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. 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'. No matter how hard you work, she says, no matter how much you do, you will always get scrutinised that little bit more.. In June, she marked the first day she hadnt received abuse since she started punditry with a tweet. ', Earlier this week, BBC presenter Dan Walker praised the performance of Miss Sparks on her debut with the words: 'Well played Vicki Sparks. But Jason complained that he didn't enjoy listening to a woman commentating during a match, because their voices are too 'high-pitched'. They also continue to be the only all-female . It would seem her skills as a pundit and reporter hasnt gone down too well again with many stating they just cant watch the match with the sound on because of her. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. But yeah, [social media abuse] it does take its toll, she says. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! Why Are Many Footballers Having Heart Issues Recently? Alicia Ferguson is an Australian ex-footballer who now works as a commentator, pundit, and TV presenter. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Tracey Cox asks men the Hannah Betts' Better not younger: Secret to longer, thicker locks? AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization.Copyright 2020 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. !p commentator, but don't mind a few women here and there on the programmes. 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. Shes one of the few females who are into football commentating. That we should, forevermore, ban talented female football players from speaking on any coverage of the mens World Cup? She was scrutinised by supporters, but this time it came whilst she commentated the Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and West Ham, which was live on BT Sport. "', 'Your annoyance appears to be that they have "too pitchy" voices, even though yours is pitchy, which seems to make you a sexist pig. Aluko is an ex-footballer raised by Nigerian parents in the UK. Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. Eric Williams. Viza has in-depth knowledge of Spanish Womens Football. 0. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player Jason Cundy complained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup. Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). @PCExpressLUFCX: Dear football. 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Why cant a male footballer be a gay icon like the mighty Megan Rapinoe? She joinsGary Lineker, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer on the BBC panel this month. '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. Tyldesley seems to go out of his way to be annoying as though hes supposed to be stating the obvious all the time whilst throwing in a bit of his wishywashy, non commital (usually bo*****s) opinion. Everyone, has to work really hard. 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. 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. Women In Football, which promotes female representation in the sport, hailed her as a "history maker". Karen Carney had a superb career but that does not always mean commentating comes natural. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. Cookie Notice . I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. . Then you have the technical ones.like Davies and Motson, countered by the ones like Pearce who like to colour the commentary a bit. The F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sunday at 10 AM ET on ESPN and ESPN+. 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. She brings up the recent case of Beth Mowins, who became the first woman to call a game on Monday Night Football this month. 00:17. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. 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. 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. Abusive comments are something that Sky Sports and TalkSport presenter and former England international Lianne Sanderson also knows only too well. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. He said: There is too much talk from commentators nowadays. Required fields are marked *. Karencarney, Choose to listen to either Steve Mcmanaman or Karen carney pic.twitter.com/5GAt0f5knt, Aiden Flynn (@aidenf1) January 26, 2021. That is my favourite piece of video from last season without question. @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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Had to turn the volume off! So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. 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. Viewers let rip at Karen Carney once again as she makes yet another blunder which many a football fan pointed out on Twitter. ', 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. Nobody has said it is sexist. A weekly round-up of some of the best articles featured in the most recent issue of the New Statesman, sent each Saturday. Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality. Gonzlez Canales is an American-born Mexican football commentator and former player. With 260 goals, who is the Premier League's all-time top scorer? Doug McIntyre. Which team won the first Premier League title? 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. Theres no reasonable way to legitimise misogyny. Foudy is an American retired soccer midfielder who earned 274 caps. Some absolutely awful male commentators.Clive Tyldesley being the absolute rock bottom. Last year, Sunderland manager David Moyes was forced to apologise after making inappropriate comments to Sparks following an interview. Diversity on a panel is simply the result of equality of opportunity. 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. 42. Dont say we didnt warn you lol #karencarney #shit. 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! The New Statesmans global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. Hope Solo has every reason to be proud of her football career because she was a goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team from 2000 to 2016. Indy, October 24, 2019 in Main Discussion - Norwich City. 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. Elizabeth Mowins (born May 26, 1967) is an American play-by-play announcer and sports journalist for ESPN, CBS, and Marquee Sports Network. 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I think you build it up sometimes that its going to be this really daunting experience with these men that have been doing it for years and its not, theyre fine, Smith says. LEAD COLLEGE FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. I want to do what Im doing based upon how good I am. 12. 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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. On top of that the BBC over publicise the womens game beyond belief. 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. I am torn about commentators. @xDellisOfficial: Karen Carney saying she watched rice vs Doncaster, @jotunthrash666: Apparently Karen Carney called Benrahama, Ben Arfa . Imagine her and Carragher commenting on the same game! What even is the logical conclusion to Kelners argument? 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. Eni Aluko was absolute garbage during the World Cup, particularly when compared with Scott. The quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. The humour was notably absent andit was largely superficial 'see and say' commentary. Commentators in football make the game much more interesting. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He said: 'It was getting a wee bit naughty at the end there so just watch yourself. For instance, Chris Goreham is biased towards us but I don't have a problem with that. 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. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. 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. having their analysis literally repeated back to them, Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, John Motson channelled the exhilaration of football, but commentary has moved on, Stuck at home ill, thank goodness I have footballs follies to keep me entertained, I just might have been a top tennis player but my teenage body had other ideas, Universal Credit falls short of covering the bare essentials. She could take the most exciting game and make it sound dull as dishwater. ', Controversial:Ex-footballer Jason Cundy claimed that female football commentators voices are too 'high-pitched' during a discussion on GMB on Monday morning, Sports broadcaster Lyndsey Hooper (right) disagreed with Jason's views and said there should be more women for young girls to relate to, GMB host Piers Morgan said that Jason was being 'ridiculous' and branded him a 'sexist pig' over his comments, Turning to the former Chelsea footballer, he added: 'Actually my only criteria Jason, is not that they are male or female, [it] is, "do they know what they are talking about? 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. Privacy Policy. There's enough men making a living talking bolox about the game, women should commentate on their own sport. 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. Hayes became well known for her commentating skills at the EURO 2020. Skincare for your hair How to trick yourself slim: Top nutritionist reveals her tips including shrinking your cutlery, sniffing Head over heels for Kate! DAmico is one of the best football commentators and television hosts on Italian television after leaving Sky Sports Italia in 2018. 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. Ex-footballer Jason Cundy faces backlash after calling Vicki 'Burnt to a crisp!' However, I do understand and partially agree that there is reason to believe positive discrimination has led to female commentators getting to commentate on big matches before theyve really proven themselves elsewhere. Theres a few male commentators just as bad! 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. @MissVJFxx: I think everyone who gave #lufc and us fans shit for calling out Karen Carney owes us an apology. And see an English team win it!'. @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. "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. The numerous caps, extensive World Cup experience, and on-screen charisma of Aluko and Scott mean nothing here. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. '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. The thread is called women commentators on mens football, youmade it aboutthe commentators beingwomen. @fullback03: Karen Carney just about to congratulate West Ham on getting through to the next round. Best African Wingers: 15 Most Successful African Wingers, Best Soccer Players of All time By National Team, Great African Footballers that Never Won AFCON, Top Footballers That Dont Have Great Coaching Career Success, Best Football Apps For Android and IOS 2022, How many Premier League Matches In A Season, Best Midfielders in The Premier League History. Apart from being a football manager, Hayes works as a pundit and commentator for ITV. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. She is shockingly annoyingly bad at the job, anybody can hear that so then why was she picked for the job? Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. 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 . 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. 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. There werent women doing football analysis, Sanderson says. But Vicki's performance was blasted on Twitter. After the incident, Sky Sports became more inclusive of women, no longer hiring them, Pope suggests, for their looks, but rather their knowledge. Shes my all time favourite commentator, love her, great voice too. 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. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. 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! The temperature under my collar has been known to rise on occasions and I have even once turned the sound down to avoid the 'screecher' recently employed by Channel Four. 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. Appearing on Women's Hour today, sports presenter Jackie Oakley praised Emma's performance, saying that the presence of female commentators had 'moved on so much' in recent years.' She said:. The worst thing is not, however, the logical potholes in Kelners piece. Let me know what you guys think tho but either way fuck Robbie savage. Good fishing to ya! I hope this is /s. New MLB local media department executives Doug Johnson, Greg Pennell, and Kendall Burgess all have long RSN experience. Home of Football. Report Crawford October 26, 2019 1:02 PM BST. Nominated for the ' inflammatory post of the week'. Love, LUFC. Im just saying to be a commentator you should be good at commenting, Karenwas an outstanding player but absolutely rubbish and painful to listen too, Im sure Id be pretty rubbish at it too, just saying why let her do it? Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. The Goal came for Southampton vs Watford in the 2018-19 Season. She began doing play-by-play for NFL games in 2017 and became the first woman to call a nationally televised NFL game. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a game on "Monday Night Football," sitting with Rex Ryan, her broadcast partner . Jason attempted to defend himself, saying: 'It's nothing to do with their insight, the way she delivers it, or her knowledge or her ability to do the job. 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. 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