But yeah, [social media abuse] it does take its toll, she says. I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. 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Should we force all theatre critics to write at least one Pulitzer Prize-winning play before penning a review? PresidenteClint 2 yr. ago. Now don't get me wrong some great female reporters, Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, Laura Woods and Bianca Westwood to name a few, but watching Arsenal, i assume its Karren Carey commentating tonight but her and Alex Scott do my head in, just talking for the sake of talking making not much contribution to the game! She reconsidered her career choices after being asked back to the studio days after being hounded online for forgetting to mention Sheffield Uniteds Billy Sharp during analysis. Lyndsey explained that young girls who were football fans now had 'someone to relate to'. Foudy is an American retired soccer midfielder who earned 274 caps. If a woman is the best person for the job, then great. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. One viewer @tony_passmore wrote: Nothing to do with our Covid promotion comments but Karen Carneys voice is like chalk down a blackboard. That needs to change. What's your biggest turn off? In addition, Gonzalez played for the Mexico womens national football team from 19982011 and for the Boston Breakers in the Womens United Soccer Association from 20022003. Queen Letizia of Spain cut an elegant figure in a matching pink skirt and top as she Do not sell or share my personal information. Hes a shit commentator and a shit pundit. Oops! Shes my all time favourite commentator, love her, great voice too. 'It's the voice. Most common grade: F (33.55% of votes) Previous score: 1.08 (with Jason Witten) Previous ranking: 15 (out of 15) Breakdown: Alright, so the . Following Mowins's debut, social media was filled with criticism of. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. Obviously there is a major difference between Radio and TV. Now, though, Foudy works as Football Commentator. Others accused her of not knowing what she was talking about, whilst there were plenty saying she was stating the obvious and not offering anything different. "', 'Your annoyance appears to be that they have "too pitchy" voices, even though yours is pitchy, which seems to make you a sexist pig. There are many great women involved In football today such as my friends Jacqueline Gold and Karren Brady and I hope we see more women involved in football. Sound familiar? Ive never kicked a football on a professional or even a semi professional level but I still reckon I could a better job than this wanker. Of course, most of the football commentators are men. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. How do you plead?'. In June, she marked the first day she hadnt received abuse since she started punditry with a tweet. However presenter and reality TV star Lizzie Cundy, who was previously married to Jason and has spoken in the past about supporting women in football, said: 'l think women are just as capable and as good as any man to talk about football. But I don't like the idea of deliberately giving those jobs to someone who is the most qualified woman, but not the most qualified . Time moves on but I am saddened by Sky's decision to put the likes of Gower and Botham out to grass,especially asit has even been suggested that there is a degree of 'tokenism' in this move in order to slot a female into the role. Conference tournament season for the mens college basketball world began on Monday with the first two games of Tuesday, February 28 LA Lakers at Memphis, TNT 7:30 p.m. Ian Eagle, Jim Jackson, & Jared Greenberg Minnesota AwfulAnnouncing.com is a Sports fan web site and is in no way affiliated with any media organization, any professional sports league, team, organization, or its Properties. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. This is fair! That or they had to turn over. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. What about male commentators who have never played in a World Cup? Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball, he explains. Least favourite has to be Jonathon Pearce though. The one employed by Sky during the Ashes (name alludes me) wasn't so bad, but I often thought that she brought little more insight to the table than I could have done, and I play pub cricket. Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). The female commentators in this year's men's World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. Jacqui Oatley shouting what a strike does my head in though. A former broadcast assistant for Radio Newcastle, she led the BBC's coverage of the Portugal vs Morocco match on June 20. Wish Steve McManaman would calm the f*ck down. Praising Jeff Hendrick have having a great second half was one of the talking points from fans online. You must log in or register to reply here. Maybe the person that picked her also picked the lass on BT who in her expert opinion expected more from McBurnie after his 20+total last season helped fire us to promotion, but of course in this PC world, none of the other pundits dare correct her. As you can see, it werent just Karen Carney than viewers let rip at, with Steve McManaman also coming under fire, he was on the other channel covering Leeds 2-1 win over Newcastle. I think my point hasnt been well made but I want the commentary to be that not ex players jumping in over the top with a totally pointless thought and a voice just not suited to it! For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, BBC legend Barry Davies says female football commentators are 'tough to listen to', Former Chelsea player Jason Cundycomplained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup, Ex-player Jason Cundy accused of sexism by Piers Morgan for saying he doesn't like the voice of female World Cup commentator Vicki Sparks, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. Mowins is one of the industry's relatively few female sports announcers and has amassed a considerable sum. CBS ESPN Fox NBC NFL Originals By Joe Lucia on 11/16/2020 The 2020 NFL announcer rankings have landed, and here are some quick notes before we get into the nitty gritty. Just a discussion question. She hosts Dancing with the Stars for ABC and is a sideline reporter for Fox NFL.Andrews was previously a co-host of College GameDay on ESPN and a contributor for Good Morning America on the ABC network. You must be logged in to post a comment Scott and Aluko arent there for diversity, but because one is a retired professional football player and the otherthis month signed to play for top-league Italian side Juventusand both have a compelling screen presence. A little bit of history made. When was the inaugural Premier League season? Women In Football, which promotes female representation in the sport, hailed her as a "history maker". This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Olga Viza is a Spanish journalist and Commentator. So so SOOO sick of idiot women commentators in sport! Kelly Jayne Smith is an English former football forward who spent three spells with Arsenal Ladies and broke records with Seton Hall University then played professionally with the Womens United Soccer Association (WUSA) franchise Philadelphia Charge. All rights reserved. DAmico is one of the best football commentators and television hosts on Italian television after leaving Sky Sports Italia in 2018. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. She is most known for other football-related shows. Talent should always dictate . fook the PC brigade in my humble opinion they shoulder a large part of the blame for how shit society is these days. RN in your inbox Get more stories that go beyond the news cycle with our weekly newsletter. Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. 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BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators tough to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. She tweeted: 'Frustrating that this female commentator debate is still such an issue, 11 years after my first MotD game and 8 years after I did 7 live World Cup commentaries on 5 Live. The title is "Women commentators on mens football" and Indy goes on to say he had to turn the sound off. The Goal came for Southampton vs Watford in the 2018-19 Season. @PCExpressLUFCX: Dear football. Beaming Princess of Wales watches a young boy backflip during St David's Day Lovely in lilac! It was another matchday which saw Twitter users take to say how unbearable she is, with @Gallagherlad95 writing: Said it the other day, but Alex Scott has been a credit to females in punditry. The Goals came in 2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton vs Aston Villa in 2015. With regards to women, I don't agree they are any worse or better than men. 'There are so many people that loved what Vicki did and people that didn't, what's important is that we have a choice, we didn't have a choice before,' she added. Couldn't give a shoite if the commentator is m or f as long as they dont hype and tell it like it is. Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland (ESPN) - 1.29. So to me a commentator shouldn't offer opinion. I do hope you never say this in front ofmy daughter who played for Arsenal under 17s as well as ITFC. Davies, famed for brilliant commentary moments such as Just look at his face!, said: Everything is in a hurry in the present generation. The NBA and iHeartMedia are launching 11 new NBA podcasts, focusing on a handful of teams. Its the screechy tone of voice really. Its simply impossible to enjoy a game that shes commenting on. Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 26, 2021, Christ Steve McManaman commentating on one game, Karen Carney on the other, BT really scraping the bottom of the barrel here, Luke Wallace (@Luke2Wallace) January 26, 2021. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. That wasnt the only time viewers felt the need to turn on Karen Carney, as just weeks ago, Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani hit back at what she said about the club and their promotion to the big time. 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And in 2018, when Alex Scott and Eniola Aluko became the first women pundits at a mens World Cup for the BBC, despite glowing reviews from some, others still questioned their presence. It's easy! The core of Kelners argument seems to be that because the two have no experience in being a man, they cannot comment on a mans competition. The female commentators in this years mens World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. It's just like being in the River End. Which player scored the fastest hat-trick in the Premier League? Hayes became well known for her commentating skills at the EURO 2020. The comments below have not been moderated. Theres no reasonable way to legitimise misogyny. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. This isnt sexism did you spot that first paragraph about how great Aluko is? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. A former footballer has come under fire after claiming women's voices are 'too high pitched' for match commentary. Emma Hayes: In praise of the best pundit at the Euros and what makes the ITV co-commentator so good. Thank you, thats my point, as I said theres a lot of superbly talented lady pundits who are great on tv and commentary, but its hard to listen to poor commentators who ruin the pleasure of watching the game through just talking for the sake of it! A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Report Crawford October 26, 2019 1:02 PM BST. So, well let you some of the best female football commentators. I found it a tough listen if I'm honest,' he said. Safest Bet in Sports: Men Complaining About a Female Announcer's Voice. Alicia Ferguson is an Australian ex-footballer who now works as a commentator, pundit, and TV presenter. Martin Tyler is shit, may as well be commentating on paint drying, Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. 'Personal preference, I would like to hear a male voice, for 90 minutes of football hearing a high-pitched tone is not really what I would like to hear. Theyve got it on the massive TVs at work. 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He brown tongues everyone and everything and tries to tell us what we should think. We are no longer in the 70s and its time for the football world to move on and get rid of these dinosaur views. I feel like that experience informs analysis. Your email address will not be published. Never forget his meltdown over goal line technology during the 2014 WC. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. I hate her as well - cr? This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? Privacy Policy. However, according to Simon Kelner in hisiNewspiece,Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, they neednt have bothered. Many football fans are thrilled with Scotts in-depth analysis during commentary. Wed 24 Oct 2012 06.58 EDT. They know their stuff Lianne Sanderson My former teammates, Alex Scott and Eni Aluko, are a breath of fresh air - their dedication and. I just want to go and do my job, Smith tells i. Happens in a lot of other sports now - liked the dart lady a few weeks ago. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. Her nasal drawl has driven me to turn the Luton v Chelsea game off. Why cant a male footballer be a gay icon like the mighty Megan Rapinoe? If that had happened in the 90s, perhaps they would have just gotten away with that, Pope says. @MurrayyyDaniel: The second half possession stats just came up and we (Newcastle) had 43% and Steve Mcmanaman used that to suggest were now a great attacking force, @charlie__mellor: I beg you add an option to mute Steve McManaman @btsportfootball, @Lee18_92Johnson: Hendrick has done well second half This is more like it exciting #nufc, @Alex_Full16: There absolutely has to be a way to mute just Steve McManaman, my god. I think the biggest problem is whether men can adapt to the fact that women are capable of doing football commentary.. 'When there is a moment of drama as there often is in football, that moment needs to be done with a slightly lower voice, it's a personal preference. Queen Letizia of Spain is polished in a recycled Reiss skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! People (me) have reacted to a post saying women shouldn't commentate on mens football. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. . Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team at the 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. Viewers let rip at Karen Carney once again as she makes yet another blunder which many a football fan pointed out on Twitter. 'Voice/ style preference is always subjective - to say it shouldnt be allowed says more about the critic. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. Required fields are marked *. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player Jason Cundy complained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup. I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. This column is my monologue from . If shes not good at commentary then thats not her fault but the fault of BT. After her retirement, she became a football broadcaster and commentator. She is shockingly annoyingly bad at the job, anybody can hear that so then why was she picked for the job? Let me know what you guys think tho but either way fuck Robbie savage. Gonzlez Canales is an American-born Mexican football commentator and former player. Eni Aluko has been applauded by Patrice Evra for her commentary And can you imagine if any other group of people - categorised by race, class or location - were slandered in the same way as women who play and watch sports? Its never easy to be a woman during the mens World Cup. All things sports media. Champions League Winners as Players and Managers, The Best Referees in The Premier League History, Champions League Winning Managers who got hired mid-season, 10 Greatest Female Soccer Players In History, The Best Female Soccer Referees That You Should Know, The Most Outstanding Female Football Teams In History, The Longest Serving Football Managers Ever. From online sexist comments to even clubs calling out individual female pundits for their analysis, the path to equality has taken its toll on some of its history-makers. The worst thing is that the article tries to disguise itself as a reasonable indeed, at times, feminist opinion, when its just another, tired argument by aman refusing to accept the visibility of an oppressed group. She currently works as Sporting Director at Angel City FC in the US. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. Hardly ever adds useful insight. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. Apart from being a football manager, Hayes works as a pundit and commentator for ITV. Unfortunately for Kelner, his rhetoric cant save him here. It has nothing to do with gender though, I've never liked Michael Owen as as a commentator and Troy Deeney had a bit of a nightmare on Soccer Saturday a few weeks back but then again like the Carney last nightthese people don't have the years and years of experience that the others do. The F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sunday at 10 AM ET on ESPN and ESPN+. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. Now, she is a commentator and a former assistant coach of the Washington Spirit as of 2018. And I thought, do I need a change of career?. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with thepatronising surprise of a male colleague, orhaving their analysis literally repeated back to themby the Phil Neville. NFL WRITER. Re Karen Carney. How many Ashes series have they between them, for example? I bet your talented daughter has more sense than her old man and wouldn't consider an old fashioned and slightly backward comment to be worth an assault charge and a criminal conviction. The former footballer turned pundit came under-fire after she suggested the club were promoted to the Premier League partly because of the disruption caused by Covid. They also continue to be the only all-female . Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators "tough" to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. If I get one name wrong, I know its going to be trending onTwitter., Smith says the negativity she receives is usually related to her gender, and often references the kitchen. The average rating for the. But Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowans and the lesbian haircut that is Aleidh Barbour, just pss off!! Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. Suddenly youre demonstrating that women have the same skills and its not got that clear gender-demarcated space any more., Both Sanderson and Smith are positive about the future. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. The New Statesmans global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. Sorry ladies! Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality. Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Ex-footballer Jason Cundy faces backlash after calling Vicki 'Burnt to a crisp!' In 2014, Eni Aluko became Match of the Day's first female pundit; in 2018 Vicky Sparks became the first woman to commentate on a World Cup match on British television and in the same year, Alex . Top Shows. When I was younger I didnt see a Karen Carney on the TV or a Sue Smith. @fullback03: Karen Carney just about to congratulate West Ham on getting through to the next round. Furthermore, she is a former member of the United States womens national soccer team and previously played for FC Gold Pride and the Boston Breakers in the WPS. The inclusion of professional footballers Eni Aluko and Alex Scott to this years punditry has been likened togetting a netball player to discuss basketball. Now, though, Chastain is a coach, football broadcaster, and commentator. 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