sage Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I just remember him being a bit dour and old fashioned. Couldn't tell a thing that was actually happening. I'm talking around the millennium here. That would have been when he was twinned with Ian Hall towards the end of his RD career. He was awful then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I did send a tweet calling him Sir Graham. Could it be that they read it out, or did someone actually call in?Aaah my bad, it may well of been the tweet. Apologies.I do agree with what some say about GR being on the radio straight after the game, the post match analysis was shorter as it was due to the programme finishing at 4 and to have someone asking about some dog $£%& on a pitch in the 80's was wasted time. The PC interview was cut short, the Martin interview seemed rushed. Was a very frustrating end to a very good afternoon.I think GR is a big part of all our past Derby experiences but why not have a Monday night phone in dedicated to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 He was funny during games he made you laugh I would love to hear again commertating for derby again. He still has it no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I found him and Ian Hall a pair of dour and dismal moaners, I was delighted to see him go not long after he made the crass twin towers comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I found him and Ian Hall a pair of dour and dismal moaners, I was delighted to see him go not long after he made the crass twin towers comment.What was this? Can you refresh my memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I just remember him being a bit dour and old fashioned. Couldn't tell a thing that was actually happening. I'm talking around the millennium here. Graham was in his heyday towards the end of the Maxwell era. Like the old saying goes, you youngsters wouldn't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spalding Ram Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I rather enjoyed listening to Richards post analysis of the match, the opposition, the squad, the style of play, the management, his thoughts on Martin, Thorne, Russell, Keogh, Johnson, McClaren, the step up to the premiership, the support, the atmosphere, and half wits! Ok, so some chap phoned in about Benfica and Real Madrid, another about Millwall and someone about Mark Pembridge!...............that says more about the Radio Derby production that cocked up the Clement interview than Richards himself."Best ninety minutes I've seen this season"............"with Derby County it's not week in week out, it's season in season out, fantastic support"Listen again at.http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03414p4#play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 What was this? Can you refresh my memory?Radio TimesBBC Radio Derby's Graham Richards could be sacked for an insensitive remark about the Twin Towers during his commentary on Saturday's match at Leicester.Richards, a circuit judge, said Leicester striker Brian Deane "collapsed just like the World Trade Centre, only less spectacularly".The station's switchboard was inundated with complaints from listeners and Richards was ordered to make a full apology by the station's managing editor.Richards, who has been covering Derby County for over 15 years on a freelance basis, now faces disciplinary action and is likely to lose his job.One listener said: "What Graham Richards said has to be the most insensitive, tasteless public remark ever made by a football commentator." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Radio TimesBBC Radio Derby's Graham Richards could be sacked for an insensitive remark about the Twin Towers during his commentary on Saturday's match at Leicester.Richards, a circuit judge, said Leicester striker Brian Deane "collapsed just like the World Trade Centre, only less spectacularly".The station's switchboard was inundated with complaints from listeners and Richards was ordered to make a full apology by the station's managing editor.Richards, who has been covering Derby County for over 15 years on a freelance basis, now faces disciplinary action and is likely to lose his job.One listener said: "What Graham Richards said has to be the most insensitive, tasteless public remark ever made by a football commentator."Thanks bcnram for clearing that up. Very insensitive and unnecessary. Gone down a little in my estimations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks bcnram for clearing that up. Very insensitive and unnecessary. Gone down a little in my estimations.It might have been crass and insensitive, but it was genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 insensitive or others being over-sensitive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 insensitive or others being over-sensitive?For me personally, insensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 love how he answers this but ignores direct tweets, like when I asked him if commentary was national as @TroyDyer was ooop north. Cheers Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It wasn't long after GR stopped commentating that I just stopped listening to RD as the constant shower of sh*te that followed him were an offence against my ears.The Twin Towers comment was insensitive, and he shouldn't really have said it, but anyone believing he should have lost his job over that comment should have a word with themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 love how he answers this but ignores direct tweets, like when I asked him if commentary was national as @TroyDyer was ooop north. Cheers OwenIf you look at his tweets at the time you tweeted him he was on the Ice Hockey commentary so no need to give him stick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 If you look at his tweets at the time you tweeted him he was on the Ice Hockey commentary so no need to give him stick....But if he was to play Ice Hockey he would need a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice to know that he is in touch with the fans and cares enough to address the issues raised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 What gets me... Is that people are moaning about what happened on my he radio after a league game in October... It was a one off... Does it warrant moaning about? Fair enough if you didn't like Graham. But he was iconic to many through the 80s and 90s.... And it was nice for the majority to hear the great man again.... Brought back some memories especially when I couldn't attend away games as a nipper.... Dont understand the moaning of wanting what you hear usually week in out has been changed for ONE game in October! its the Moan In tonight. Maybe you can phone and moan then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Here you go @Mostyn6....and just another thought, your account is protected right? Doesn't that mean people won't see your tweets unless they are following you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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