P.S. @MissVJFxx: I think everyone who gave #lufc and us fans shit for calling out Karen Carney owes us an apology. 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. Sign up for a new account in our community. ', Earlier this week, BBC presenter Dan Walker praised the performance of Miss Sparks on her debut with the words: 'Well played Vicki Sparks. I don't think the commentary was the best last night when Lacazette missed a shot simply saying "And that's why he hasn't been getting in the team" was clearly pure guesswork and incorrect as in actual fact he has been out injured for nearly 2 months. But now you see people like myself and kids believe they can be you, It gives people a chance to realise they can do it.. For four consecutive seasons, Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer have commanded the booth for Amazon Prime Video's coverage of Thursday Night Football . BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators tough to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. She could take the most exciting game and make it sound dull as dishwater. Thats not your point though is it? 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. 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. So much about Football, informative and valuable. The BBC had nine women, compared with three in 2016. '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. You love to see it Go Cry Jeff FOH," he tweeted. I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. During her playing days, she played as a winger and midfielder. 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. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. Dennis Miller 1 of 20 One morning, ABC executives woke up with the bright idea to put Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football.. Of which there are men and women. Skincare for your hair How to trick yourself slim: Top nutritionist reveals her tips including shrinking your cutlery, sniffing Head over heels for Kate! 00:00. Good grief . ', The heated debate began when Jason (second left) said GMB presenters he 'preferred' to listen to a man's voice during the football, calling Sparks too 'high-pitched', The controversy comes after Vicki Sparks (pictured during last week's Portugal v Morocco match) made history as the first ever woman to commentate at the international tournament. Sound familiar? But when youre a woman, you have to research more. Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. Hardly ever adds useful insight. Top Shows. In addition, she is an American retired professional soccer player and a five-year member of the United States womens national soccer team from 2000-2005. She is shockingly annoyingly bad at the job, anybody can hear that so then why was she picked for the job? PC yet again. Dramatic moments in football speak for themselves.. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. ! The woman commentator on BBC is absolutely hopeless as well. If the focus were on getting commentators as similar as possible to those on the pitch, rather than those actually proficient in the role, wed be pulling attacking midfielders into the studio at half-time to give an out-of-breath, sweaty take on Icelands disciplined defence. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Then you have the technical ones.like Davies and Motson, countered by the ones like Pearce who like to colour the commentary a bit. OReilly played for the United States womens national soccer team (USWNT), with whom she won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Womens World Cup. With regards to women, I don't agree they are any worse or better than men. '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. I feel that way for sideline analysis and interviews, as well. I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Id like to think I can sort of take quite a lot. Plaintiff Victoria Russell, a former NFL Films HR employee, claims she saw categories in their system that included cheerleader buttocks, cheerleaders rear end, close up of cheerleaders breasts; cleavage shot, random woman, cleavage shot, and more. Who are they? Last year, Sunderland manager David Moyes was forced to apologise after making inappropriate comments to Sparks following an interview. The Goal came for Southampton vs Watford in the 2018-19 Season. 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 . Lyndsey explained that young girls who were football fans now had 'someone to relate to'. Watching the match was former England captain John Terry, who told his Instagram followers that he was 'having to watch this game with no volume'. North East-born sports presenter Vicki Sparks, 29, made history this week as the first ever woman to commentate live on a World Cupgame for British television. There's some awful female commentators who don't even seem to really follow football and are there as part of a quota. 2019 and people still write this? She brings up the recent case of Beth Mowins, who became the first woman to call a game on Monday Night Football this month. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player Jason Cundy complained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup. Im not asking to be on the TV because Im black or because Im gay or because Im a woman, Sanderson says. You can always turn the sound down Gabby Logan's very good as a sports presenter,as is Claire Balding but to have these people like Vicky Sparks on cos they're women and it's PC, is in my view SHITE.UTMPB. Sue Smith was the first woman pundit to speak about the mens game on the BBCs Final Score and Skys Soccer Saturday and she has seen dramatic changes since she began her media career over a decade ago. Many of her mistakes were highlighted with viewers losing patience with her commentating on games. Maybe she'll get better. A former broadcast assistant for. Sorry ladies! There is no way of arguing that two women should not be on our screens during the mens World Cup, without also arguing their gender makes them innately worse at the job. Can you control your erections? North East-born sports presenter Vicki Sparks, 29, made history this week as the first ever woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British television. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! The Goals came in 2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton vs Aston Villa in 2015. I am torn about commentators. That's all . After the incident, Sky Sports became more inclusive of women, no longer hiring them, Pope suggests, for their looks, but rather their knowledge. In addition, she commentated at the 2011 FIFA Womens World Cup. However, in 2021 the cast of talent discussing the mens game is markedly more diverse. and our Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality. "That fcuking Gareth Southgate should have brought thatsexy little James Maddison on by now," might be the sort of commentary that would enliven interest when needed. Emma Hayes: In praise of the best pundit at the Euros and what makes the ITV co-commentator so good. ', Chelsea footballer Fran Kirby added: 'How about we just go back to the dinosaur ages to 1921 and ban women's football? Its simply impossible to enjoy a game that shes commenting on. ', Outrage: Cundy's comments have sparked a backlash on Twitter, with presenter Jacqui Oatley and footballer Fran Kirby tweeting their disappointment. If we think about how football has traditionally been a male preserve, the moment you have women moving into those spaces, showing their knowledge and understanding, thats where youre going to get the backlash, thats going to be the most threatening thing,she says. The comments below have not been moderated. Are Goal Scorers More Favoured For Individual Awards in Football Than Defenders? The formerIndependenteditor explains (nervously) in a column this week that the two women of colour have been included for diversity purposes, not aptitude. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! 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. Dr Stacey Pope, an associate professor at the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, says the backlash to more women analysing football on screen can be linked to a revolution within football which occurred after tapes were leaked of Andy Gray and Richard Keys making sexist comments about assistant referee Sian Massey in2011. The average rating for the. A former footballer has come under fire after claiming women's voices are 'too high pitched' for match commentary. Although she works as a pundit, Scott is sometimes a commentator. Stop knocking the World Cup's female commentators. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. View our online Press Pack. Login. Although she can be controversial as a pundit, fans no doubt love her commentaries. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, PrettyLittleThing - Offers on women's clothing, Get inspired by the newest styles and offers, Click through for ASOS promo codes this Autumn, Spend less with Missguided's exclusive codes, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Check out the latest Wayfair sale to save on furniture. @_OwenTHFC added: Karen Carney just called Said Benrahma Ben Arfa ffs, @henryswainy said, with Carney stating the obvious: I think it was the lack of communication that led to the collision fuck me Karen Carney, @StevieT1969 wrote: She just said she watched Rice against Doncaster (at the weekend), ffs he never played one minute, Viewers continued to let rip at Karen Carney as she makes yet another blunder or two, which quickly made her the most talked about person of the night on Twitter, trending at one point, some taking the mick, @GEORGlNlO said: Karen Carney has just said Rugby instead of football no way. To be fair the issue youre referring to isnt "women commentators" it's simply bad commentators. 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. Support 100 years of independent journalism. 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. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. She typically calls women's college sports, and became the second woman to call nationally televised college football games for ESPN in 2005. David Moyes threatens to slap the BBC's Vicki Sparks. Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. Its not just a tick box.. Thats totally wrong, Ive never said they shouldnt commentate on mens football Isaid that they shouldnt be given the job just to please the equality brigade! Beth Mowins is a God-awful play by play announcer with a weak voice who really . Being spoiled by my rich friend makes me feel like a charity case, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, The one thing I've learnt byBinky Felstead. Four out of the Power 5 conferences begin their women's basketball tournaments today spread over ACC Network, Big Ten Network, Pac-12 Networks and the SEC Network. I think the biggest problem is whether men can adapt to the fact that women are capable of doing football commentary.. . Terry later deleted the post and returned to social media to clarify that it had nothing to do with Sparks, but was rather a genuine complaint over his lack of audio. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I do like Michelle Owen, she actually sounds like she knows what shes talking about and talks like a fan. We told you. They also continue to be the only all-female . I found it a tough listen if I'm honest,' he said. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. 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Wish Steve McManaman would calm the f*ck down. She makes McManaman sound knowledgeable. Danielle Victoria Slaton is currently a soccer analyst and commentator for the San Jose Earthquakes, Fox Sports, and the Pac-12 Network. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. As TVB said the OP could have made his point better and the thread title is misleading. @xDellisOfficial: Karen Carney saying she watched rice vs Doncaster, @jotunthrash666: Apparently Karen Carney called Benrahama, Ben Arfa . Presenters, yes, great. AnthonyTheBg 2 yr. ago. The F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sunday at 10 AM ET on ESPN and ESPN+. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. Some absolutely awful male commentators.Clive Tyldesley being the absolute rock bottom. She presents and commentates for the BBC, Five Live and ESPN . Jacqui Oatley shouting what a strike does my head in though. Chelsea star Jason Cundy said he found the BBC's coverage of the World Cupclash between Morocco and Portugal - the first to be led by a woman - a 'tough listen' during a heated debate on GMB on Monday. Beth Mowins is the female college football announcer. After her retirement, she became a football broadcaster and commentator. A big part of this shift sees ESPN content executives Stephanie Druley, David Roberts and Norby Williamson now reporting to Magnus instead of Jimmy Pitaro. So, well let you some of the best female football commentators. RN in your inbox Get more stories that go beyond the news cycle with our weekly newsletter. 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. Yes, were getting more opportunities now But you have to be good at your job and you have to make sure that you work hard. Privacy Policy. The broadcaster, who covered nine World Cups and voiced Maradonas Hand of God goal against England in 1986, believes women have the knowledge to seize the mic. Michael Owen sends me to sleep and Mark Lawrenson just shrugs and grunts. The BBC legend believes women 'have to be careful of the upper register of their voice' when commentating on football. Careful the next time you come in.' Powered by Invision Community. Least favourite has to be Jonathon Pearce though. ', TV star Ms Cundy, who has two sons fathered by Jason, added: 'Football sadly still has a macho man' attitude which must change. 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. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. There werent women doing football analysis, Sanderson says. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. @Smarty_Lufc: Steve McManaman is hard work to listen to isnt he. Leaving aside the crap voice and sleep inducing delivery the shite about Bournemouth being down and Wilson missing a cert why the f u c k do we have women infesting the male game as officials,commentators and pundits. Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. He said: There is too much talk from commentators nowadays. 0. For instance, Chris Goreham is biased towards us but I don't have a problem with that. Your email address will not be published. Obviously there is a major difference between Radio and TV. The humour was notably absent andit was largely superficial 'see and say' commentary. The numerous caps, extensive World Cup experience, and on-screen charisma of Aluko and Scott mean nothing here. But certain things Id be like, Nah, Im gonna pass on this.'. All three commentators say the positives far outweigh the negatives. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. 4 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: 26 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Copyright Archant Community Media Limited, Read all the latest news on the Pinkun.com. The NFL is the biggest ratings generator for networks and a woman has never been a mainstay in an NFL booth. The New Statesmans weekly environment email on the politics, business and culture of the climate and nature crises - in your inbox every Thursday. 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. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with the patronising . Which team won the first Premier League title? It comes just days after Karen Carney was on commentary again, covering Chelseas game against Luton Town on Sunday afternoon. I read this sort of stuff and then it becomes no surprise to me that Oxford University has banned clapping so people don't get triggered. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. 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People speak more quickly and the game of football is quicker and a style has evolved some people call conversational commentary which I question to some degree., Baby's body found after huge search, as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Whites brutally mocked her on social media, with owner Andrea Radrizzani getting involved, as footage was shared of Carneys analysis of Leeds style following their 5-0 victory against West Brom at the Hawthorns last month. The article hides its misogyny behind arguments sold as watertight logic. Re Karen Carney. In 2017, Beth became the first woman in 30 years to call a National Football League game. Commentators in football make the game much more interesting. Report Crawford October 26, 2019 1:02 PM BST. Or, asGuardiancolumnistHadley Freeman tweets, does Kelners bizarre future require Crufts to be solely covered by dogs? That wealth of experience is both vital and entertaining. So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. 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). I feel like that experience informs analysis. A little bit of history made. what is it with BT SPORT and employing shocking commentators! 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. Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland (ESPN) - 1.29. Cookie Notice But Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowans and the lesbian haircut that is Aleidh Barbour, just pss off!! Jason said he 'preferred' to hear a male voice during a game, and that 'moments of drama' called for a 'slightly lower voice'. @westhamutdnow: Karen Carney is painful to listen to on the commentary, @PerrinPhilip: Sorry but cant watch that west ham game with Karen carney commentating voice is cringey and fukin annoying. 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? Football punditry is not meant to be an exact representation of players on the pitch, but an expert panel discussing and analysing the sport. In her 192 caps on the team, she scored 30 goals playing primarily as a defender and sometimes a midfielder. All rights reserved. To widen the discussion tocricket I feel that it is a different matter. Hayes became well known for her commentating skills at the EURO 2020. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player. . Sports broadcaster Lyndsey Hooper, joining Cundy on the ITV daytime show, was argued there should be more women allowed to commentate on sport, particularly the World Cup. Co-host Susanna Reid was similarly unimpressed by Jason's opinion, pointing out that when his voice was compared in pitch to Sparks' it was actually in the same range. I remember thinking, I dont know if I want to go in, I dont know if I want to do something else, something where I dont have all this pressure and these negative comments. Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. A former broadcast assistant for Radio Newcastle, she led the BBC's coverage of the Portugal vs Morocco match on June 20. . That needs to change. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Leslie Osborne Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. Sparks is the first woman to commentate live on a World Cup game for British TV. It's easy! Most US English commentators are rubbish. Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball, he explains. After the tournament, she earned a lot of positive reviews that helped and propelled her to further success. But alongside the progress, there has been a fierce backlash. Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. Less than a decade ago, the question of whether a woman might ever be a pundit for a major mens international football tournament was mostly posed as a hypothetical. 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. Commentating on sporting events is an art fast being lost. By Unfortunately for Kelner, his rhetoric cant save him here. He said: 'It was getting a wee bit naughty at the end there so just watch yourself. For 90 minutes I would prefer to hear a male voice. 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! However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. @westhamtransfer: Really dont like Karen Carney as a commentator, @johnanthonyr4: Im stuck watching Newcastle and Leeds because Karen Carney is doing the West Ham game. If I was an editor I would try and cut that back.. This isnt sexism did you spot that first paragraph about how great Aluko is? Now you see what we see. I'm no fan of the female commentator in the game thus far. Now, though, Foudy works as Football Commentator. Most US English commentators are rubbish. Imagine her and Carragher commenting on the same game! document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This quiz tests your overall knowledge in the English Premier League. If the introduction of female commentators into men's sport helps increase viewer numbers then all is good, for the broadcasters and the sport. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia on Friday morning for his comments that one female analyst can never . The former England player says she felt prepared for negativity, but one vicious Twitter pile-on made her question her choices. Your email address will not be published. Cundy's comments have similarly sparked outrage on Twitter, with sports presenter Jacqui Oatley - the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day - blasting the ex-footballer. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Alyson Kay Wagner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Womens World Cup bronze medalist with the US Womens National team. At the end of the day it's the audience appeal that matters in football or any sport. 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