Mimmo Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 19 hours ago, Chadster said: I got an email about renewing my BT TV deal. Checking the new packages on offer, there was no mention of Eurosport. If that's the case, I will not be renewing my BT TV deal. As for Eurosport, I'll wait and see who the commentators are before I give any thought on taking them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Mimmo said: If that's the case, I will not be renewing my BT TV deal. As for Eurosport, I'll wait and see who the commentators are before I give any thought on taking them up. Why wouldn't the commentators be Nigel and Kelvin? They are both self-employed freelancers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 42 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Why wouldn't the commentators be Nigel and Kelvin? They are both self-employed freelancers. Because David Rowe has done a damn good job for Eurosport for the last few years and doesn't deserve to be dumped just because the 'usual suspects' are at a loose end. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 14 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Why wouldn't the commentators be Nigel and Kelvin? They are both self-employed freelancers. Money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michanekman Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Comparing David Rowe/Sam Ermolenko to Nigel Pearson/Kelvin Tatum is like comparing the Chuckle Brothers to the Two Ronnies. There's only going to be one winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 On 11/4/2020 at 5:56 PM, michanekman said: Comparing David Rowe/Sam Ermolenko to Nigel Pearson/Kelvin Tatum is like comparing the Chuckle Brothers to the Two Ronnies. There's only going to be one winner. Thats unfair on Rowe tbf, his commentaries will never seem great when he is constantly either having to correct Sams errors and overlook his pronunciations. I make little secret that Dave Goddard is my fav commentator, and paired with a genuine speedway officinado in Kelv Tatum for me would be the dream ticket. For me Pearson is just annoying to listen too, and for someone so experienced, having to laugh his way through his own errors on a weekly basis is embarrassing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) On 11/4/2020 at 5:56 PM, michanekman said: Comparing David Rowe/Sam Ermolenko to Nigel Pearson/Kelvin Tatum is like comparing the Chuckle Brothers to the Two Ronnies. There's only going to be one winner. I don't think anyone here has ever mentioned keeping Sam in the job. I just made it plain that Dave Rowe had done a great job this season and for the last few years on Eurosport. Personally my choice of 'second chair' would be Chris Louis. Edited November 7, 2020 by Grand Central 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Grand Central said: I don't think anyone here has ever mentioned keeping Sam in the job. I just made it plain that Dave Rowe had done a great job this season and for the last few years on Eurosport. Personally my choice of 'second chair' would be Chris Louis. I quite enjoy Dave Rowe and Sam as a double act now... wouldn't want to see them on anything more mainstream than Eurosport though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I think Kelvin Tatum and David Norris would be the dream ticket! However seemingly unlike most I do think that Nigel Pearson and Kelvin Tatum are excellent, I also think Keith Heuwen was very good and David Rowe is good too, unfortunately Sam Ermolenko, as knowledgeable as he is, in my opinion is awful on commentary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vince said: I think Kelvin Tatum and David Norris would be the dream ticket! However seemingly unlike most I do think that Nigel Pearson and Kelvin Tatum are excellent, I also think Keith Heuwen was very good and David Rowe is good too, unfortunately Sam Ermolenko, as knowledgeable as he is, in my opinion is awful on commentary. David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... Edited November 8, 2020 by Grand Central 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Grand Central said: David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... i think the public loved Dave Norris . sadly him not being pc (what the fans loved )was his downfall 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. If I recall the commentator at the start of SKY's interest in speedway was Eastbourne announcer Tony Millard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) That's all I remember him doing and I also thought he was very good at it. Got across the respect I've found that racers from other motorcycle disciplines have for Speedway, it's only their fans talk about 'going around in circles, the riders understand the skills required. 2 hours ago, Grand Central said: David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... Don't see how as a very knowledgeable and experienced Speedway rider his views are irrelevant. His comedic value was much appreciated when he was behind the microphone, in my house anyway. 1 hour ago, orion said: i think the public loved Dave Norris . sadly him not being pc (what the fans loved )was his downfall That's probably a good point, it would be a risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: If I recall the commentator at the start of SKY's interest in speedway was Eastbourne announcer Tony Millard? HE was much more than just the Eastbourne announcer. Did a lot of radio work including the BBC and was for a number of years involved with Brighton and Hove Albion. Had his critics and was prone to the occasional gaff but had more pros than cons in my view. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: HE was much more than just the Eastbourne announcer. Did a lot of radio work including the BBC and was for a number of years involved with Brighton and Hove Albion. Had his critics and was prone to the occasional gaff but had more pros than cons in my view. ...if I remember he also ran the speedway results service that you could access by phone? I know that Dave Lanning wasn't a great fan of his commentary style but then Dave had his critics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Millard said the same things every race .. As the start marshall walks away and the tapes fly up ... the battle is joined etc .. and saying from what city a rider came from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, orion said: Millard said the same things every race .. As the start marshall walks away and the tapes fly up ... the battle is joined etc .. and saying from what city a rider came from And " tailed off at the back" when he was just about to pass 3rd. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, racers and royals said: And " tailed off at the back" when he was just about to pass 3rd. Do you remember where Adam Shields came from or where Jason Crump was born 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 8 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. Was Keith Heuwan not closely related to Alan Cowland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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