Radio Leicester coverage

[Oldblueyes]

The post match discussion when promulgated on the net just ends up lately of Owen Palmer-Atkin asking the same question in 6 different ways just to pad out the show.

This is probably why the Monday night football forum discussion only lasts for 35 mins because of no callers. 

[RoboFox]

IDK, I like the RL podcasts. 
 

Piper's probably their best contributor, Fryatt's knowledgeable but tone of voice sounds exactly like his emoticonamajig on here. 
 

At least they mix it up with Nuge and Howard, although not convinced either watch that much of us. 

 

13 hours ago, Wymsey said:

What's Stringer up to now?

He was a roving EFL reporter for Talkshite for a while. No idea whether he's still there. 

 

Still curious as to why he exited RL and there's been little-to-no mention of him since. Seems very much like he left under a bit of a cloud. 

 

Edited 13 March by RoboFox

[Claudio Fannieri]

Can anyone enlighten me to the music that accompanies the when your smiling pods, thanks in advance 

[RoboFox]

11 hours ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

Can anyone enlighten me to the music that accompanies the when your smiling pods, thanks in advance 

Probably specially commissioned or it's from a production music library. 

 

Edited 13 March by RoboFox

[Leicesterpool]

25 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

IDK, I like the RL podcasts. 

Piper's probably their best contributor, Fryatt's knowledgeable but somehow sounds exactly like his emoticonamajig on here  

At least they mix it up with Nuge and Howard, although not convinced either watch that much of us. 

 

He was a roving EFL reporter for Talkshite for a while. No idea whether he's still there. 

 

Still curious as to why he exited RL and there's been little-to-no mention of him since. Seems very much like he left under a bit of a cloud. 

 

Some speculated it was down to mental health issues, as he was posting alot on his social media whilst off Radio Leicester, after that he never returned. Could be possible he was struggling with the regular demand of Radio Leicester, but considering he left quietly makes it interesting. When Jason Bourne left he announced it about two weeks prior, in order to go free lance and did occasional pop back when cover was required. Some day we may find out, won't be surprised if we see him set up a podcast of some capacity where more will be revealed perhaps even the handling of Alan Young exit. 

[Nolucklcfc]

I think owynn has done a really good job since taking over from stringer. I think piper is the best on it. 

[Groby_Blue]

Couldn't stand listening to the commentary when Stringer was doing it. He came across as a smug, arrogant know it all. 

 

I've never met the bloke and he might be sound as a pound (heard a few things that suggest the opposite though) but the RL commentary is now 100 times better since he's been gone. 

[Jimmy]

the players are a lot happier talking to Owynn rather than Stringer I bet

[Marky mark]

6 hours ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

Can anyone enlighten me to the music that accompanies the when your smiling pods, thanks in advance 

 

[Marky mark]

****ing in the bushes - oasis 

or it was 

[Claudio Fannieri]

1 minute ago, Marky mark said:

****ing in the bushes - oasis 

or it was 

I think it has changed sounds more of a Kasabian type tune 

[foxinsocks]

The after match phone in used to be good. I remember Alan young getting a rought time for brown nosing the club.

So we have no phone in.  I like piper but he isnt tough enough on the failings.   Owen never asks a question to address any elephants in the room.  overall rl is too deferential to the club to be objective.

Why not focus on issues... like for like subs, no chances created, mistakes at the back, poor set pieces, players going missing....  I don't just want it to be negative but these questions are in the mind of fans

[Gamble92]

4 hours ago, Marky mark said:

 

Music after ****in the bushes was Fort Knox by Noel Gallagher

[UniFox21]

20 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

The after match phone in used to be good. I remember Alan young getting a rought time for brown nosing the club.

So we have no phone in.  I like piper but he isnt tough enough on the failings.   Owen never asks a question to address any elephants in the room.  overall rl is too deferential to the club to be objective.

Why not focus on issues... like for like subs, no chances created, mistakes at the back, poor set pieces, players going missing....  I don't just want it to be negative but these questions are in the mind of fans

They're probably terrified to criticise the club and lose access again. No access and even fewer will tune in.

 

 

Shame, the football forum used to be a brilliant listen when I was younger 

[Leicesterpool]

Stringer's relationship with Nigel, were always toxic! haven't forgot when Leicester lost to 1-3 to Liverpool after the pearson's outburst with the fan, in the interview was interesting. "I have got to ask, do you expect to stay on".... Stringer... long pause.... "What's it got to do with you"... Pearson wow that was so awkward. After that Pearson band Stringer from any interviews from himself or any of the players. Much different relationship with Claudio, who bless even invited both Stringer and Jase Bourne into his house when he get the sack. 

[The Doctor]

20 hours ago, Parafox said:

Unlike many of his successors.

 

Currently Owen Palmer-Atkin. Dull. Monotone and keeps referring to players as "a former foxes academy product". We know. Say something different. Makes Stringer look decent.

Not sure he makes Stringer look decent for the simple reason that half the time I hear him and think "oh is Stringer back?" They're both that indistinct and tedious 

[body102]

20 hours ago, Parafox said:

Unlike many of his successors.

 

Currently Owen Palmer-Atkin. Dull. Monotone and keeps referring to players as "a former foxes academy product". We know. Say something different. Makes Stringer look decent.

 

Plus, I dislike the "in-jokes" between commentator and pundit. I don't care that you had dinner together last week or whatever. We're not part of that. We're part of the interested, enthusiastic followers of the game. Keep your personal friendships personal. Don't broadcast it. We don't need to know.

 

Oh, and it's not banter. Except for you.

 

Irritating, but unfortunately the only live radio coverage of  our games. There is no other choice.

 

I'm gonna get pelters for this post. I just know it.

 

 

 

 

Owen Palmer-Atkin seems to get more excited by the oppositions goals than Leicester's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niyaminski]

10 hours ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

Can anyone enlighten me to the music that accompanies the when your smiling pods, thanks in advance 

A track by Gazelle called “Lady Blue Sky”

Edited 13 March by niyaminski

[Groby_Blue]

18 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Stringer's relationship with Nigel, were always toxic! haven't forgot when Leicester lost to 1-3 to Liverpool after the pearson's outburst with the fan, in the interview was interesting. "I have got to ask, do you expect to stay on".... Stringer... long pause.... "What's it got to do with you"... Pearson wow that was so awkward. After that Pearson band Stringer from any interviews from himself or any of the players. Much different relationship with Claudio, who bless even invited both Stringer and Jase Bourne into his house when he get the sack. 

I remember when Nigel came back for his second stint and it was being discussed on the Monday night moan in. Stringer said, there's no doubt Nigel is a class act - on the pitch.

 

It's stuff like that that turned so many people against him. 

 

Although to be fair I remember Neville Foulger interviewing McGhee after we lost to Everton and Nev said, were you disappointed with the goals conceded today Mark? and McGhee goes, no Neville, I was delighted with them.... 

 

[Drew Peacock]

12 hours ago, Wymsey said:

What's Stringer up to now?

I’m sure he was the commentator for our recent home game against QPR on ITV’s ‘The Football League Highlights.’
Possibly freelancing.  

[dynamark]

Uni said it - will not take any risks or criticise.

If we were at KP we would be kicking towards the kop end !!!

All blue strip blue shirts blue shorts blue socks !!!!

[Sly]

On 13/03/2024 at 20:10, Leicesterpool said:

Stringer's relationship with Nigel, were always toxic! haven't forgot when Leicester lost to 1-3 to Liverpool after the pearson's outburst with the fan, in the interview was interesting. "I have got to ask, do you expect to stay on".... Stringer... long pause.... "What's it got to do with you"... Pearson wow that was so awkward. After that Pearson band Stringer from any interviews from himself or any of the players. Much different relationship with Claudio, who bless even invited both Stringer and Jase Bourne into his house when he get the sack. 

I’m sure they made up and did an interview together? 

[FLAN]

Did we all see the info yesterday about stringers case with BBC’?  Accepting gifts for marathon run or sometring and improper use of social media 

[smudgerfox]

I think the Pearson/Stringer episode will have left deep scars. Football and sport more generally, is one of the few reasons to listen to BBC local radio and anything which sabotages their coverage is a real problem. And the club holds all the cards. 

 

I just wish they would allow more critical voices on to the Forum. When some fans were expressing dissatisfaction at the style of play under Enzo - you'd have 

Pipes, Owynn and all the rest in disbelief  at the discontent, given our results and lead at the top of the table. Well fine, so get a critic on and ask them what their problem is. But it's easier to just dismiss them as eccentric cranks or as too old to understand modern football or too young an d spoilt by recent club success, without allowing them to speak for themselves.

 

As for the punditry, to me Pipes is a diamond. He understands football, he understands the club and he takes his job very seriously -more seriously than I suspect his fee deserves. He tells you when he's changed his mind and when he's got things wrong and that's a very rare thing indeed. And he's so eloquent and clear. Not constantly "umming and erring" or resorting to cliche. 

 

Fryatt is terrible.  I don't even listen when he's on. He states the blindingly obvious - "a win is a win", "a draw is better than defeat" etc etc and beyond that can't say anything without saying the opposite could be true. Howard is slightly better, Liam Moore was better than I thought he would be but if Pipes walks they have a real problem. 

 

[izzymuzzet]

On 13/03/2024 at 20:40, Drew Peacock said:

I’m sure he was the commentator for our recent home game against QPR on ITV’s ‘The Football League Highlights.’
Possibly freelancing.  

He was commentating on the ITV4 EFL highlights show at the weekend - can't remember what game, not ours.