]

Agree also,tells it how it is

[GJP 79]

Yes, he is one of the better ones.

Mark Walton is class when he''s on and Rivvo is enjoyable.

There are two or three others who offer little insight.

[king canary 7,562]

Rivvo is good with Goreham but I remember a halftime think with him taking to Butler and that was painful.

[Fiery Zac 1,066]

Completely disagree. Contradicted himself over the whole resting players saga and didn''t stick with his original stance (which he was originally very animated about). Poor.

[Guest]

Downs is excellent as he watches and commentates like a supporter.

[Crabbycanary3 994]

The best one imo, but I did not agree with him saying that Klose didn''t win any headers vs Morison

[coops 0]

He didn’t win any headers against Morison. Morison is exactly what we need as a lone striker.

[Van wink 2,994]

Didn’t hear him, was watching the game.

Listened to five minutes of Canary call on the way home, five minutes is all I can take, he seemed to spend all his time criticising Farke for picking up 7 out of 9 points. Bit churlish if you ask me.

[Making Plans 936]

[quote user="Van wink"]he seemed to spend all his time criticising Farke for picking up 7 out of 9 points. Bit churlish if you ask me.[/quote]It was 7 out of 12, or did the loss to Brentford not count

[Van wink 2,994]

I like to look at it in blocks of three.😀

Come on, it’s a bad season but where credit is due I like to give it,

[Hairy Canary 667]

Also didn''t hear the commentary as was at the match but thought his Canary Call comments were well wide of what I saw. Great suggesting we play two up front but he never mentioned who would need to be dropped or how it would disrupt the midfield.

Klose had a good game as far as I''m concerned and won plenty in the air so not sure what he was watching there either.

[Guest]

Klose had a good game as far as I''m concerned and won plenty in the air so not sure what he was watching there either.

You need to watch where he heads them though. Invariably, straight back to the opposition.

[Crabbycanary3 994]

kg, that isn''t always down to Klose though, when he is under pressure, his first job is to make sure the ball goes back upfield, the midfielders etc should be anticipating him winning the headers.

[Making Plans 936]

Pundits are there (1) to give Goreham a break, (2) to express their opinion and (3) to be controversial.Some are entertaining, others are not. Downes is.

[Guest]

kg, that isn''t always down to Klose though, when he is under pressure, his first job is to make sure the ball goes back upfield, the midfielders etc should be anticipating him winning the headers.

That is a good point.

So tactically our midfield is is the wrong places at times and needs to be told so.

No-one in that team is immune from criticism. Maybe only Gunn at the moment.

[Crabbycanary3 994]

Well, I wouldn''t criticize their tactics, as such, just their anticipation levels

[SwindonCanary 455]

His last two clubs were

2003	Dereham Town
2003–2004	North Walsham Town

Has he settled in the area ?

[kingsway 94]

For a start his surname is spelt Downs!

Great player for Norwich back in the day!

Talks a lot of sense particularly about the modern day obsession with stats!

[nutty nigel 7,506]

Greg Downs was a striker when I first used to watch him playing for the reserves. Mel Machin saw the potential of a left back in him and he became a fans favourite in that position. He had some great seasons here but his greatest moment was probably winning the FA Cup with Coventry.

[daly 499]

Greg is a great bloke

He is in the Norfolk Constabulary and works out of Wymondham Police Station

[Making Plans 936]

[quote user="nutty nigel"]Greg Downs was a striker when I first used to watch him playing for the reserves. Mel Machin saw the potential of a left back [/quote]Perhaps we should try that with Oliveira [:D]

[Guest]

Greg Downs was a striker when I first used to watch him playing for the reserves. Mel Machin saw the potential of a left back in him and he became a fans favourite in that position. He had some great seasons here but his greatest moment was probably winning the FA Cup with Coventry.

Very fine striker of the ball as well. Remember his scorcher against Stoke, opening game 1980/81.

[lincsy88 95]

Personally think he talks a lot of rubbish and is one of the worst on there, although I only listen to Canary Call as go to most games. Cedric Anselin, Mark Rivers and Darren Eadie and much better options IMO.

[king canary 7,562]

I never listen to Canary Call so can''t comment on that. His co-commentary has been excellent when I''ve heard it though.

[Hoola Han Solo 448]

He’s sounds a bit Brexit and there’s an occasional hint that he still thinks it’s the 1980s, but he speaks well and is generally quite fair. One of the best.

Eadie is generally quite good, although the banter between him and Butler can get a bit cringey.

Mark Rivers literally says what he wants, has some good points but a bit of a loudmouth.

Huckerby also excellent, think he gives a real insight into the workings of the game.

Cedric Ansellin is fuller than dishwater and doesn’t offer too much insight. I usually turn off when he’s on.

[lincsy88 95]

I''ll tell you who I did like, I cant remember his name or if he''s been on since but the guy who co commentated against Cardiff away last season when we won 1-0. Believe he was a keeper and his first name might be Mark?

[Guest]

I''ll tell you who I did like, I cant remember his name or if he''s been on since but the guy who co commentated against Cardiff away last season when we won 1-0. Believe he was a keeper and his first name might be Mark?

Probably Mark Walton.

Night John Boy.