jenga Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Think you'll find the vast majority of comments here regarding the coverage are constructive rather than 'bad mouthing', we're all grateful that BT took it on but there's no harm in commenting on how they may improve it. So I reckon you're the only one here who hopes they pull the plug. got to admit that you sure can read a post in an unusual way as to say I wish bt would pull the plug . ( did you see this ! ) reading further down i also said b.t. would also be getting my money for the coming years . dont understand some folk hitting the studio coverage off , its the racing that i want to see . not studio input . i can make my own mind up as to how its presented . good or bad , i take it as it comes . roll on K5 tv . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 got to admit that you sure can read a post in an unusual way as to say I wish bt would pull the plug . ( did you see this ! ) reading further down i also said b.t. would also be getting my money for the coming years . dont understand some folk hitting the studio coverage off , its the racing that i want to see . not studio input . i can make my own mind up as to how its presented . good or bad , i take it as it comes . roll on K5 tv . Oh my mistake, I thought the bit where you said, "let's hope bt pull the plug on speedway" meant that you hoped bt would pull the plug on speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 lets hope B.T. pull the plug on speedway coverage ! it may stop a good few posters slagging the coverage off. just be thankful that there is some speedway on your tv. i dont understand fans bad mouthing the coverage off . its on tv for gods sake . enjoy it while . its there . murdoch has seen the last of my money and hopefully B.T. will see more of it in the coming years . but it wont be on if people keep twisting the knives in B.T.s back .. You couldn't make it any clearer than what you stated above jenga. As Speedway is possibly in it's last chance saloon regarding Television coverage - it was rather a stupid thing to say. Oh my mistake, I thought the bit where you said, "let's hope bt pull the plug on speedway" meant that you hoped bt would pull the plug on speedway. I have replied to his original Post NW42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I see that Sky are changing their sports channels from next week. Premier League, other football, F1, Golf and Cricket will all have their own dedicated channel, with main event, arena and action channels as well. You can subscribe to 1 only for £18, 2 for £22, 3 for £26 or all of them for £27.50 per month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I noticed that BT Sport were heavily promoting Monday's speedway during UFC on Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I see that Sky are changing their sports channels from next week. Premier League, other football, F1, Golf and Cricket will all have their own dedicated channel, with main event, arena and action channels as well. You can subscribe to 1 only for £18, 2 for £22, 3 for £26 or all of them for £27.50 per month Do you still need to subscribe to the Sky TV channels before you can any take these ( individually or as bundle) ? That's alway been my problem ( costwise ) I would love the golf or even Pay Per View of majors if it were available. It wasn't me saying this.... But I of course fully endorse these comments. I missed the final but just watched the race off and it was like he was the Team USA press officer touting for jobs for them. Pearson was indeed pushing them hard for rides in the UK but even in the SS Rob Godfrey said that Manzares doesn't have a visa nor any bikes. Can't see much hope of him or Becker getting a place before next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 So, I had a total up of the passes in the Poole match on tv the other week: Poole: 3 Passes in 3 Heats. (to clarify, 1 pass each heat) Wolves: 14 Passes in 8 Heats. Obviously this is my opinion of a "pass" and others will differ I'm sure. Be an interesting exercise to try and do it for every televised meeting this season. I think it will be quite enlightening. Also I may have missed something from Heat 14 last night as I missed most of it due to my crap Virgin box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) If you want a 3rd person in the studio give the job to Nigel Wagstaff Often and mostly unfairly derided on the BSF A former promoter who upset a lot of the old school with his ideas, a lot of which are now part and parcel of the sport. Also an articulate guy Edited July 11, 2017 by Triple.H. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Good to see BT sport eventually get a decent main camera position last night at Wolves instead of the back of the stand obstructed view we have had in the previous couple of weeks. BT chose last nights fixture well, Rye House are the best visitors to Monmore with Harris, Nicholls, Robson. Wells small track specialists. It was not as good as the A fixture but still probably one of the best meetings at Wolves this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Should be an interesting one tonight; how much passing at the reshaped Leicester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) BT sport are doing a fine job, but come on, seriously is there nobody better to work with Kelvin than that guy they use now. Woeful commentator, shown again tonight, every race is a 'big race' every win is a 'big three points'. Talking about Kyle Howarth being hurt in a crash... imagine being his family watching the BT Sport coverage tonight and now panicking perhaps. Edited July 17, 2017 by TheReturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 BT sport are doing a fine job, but come on, seriously is there nobody better to work with Kelvin than that guy they use now. Woeful commentator, shown again tonight, every race is a 'big race' every win is a 'big three points'. Talking about Kyle Howarth being hurt in a crash... imagine being his family watching the BT Sport coverage tonight and now panicking perhaps. WE get it, you are not a big fan of Nigel. Fortunately the Head of BT Sport is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) WE get it, you are not a big fan of Nigel. Fortunately the Head of BT Sport is.Can you name one more?And why "fortunately"? Edited July 17, 2017 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Too many are very picky about the commentators. Its a very difficult job and those criticising probably would not do any better. I find them ok, but not everyone will agree, thats ok. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I don't mind Pearson, a reasonable job under difficult circumstances. A better meeting on TV tonight, if that was standard fare, the Sport would be in better shape. So far, by my count: Poole: 3 Passes in 3 Heats. (to clarify, 1 pass each heat) Wolves: 14 Passes in 8 Heats. Leicester: 14 Passes in 8 heats. Oddly the same as Wolves above but a far better spectacle tonight in my view. As ever, my opinion of a pass, others may differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Too many are very picky about the commentators. Its a very difficult job and those criticising probably would not do any better. I find them ok, but not everyone will agree, thats ok. Why should those criticising be expected to do any better? They are unlikely to be professional commentators are they? One can be a critic without having any expertise in that field e.g Barry Norman didn't have to make films to be a film critic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Personally, I'm looking forward to the Swedish speedway on tomorrow, sorry, later today. For those who haven't sampled it, I can recommend the coverage and especially the informed commentary by (my mate) Dave Goddard. No shouty, shouty or endless cliches from him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulboy Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 WE get it, you are not a big fan of Nigel. Fortunately the Head of BT Sport is. Why fortunately? Your mate is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Why fortunately? I asked him that - and he hasn't been able to answer it Edited July 18, 2017 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 There was a couple of moments when I wished they had a extra camera last night, but not too bad. Understandably they're doing it on the cheap, as it's a cheap 2nd rate sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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