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Brundle on lead commentary supported by squarehead. Doubt Massa will be giving Coulthard too many interviews if he has to do the grid walks.
Happy days for 2011.
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What I heard is that Brundle insisted the grid walks remain. Not quite sure how that will work because DC will still be joining young 'un and EJ in pit lane before the race.
But I guess from the T-5 minutes FIA intro the routine is going to have to be different. Maybe Jake will do more from pit lane while Martin gets to the box. Can't imagine they'll allow DC to talk unhindered. God forbid!
But I guess from the T-5 minutes FIA intro the routine is going to have to be different. Maybe Jake will do more from pit lane while Martin gets to the box. Can't imagine they'll allow DC to talk unhindered. God forbid!
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Can't say I'm sorry to see Legard go but is Brundle really cut out for the lead commentator role? I'm a big fan and so will miss his excellent summarising, which can be more important than the main job.
I've also read (allegations?) that he is still on the payroll at Red Bull so there are implications of bias.
I've also read (allegations?) that he is still on the payroll at Red Bull so there are implications of bias.
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If they have any sense they'll give David Croft a chance. His commentary on Radio 5 with Anthony Davidson is great.
If they don't have any sense, we'll have Jonny Herbert or Mark Blundell being co-commentator with Brundel.
Don't be surprised to see a Holly Samos or another female doing the pitwalks going head to head with the German bird!
If they don't have any sense, we'll have Jonny Herbert or Mark Blundell being co-commentator with Brundel.
Don't be surprised to see a Holly Samos or another female doing the pitwalks going head to head with the German bird!
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Martin has implied he'll still be doing grid walks himself.
Have to say my dream line up would be Martin, Crofty and Ant. Well Ant should be on the grid but since he's not....
Have to say my dream line up would be Martin, Crofty and Ant. Well Ant should be on the grid but since he's not....
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That's a good shout but I've always said Ben Edwards is by far the best man for the job (Him and Wattie are a great double act - they do the A1 now but they used to cover F1 back in the early to mid 90s on Eurosport)stuboy wrote:If they have any sense they'll give David Croft a chance. His commentary on Radio 5 with Anthony Davidson is great.
If they don't have any sense, we'll have Jonny Herbert or Mark Blundell being co-commentator with Brundel.
Don't be surprised to see a Holly Samos or another female doing the pitwalks going head to head with the German bird!
Anything will be better than Legard. His voice was soooooooo monotone.
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A1 has been dead for a year and a bit now. Ben can be found commentating on Superleague formula events now. Good good man, would never work for Beeb right now as they insist on exclusivity.
If in doubt of his skills under potential pressure You Tube search for Chris van der Drift's Brands Hatch prang
If in doubt of his skills under potential pressure You Tube search for Chris van der Drift's Brands Hatch prang
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Sorry to see Leagrd do - I actually thought he was OK.
In his place I'd like Adrian Childs to head up commentary.
Oops - my mistake.
I'd like Adrian Childs to do the grid walk.... about 5 laps in.
In his place I'd like Adrian Childs to head up commentary.
Oops - my mistake.
I'd like Adrian Childs to do the grid walk.... about 5 laps in.
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Apparently, Radio 5 live's David Croft is going to be offered the job.
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Which job?
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Have you not been following this thread?
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I used to write about motor racing so I'm fully aware of the situ.Tuscan Driver wrote:Have you not been following this thread?
MB is commentating with DC and Martin still plans to do grid walks. Jake and EJ presenting. Ted and Lee Mc in the pits.
Which job is open for Crofty to have??
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Lead Commentator...happy now!
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Got a link, buddy?Tuscan Driver wrote:Lead Commentator...happy now!
BBC still say MB lead. Crofty leading 5live commentary.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp ... efault.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Nothing to see here Marty B will be lead commentating with DC and they've been doing some screen tests with last years footage to practice.
Crofty is great though and I'd love him to be doing something more high profile than R5L commentary plus the darts!
Crofty is great though and I'd love him to be doing something more high profile than R5L commentary plus the darts!
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But that webpage is outdated, look at the heading "Page last updated at 10:45 GMT, Monday, 17 January 2011"TheTon wrote:
Got a link, buddy?
BBC still say MB lead. Crofty leading 5live commentary.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp ... efault.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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If that information is still current there's probably little reason to update.
As the TheTon said above, if you've got a link to share with a story I'd love to see it.
As the TheTon said above, if you've got a link to share with a story I'd love to see it.
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Legard is gone...enter David Croft
He'd be wasted if his current contract isn't elevated from BBC radio 5Live status to BBC TV broadcast.
He certainly is not short on technical quotes his descriptive interview Here with Natalie Pinkham.
I can't see MB staying as sole anchor lead commentator and we have discussed here DC's non suitability for the role and Ted K, Lee Mac, are also non runners.
If Croft does not start the season as 'Lead' the Beeb will ease him into the job as he is better qualified than Legard ever was.
He certainly is not short on technical quotes his descriptive interview Here with Natalie Pinkham.
I can't see MB staying as sole anchor lead commentator and we have discussed here DC's non suitability for the role and Ted K, Lee Mac, are also non runners.
If Croft does not start the season as 'Lead' the Beeb will ease him into the job as he is better qualified than Legard ever was.
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Legard always looked temporary to me. I just thought it would be Martin with Ant Davidson this season. But Anthony's got a great gig as a Peugeot driver so isn't likely to return for a while. I don't think DC will last but I guess we'll find out soon.
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If anyone would like to nominate who in their opinion, should replace Jonathan Legard then go Here and make your views felt.
If BBC Radio 5Live don't respond, and on many occasion they can't always due to a heavy email response, they shall pass on fans personal influential recommendations to the head of BBC outside broadcast for F1.
If BBC Radio 5Live don't respond, and on many occasion they can't always due to a heavy email response, they shall pass on fans personal influential recommendations to the head of BBC outside broadcast for F1.
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Went to the page, nomiated sporting guru Adrian Childs, and apparently my query has 'been passed onto the BBC Comedy Team who will respond in due course'.Tuscan Driver wrote:If anyone would like to nominate who in their opinion, should replace Jonathan Legard then go Here and make your views felt.
If BBC Radio 5Live don't respond, and on many occasion they can't always due to a heavy email response, they shall pass on fans personal influential recommendations to the head of BBC outside broadcast for F1.
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I sometimes get the same feeling especially everytime Ade Chiles comes on air or used to do his political banter.
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I'd love people to speak more about motor sport. Is this the right thread??
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Didn't know about that link, but Ken Dodd and Su Pollard have been nominated.
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I think I should be nominated to travel the world on a hefty expense account to talk about a few great drivers plus a load of overpaid no-marks carrying sponsorship. All in favour, say AYE
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To be serious, there is far too much speaking during commentary on sports nowadays.
They should be silent, unless they have something interesting to say.
They should be silent, unless they have something interesting to say.
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Maybe we should nominate you blahblah?blahblah wrote:Didn't know about that link, but Ken Dodd and Su Pollard have been nominated.
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How about an F1 chit chat thread then Mystery ? Maybe accomodating other forms of motor sport ?Mystery wrote:I'd love people to speak more about motor sport. Is this the right thread??
F1 is the pinnacle of motor sport but the Indycar oval races knock spots of it in term of excitement. I also try and follow NASCAR (if still on Open Access channel) and the MotoGP, which also gives rise to some good races. Best You Tube Monza '71 for the last of the classic F1 slipstreamers.
PS Legard was the worse commentator ever. Worse even than Dr Jonathan "I'm right up Schumi's arse" Palmer.
David Croft is pretty good on the radio, so it's worth giving him a chance. Is it Anthony Davidson that co commentates - he's not bad too I'd like a go myself, but if Schumacher shut the door on someone I would fill the airwaves with expletives
You'll never beat Murray and James unfortunately.
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Good plan man!! The petrolhead chit chat thread is open for business over in the Sports Talk sectionbluenosey wrote:How about an F1 chit chat thread then Mystery ? Maybe accomodating other forms of motor sport ?Mystery wrote:I'd love people to speak more about motor sport. Is this the right thread??
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Decent debut on commentary i thought, DC pulling off a great spot with Lewis' floortray. Other than not mentioning Perez one stopping for an eternity i thought they did very well.
99% or 100% Rubens fault?
99% or 100% Rubens fault?
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