MOTD short format 11.03.2023

[Wolvesfcneil]

Has anyone given a thought to registered blind people who need the commentators and the pundits ?

 

[KnowNuttin]

It doesn't seem right without the commentary even if it is often annoying. But, I think the amount of 'analysis' usually included is over the top and inevitably focuses more on the 'big 6' than other teams. They should increase the football content and cut down on the waffle.

As for Lineker, I don't think he's ever been that good at his job and he must wake up every morning and wonder how he's getting away with it. He's no loss at all in my opinion and if I were the BBC I'd jump on this opportunity to replace him. Mark Chapman is far superior in every way (and cheaper).

 

[moseleyite]

It doesn't seem right without the commentary even if it is often annoying.

I've already said that I can totally do without the commentary but, if I'm forced to have it, I do prefer the single-commentator approach without the constant chummy 'banter' of an ex-pro next to them. In that respect, watching matches on MOTD/Other highlights is preferable to watching live. And, now I think more about it, I suppose that in the context of a highlights show there's probably more need for a commentator. Over 90 minutes I don't think that most viewers need too much help with what's going on (apart from perhaps when the game has paused for a VAR decision where what's happening isn't immediately apparent to the naked eye)... whereas, in a 5-10 highlights slot perhaps it is a bit more helpful to have a voice to put some context around the 'missing' parts of the match.

I'd also agree with the points one or two have made about visually impaired people - commentary-turned-off should be an option for miserable sods like me and not the default setting.

It's been interesting to see the range of what people like and don't like in terms of their highlights.

 

[chignalwolf]

Has anyone given a thought to registered blind people who need the commentators and the pundits ?

who said that? lol. very good point that. even for un-registered blind folk.

 

[maws]

I feel for anyone who was blind who wanted to get their football fix this weekend

It’s ok though a few selfish ****s preffered it, we can see the selfish ****ers on here give yourselves a massive self congratulatory ****, dick splashes

 

[GigaWolf]

Big thumbs down for me too.
Just got up early on Sunday to watch it ,,20 mins of silence ...may as well watched YouTube highlights last night.
Not what I pay my TV licence for BBC

No it not. You pay it because they say you must

 

[crocos]

It doesn't seem right without the commentary even if it is often annoying. But, I think the amount of 'analysis' usually included is over the top and inevitably focuses more on the 'big 6' than other teams. They should increase the football content and cut down on the waffle.

As for Lineker, I don't think he's ever been that good at his job and he must wake up every morning and wonder how he's getting away with it. He's no loss at all in my opinion and if I were the BBC I'd jump on this opportunity to replace him. Mark Chapman is far superior in every way (and cheaper).

Mark Chapman is excellent, I agree. I don't think he's "better" than GL though. They're both in their slightly different styles equally excellent is what I'd say - not quite in Des Lynham territory, but certainly not far off it.

 

[reanswolf]

Has anyone given a thought to registered blind people who need the commentators and the pundits ?

I reckon most of them listen to the radio rather than waiting up to listen to MOTD.

 

[NottsWolves]

Anyone else think Lineker could end up being Jeff Stelling’s long term replacement on Sky Soccer Saturday?

Weren’t there reports that is was Mark Chapman lined up? He now works for sky on the league cup.

 

[Watfordfc]

I reckon most of them listen to the radio rather than waiting up to listen to MOTD.

Yes 5live had commentary on games.

Weren’t there reports that is was Mark Chapman lined up? He now works for sky on the league cup.

That was true but might have been just rumours.

 

[wolvesaywe]

So if some had their way we'd have highlights with no commentary, presentation by a talent show winner, with punditry from a fan

Call me a sceptic but...

 

[Big Saft Kid]

One match great commentator and no pundit also black and white if I remember correctly

Yeah, in the 60s/70s.

 

[Hsvwolf]

Loved it ......even if just to not have to listen to , constant VAR discussions , cardigan wearing Shearer say 'Magnificent' in every sentence , and Lineker taking the **** out of other teams in his own smarmy way

 

[Bill McCai]

If this no punditry, no comms format is as good as some claim, surely we will just carry on with it now?

 

[Bob Wolf]

Didn't watch it on principle...




...The principle that we weren't on it

In all seriousness I do not like the way the BBC has handled the whole thing and as such will not be watching their channels.

 

[Shergar]

So if some had their way we'd have highlights with no commentary, presentation by a talent show winner, with punditry from a fan

Call me a sceptic but...

Are you thinking…Rylan? I don’t think he won.

 

[chignalwolf]

Mark Chapman is excellent, I agree. I don't think he's "better" than GL though. They're both in their slightly different styles equally excellent is what I'd say - not quite in Des Lynham territory, but certainly not far off it.

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Weren’t there reports that is was Mark Chapman lined up? He now works for sky on the league cup.

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sorry i got the wrong Mark Chapman. deleted my opinion on him, LOL

 

[Wolvesfcneil]

who said that? lol. very good point that. even for un-registered blind folk.

My wife actually who is registered blind and was the one who brought it to my attention

 

[Wolvesfcneil]

I reckon most of them listen to the radio rather than waiting up to listen to MOTD.

You dont know that and you cant listen to most of the games either.

 

[chignalwolf]

My wife actually who is registered blind and was the one who brought it to my attention

My sincere apologises if I sounded out of order there , wasn't intentional.

 

[oldgold4ever]

Mods banning any anti Lineker posts.

 

[chignalwolf]

Mods banning any anti Lineker posts.

Come to think of it Lineker looks like a Mod, definitely was never a Rocker , his ears would be like a wind break on a Norton, LOL,

 

[Mutchy]

Mods banning any anti Lineker posts.

Don't be ridiculous. There's a Lineker thread in the politics section you can use to your hearts content. Its been made clear that to stay here/open this one needs to be about football and the Match of the Day format.

 

[oldgold4ever]

Don't be ridiculous. There's a Lineker thread in the politics section you can use to your hearts content. It's been made clear that to stay here/open this one needs to be about football and the Match of the Day format.

Respectfully, on this occasion I would say the over zealous moderation is ridiculous. My comment that any show without Lineker is a bonus is relevant to the MOTD short show thread. You might be pro Gary Luvie Linekar, but others are not and would gladly see the back of him. Please tolerate opinions other than your own.

 

[Mutchy]

Respectfully, on this occasion I would say the over zealous moderation is ridiculous. My comment that any show without Lineker is a bonus is relevant to the MOTD short show thread. You might be pro Gary Luvie Linekar, but others are not and would gladly see the back of him. Please tolerate opinions other than your own.

Don't be ridiculous. There's a Lineker thread in the politics section you can use to your hearts content. Its been made clear that to stay here/open this one needs to be about football and the Match of the Day format.

And I repeat the above...

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

I've not watched it yet. I tend not to unless Wolves have had a good result...

But it seems it's the same highlights without the analysis, hence why it was a shorter program. I'm finding it hard to understand how it's some amazing new format - it's the same format with no talking between matches. May as well watch the highlights on the LiveScore app.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Respectfully, on this occasion I would say the over zealous moderation is ridiculous. My comment that any show without Lineker is a bonus is relevant to the MOTD short show thread. You might be pro Gary Luvie Linekar, but others are not and would gladly see the back of him. Please tolerate opinions other than your own.

Well I'm definitely pro luvie Lineker and have also had my comments overzealously moderated (I used the exact same terminology in my riposte too), so at least the mods are consistent.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Off course the show and football needs commentators , they can do away with the 'expert 'co commentator's who ruin it....but the reason I don't watch match of the day is there is too much punditory......last night showed exactly what it is....20 mins football ..that's all. . It's normally 40 mins of waffle on top....

Personally don't care what the likes of Lineker, shearer , wright and all the rabble on sky think ....if they knew what there were on about they would be involved in the game , instead of talking the easy option to 'talk' about it ..

My brother visiting from the US commented how he loves the MOTD format. They have comprehensive highlights in the peacock app but no analysis.

That's what MOTD is. Highlights and analysis. It always has been for as long as I remember. You may not like how the highlights are edited or that the punditry is often one eyed, but that's the format...

Change it and it's just another highlights show, but with shorter highlights. What's the point in that?

 

[Bill McCai]

Lineker returning this weekend.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Lineker returning this weekend.

That’s a shame. I enjoyed it at the weekend without the experts telling me what they wanted me to believe rather than what I saw.

 

[SuperGran]

Lineker returning this weekend.

Thank goodness for that.

 

[SuperGran]

Thank goodness for that.

Let’s hope we want to watch it next Saturday night

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

That’s a shame. I enjoyed it at the weekend without the experts telling me what they wanted me to believe rather than what I saw.

May I suggest you record it and FF through the talky bits. It's exactly the same thing.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

My brother visiting from the US commented how he loves the MOTD format. They have comprehensive highlights in the peacock app but no analysis.

That's what MOTD is. Highlights and analysis. It always has been for as long as I remember. You may not like how the highlights are edited or that the punditry is often one eyed, but that's the format...

Change it and it's just another highlights show, but with shorter highlights. What's the point in that?

Agree. If people don't agree with the analysis, then who is stopping them? FWIW, I sometimes do, though not often, as I think the MOTD pundits generally know what they are talking about (unlike half-wits such as Paul Merson and Garth Crooks). I don't get this idea that it's a relief not to have to listen to 'expert' opinion, which seems the fashionable thing to say in so many contexts.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Mods banning any anti Lineker posts.

Balls. I am pro and I had a post deleted.

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

Balls. I am pro and I had a post deleted.

Same here.

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

My brother visiting from the US commented how he loves the MOTD format. They have comprehensive highlights in the peacock app but no analysis.

That's what MOTD is. Highlights and analysis. It always has been for as long as I remember. You may not like how the highlights are edited or that the punditry is often one eyed, but that's the format...

Change it and it's just another highlights show, but with shorter highlights. What's the point in that?

Exactly. One of the benefits of being in the PL is MOTD.

The football league highlights package on ITV is not a favourable format. Trying to cover too many matches, and analysis for the selected games is minimal.

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[Mutchy]

And as this is showing signs of heading towards the political again (posts edited or removed) please remember that discussion is in the politics forum. This one needs to remain on the Match of the Day format.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I must admit I don’t often watch MOTD as I can easily see the highlights elsewhere. I don’t need Shearer and Wright to tell me what I should think. I enjoyed the format at the weekend, others didn’t. That’s how it is.

 

[Bill McCai]

That’s a shame. I enjoyed it at the weekend without the experts telling me what they wanted me to believe rather than what I saw.

I know what you mean, it does feel like the people of this country have had enough of experts.