unique 466 Posted May 5, 2019 What a terrific job they do of covering football outside the PL. Colin Murray oozes enthusiasm and knowledge, and has sung the praises of the Canaries all season. The studio guests speak with a refreshing honesty. As for next season...... I haven’t watched MOTD all season so I assume Linneker will be in situ with all his condescending comments and culinary gags. I had the misfortune of catching part of Football Focus yesterday. Wow! Lawrenson still employed? If ever a pundit looked more disinterested, totally ignorant on the topic being discussed whilst slouched in his chair, I have yet to see. Perhaps the studio lights were affecting his facial makeup, but this dinosaur should never be anywhere near a TV studio. MOTD is unfortunately one of the downsides of promotion. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northluck C 30 Posted May 5, 2019 I saw Lawro passing comment on our promotion on Football Focus yesterday. He said he’d been impressed by our player recruitment, particularly by, and I quote, “what’s ‘is name, Pukki?”! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 223 Posted May 5, 2019 Match of the Day is very hit and miss. The actual match highlights part of the show is fantastic - but it is really let down by the analysis of any team outside the top 10. Very few of their pundits take the time to learn about other teams in the league, which is infuriating as it is their job to be experts on the PL. Both 'Wrighty' and Shearer, while excellent players, seem particularly bad in this regard. I would back myself to be able to name more Huddersfield, Fulham and Cardiff players than either... and I'm no expert. I can't stand Sky, but to be fair, I have been incredibly impressed with Rosenior. He seems to have a wealth of knowledge about all the teams and managers in the Championship. It helps that he still has a love of the game, unlike Lawro. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,684 Posted May 5, 2019 Colin Murray certaintly oozes his ego. Cringe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, unique said: What a terrific job they do of covering football outside the PL. Colin Murray oozes enthusiasm and knowledge, and has sung the praises of the Canaries all season. The studio guests speak with a refreshing honesty. As for next season...... I haven’t watched MOTD all season so I assume Linneker will be in situ with all his condescending comments and culinary gags. I had the misfortune of catching part of Football Focus yesterday. Wow! Lawrenson still employed? If ever a pundit looked more disinterested, totally ignorant on the topic being discussed whilst slouched in his chair, I have yet to see. Perhaps the studio lights were affecting his facial makeup, but this dinosaur should never be anywhere near a TV studio. MOTD is unfortunately one of the downsides of promotion. Never mind the fact that Lawrenson is still working for the BBC. Why was he ever employed in the first place? He would lose to Robbie Savage at Snakes and Ladders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,039 Posted May 5, 2019 7 hours ago, KiwiScot said: Colin Murray certaintly oozes his ego. Cringe. He might come across a bit smarmy at times but I would say he oozes his love of all sport. I will miss the quest highlights, maybe it's just because we've been doing well so get a lot of focus, but, I was expecting tripe when it was announced and have been very pleasantly surprised. Shame we have to go back on MOTD as punishment for doing so well.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,145 Posted May 5, 2019 I can barely ever be bothered with MOTD even when we’re in the PL - much prefer the EFL coverage on whichever channel, and for those of us who’ll still bother next season, we’ll have to wait for the second hour to see the binners🙂😀! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted May 5, 2019 Whats coverage of League one like these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 3,214 Posted May 5, 2019 The coverage on Quest has been outstanding; the best I’ve seen for the 2nd tier. They genuinely get to know what it happening at each club and present an array of informative stats and analysis. Colin Murray is entertaining too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,208 Posted May 5, 2019 Bit of a shame we're going to be exchanging the knowledge and passion of Colin Murray with the sanctimonious **** that is Gary Lineker, but it's swings and roundabouts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,035 Posted May 5, 2019 Wont be sad to see the back of the EFL goals show on Sky...and the god awful 'fan videos' after each game... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted May 5, 2019 Very good coverage on Quest tonight, and for the whole season. I like Murray, informative but enough personality too. Too many ‘pundits’ just fed things to say with little or no knowledge of who they’re talking about. Deep breath, here comes Ian Wright and MOTD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanuts 150 Posted May 6, 2019 13 hours ago, HertsCanary93 said: Both 'Wrighty' and Shearer, while excellent players, seem particularly bad in this regard. I would back myself to be able to name more Huddersfield, Fulham and Cardiff players than either... and I'm no expert. I can't stand Sky, but to be fair, I have been incredibly impressed with Rosenior. He seems to have a wealth of knowledge about all the teams and managers in the Championship. It helps that he still has a love of the game, unlike Lawro. Oh yes, Ian "and he passes to him" Wright. Can't wait. Lawro has been doing a parody of himself for years now, I especially like the punditry he does on Five Live where he's literally phoning it in, although it often feels like they've called him and he's not sure why. Collin Murray has done a great job on Quest this season. His knowledge of the football league really comes across and the TNC podcast he did was a good listen too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,135 Posted May 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Fiery Zac said: Very good coverage on Quest tonight, and for the whole season. I like Murray, informative but enough personality too. Too many ‘pundits’ just fed things to say with little or no knowledge of who they’re talking about. Deep breath, here comes Ian Wright and MOTD. This. Well worth a watch when it is repeated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 186 Posted May 6, 2019 Certainly won’t miss boring Dean Ashton I would rather watch paint dry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,135 Posted May 6, 2019 Dean was OK last night. Seemed genuinely pleased for us and has obviously watched and enjoyed many of our games. I would recommend he goes up a shirt size though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 134 Posted May 6, 2019 Well , I never listen to the ****ing pundits on MOTD as I tape the show. Very often only my sons watch it and even they like to fast forward the pundits ... says a lot don't it I have time for Dion Dublin on the Beeb , but I think that's about it ... don't listen to self-righteous Gary Lineker or old dog Lawro...if at all possible. I hope we can prove them wrong , as they certainly will be writing us off...I PRESUME... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted May 6, 2019 Lawrenson has had strong opinions about us for years, I guess we must have upset him during his career. He forecast that we were 9 months from League 2 after we'd been relegated from the Championship, as it turned out we were headed in the opposite direction and we were a Premiership team 2 years later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 382 Posted May 6, 2019 I was worried for a bit. I thought The Roots had split up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
