Best - Alan Hansen

Worst - Mark Lawrenson

I don't mind Gorden Strachan to be honest also.

I think Alan Shearer is hilarious when he does commentry. He says things that no other commentator dare say. Hopefully he will go in to commentry when he retires.
As for the worst. It has to be Chris Camara!. He is so annoying, i could cheerfully throttle him at times! Why can't he learn to keep his gob in control ?.

The best is Andy Gray - he always sounds so excited about the football.

The worst is Peter Schmichael - does he ever know what he's on about.

The best line ever was by Ruud Gullit - remember 'sexy football'.

graeme le saux was the worst cmmentator i ever heard, unbelievable

Originally posted by Lickszz

I don't mind Gorden Strachan to be honest also.

Gordon Strachen at least knows what he's talking about and he can be quite comical, although many people find him difficult to understand (not me, I hasten to add, as I have Scottish relatives)

I absolutely hate John Motson. Don't care if he is a legend he is so biased when commentating during internationals it puts everyone off who doesn't happen to be English. I'm English and I cringe at some of the biased rubbish he comes out with.:-

"Can you imagine what England would do in this situation?". Well no, actually, cause they're out of the competition you stupid f***** tw*t!!!

I hate David Pleat.... he's a terrible pundit and I hate him generally.

best..... ron atkinson

worse (lasted 1 game)..lee chapman

The worst must be Garth Crooks.
He's so intense and tends to over emphasise words.
Even if he's asking a run of the mill question.

Good ones

Andy Gray, Alan Hansen, Jonathan Pearce, Alan Green

Bad ones

Garth Crooks - his questions are either bland, stupidly long and rambling or irrelevant)
David Pleat - the man is a fool
Ray Clemence - he is an ignoramous, and always biased in favour of teams he played for
Clive Tyldesley - always trying to be clever and show off his knowledge of trivia.

And many more than I am going to mention here!!

Oh, and Gordon Strachan is one of the best and most knowledgable, forgot about him.

The worst by a mile for me is Ian Drury of ITV - absolutely abysmal.
Way too reliant on rubbish cliches, and creating drama where there isn't.

Second is Clive Tyldesley - the constant references to Man U and "that niht in Barcelona" are sickening.

Just remembered I have to chip in again with my least favourite ever : Alan Shearer

His on pitch personality of being totally full of himself and always right he transfers perfectly into the commentary box.

He states his opinions as being incontrovertible facts, doesn't listen to any points made to him properly, ignores important things happenening on the pitch because he is so wrapped up in the point he is making.

And when he is not doing any of the above he is spouting inane cliches.

Originally posted by Albert Tross
The worst must be Garth Crooks.
He's so intense and tends to over emphasise words.
Even if he's asking a run of the mill question.

anyone notice he trys to put on a posh accent it doesnt work either

:loopy:

chris kamara is very annoying so is john motson but the one what really annoys me is trevor brookings

best one has to be the one who used to do football italia on channel 4 other good ones are ron atkinson and trevor francis and kevin keegan :D

Alan Shearer bores me to tears...I wish he'd pi.ss off and go and try to manage Newcastle

I'm amazed nobody has mentioned Jamie Redknapp - possibly THE worst pundit going. His happy-go-lucky attitude to everything, our Frank's a top, top player etc. etc. Can't stand the guy, whoever thought he'd be a good pundit wants shooting. I'll never forget one night watching the Champions League over-analysed football feast on Sky when Redknapp claimed that Christain Panucci (35+ y/old semi-legendary Italian right-back) was a prolific goalscoring defender in Serie A. Only for Ray Wilkins to shoot him down in extraordinary fashion by telling Redknapp that he watches Italian football on an almost daily basis and that Panucci was anything but prolific infront of goal. He even backed that up with stats - Redknapp, for once, was speechless.

Mark Lawrenson used to be OK, but over the last few years he's descended into a foolish, half-arsed, joker who doesn't even bother trying hard anymore.

I quite like Paul Merson on Soccer Saturday. He tells it how it is, and that's what I want to hear. Not somebody who dances around issues not wanting to upset anybody - ie. Redknapp.

The best - Jeff Stelling

The worst - David Pleat

Best
Motty

Worst
Garth Crooks,can't stand the way he talks and overstates his words

Funniest
Chris Kamara,love his laugh and the things he comes out with,he can make a 0-0 bore draw fun

Wot, no John Barnes :confused:

There are loads of contenders for the worst, but from a short list of John Barnes, David Pleat, Alan Shearer, and Mark Lawrenson I reckon Pleat wins it by a country mile.

Best Motty. Runners up: Chris Kamara, Gary Linekar and Ian Wright ( I know, he's a gooner but he does talk sense)

One of the best I've heard giving in-game analysis was Graeme Le Saux, funnily enough. Worst - Mark Bright, that bloke what did Robot Wars, David Pleat, and every other commentator off ITV... except John Gregory, who I heard do a European game once... and do it really well.

As for post match...
Alan Hansen - UNBELIEVABLE. Bad bad bad bad bad, he's only got one word and it gets boring.
Shearer - ok, but not quite there yet...
I've seen McClaren attempt it, and prove himself a twonk. Shocking.
Best was Martin O'Neill. That guy really does know his stuff. Shocking.

Alan Shearer bores me to tears...I wish he'd pi.ss off and go and try to manage Newcastle

Ooooh...yes please! :P

Ooooh...yes please! :P

Really? I honestly believe that most supporters of other teams would like Shearer to manage Newcastle just so we could see, and laugh, at how far you'd fall.

If Newcastle consider themselves to be a big club they should appoint a proper manager, not some folk hero

KK will be coming back and will get em back up the table, cant understand why evrybody would like to see newcastle down, theyre my second team and us northerners should stick together!! Fantastic club with passionate fans, if i was a footballer id love to play for them!

Really? I honestly believe that most supporters of other teams would like Shearer to manage Newcastle just so we could see, and laugh, at how far you'd fall.

If Newcastle consider themselves to be a big club they should appoint a proper manager, not some folk hero

We will have to agree to differ then. I'm sure that's possible for two gentlemen of our calibre. :D

KK will be coming back and will get em back up the table, cant understand why evrybody would like to see newcastle down, theyre my second team and us northerners should stick together!! Fantastic club with passionate fans, if i was a footballer id love to play for them!

The third coming of King Kev?

It's this sort of silly devotion to a folk hero which means they'll never get anywhere. Imagine if Arsenal had appointed Charlie Nicholas instead of Arsene Wenger, or if Chelsea had appointed Kerry Dixon instead of Jose Mourinho

We will have to agree to differ then. I'm sure that's possible for two gentlmen of our calibre. :D

Quite possible. I just think that the best thing for Newcastle would be a really experienced top name manager, someone who's won Championships or major competitions elsewhere

The third coming of King Kev?

It's this sort of silly devotion to a folk hero which means they'll never get anywhere. Imagine if Arsenal had appointed Charlie Nicholas instead of Arsene Wenger, or if Chelsea had appointed Kerry Dixon instead of Jose Mourinho

How very dare you? Charlie flippin' Nicholas?...Kerry Flippin' Dixon?

In the same breath as Sheeaarrrerrrr!?

You're off your trolley. I wish you a speedy recovery. Oh...first one's on me come Monday. :thumbsup:

Quite possible. I just think that the best thing for Newcastle would be a really experienced top name manager, someone who's won Championships or major competitions elsewhere

Like Joe Kinnear? :cry:

Charlie nicholas is a gob****e,why would a prestigous club like nufc touch him with a bargepole, because they wouldent!! i hope they climb up the table and shut the tabloids up!

We will have to agree to differ then. I'm sure that's possible for two gentlemen of our calibre. :D

Anyway, in the spirit of friendship I present to you this gift. (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xpfXuJNKWZg) If it hadn't been for him you would have won the title in 95-96 and who knows where you'd be now. :D

David Pleat is by far the worst.

Jeff Stelling is the best.

I hate David Pleat.... he's a terrible pundit and I hate him generally.

Totally agree about Pleat, the way he mis pronounces players names - its deliberate to make him sound extrovert but really he sounds a w*****

one of the best was Brian Moore (rip)

Best football pundit by a mile is RTE's Eamon Dunphy. Alan Hansen is always worth listening to along with a couple of others from the BBC.

Worst: any of the ITV and Sky team.

Best: Andy Gray/Martin Tyler combo have always been good, also like Craig Burley on Setanta. Best pundit was Martin O Neill during the last euro champs.

Worst: John Motson, Mark Lawrenson, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson, John Motson and Mark Lawrenson.

daid pleat the worst by a long way. what he knows about football can be written on the back of a stamp and you would still have room for the words to the greasy chip butty song

david pleat the worst by a long way. what he knows about football can be written on the back of a stamp and you would still have room for the words to the greasy chip butty song

Jeff Stelling is the best thing on the telly on saturday afternoon,
my other half watches him, so while hes worshipping jeff, im out spending his money

The scots guy on setanta is the worst by a country mile.
John Motson does his homework and give out the facts ,not opinions all the time.

Les Ferdinand was particularly poor this weekend



and Why does Jim Rosenthal still have a job?

Eamon Dunphy was a great call a few years ago, but he's a shadow of his former self. I blame the Irish version of "The Weakest Link" for that. Everyone else got a black clad dominatrix; we got Eamon Dunphy.

Motty is the ultimate King of commentators. We all know he's a total anorak, but you tell me one sports fan when discussing a match/bout/meeting/tourney, etc., who doesn't come up with some obscure statistic.

As sports fans, we're just hacked off that he has that sort of knowledge in his head, let alone at a laptop, or at worst being passed to him by his researchers.

Be honest, we all know I'm right, because we all agree.

Gray/Tyler have the 'how we can sell this to the UK" sound sewn up, but they still annoy me.

Ros.......en.........thal should have been sacked 20 years ago for his apparent indifference to any sport, but I'd still like to see Jimmy Hill back.

A bit of old style bias might just take some of the awful smugness away from the current crop.

And that smugness applies to all channels.

Best - Alan Hansen

Worst - Mark Lawrenson

I don't mind Gorden Strachan to be honest also.

Alan Hansen for sure the best

Andy Gray has to be the most bias and biggest gob-poo dude in the business.

Alan Hansen is by far my favourite pundit as he tells it straight and has a dry sense of humour.

I like Ruud Gullit as a pundit as well as he is a cool character and is analysis of the games is nearly always insightful.

David Platt is a shocking commentator and pundit as he is constantly moaning and seems like he can't wait to bring people down.

Jamie Redknapp is an awful pundit as I think his analysis of games and comments are very shallow and don't show that much understanding. Too much of a 'pretty boy' - looks good in front of the cameras etc.

Dion Dublin is too slimy and ive hated him since Utd beat Coventry in the cup quarters and he was clapping the referee for every decision that went their way - slimy, greasy Dion!

Im not that keen on Andy Gray as I find him condescending at times and he is slightly arrogant and conceited. I don't like the way he half-laughs at his own unfunny comments either - it winds me up.

Barrie Davies on the BBC was my favourite commentator by a long way as I found him knowledgable, completely and utterly unbiased and I liked his voice.

I think we need more 'characters' amongst the current crop of pundits who would be more controversial and exciting. Most of them seemed doctored and false in a way. We need people who say what they think.

anyone notice he trys to put on a posh accent it doesnt work either :loopy:

Yep!.. I've noticed this, why is he trying to be posh???.. and the way he argues with people on Fianl Score like he's always right really annoys me! The man needs a good slap.

The best is probably old 'toyface' Hansen. :thumbsup:

Alan Hansen: " You won't win anything with kids" regarding Man Utd with Beckham,Giggs,Nevilles and Scholes
Guess what happend next

It's got to be Jamie"he's world class"Redknapp.I also find mr Chelsea,Ray'Grant Mitchell'
Wilkins annoying though I've not seen him on for a while due to his new job.
Nobody really stands out on TV for me,but Mike Ingham on radio five is very good.

Anyone seen Paul Merson on Sky's Gillette Soccer Saturday....well give me strength...he's shocking !

best has to be Chris Kamara - Hilarious!!!

worst is david pleat. scooby doo could do a better job

Alan Hansen is by far my favourite pundit as he tells it straight and has a dry sense of humour.

I like Ruud Gullit as a pundit as well as he is a cool character and is analysis of the games is nearly always insightful.

David Platt is a shocking commentator and pundit as he is constantly moaning and seems like he can't wait to bring people down.

Jamie Redknapp is an awful pundit as I think his analysis of games and comments are very shallow and don't show that much understanding. Too much of a 'pretty boy' - looks good in front of the cameras etc.

Dion Dublin is too slimy and ive hated him since Utd beat Coventry in the cup quarters and he was clapping the referee for every decision that went their way - slimy, greasy Dion!

Im not that keen on Andy Gray as I find him condescending at times and he is slightly arrogant and conceited. I don't like the way he half-laughs at his own unfunny comments either - it winds me up.

Barrie Davies on the BBC was my favourite commentator by a long way as I found him knowledgable, completely and utterly unbiased and I liked his voice.

I think we need more 'characters' amongst the current crop of pundits who would be more controversial and exciting. Most of them seemed doctored and false in a way. We need people who say what they think.

Just goes to show that we are all different. The only thing I agree with you is
No I have just checked, you put David platt, it's David Pleat I can't stand.
So I have variance of opinion on everything you say. But I bet if we met I would probably like you.

At the moment the person I cant stand is Jamie Redknapp.

Although I find most football pundits talk aload of s**t.

Not really anyone out there I like.

At the moment the person I cant stand is Jamie Redknapp.

Although I find most football pundits talk aload of s**t.

Not really anyone out there I like.

Yes jamie redknapp is really getting annoying. His dads team can never do any wrong.

Yes jamie redknapp is really getting annoying. His dads team can never do any wrong.


we have a sweepstake in our house when redknapp is on as to how long it is before he mentions frank lampard, even when he is not playing in the match.
I like andy gray though because he tells things as it is and does not sit on the fence. Have you ever also watched a match summarised by Trevor Brooking. You won't need a sleeping tablet listening to him.

best has to be Chris Kamara - Hilarious!!!

As a blade I am slightly biased:D but he can make a mundane goal sound like a contender for goal of the season, genius,

As a blade I am slightly biased:D but he can make a mundane goal sound like a contender for goal of the season, genius,

You do mean that as a blade you can't stand Kamara 'cos of his complete bias against us? Please tell me I am just misunderstanding you and you do in fact hate Chris Kamara?

So I have variance of opinion on everything you say. But I bet if we met I would probably like you.

No, I hate you 'cos you have disagreed with my expert opinion on football pundits. I wouldn't even talk to you if we met, boo hoo.

Just goes to show that we are all different. The only thing I agree with you is
No I have just checked, you put David platt, it's David Pleat I can't stand..

It's mostly personal preference with regards to footy pundits rather than an opinion that can really be argued about. You like some people and you don't like others and somebody else likes the people you hate and dislike the people you love.

Back to Andy Gray and while I don't really like the guy I have to admit that his analysis is pretty much spot on. His insight is good and ive noticed he is often right about being substituted - not just when someone is having a shocker or is injured but it's when the tactics aren't quite working and it isn't completely obvious - he knows. I still don't like him though.

I had forgotten about David 'Spartak Milan 4 Red Star Lisbon 1' Pleat. The insightfulness of the man is breathtaking and his pronunciation is spot on. Surely a job as a translator would have beckoned if he hadn't gotten into football. I do agree with this one, not somebody I would miss.

Mr Pleat gets a bad press it seems.

He may be a kerb crawler, and he may pronounce players names with phonetic artistry, but he knows his stuff.

Deviating slightly, the BBC never replaced Barry Davies, who for me was the voice of the world cup. I always loved the way he would accentuate a players name when he was in on goal, and then finish the sentence with "scores" (e.g. "and Carecaaaaaaa.....scores)

Of the current crop, I like Johnathon Pearce simply for his enthusiasm.

Oh, Alan Shearer is crap.

You do mean that as a blade you can't stand Kamara 'cos of his complete bias against us? Please tell me I am just misunderstanding you and you do in fact hate Chris Kamara?

Hate Kamara, why because he favours Weeds over us? :hihi:

I remember an away game when Cotttee could be seen giving his commentary for sky, after the usual sham abuse he got a good rendition of “there is only one Kamara”.

I thing he got the idea which pundit united fans preferred.

Andy Gray has to be the most bias and biggest gob-poo dude in the business.

Couldn't agree more. More than once I've switched a game off when that muppet is spouting thoughtless drivel and then snorting at his own non-jokes.

Hate Kamara, why because he favours Weeds over us? :hihi:.

He favours everyone over us, that's why I can't stand him.

Not even is over hyped descriptions. :D

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU7z1MxMWv4

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HOwfi-siftc&feature=related

I wish Sky sports or MOTD would hire Stuart Hall from radio 5.

I wish Sky sports or MOTD would hire Stuart Hall from radio 5.

Stuart Hall is a legend. The most colourful football reporting I've ever heard. And he wasn't bad on It's A Knockout either :thumbsup:

Stuart Hall is a legend. The most colourful football reporting I've ever heard. And he wasn't bad on It's A Knockout either :thumbsup:

And over to Stuart Hall who is reporting on the day's big match .....

"Aaaah, here we are at Anfield, the theatre of so many inescapably beautiful moments over so many dramatic years, but not the 'Theatre of Dreams', as their adversaries on the green sward today would have it. Liverpool v Manchester United; the aristocracy of the top flight, pledged once more in mortal combat.

The crowd vociferous, Benitez demonstrative, Ferguson dismissive, and the officials keeping watch betwixt the vengeful forces not without some moments' worry. The weather is as if Thor himself has taken up residence by the Liver birds, and his hammering can be heard above the din and opprobrium of the baying masses gathered in the howling wind and lashing rain brought by him to rent them asunder.

Nevertheless, the cut! The thrust! The United back pair of Ferdinand and Vidic were as the Pillars of Hercules, seemingly able to stem the tide from reaching the Atlantic Ocean of Van Der Sar's goal emanating from the wizardry of Gerrard and brutal strength of Robbie Keane.

At the other end, Hyppia was like an insurmountable Everest, blocking Ronaldo's ascent to the peak he so desires, and after 70 minutes without a shot on goal, it's 0-0!"

Apologies to the great man too, by the way.

Mr Pleat gets a bad press it seems.

He may be a kerb crawler, and he may pronounce players names with phonetic artistry, but he knows his stuff.

His mis-pronunciations aside he isn't the worst 2nd commentator around but he isn't particularly great. I wouldn't rate him as a highly as Gullit or Gray in terms of being able to pinpoint what is happening, what needs to change etc.

Of the current crop, I like Johnathon Pearce simply for his enthusiasm.

He has changed his style since channel 5, remember ready-steady-teddy (Sheringham) and (Robbie) Fowler-the prowler - the growler. He was still ok on that channel but he is more professional now and one of the best to listen to.

Oh, Alan Shearer is crap.

Yep, too drab and doesn't really point out anything you haven't noticed yourself.

All them are painful to listen to to be fair. I find match of the day unbearable. The smugfest of Lineker, Hanson lawrenson and shearer. I would cut match of the day to 45 minutes, have a single presenter behind a desk and show the highlights only. Think how much money the BBC would save by cutting all those wages.

If pushed the best is Lee dixon

Worst
Jamie Redknapp, followed by Jamie Redknapp, and finally Jamie Redknapp.

Gary Neville is the worst pundit by a country mile, he's terrible !!!

Alan Green is the top man,and the worst-well youre spoilt for choice but I would have that berk fron ITV,Ron Atkinson/cliche,and that Paul whitehouse.

Best: Peter Beagrie
Worst: Jim Beglin

And over to Stuart Hall who is reporting on the day's big match .....

"Aaaah, here we are at Anfield, the theatre of so many inescapably beautiful moments over so many dramatic years, but not the 'Theatre of Dreams', as their adversaries on the green sward today would have it. Liverpool v Manchester United; the aristocracy of the top flight, pledged once more in mortal combat.

The crowd vociferous, Benitez demonstrative, Ferguson dismissive, and the officials keeping watch betwixt the vengeful forces not without some moments' worry. The weather is as if Thor himself has taken up residence by the Liver birds, and his hammering can be heard above the din and opprobrium of the baying masses gathered in the howling wind and lashing rain brought by him to rent them asunder.

Nevertheless, the cut! The thrust! The United back pair of Ferdinand and Vidic were as the Pillars of Hercules, seemingly able to stem the tide from reaching the Atlantic Ocean of Van Der Sar's goal emanating from the wizardry of Gerrard and brutal strength of Robbie Keane.

At the other end, Hyppia was like an insurmountable Everest, blocking Ronaldo's ascent to the peak he so desires, and after 70 minutes without a shot on goal, it's 0-0!"

Apologies to the great man too, by the way.

Every so often I come across a post like this and realise just how much I miss Hippy.

Every so often I come across a post like this and realise just how much I miss Hippy.

Very much so mate.:(

Got to be Steve Claridge on the Football League Show.

Got to be Steve Claridge on the Football League Show.

What? Best and worst?

All them are painful to listen to to be fair. I find match of the day unbearable. The smugfest of Lineker, Hanson lawrenson and shearer. I would cut match of the day to 45 minutes, have a single presenter behind a desk and show the highlights only. Think how much money the BBC would save by cutting all those wages.

If pushed the best is Lee dixon

Worst
Jamie Redknapp, followed by Jamie Redknapp, and finally Jamie Redknapp.

I agree.

I remember one of his priceless comments - I don't care what the rule book says, that is definitely a penalty in my book.

Best: Martin Tyler and Andy Gray - Best combo ever.

Worst: Ray Wilkins - Snoozefest