Westy on comms

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:28 pm

Just wondered if anyone watching / listening on Clarets + on Tuesday picked up anything interesting from Westy on comms?

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:29 pm

Mentioned JBG is the best at table tennis

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:31 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:29 pm
Mentioned JBG is the best at table tennis

Haha

Anything an tactics, style, etc?

NoFixedAbode_Claret · Post by **NoFixedAbode_Claret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:36 pm

He said we need to learn how to hold onto a lead

He did say that btw, I'm not being facetious

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:37 pm

he was excellent, said pretty much the same as we all say. I like his honesty

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:37 pm

He's pretty good and very balanced too which makes the commentary much more enjoyable. Reckon he'd p*ss himself laughing if he read the rate the ref thread comments cos the match some people on here seem to see is nowt like what me, Lee and and anyone else with a grasp of reality actually see.

With regards stuff about the squad then he has some nice stories but doesn't reveal anything of note ad you would expect from a serving player

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:39 pm

He didn't seem bothered about the fouls they were doing on us, just took it as what fellow pro's do.

He said Brownhill's dad had judged the MoM comp for his son to win.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:42 pm

He also said that when THB I think it was got booked it was a good foul.
And the cross that lead to their goal should have been cut out

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:12 pm

mkmel wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:42 pm
He also said that when THB I think it was got booked it was a good foul.
And the cross that lead to their goal should have been cut out

Think it was the Vitinho foul.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:31 pm

Thanks chaps

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:50 pm

Said he wasn’t enjoying his football last season almost falling out of love with the game but he has now got the buzz back and sometimes you need that change

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:52 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:50 pm
Said he wasn’t enjoying his football last season almost falling out of love with the game but he has now got the buzz back and sometimes you need that change

Really? That’s interesting!!

Must’ve got sick of plating that ball!

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:55 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:52 pm
Really? That’s interesting!!

Must’ve got sick of plating that ball!

Yeah. It’s not a word for word quote but that’s roughly what he said. It was during the half time break I think.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:51 am

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:31 pm
Haha

Anything an tactics, style, etc?

Watch out for his backhand.

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:56 pm

The co comm today is a complete dick head.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:09 pm

He's dominated Phil Bird and talks over him.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:18 pm

Surely they could get an ex player to do it?

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:21 pm

The guy with Phil Bird is shocking. Why on earth is he trying to act like a comedian? Just coming across as an obnoxious di**head.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:21 pm

He’s calling out bingo numbers now?

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:22 pm

Don't think I've ever been sat near someone this annoying at a match, never mind him doing a turn on commentary.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:26 pm

I've had to turn the sound off, sick of the patter and banter when it's as inane as this. Completely distracting and ruining the game for me.

Oshkoshclaret · Post by **Oshkoshclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:02 pm

Phil Bird ended the broadcast saying to Andy Hodgson 'you can come again'... I really hope not... he was cringe-inducing. Partridge esque

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:04 pm

1st time I've ever heard the club commentary live. Absolutely abysmal.

BillyIngham'sShorts · Post by **BillyIngham'sShorts** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:04 pm

I thought he was amusing and enjoyed his patter.

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:05 pm

That was awful - I turned the sound off as well - surely we can do better than that!

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:38 pm

Bird on his own would be miles better than what was served up today. Incredibly bad.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:17 pm

I thought his banter was rubbish as well. Trying to be a comedian when a serious game is being watched.
Glenn Little offers far more insight.

Paddy1882 · Post by **Paddy1882** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:59 pm

Phil Bird- Iv always thought is poor, I thought the chap in his absence the other week was much better and to be honest more knowledgable.

Co Comms- Every time he is on I think why. He was part of the embarrassing jealous rant at Brentford last season and he’s never getting better. Get a current player or an ex pro in why get some bloke from a shopping channel on who is the same as any fan really no professional insite or knowledge.

Dublin7Claret · Post by **Dublin7Claret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:01 pm

Glad it wasn't just me. The most horrible co commentator I've ever heard, absolutely terrible

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:03 pm

I’m sure I heard Phil Bird say that Hodgson was a replacement for Stephen Ward as he’s just become assistant manager at Brackley Town so was unavailable

He’ll be doing co comms for the Birmingham game

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:06 pm

Hodgson made Alistair Campbell look good tbh

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:51 pm

Surprised so many of you have just discovered Andy Hodgson. I don’t mind him normally, he’s quite quick witted, but today was over the top. I do like Ashley Westwood though as a current player co-commentating

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:55 pm

Paddy1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Phil Bird- Iv always thought is poor, I thought the chap in his absence the other week was much better and to be honest more knowledgable.

Birdy poor?!

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:55 pm

I usually avoid listening to Phil Bird when I can but couldn’t today due to the stream. Phil’s one of those that I don’t mind in small doses but he isn’t my favourite. Andy Hodgson though just feels like a total pillock. It’s almost as if he is going for the accidental partridge vibe which a lot of presenters seem to be attempting at the moment. Truly dreadful commentary from him today.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:03 pm

Really shocked anyone can not like Birdy. I go out of my way to get his comms!

deanothedino · Post by **deanothedino** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:14 pm

Paddy1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Phil Bird- Iv always thought is poor, I thought the chap in his absence the other week was much better and to be honest more knowledgable.

The opinion on the commentary is subjective, the other guy didn’t do it for me, but I don’t feel strongly - however, more knowledgable? Definitely not. I’d have said that’s the part of Bird’s commentary that’s hard to criticise.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:52 pm

Bird is the typical club commentator: heavily biased but OK. The other guy is the worst sidekick I've ever heard: clueless and with crappest line in banter possible. Glad that's the first time I've heard them; it'll be the last.

SammyBoy · Post by **SammyBoy** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:30 am

I worked with Phil Bird for a brief period several years ago and he's a really nice bloke, so I feel slightly bad about not enjoying his commentary. Maybe it's his view from inside the ground but it sometimes feels like I'm watching a totally different game to him. Overall he's passable in the fan wearing claret tinted specs role.

On the other hand, the less said about the co-commentator today the better I think.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:26 am

Phil Bird needs to learn the difference between a pass and a hook. Every pass out wide was a hook. Basics.

deanothedino · Post by **deanothedino** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:55 am

Murger wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:26 am
Phil Bird needs to learn the difference between a pass and a hook. Every pass out wide was a hook. Basics.

What is the difference?