Murray's retirement

Valentinik · 11 Dec 2000, 11:06 (Ref:51928)

just been announced on BBC Radio 5 that Murray Walker has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2001 season.
Good.

TimD · 11 Dec 2000, 11:10 (Ref:51930)

I can't tell you how sad that makes me feel.

D428 CHO · 11 Dec 2000, 11:23 (Ref:51933)

If this is true it's a great shame. Whilst Murray undeniably makes mistakes I've always found his enthusiasm adds a whole dimension to the experience of watching a Grand Prix, and to be completely honest with the way things get these days sometimes he's the only thing that keeps me awake. I suppose we have to be realistic though, it's best he retires before he really does have a heart attack!

MichaelC · 11 Dec 2000, 11:24 (Ref:51934)

So if Murray's out, who's in?

After 'Jobs for the boys' a while back, my money's on Hale and Pace

Tris · 11 Dec 2000, 13:50 (Ref:51940)

I am praying it is not Simon Taylor who relaces Murray!

I hope it is John Watson / James Allen or in an ideal world Clive James!

Ralf's Girl · 11 Dec 2000, 19:25 (Ref:51978)

I may not always be Murray's greatest fan, but the coverage will not be the same without him.

And please...NOT SIMON TAYLOR!!!

Minardi fan · 11 Dec 2000, 21:52 (Ref:52005)

Oh please anyone but Simon 'wavey hands' Taylor...

A sad day indeed.

GURRYP · 11 Dec 2000, 22:31 (Ref:52010)

Erm, lets think. We've already got 1 ex-driver in Martin Brundle, so we don't need another "expert". But we do need an alleged "enthusiast" with TV experience.

OH NO NOT NOEL EDMONDS......................

PS By the way, you will be missed Murray, all the best.

SL · 11 Dec 2000, 22:55 (Ref:52011)

Sad day for motor sport, I cannot think of another sport commentator who has been in the front line for so long. Mistakes yes, but I'm sure that I would have made quite a few also had I been in the same position.

How about Jeremy Clarkson, TV vetern, motor mouth on a BIG scale and he would not loose sleep about upsetting anyone.

Simon

TimD · 12 Dec 2000, 00:02 (Ref:52018)

I feel I must put in a quick word about Simon Taylor.

Whatever else is said about him, he is a thoroughly decent chap. A great enthusiast, an intelligent journalist, and, lest it be forgotten, owner/driver of a particularly exquisite 1930s Bentley.

Can't commentate for toffee, though....

kev · 12 Dec 2000, 00:22 (Ref:52019)

I for one, have always enjoyed Murray's commentry, and will miss his lively voice and endless supply of 'Murrayisims'.
Whoever replaces him has big shoes to fill.

Hmmmmmmmm, what's Damon Hill doing these days? (shudder)

**gomick** · 12 Dec 2000, 00:46 (Ref:52020)

2001!!!!! - i have to put up with another year of **** commentary, feel sorry for you martin brundle

Willie the Pimp · 12 Dec 2000, 01:49 (Ref:52027)

Murry's new replacement will be Johnny Herburt..when he realizes he just can't cut the mustard in the US(of)A.

Airhead · 12 Dec 2000, 01:58 (Ref:52031)

Staying up of a night won't be the same next year. Despite the many mistakes the enthusiasm bought to the position has been appreciated over the last twenty years. Well done Murray.

neutral · 12 Dec 2000, 07:24 (Ref:52048)

Quote:

Murry's new replacement will be Johnny Herburt..

Great. That means 2 anti schumi's on the panel. My vote is for James Allen, he seems relatively impartial.

As for Murray, he is irreplaceable. Commentators will come and go, but there will only be one Murray Walker. I just hope Brundle keeps his comments to a minimum next year. For the next 17 races all I want to hear is Murray's voice.

crash · 12 Dec 2000, 09:14 (Ref:52056)

It has got to be James Allen

I firmly believe he is one hell of a commentator. And, although he may not be as good as Walker, he and Brundle would be a good combination.

Well done Murray on five decades or so of commentating. I don't look forward to the Chequered Flag waving in Japan next season. Sad

Valve Bounce · 12 Dec 2000, 10:38 (Ref:52061)

Watched Murray on teh news tonight about his retirement. They showed one of his great interviws with Nigel.
Murray looks at Nigels face and says: "That's a huge lump on your head, let me see it." Nigel leans forward, and Murray pokes the lump on Nigel's forehead, then says "sorry' to an obviously hurt Nigel.

With those thick glasses, I am surprised Murray can see anything on the track. Yes, I will miss Murray

Willie the Pimp · 12 Dec 2000, 18:00 (Ref:52102)

Hey sad people Murry's not dead... im sure he will make some guest apperances.
But look on the bright side there's sill exicting F1.

lisa307 · 12 Dec 2000, 21:56 (Ref:52150)

hi everybody.
well i think that either damon hill or nigel mansell will be good for the job or better still ME!!!

good luck for the future murry hope you will pop back on tv again in f1 xx

Rabbit · 12 Dec 2000, 23:41 (Ref:52179)

It was Just the otherday on this Forum that everyone
was saying how much of an old bat he was and that he should
give it up!! Now look at ya alls!! Well I'll miss him,
I think it well be hard to replace him.
Hopefully Mika Hakkinen well never give it a try when he's finished in racing!!!!

Willie the Pimp · 13 Dec 2000, 00:07 (Ref:52184)

Yeah right could you imagine it Mika Hakkinen, the programe would have 2 be 6 hours long..if you asked mika what his name was it would take bout 30mins for an answer.

And i do agree what you said Rabbid no sorry Rabbit bout all thoses 2 faced folk out there.

and do remember "This is only 1 mans opinion"

Best Willie

**gomick** · 13 Dec 2000, 12:36 (Ref:52236)

Murray looks at Nigels face and says: "That's a huge lump on your head, let me see it." Nigel leans forward, and Murray pokes the lump on Nigel's forehead, then says "sorry' to an obviously hurt Nigel.

when wasnt nigel hurt!

wodonnell · 13 Dec 2000, 19:53 (Ref:52283)

Apparently Murray will be slowly winding down throughout 2001, covering only 12 of the 17 races.

This will give ITV a chance to try out some of the hopefuls for the job.

I would say that following his impressive job at the French GP though that James Allen would be a hot favourite.

I was just thinking to those who filled in for Martin when he was at Le Mans the last couple of years.

Derek Warwick did a pretty awful you I thought, mainly failing due to the fact that he couldn't pronounce Fisichella - not normally a problem, but Fisi was running very strong in that race and I think lead it for a while.

Mark Blundell was the other stand in and I think he did a reasonable job. Given that Mark is currently without a 2001 ride he may be one of those who has a go at one of the 5 Murray doesn't do.

Jay · 13 Dec 2000, 21:33 (Ref:52296)

It is a shame, his voice and Murrayisms will be missed.

The question now is who could possibly fill his shoes. The obvious answer seems to be James Allen, but I have a preference for the Eurosport Cart announcer. (I forget his name, supposedly he is up for the job). He is very good (Much better than the usual ESPN guys), and almost as interesting as Murray.

wodonnell · 14 Dec 2000, 18:25 (Ref:52432)

Ben Edwards does CART on Eurosport. He has done F1 (for Eurosport) in the past, alongside John Watson when ITV didn't have the exclusive licence.

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