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. When it gets exciting, and her tone also goes up its actually uncomfortable to listen to. Copyright Archant Community Media Limited She could take the most exciting game and make it sound dull as dishwater. 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! I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. Your email address will not be published. Why cant a male footballer be a gay icon like the mighty Megan Rapinoe? Now dont 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 itsKarren Carey commentating tonight but her andAlex Scott do my head in, just talking for the sake of talking making not much contribution to the game! @_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. They also continue to be the only all-female . Karencarney, Choose to listen to either Steve Mcmanaman or Karen carney pic.twitter.com/5GAt0f5knt, Aiden Flynn (@aidenf1) January 26, 2021. Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. 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'. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team at the 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. Your colleagues keep making you donate 3 to a plastic bag of lost hopes in exchange for a sad, paper flag of Morocco. Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. After the tournament, she earned a lot of positive reviews that helped and propelled her to further success. Suddenly, a sport that hasritualistically excluded usbecomes all-consuming, sneaking its way into every crevice of mainstream culture. 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! Although that said, I do agree with your overall point. Football punditry is not meant to be an exact representation of players on the pitch, but an expert panel discussing and analysing the sport. The formerIndependenteditor explains (nervously) in a column this week that the two women of colour have been included for diversity purposes, not aptitude. The rest of the guff about sexism is irrelevant, and very tedious. P.S. By What even is the logical conclusion to Kelners argument? This isnt sexism did you spot that first paragraph about how great Aluko is? When was the inaugural Premier League season? Julie Stewart-Binks is a Canadian journalist and Commentator who has worked for Barstool Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports. Makes me smile when people get all sensitive about this and say its sexist, turn on sky sports news and try to convince me that most of those girls looks didnt play a part in them getting the job. Now, though, Chastain is a coach, football broadcaster, and commentator. Stop knocking the World Cup's female commentators. 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. No wonder EA Sports chose her to be one of the commentators for the FIFA 22 game. Its the screechy tone of voice really. That wealth of experience is both vital and entertaining. Karen Carney had a superb career but that does not always mean commentating comes natural. It's just like being in the River End. 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. How do you plead?'. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. Six teams XFL viewership slid, but Week 3 will be a key barometer for the league going forward. ! 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. View our online Press Pack. Careful the next time you come in.' Beth Mowins is the female college football announcer. @MissVJFxx: I think everyone who gave #lufc and us fans shit for calling out Karen Carney owes us an apology. 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. Mens football is much more prominet that womens football. 12. ', Piers hit back: 'I think some of the women have been better than the men and I have been very pleasantly surprised that this World Cup has a lot more female voices. Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. Now, she is a commentator and a former assistant coach of the Washington Spirit as of 2018. You must log in or register to reply here. I do hope you never say this in front ofmy daughter who played for Arsenal under 17s as well as ITFC. In addition, she is a World Cup champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Gonzlez Canales is an American-born Mexican football commentator and former player. It's simply a matter of how good they are and there are many factors to this ranging from John Motson's Encyclopedia Britannica-style approach to Brian Moore's cool analytical and almost personal approach. Furthermore, Chastain is a two-time FIFA Womens World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. But when youre a woman, you have to research more. Shes my all time favourite commentator, love her, great voice too. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Support 100 years of independent journalism. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. She joinsGary Lineker, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer on the BBC panel this month. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. With 202 clean sheets, which goalkeeper has the best record in the Premier League? 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. ', TV star Ms Cundy, who has two sons fathered by Jason, added: 'Football sadly still has a macho man' attitude which must change. But certain things Id be like, Nah, Im gonna pass on this.'. Attendances say no one gives a crap. The Goal came for Southampton vs Watford in the 2018-19 Season. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. Euro 2020 commentators: Women are getting more airtime than ever in men's football but abuse takes its toll Female broadcasters enjoyed a wonderful Euro 2020 but the challenges they face. Im not asking to be on the TV because Im black or because Im gay or because Im a woman, Sanderson says. That's all . 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. Sorry ladies! And see an English team win it!'. 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. The comments below have not been moderated. The Goals came in 2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton vs Aston Villa in 2015. No personality at all. Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. 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. Alex Scott is an ex-footballer who played for Arsenal Women as a Right back. "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. So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. 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. @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. The rivalry between Shannon Sharpe and the Grizzlies is alive and well. No matter how hard you work, she says, no matter how much you do, you will always get scrutinised that little bit more.. Or, asGuardiancolumnistHadley Freeman tweets, does Kelners bizarre future require Crufts to be solely covered by dogs? The title is "Women commentators on mens football" and Indy goes on to say he had to turn the sound off. JavaScript is disabled. Report Crawford October 26, 2019 1:02 PM BST. 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. Presenters, yes, great. Read Also: The Best Referees in The Premier League History. AnthonyTheBg 2 yr. ago. 14. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! Much loved account @HLTCO wrote: Karen Carney: Will there be a tactical switch at half-time from Palace? Does she know who Roy Hodgson is? Lyndsey explained that young girls who were football fans now had 'someone to relate to'. Who are they? 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. Doug McIntyre. No my tittle backs my point, dont just give the job toKaren because its the PCequality thing to do! That needs to change. The fastest goal scored in Premier League history came in 7.69 seconds. Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). Shes one of the few females who are into football commentating. Why Are Many Footballers Having Heart Issues Recently? There's enough men making a living talking bolox about the game, women should commentate on their own sport. The humour was notably absent andit was largely superficial 'see and say' commentary. For instance, Chris Goreham is biased towards us but I don't have a problem with that. 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. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. I dunno about you guys but I fucking hate Robbie savage. Despite the domination of men in the football commentating business, these women listed here are arguably the most popular among their gender. 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. Couldn't give a shoite if the commentator is m or f as long as they dont hype and tell it like it is. 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 . Oops! Its not just a tick box.. A little bit of history made. Because clearly some people haven't evolved since then and still stuck in that time period. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. They know their stuff Lianne Sanderson My former teammates, Alex Scott and Eni Aluko, are a breath of fresh air - their dedication and. Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. To be fair the issue youre referring to isnt "women commentators" it's simply bad commentators. The numerous caps, extensive World Cup experience, and on-screen charisma of Aluko and Scott mean nothing here. Alicia Ferguson is an Australian ex-footballer who now works as a commentator, pundit, and TV presenter. Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. Her voice is extremely irritating and is off putting when trying to watch. Of which there are men and women. 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. But yeah, [social media abuse] it does take its toll, she says. 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). Discussing Sparks' World Cup debut last week, when shetook to the mic for Portugal's clash with Morocco, Jason said he didn't enjoy her commentary. It can be expressed more eloquently perhaps by saying that you agree with equality of opportunity but not equality of outcome. Womens football is a very different game from that played at the [mens] World Cup, writes Kelner, who does not play this mythical sport known as womens football. Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a game on "Monday Night Football," sitting with Rex Ryan, her broadcast partner . Its never easy to be a woman during the mens World Cup. If I don't like the commentators I hit the mute button. Charlotte Wilder. 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. Read Also: Champions League Winning Managers who got hired mid-season, Best Female Football Commentators (continued), After her retirement, Karen Julia Carney became a football journalist and commentator for Sky Sports and Amazon Prime. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! Your email address will not be published. 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. Mar 13, 2019. "There are a few more elements, a few more specialty items that can get worked into the broadcast.". 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. Diversity on a panel is simply the result of equality of opportunity. Jason said he 'preferred' to hear a male voice during a game, and that 'moments of drama' called for a 'slightly lower voice'. Absolutely superb. 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. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. 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 so SOOO sick of idiot women commentators in sport! @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. Eric Williams. Now you see what we see. Sparks - who according to her Twitter profile loves 'God, sport and life' - has broadcasting experience with the BBC's Final Score and Radio 5 Live. The F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sunday at 10 AM ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. 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. Dont say we didnt warn you lol #karencarney #shit. @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. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. Most US English commentators are rubbish. 2019 and people still write this? Imagine her and Carragher commenting on the same game! Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. So much about Football, informative and valuable. 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. I'm no fan of the female commentator in the game thus far. After her retirement, though, shed taken up many roles in football and one of them is commentating. 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. 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. I was thinking, I dont really want it to be a big deal [that I was the first woman]. BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators tough to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. Privacy Policy. On top of that the BBC over publicise the womens game beyond belief. 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. I feel that way for sideline analysis and interviews, as well. Commentators in football make the game much more interesting. Moyes was fined 30,000 by the FA. 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. 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. @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. But Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowans and the lesbian haircut that is Aleidh Barbour, just pss off!! You must be logged in to post a comment Had to turn the volume off! ', Outrage: Cundy's comments have sparked a backlash on Twitter, with presenter Jacqui Oatley and footballer Fran Kirby tweeting their disappointment. 42. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. Difference there is good commentary is key to watching the game on tv. Required fields are marked *. She is most known for other football-related shows. Then you have the technical ones.like Davies and Motson, countered by the ones like Pearce who like to colour the commentary a bit. Fuck me their all prolifically SHIT!!! Ask Lil. 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. She is 5 ft 7 and I suspect you wouldnt feel a thing. Dont get bent out of shape! @fullback03: Karen Carney just about to congratulate West Ham on getting through to the next round. 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. 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. I have some photos available if required. and our 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:. Women In Football, which promotes female representation in the sport, hailed her as a "history maker". I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. But Vicki's performance was blasted on Twitter. 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. Many football fans are thrilled with Scotts in-depth analysis during commentary. 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. News, Rumours, Analysis, gossip and much more. Gruden paired with Mike Tirico on MNF for several years after ESPN got the rights. I understand you were on The Daily Show and you make light of certain situations. "', 'Your annoyance appears to be that they have "too pitchy" voices, even though yours is pitchy, which seems to make you a sexist pig. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. At the end of the day it's the audience appeal that matters in football or any sport. 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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. Never forget his meltdown over goal line technology during the 2014 WC. Hayes is one of the best female commentators. Some people think its a weakness to show that it impacts you but something has to be done. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with the patronising . Although she works as a pundit, Scott is sometimes a commentator. The thread is called women commentators on mens football, youmade it aboutthe commentators beingwomen. Safest Bet in Sports: Men Complaining About a Female Announcer's Voice. Who scored it? 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. Davies, who is is working at Wimbledon this year for the final time, also told todays commentators to shut up. The 48-year-old pundit is now facing a backlash after footballer Fran Kirby claimed he was stuck in the 'dinosaur ages' while presenter Jacqui Oatley said it was 'frustrating' that female commentary were still being debated on national TV. RN in your inbox Get more stories that go beyond the news cycle with our weekly newsletter. This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? She currently works as Sporting Director at Angel City FC in the US. So, well let you some of the best female football commentators. Gruden can kick rocks, but we weren't fans well before this whole mess. Powered by Invision Community. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia on Friday morning for his comments that one female analyst can never . Aluko is an ex-footballer raised by Nigerian parents in the UK. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. 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. Sound familiar? 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? If that had happened in the 90s, perhaps they would have just gotten away with that, Pope says. 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. 0. 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