There is a huge difference between being anti-racist which is the vast, vast majority and anti-tokenism
My thoughts for what they are worth, having an ex player would be good. Any piss-taking flows so much better. Peter Crouch would be a good shout seeing as the BBC love his schtick and I like him, personable guy and gets on with people, and I'd love Alan Shearer to give him a death stare whenever he dropped a bollock or tried test the elbowing, goal-scoring geordie. I doubt he would want to do it but Ian Wright is someone else who has a perfect attitude for TV
In terms of the best people for the job @Rothko hit the only nail on the head worth hitting. James Richardson. Served his apprenticeship many moons ago and has an immaculate delivery
Mark Chapman is very decent too, it wouldn't be a travesty iftf he got the gig
The BBC ruined the more fun stuff like football focus and 606 by employing people unfit for the jobs and a production team insistent on ticking boxes rather than making entertaining shows about football. Fucking DJ spoony doing 606, Robbie Savage was just as bad. That show was great when done by Danny Baker and I get he is a difficult act to follow but it isn't an impossible formula.
I hope it’s not Alex Scott, which has nothing to do with her gender but everything to do with her being a bloody awful presenter.
She's a world class pundit and was a world class footballer.
As I said; imo she’s a poor presenter.
Laura Woods or Kate Scott both the real deal.
Suspect the BBC will go leftfield though.
Totally agree re all 3
The female pundit I like most is Fara Williams. Especially on radio, she manages to convey what is happening tactically when you can’t actually see with your own eyes
My hunch is that MOTD will look quite different next year. The new head of BBC Sport moved over from The Athletic and I wouldn’t be surprised to see some journalists given a chance to speak. We could potentially end up with analysis that is more interesting and engaging but that would make a good presenter even more important
Nicky Bandini, a football pundit and journalist who is also trans, has done the MOTD Champions League show this season. Doubtful as host of the main show but you never know.
Host and pundit are two very different roles, I can't think of a better host than Mark Chapman, he asks questions that help the pundit and the viewer/listener, as well as having the balance of seriousness and levity (if you've ever listened to the Monday night club or watched the old NFL highlights show).
Host and pundit are two very different roles, I can't think of a better host than Mark Chapman, he asks questions that help the pundit and the viewer/listener, as well as having the balance of seriousness and levity (if you've ever listened to the Monday night club or watched the old NFL highlights show).
Exactly. The job of the host is to make hosting the show effortless, and ask interesting questions to make the pundits say interesting things. While keeping it fun, yet credible.
Nicky Bandini, a football pundit and journalist, has done the MOTD Champions League show this season. Doubtful as host of the main show but you never know.
Nicky Bandini, a football pundit and journalist, has done the MOTD Champions League show this season. Doubtful as host of the main show but you never know.
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My thoughts for what they are worth, having an ex player would be good. Any piss-taking flows so much better. Peter Crouch would be a good shout seeing as the BBC love his schtick and I like him, personable guy and gets on with people, and I'd love Alan Shearer to give him a death stare whenever he dropped a bollock or tried test the elbowing, goal-scoring geordie. I doubt he would want to do it but Ian Wright is someone else who has a perfect attitude for TV
In terms of the best people for the job @Rothko hit the only nail on the head worth hitting. James Richardson. Served his apprenticeship many moons ago and has an immaculate delivery
Mark Chapman is very decent too, it wouldn't be a travesty iftf he got the gig
The BBC ruined the more fun stuff like football focus and 606 by employing people unfit for the jobs and a production team insistent on ticking boxes rather than making entertaining shows about football. Fucking DJ spoony doing 606, Robbie Savage was just as bad. That show was great when done by Danny Baker and I get he is a difficult act to follow but it isn't an impossible formula.
The female pundit I like most is Fara Williams. Especially on radio, she manages to convey what is happening tactically when you can’t actually see with your own eyes
Host and pundit are two very different roles, I can't think of a better host than Mark Chapman, he asks questions that help the pundit and the viewer/listener, as well as having the balance of seriousness and levity (if you've ever listened to the Monday night club or watched the old NFL highlights show).