Rumours Sky F1 HD Commentator Dream Team - Page 2

Paradise City · 29 Nov 2011, 01:49 (Ref:2992743)

Anthony Davidson getting a telly gig would be good. I don't know how a broadcasting schedule squares with his expanded Peugeot commitments. Karun Chandok would be perfect for the mike for want of a drive. I hope Tony Jardine isn't resurrected though and there's a few other characters the BBC/Sky need to steer clear from. The temptation of Mansell must be resisted.

Personally, I liked the lack of the studio with the BBC and the semi-directed nature of the banter between the BBC trio. The more vanilla, choreographed studio approach of Sky doesn't inspire me in comparison.

calibrax · 29 Nov 2011, 03:21 (Ref:2992762)

Surprised that Murray Walker hasn't been mentioned yet! I'd be happy for him to team up with Martin Brundle again.

As for the ladies... Suzi Perry or Vicky Butler-Henderson. Both knowledgeable and easy on the eyes/ears

henners88 · 29 Nov 2011, 08:26 (Ref:2992822)

I hope Mark Blundell gets promoted alongside Brundle, or perhaps Eddie Irvine.

**Adam43** · 29 Nov 2011, 08:44 (Ref:2992833)

Admin note: Off topic posts moved to the other sky thread.

***MagnetON*** · 29 Nov 2011, 08:56 (Ref:2992839)

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Originally Posted by MagnetON

As long as they don't bring in "Mumbles" Räikkönen or John Watson as pundits then I'll be happy.

Half sorted on this one as Mumbles is driving. "It was a good result for the team..."

Paradise City · 29 Nov 2011, 13:08 (Ref:2992942)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I hope Mark Blundell gets promoted alongside Brundle, or perhaps Eddie Irvine.

Eddie Irvine would be hilarious.

***MagnetON*** · 29 Nov 2011, 13:48 (Ref:2992960)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

Eddie Irvine would be hilarious.

Problem is that they would have to build in a time delay and the person on the swear word beeper would have to have lightning reflexes!

Marbot · 29 Nov 2011, 14:00 (Ref:2992967)

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Originally Posted by calibrax

As for the ladies... Suzi Perry or Vicky Butler-Henderson. Both knowledgeable and easy on the eyes/ears

Vicky Butler-Henderson....easy on the ears?!

It's debatable.

**Adam43** · 29 Nov 2011, 16:35 (Ref:2993010)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I hope Mark Blundell gets promoted alongside Brundle,

Presumably they would chose someone who can string a sentence together,

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or perhaps Eddie Irvine.

or someone who can offer insight.

**Adam43** · 30 Nov 2011, 10:05 (Ref:2993401)

To double confirm, DC won't be part of the team at sky:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...on-awards.html

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Originally Posted by DC

I’m delighted to confirm that I’m staying with the BBC for another year, and would like to extend beyond that.

henners88 · 30 Nov 2011, 19:36 (Ref:2993613)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

Eddie Irvine would be hilarious.

Indeed, and it would keep him away from the BBC, unless he starts wearing silly shirts that is. Other presenters I'd like to see on SKY F1 HD SD FD AD or whatever would be Tulisa, Lorraine Kelly, Stacey Solomon, Ant and Dec, or Bruce Forsyth. If x-Factor went to Sky (god I wish it would), they could fill the 25 minutes worth of ad breaks during the build up with x-Factor ads reminding everyone of the numbers to dial for voting. Eddie Irvine selling his very own shirts would also be a welcome edition.

henners88 · 30 Nov 2011, 19:37 (Ref:2993615)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

To double confirm, DC won't be part of the team at sky:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...on-awards.html

Good move. Don't think DC wants to be forgotten just yet.

Paradise City · 1 Dec 2011, 00:01 (Ref:2993733)

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Originally Posted by henners88

Indeed, and it would keep him away from the BBC, unless he starts wearing silly shirts that is. Other presenters I'd like to see on SKY F1 HD SD FD AD or whatever would be Tulisa, Lorraine Kelly, Stacey Solomon, Ant and Dec, or Bruce Forsyth. If x-Factor went to Sky (god I wish it would), they could fill the 25 minutes worth of ad breaks during the build up with x-Factor ads reminding everyone of the numbers to dial for voting. Eddie Irvine selling his very own shirts would also be a welcome edition.

No human should be exposed to Peter Cowell and X Factor. Yes, even Sky subscribers.

Lorraine Kelly and Bruce Forsyth fronting F1? I'd mortgage the house to see that.

**Adam43** · 1 Dec 2011, 09:14 (Ref:2993855)

Except people who subscribe to sky are inhuman.

henners88 · 1 Dec 2011, 09:22 (Ref:2993860)

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Except people who subscribe to sky are inhuman.

Thats abit harsh... My parents are lovely people

Paradise City · 1 Dec 2011, 11:45 (Ref:2993923)

I tell you what. Replace Eddie Jordan with Eddie Irvine and then watch him turn the tables on Coulthard in The Battle of the Eddies. New presenter Lorraine Kelly could then calm the waters whilst new pit-reporter Bruce Forsythe moves onto the next segment.

strider · 1 Dec 2011, 12:56 (Ref:2993959)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Except people who subscribe to sky are inhuman.

And destined for Hell, don't forget.

doug911 · 7 Dec 2011, 11:56 (Ref:2996390)

Looks like it's Crofty and the Ant....should be good :-)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96673

Marbot · 7 Dec 2011, 12:09 (Ref:2996398)

That's a pretty good line up.

TrapezeArtist · 8 Dec 2011, 23:09 (Ref:2997289)

It is a good line-up. I'll miss some of them. But I won't be contributing any of my pennies to their Sky salary.

Now a more important question is who is going to be doing the job for the Beeb. We know Jake and DC will be there. Apparently the Scottish woman ("Retired again. Tell us what happened." Inciteful interviewing: not!

) is still there which is a shame because I would like to see Louise Goodman or Vicki Butler-Henderson taking the totty role

. Presumably EJ will be hanging in there. So that leaves a lead commentator and a pitlane reporter yet to be found.

TWRv12 · 8 Dec 2011, 23:15 (Ref:2997294)

Would DC be up for lead commentator and maybe stick Maurice Hamilton and/or Gary Anderson with him.

Gary Anderson could add the technical and strategy knowledge that has always been lacking in the BBC and ITV coverage.

Nigel Roebuck would also be an excellent colour man.

Paradise City · 9 Dec 2011, 00:42 (Ref:2997329)

Gary Anderson is a world class engineer, a fine journalist for the printed press and as good a man as you'll met. His commentary though when he was handling the mike for Setanta was very dry and monotone.

Marbot · 9 Dec 2011, 02:31 (Ref:2997355)

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

His commentary though when he was handling the mike for Setanta was very dry and monotone.

This is why Sky have gone for the people that they have. People who can put across things not only in an informative way, but also in a way that allows them to express it well, and not leave the viewer wondering what the hell all that meant.

Anyone who watches MotoGP will understand that while Neil Spalding knows what he's talking about, you certainly wouldn't want him to step into the shoes of either Toby Moody or Julian Ryder.

Mr V · 13 Dec 2011, 20:14 (Ref:2999342)

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Originally Posted by TWRv12

Would DC be up for lead commentator

Obviously a moot point now as Ben has got the gig, but i don't think that DC is upto lead commentator role just yet.

ECW Dan Selby · 14 Dec 2011, 10:01 (Ref:2999604)

I think it's a shame Brundle's going back to his 'colour' commentary role. I thought he did a grand job 'stepping up' alongside DC. Shame to break the two up.

Would have really enjoyed MB/DC at Sky, or MB/Ben Edwards, but I guess that'd require Brundle to be colour commentator there, too.

Selby

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