Parsnip Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Future Ram's captain John Terry had a dig at female world cup commentator Vicki Sparks on Instagram posting a picture of the game with the caption "Having to watch this game with no volume". He's since confirmed his TV genuinely didn't have any volume and he's not being all sexist and stuff. Yeah all right John ? Do we believe him or is he being sexist? Or was she crap anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I often turn the commentators off. Even radio Derby. The general level of punditry this WC seems particularly bad/irritating and the contributions of the female pundits are the least of the concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yeah I turn off commentators at times too, nothing new is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 So if we critise phil neville cause hes crap its ok, if we criticise a woman its sexist? I suppose if we criticised Alex scott its both sexist and racist? Im not btw just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Sometimes I know Mrs Cone is speaking or shouting at me but I don’t hear any words just a wierd screeching noise. I generally get the jist of what she means though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 37 minutes ago, Paul71 said: if we criticise a woman its sexist? Where have you been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thought the female commentator was genuinely really good today. I think I naturally (and probably wrongly) listened out a little more for any mistakes but she really impressed me and hopefully it’s a good sign for the future. Can imagine her inspiring a fair few girls to widen their horizons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Tbf she was awful as most have been so far this World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Jon Champion and Ally McCoist have been the best by some distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Topram said: Tbf she was awful as most have been so far this World Cup You are being a bit unfair, it must be hard to do commentary while doing the ironing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: Thought the female commentator was genuinely really good today. I think I naturally (and probably wrongly) listened out a little more for any mistakes but she really impressed me and hopefully it’s a good sign for the future. Can imagine her inspiring a fair few girls to widen their horizons. Who is this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Paul71 said: So if we critise phil neville cause hes crap its ok, if we criticise a woman its sexist? I suppose if we criticised Alex scott its both sexist and racist? Im not btw just saying. She's fit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Alpha said: She's fit though Are you suggesting that Martin Keown isn't? Because that's what it sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Parsnip said: Are you suggesting that Martin Keown isn't? Because that's what it sounds like. I mean, he's slightly rougher around the edges innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I managed to watch some of the game earlier and I can understand why people complained, including Terry. She was terrible and Keown had to correct her on a number of occasions. She kept on screeching and called Portugal, ‘Porto’ and said ‘Coutinho is about to take the corner.’ She was out of her depth. Unpopular opinion but you can call a woman commmentator rubbish without being sexist. She’s a poor commentator as is Mark Lawrenson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Nobody would care if it was about Mark Lawrenson or Glenn Hoddle being poo commentators. None story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Alpha said: I mean, he's slightly rougher around the edges innit? A tad I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ffs everyone has to start somewhere. This is a relatively inexperienced commentator who is getting a chance. If you listen to early matches of motty or Barry Davies they sound quite different to their later years - so clearly it takes many years to perfect their craft. Give her a break. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie DCFC Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 5 hours ago, coneheadjohn said: Sometimes I know Mrs Cone is speaking or shouting at me but I don’t hear any words just a wierd screeching noise. I generally get the jist of what she means though. My wife said to me the other day "you haven't listened to a word I said" I replied " what a funny thing to say to start a conversation" That's when she hit me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlsonDerby Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 12 hours ago, Paul71 said: So if we critise phil neville cause hes crap its ok, if we criticise a woman its sexist? I suppose if we criticised Alex scott its both sexist and racist? Im not btw just saying. Serious question, do you think its PC gone mad that its unacceptable to use 'poof/puff'/'mincer' etc as an insult? PS. Criticising PN is actually classed as discriminating against someone with learning difficulties. I think it's an age thing. There are so, so many cr4p male commentators especially Martin 'talks like he was Arsenal's Beckenbauer but was actually just a thug in a skillful side' Keown, yet no one makes a big deal about muting the TV when he's on (even if they do). A lot of these women have had incredible insight through playing the game for 10/15 years and it's good to hear fresh views rather than the same dullards we have all year round. If they were genuinely rubbish then whatever but they're actually not. They're just not given the same respect and chance as others because of their gender so are always p1ssing against the wind so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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