Tommy Smyth (wiv a 'y')
Normo's coming home
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2009/apr/15/tommy-smyth-us-soccer-espn
Interesting article on the Guardian, the gospel of the world's worst commentator has spread. The interesting point though is if ESPN aren't continuing to show the Champion's League in the states, will SKY have to shell out for the rights themselves, and will they do it?
My understanding was that SKY only broadcast the Champs League because they basically got it free, their deal for ESPN was a package operation, but that if they had to pay for the rights separately then that might not happen.
Anyone know any details?
Normo's coming home
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This made me lol:
Crockatt is particularly appalled by Smyth's brogue, which is as powerful now as when Smyth emigrated to the US in 1963. "In each of the years that he's left County Louth, his accent has gotten stronger to such an extent that he's now 94% angry leprechaun."
Crockatt is particularly appalled by Smyth's brogue, which is as powerful now as when Smyth emigrated to the US in 1963. "In each of the years that he's left County Louth, his accent has gotten stronger to such an extent that he's now 94% angry leprechaun."
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Tommy Smyth can suck my balls! 
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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I'm sure he'll be pleased to hear that, CD!
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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If it keeps his farken mouth shut for at least a few seconds then I'd be doing the world a favour!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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Thats so good. "The biggest tit on the air"
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2009/apr/15/tommy-smyth-us-soccer-espn
Interesting article on the Guardian, the gospel of the world's worst commentator has spread. The interesting point though is if ESPN aren't continuing to show the Champion's League in the states, will SKY have to shell out for the rights themselves, and will they do it?
My understanding was that SKY only broadcast the Champs League because they basically got it free, their deal for ESPN was a package operation, but that if they had to pay for the rights separately then that might not happen.
Anyone know any details?
From what Ive read the US market is separate from Asia, Australia/pacific but i think Australia will be fine having both a fox sports channel and setanta who also have rights to CL games. I think Sky may have to buy it separately. they wont offer Setanta as a septate subscription Chanel even if there was demand as it probably has better European Rugby coverage that their rugby channel. ESPN will stick around due to the coverage of the big sports like NFL, NBA basketball and hockey, nascar, indycar etc. I may have to email the programming director to find out what the plans are as next seasons champions league qualifying starts as early as July and coverage rights would have to be secured before then.
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Thats so good. "The biggest tit on the air"
rather listen to him than have no champions league
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Does anyone know how many viewers the CL games get? I wouldn't be surprised if they are comparable to the EPL coverage. Could probably get a deal with BSkyB for their coverage.
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i got a reply from sky saying they are aware of the situation, but have yet to secure any coverage rights for the upcoming season. watch this space.
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must have the most god awful irritating yap ive ever heard
" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow
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The worrying thing is that Smythe takes himself seriously unlike the rest of the Football world who can see him for what he really is.
Sniffer2009-04-28 17:46:12
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The worrying thing is that Smythe takes himself seriously unlike the rest of the Football world who can see him for what he really is.�
Yea, an Auld Onion Bag...
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My Chelsea supporting mate was gobsmacked- he reckoned that Tommy Smythe actually managed to go the whole Chelsea V Barca game this morning without once mentioning Man U or Celtic.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Watched SBS and all the commentator kept saying how wounderful it would be if Arsenal V Barcelona final was played.
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Watched SBS and all the commentator kept saying how wounderful it would be if Arsenal V Barcelona final was played.
And it shall be
E + R + O
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Not looking good at the moment SurgeOld (Go the CHELSEA)
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Would be good to get decent coverage of the qualifiers next season. Now they are going to have an open draw there could be some juicy line ups ie Arsenal V Chelsea.
A dog with a bone :)
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Just as long as we don't get the Fox Commentators.
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Would be good to get decent coverage of the qualifiers next season. Now they are going to have an open draw there could be some juicy line ups ie Arsenal V Chelsea.
Chelsea won't be in the qualifiers.
EPL has 3 automatic spots this season so only 1 English team in the qualifying stages next season.
I assume this is because the scum won it last year.
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No, it's beacuse the whole qualifying system gets an overhaul - it's a compromise between bigger leagues with big clubs and smaller leagues. The top leagues get additional direct spots, in exchange for ensuring that clubs from lower ranked leagues (11th and below I think, but writing from memory here) get guaranteed at least 5 spots in the main draw for the group stage.
So the qualifying rounds have been altered from previous seasons to accommodate this arrangement.
So the qualifying rounds have been altered from previous seasons to accommodate this arrangement.
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Murray Mexted with an ex to replace Tommy Smyth
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
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I see Smythe was in top form today during the Champions Lge semi saying Darren Fletcher's challenge on Cesc Fabregas wasn't worthy of a red card let alone a penalty.
The man does football a disservice everytime he opens his gob with statements like that. Nothing wrong with that decision by ref Roberto Rosetti.
The man does football a disservice everytime he opens his gob with statements like that. Nothing wrong with that decision by ref Roberto Rosetti.
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They need to replace Mr Smyth with the bloke who does the ESPN Soccernet Gamecasts.
Calling it like it is (after the Chelski-Barca) game :
"....You have to feel for Chelsea, though my sympathy is ebbing away as Drogba tries to get at the referee, then looks directly down the camera screaming "It's a f****g disgrace." What a complete tool."
and
"Drogba's behaviour there was utterly disgraceful, pushing away security guards to try and get at the referee. Tell you what Didier, it wouldn't have mattered had you not slotted that brilliant chance in the second half. I hope they throw the book at him."
Calling it like it is (after the Chelski-Barca) game :
"....You have to feel for Chelsea, though my sympathy is ebbing away as Drogba tries to get at the referee, then looks directly down the camera screaming "It's a f****g disgrace." What a complete tool."
and
"Drogba's behaviour there was utterly disgraceful, pushing away security guards to try and get at the referee. Tell you what Didier, it wouldn't have mattered had you not slotted that brilliant chance in the second half. I hope they throw the book at him."
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Just as long as we don't get the Fox Commentators.
What a team that would make Slater and Smyth lol
ops I forgot, throw in De Jong too, and call em the "Three Cabelleros"
disco_mart2009-05-14 00:44:40
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