Is your mate married?This other bloke was saying it’s annoying listening to a high pitched commentator for 90 minutes, more so when the ball is close to goal it’s “difficult” to listen to.
Personally I was neither for or against, because most commentators bore me anyway. Just trying to gauge some opinions, jeez.
Is your mate married?
Pitch is no real problem. Someone mentioned that either you are good or bad. I'd much rather listen to Alex Scott than Jermaine Jenas, Martin Keown, Chris Sutton, Garth Crooks, Savage... I could go on. Some yank woman was on the women's world cup though and she was fucking dreadful.This other bloke was saying it’s annoying listening to a high pitched commentator for 90 minutes, more so when the ball is close to goal it’s “difficult” to listen to.
Personally I was neither for or against, because most commentators bore me anyway. Just trying to gauge some opinions, jeez.
You'd think he'd be chuffed with a high pitch woman when the ball was near the goal wouldn't you?!I’ve never met him before. What about yours, is he married?
Commentators and pundits for me Marty. They just love the sound of their own voice and spouting utter drivel. Commentators I have a little sympathy for as they have to keep talking for most of the game and are bound to mess up at times...BUT pundits have agendas they need to air and teams they either love or hate.
Female commentary......"The linesman's waved his flag for something. I think it's called 'offside' or something like that. I'll check it out and get back to you. Meanwhile, someone's kicked the ball into the net at the other end. It's a player in the striped top team."
They are women's voices, not military style whistles in your eardrum ffs!!!Commentators (esp on radio or from radio backgrounds) are told to keep talking hence all the stats and guff about kits, the ground, fans etc. Almost doesn't matter what you say, just say something. I find in that respect the women are as good as the men, it was just odd to begin with because you weren't used to the higher pitched voices. I have wondered if those that don't like the women commentating are partly due to old sexist stereotypes and attitudes but also because as you get older your hearing at higher frequencies diminishes somewhat so it may actually be more difficult for more senior members to hear?
Pundits are supposed to be there to provide expert analysis and most of the time it's just cliched bollocks you could get from the stands. Again the women can be just as good as the men and in some cases better. Depends on the individual.
What are the valid reasons for not having female commentators for men's games?
I think also the two female in game commentators of sky when they go around the grounds are usually the most insightful. Agree on Isa too, she is v goodThere aren’t any. I don’t really notice on the commentators.
I think on the pundit side they seem to offer less knowledge and insite and there seems to be a determination have a proportionate number for some reason
For me on that it’s a bit weak
Oddly Isa Guha (cricket commentator and pundit) seems one of the best on sky. She mixes well with the ex male pros, has a clear knowledge and understanding of the game and is an excellent presenter of the highlights show
I'd like to know that too.What are the valid reasons for not having female commentators for men's games?
What's a "low-key female co-commentator"?I prefer female commentators for women's games, especially women who have played the women's game and are knowledgeable about it.
I like a mix of male and female presenters (Kate Abdo is excellent, I also like Rebecca Lowe) especially if they have good chemistry.
I can't see any valid reason for having female commentators for men's games. Possibly a low-key female co-commentator might be ok.
There aren’t any. I don’t really notice on the commentators.
I think on the pundit side they seem to offer less knowledge and insite and there seems to be a determination have a proportionate number for some reason
For me on that it’s a bit weak
Oddly Isa Guha (cricket commentator and pundit) seems one of the best on sky. She mixes well with the ex male pros, has a clear knowledge and understanding of the game and is an excellent presenter of the highlights show
Did you use your voice-ometer to come up with that summary?Alison Mitchell is also good because she has a nice voice that you can listen to , Alex Scott has a terrible voice.
Did you use your voice-ometer to come up with that summary?
Alison Mitchell is also good because she has a nice voice that you can listen to , Alex Scott has a terrible voice.
I'll amend your comment to what it should've said: "In my opinion, I find AM to be a good commentator and has a lovely voice, AS I find to be not so nice on the ear."No these special devices I was born with on the side of my head.