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    Nothing on tv so watched GF, one of the best parts is that pratt bill Arthur trying every way to deny Welsby try . He’s practilly crying for it not to be given loved it. Deff not impartial we all know it’s wigan sky commentry team but bet he cried all the way home.!!!!!!!!

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    he should have stuck to being a touchline reporter. One of the worst commentators on tv ( all sports)

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    我不太确定你的意思。

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    He couldn't work out which boot belonged to which players leg.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint from Bury View Post
    he should have stuck to being a touchline reporter. One of the worst commentators on tv ( all sports)
    ONE OF???? He’s the B2B champion. Absolute dross.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STIDDY View Post
    He couldn't work out which boot belonged to which players leg.
    "Where's his right foot?" what a classic. Then there was the penalty miss by Hardaker that was "just inside his own half" (it was actually in OUR half), you couldn't make up the ineptitude! Then there was getting Bentley and the returning Batemen confused, it was just embarrasing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr chips View Post
    Nothing on tv so watched GF, one of the best parts is that pratt bill Arthur trying every way to deny Welsby try . He’s practilly crying for it not to be given loved it. Deff not impartial we all know it’s wigan sky commentry team but bet he cried all the way home.!!!!!!!!
    I can't stand Bill Arthur, He's become an absolute cock that fella.
    Seriously shows how little SKY care about the game that a hospital radio presenter like him gets the commentary gig.

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    Does anyone know the layout of the Kcom stadium? Was the Wigan team housed on the opposite of the stadium so they couldn't hear us celebrate or are the changing rooms fairly close by?
    That would have been brutal to lose like that then listen to the cheering whilst still smarting!
    Funny, but brutal.

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    Was thinking about this recently, how it’s such a shame that one of the most iconic moments in our history and in our sport is narrated by the most boring, dull, average and unmemorable commentator. Same for our 2019 GF win. Such a shame, I know Eddie had his haters (not me personally, I like him a lot) but at least he was energetic and engaging and made the game sound fun! Imagine if Bill Arthur had commentated on Wide to West... it wouldnt have been half as iconic as it is!

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintstreble View Post
    Was thinking about this recently, how it’s such a shame that one of the most iconic moments in our history and in our sport is narrated by the most boring, dull, average and unmemorable commentator. Same for our 2019 GF win. Such a shame, I know Eddie had his haters (not me personally, I like him a lot) but at least he was energetic and engaging and made the game sound fun! Imagine if Bill Arthur had commentated on Wide to West... it wouldnt have been half as iconic as it is!
    The club should send a copy of the final last minute and get Hemmings to dub his commentary on it, that moment deserves a "wide to west" type sound edit.

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    I watched the extended highlights last night and also found myself being annoyed by the entire commentary team.


    I dont think they where particularly biased, i just thought they where a shambles.


    And as others have said, the best ending to a grand final for a long time and all Bill can do is try and look for controversy.

    And the way he was trying to build up to a Grand final extra time, like no Bill, we've still got 60 seconds to play here and Lomax has just emptied the tank to get us up the pitch you wazzick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by STIDDY View Post
    The club should send a copy of the final last minute and get Hemmings to dub his commentary on it, that moment deserves a "wide to west" type sound edit.
    And I bet he would love to do it if asked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belgian Saint View Post
    And I bet he would love to do it if asked.
    He’s on Twitter.... anyone could message him
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    Quote Originally Posted by saintstreble View Post
    Was thinking about this recently, how it’s such a shame that one of the most iconic moments in our history and in our sport is narrated by the most boring, dull, average and unmemorable commentator. Same for our 2019 GF win. Such a shame, I know Eddie had his haters (not me personally, I like him a lot) but at least he was energetic and engaging and made the game sound fun! Imagine if Bill Arthur had commentated on Wide to West... it wouldnt have been half as iconic as it is!
    I watched a tweet on Regan Graces tries this year, some absolute crackers..

    And it stood out how boring Bill Arthur was, like you say Eddie would have bigged then up much more

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    I was sat next to Bill at the Co-Operative Championship End of Season Dinner in Manchester. Not a pleasant experience if I am honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulscnthorpe View Post
    I watched a tweet on Regan Graces tries this year, some absolute crackers..

    And it stood out how boring Bill Arthur was, like you say Eddie would have bigged then up much more
    Didnt Eddie coin the phrase "Amazing Grace" because of his try scoring against Wigan?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinkers89 View Post
    Didnt Eddie coin the phrase "Amazing Grace" because of his try scoring against Wigan?
    Whoever did, it's really cringeworthy.

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    Just goes to shows different opinions, lots do not like Sky`s hyperbole and bigging up of things, others saying not enough of it.
    Lots on here wanted Eddie and Stevo gone, now we are left with commentators that cannot get players names correct or quite often get the wrong player, Kev & Regan were not separated at birth, our own Mr. Pyke`s speech impediment renders most of his sentences incomprehensible.
    It is obviously a difficult job, be careful what you wish for eh!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallaght Tiger View Post
    Just goes to shows different opinions, lots do not like Sky`s hyperbole and bigging up of things, others saying not enough of it.
    Lots on here wanted Eddie and Stevo gone, now we are left with commentators that cannot get players names correct or quite often get the wrong player, Kev & Regan were not separated at birth, our own Mr. Pyke`s speech impediment renders most of his sentences incomprehensible.
    It is obviously a difficult job, be careful what you wish for eh!!
    I said the same to my Dad yesterday after he mentioned he'd watched a game with Eddie and Stevo commentating, he used to call them both weekly.

    This lot are generally appalling though, I can really think of any redeeming features and that includes Jenna Brooks face before we get started on her post match questioning.

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