any news on who sky's a-league commentators will be?
will they be flying de jong and elrick down for games or will
they go for a local lad like gordon irving?
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Sky sports rung me yesterday, and told me that I was off the shortlist. I did a test run at the Jets game, and spoke for 90 minutes about photographer 004, and apparently that is not the approach they wanted.
Gutted.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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I trust it wont be Fred de Jong. We need a commentator who is
witty. He (Fred de Jong) was regrettably born without a
personality, which rules out any chance of us hearing any witty
comments.
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I think you will find that it will be De Jong, at least for the
first couple of games.
Lucky we will all be at the games, isn't it
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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Spoke to Gordon Irving a couple of weeks back - he said he hadn't
been approached but would love the gig.
At this stage, it's definitely the same team as last year
though.
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anyone not happy about, get in touch in Sky. They are not
going to make changes unless they know the public is not happy
about it. Let them know you want the Gordon Irving/Frankie
Mac dream team 
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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I think you will find that it will be De Jong, at least for the
first couple of games.
Lucky we will all be at the games, isn't it
Fred De Jong brings all the flair to the commentary box, that
he had on the pitch!
(seems like a decent sort, and knows the game but lacks
Irving's sense of humour) - Thought i better add something positive
in case i bump into big fred one dark night
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Fair enough, I wouldn't want to meet Fred in a dark alley.
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Haha ye tru who cares who commentates wel be there. But god mate De
jong wat a lost dude. Absolutely terrible, i only enjoyed watching
the knights in ausy! Now theyve got some great commentary that
actually make the game exciting! Put the Warriors dude in hell do
better job. Get old Rufer back in nz and do it.
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de jong knows his stuff giv him a break i rekn get the guy hu did
fiji game class
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Fred's fine, he has a bit of intelligence. As long as Elrich
doesn't do it I'll be happy.
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
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i used to bring a little radio to the knights games and put an ear
piece in one ear listening to andrew dewhurst. the dude is class.
makes you feel how you should in a game of football, he heightens
the excitement with his knowledge and interest but keeps you
intrigued for the whole time. if the phoenix could get him as a
commentator i would be the happiest aucklander ever, as most games
i will be religiously watching on sky.
elrich is an average man.
de jong knows his sh*t but sucks at letting you know about it
while commentating.
the dewhurst voice is always on form, he knows his sh*t and
gets excited when things are going good!
im gonna mute the tv and turn up radio sport if they do live
broadcasts this season!
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I trust it wont be Fred de Jong. We need a commentator who is
witty. He (Fred de Jong) was regrettably born without a
personality, which rules out any chance of us hearing any witty
comments.
yeah bro, de Jong reminds me of that Blur song: "Charmless
Man" lol
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Tony Greig and Bill Lawry would make a great combo. Max
Walker with sideline comments
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It was mentioned to me yesterday that De Jong would make a good
"comments man", alongside a decent commentator. A team of
Irving commentating, De Jong providing useful (if bland) comments,
and Elrich cleaning dishes in the media room kitchen would be
ideal. Frankie Mac2007-08-15 09:33:09
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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Don't forget Dennis Katsanos and Harry Ngata 
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Id rather listen to a mime artist than Fred De Jong
Its more fun being a pall pallbearer than listening to him ,mind you hes still better than Tommy onion bag with a Y Smyth !!
Hate to admit it being a Scot but reckon you cant beat a decent Pommie commentator for football, Jimmy Hill aside that is!
Its more fun being a pall pallbearer than listening to him ,mind you hes still better than Tommy onion bag with a Y Smyth !!
Hate to admit it being a Scot but reckon you cant beat a decent Pommie commentator for football, Jimmy Hill aside that is!
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Martin Tyler is the best bar absolute none. I think he's tied
up with Sky in England though...
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The geordie who does the darts commnetary (I think his name is Sid
wardle) would be class. The bits you can understand are
entertaining.
and any random shouts of 180 anytime the
nix go close would be great as well.
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The geordie who does the darts commnetary (I think his name is Sid
wardle) would be class. The bits you can understand are
entertaining.
and any random shouts of 180 anytime the
nix go close would be great as well.
LOL
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The geordie who does the darts commnetary (I think his name is Sid
wardle) would be class. The bits you can understand are
entertaining.
and any random shouts of 180 anytime the
nix go close would be great as well.
lol
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This thread seems to be started every month or so, i think this is
the 3rd time now i've suggested.. Gordon Irving, Harry Ngata and
Miles Davis...Although I must say i also thoroughly enjoy listening
to Andrew Dewhurst...I find Fred DJ as exciting as watching paint
dry. SKY - don't let him do it...
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This thread seems to be started every month or so, i think this is
the 3rd time now i've suggested.. Gordon Irving, Harry Ngata and
Miles Davis...Although I must say i also thoroughly enjoy listening
to Andrew Dewhurst...I find Fred DJ as exciting as watching paint
dry. SKY - don't let him do it...
at least paint drying has a point
I like tautologies because I like them.
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keep big fred for before matches, he adds a bit of insight, but I
agree, gotta keep him out of the commentary box...what about JP who
used to commentate with Tommy Smyth on ESPN years ago before they
got their new dream team, he seems to be out of a job...
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