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. Her background as a Football manager may have contributed positively to her sound tactical knowledge. . 'It's the voice. Her voice is extremely irritating and is off putting when trying to watch. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Robyn Cowen has a voice like nails down a window. Michael Owen sends me to sleep and Mark Lawrenson just shrugs and grunts. So so SOOO sick of idiot women commentators in sport! I do like Michelle Owen, she actually sounds like she knows what shes talking about and talks like a fan. Thank you, thats my point, as I said theres a lot of superbly talented lady pundits who are great on tv and commentary, but its hard to listen to poor commentators who ruin the pleasure of watching the game through just talking for the sake of it! @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! That's all . Who are they? The humour was notably absent andit was largely superficial 'see and say' commentary. Apple 'Ted Lasso' S3 trailer sets up a crucial Ted-Nate clash "Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best . 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? Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A former footballer has come under fire after claiming women's voices are 'too high pitched' for match 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. @NickoTaylor_: Steve McManaman is absolutely awful on commentary, hes talking like Newcastle are 5-1 up & playing like Barcelona of 2010, Newcastle are losing Steve you absolute pineapple #NEWLEE. She began doing play-by-play for NFL games in 2017 and became the first woman to call a nationally televised NFL game. The numerous caps, extensive World Cup experience, and on-screen charisma of Aluko and Scott mean nothing here. 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. The NFL is the biggest ratings generator for networks and a woman has never been a mainstay in an NFL booth. Unfortunately for Kelner, his rhetoric cant save him here. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. That is my favourite piece of video from last season without question. Six teams XFL viewership slid, but Week 3 will be a key barometer for the league going forward. I was thinking, I dont really want it to be a big deal [that I was the first woman]. One viewer @tony_passmore wrote: Nothing to do with our Covid promotion comments but Karen Carneys voice is like chalk down a blackboard. When I was younger I didnt see a Karen Carney on the TV or a Sue Smith. 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. Its not so straightforward for women in football. 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. If I don't like the commentators I hit the mute button. 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. I hope this is /s. I think the biggest problem is whether men can adapt to the fact that women are capable of doing football commentary.. In addition, Gonzalez played for the Mexico womens national football team from 19982011 and for the Boston Breakers in the Womens United Soccer Association from 20022003. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. Ranking: 10 Best Chelsea Players of All Time, The Evolution of Chelsea FC under Roman Abramovich. 'This is not a hill you want to die on, that women have annoying squeaky voices, when you yourself have an annoying squeaky voice. The thing about the 'dinosaurs' like 'Beefy' and 'The Lord' is that they have been there and done it. Home of Football. The thread is called women commentators on mens football, youmade it aboutthe commentators beingwomen. 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. ', Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV from 6am. She has since been let go from her position but her time as play-by-play announcer has not been forgotten. 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. Then again there's a load of male commentators who only get in because they're an ex player, but they're monumentally difficult to listen to - Michael Owen being a case in point. 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:. Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. NFL College Football NBA MLB World Baseball Classic USFL FIFA Women's World Cup. what is it with BT SPORT and employing shocking commentators! Support 100 years of independent journalism. But Jason complained that he didn't enjoy listening to a woman commentating during a match, because their voices are too 'high-pitched'. Now, though, Foudy works as Football Commentator. Shes one of the few that has the temerity to actually talk about football tactics during a football match instead of just harping on performance. 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. 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. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. CBS ESPN Fox NBC NFL Originals By Joe Lucia on 11/16/2020 The 2020 NFL announcer rankings have landed, and here are some quick notes before we get into the nitty gritty. 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 many points for a FA Cup game ??? 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Doug McIntyre. 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. Your email address will not be published. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player Jason Cundy complained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup. The OP didn'tmention what the "girls look like" - I think that bit hasbeen added later. By Vicki Sparks, 29, made history last week when she became the first woman to lead live coverage of a World Cup football match on British TV, keeping fans up to speed from Moscows Luzhniki Stadium. Beth Mowins, the first woman to call a game on "Monday Night Football," sitting with Rex Ryan, her broadcast partner . 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. 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! Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. She might not know a thing about cricket but she's funny and looks good into the bargain. And please dont use the word lady when you mean womanunless you always call men gentlemen. Before landing the role of a lifetime, Sparks told the BBC: 'The ultimate dream would be to commentate on the Champions League final for 5 live. They also continue to be the only all-female . Sign up for a new account in our community. 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. 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. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. We are no longer in the 70s and its time for the football world to move on and get rid of these dinosaur views. For more information, please see our So much about Football, informative and valuable. 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. Susanna tried to draw the heated debate to a close, remarking: 'God forbid a woman could talk for ninety minutes it's something I can only dream of.'. Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley was the first female commentator to appear on Match of the Day in 2007. 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. The rest of the guff about sexism is irrelevant, and very tedious. She makes McManaman sound knowledgeable. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! Its not just a tick box.. With 202 clean sheets, which goalkeeper has the best record in the Premier League? It is a difficult game for women because they have to be careful of the upper register of their voice.. With regards to women, I don't agree they are any worse or better than men. 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. Never forget his meltdown over goal line technology during the 2014 WC. Which player, with 653 games, has made the most Premier League appearances? Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland (ESPN) - 1.29. Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. @Smarty_Lufc: Steve McManaman is hard work to listen to isnt he. Some absolutely awful male commentators.Clive Tyldesley being the absolute rock bottom. and our P.S. 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. And I agree on the likes of Owen and some other ex players being as bad with commentary, the days of quality commentary have gone its all about getting ex players in with their opinions. It can be expressed more eloquently perhaps by saying that you agree with equality of opportunity but not equality of outcome. Praising Jeff Hendrick have having a great second half was one of the talking points from fans online. It's just like being in the River End. Davies, 80, said: Theyre a tough listen because we havent heard them in the past. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. If thats not what you want to draw attention to, then call it poor commentators on football. AnthonyTheBg 2 yr. ago. She joinsGary Lineker, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer on the BBC panel this month. !p commentator, but don't mind a few women here and there on the programmes. I dunno about you guys but I fucking hate Robbie savage. 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. Scott will become the first woman to feature as a commentator on the soccer video game. 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. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. 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. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. Emma Hayes: In praise of the best pundit at the Euros and what makes the ITV co-commentator so good. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 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. Now, though, Chastain is a coach, football broadcaster, and commentator. "Lets see if he can use that big ole fanny.". ', Earlier this week, BBC presenter Dan Walker praised the performance of Miss Sparks on her debut with the words: 'Well played Vicki Sparks. Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the United States womens national soccer team at the 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. The same for men too. ', Outrage: Cundy's comments have sparked a backlash on Twitter, with presenter Jacqui Oatley and footballer Fran Kirby tweeting their disappointment. 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! Least favourite has to be Jonathon Pearce though. 42. Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. The female commentators in this year's men's World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. Most common grade: F (33.55% of votes) Previous score: 1.08 (with Jason Witten) Previous ranking: 15 (out of 15) Breakdown: Alright, so the . 20. David Moyes threatens to slap the BBC's Vicki Sparks. Beth Mowins is the female college football announcer. Apart from being a football manager, Hayes works as a pundit and commentator for ITV. Eni Aluko was absolute garbage during the World Cup, particularly when compared with Scott. Although that said, I do agree with your overall point. I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. Then you have the technical ones.like Davies and Motson, countered by the ones like Pearce who like to colour the commentary a bit. In addition to all these, Smith works as a football commentator. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The only thing I really see females doing in the the League are analyzing and on the sidelines talking to players. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? A little bit of history made. We told you. Theres a few male commentators just as bad! Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. There werent women doing football analysis, Sanderson says. The title is "Women commentators on mens football" and Indy goes on to say he had to turn the sound off. Some people think its a weakness to show that it impacts you but something has to be done. 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! 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. 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. The article hides its misogyny behind arguments sold as watertight logic. There are plenty of awful male commentators and pundits. In her 192 caps on the team, she scored 30 goals playing primarily as a defender and sometimes a midfielder. I am torn about commentators. Top Shows. He brown tongues everyone and everything and tries to tell us what we should think. Some appeal, some less so. All rights reserved. JavaScript is disabled. Hayes is one of the best female commentators. After the tournament, she earned a lot of positive reviews that helped and propelled her to further success. ', Chelsea footballer Fran Kirby added: 'How about we just go back to the dinosaur ages to 1921 and ban women's football? Wish Steve McManaman would calm the f*ck down. What's your biggest turn off? Surely it should be about quality in the job and not just to make sure you comply with the PC requirements? 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