blueonyou Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Lets not argue whether the bbc are bad or not, as there is no argument, the bbc are s*#t I stopped watching tv and got rid of my tv so I didnt need to pay tv licence. And the bar stuards still took me to cort for £200. So its not just a rant about bbc give him his job back and put a ban on him from talking to anyone fron lcfc then he cant piss them off, and if he is arrogant after this he may wind his neck in riiiiight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlcfc4ever Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 I just hope they get someone permanent and decent to replace him. Remember the bad old days when we'd have a few weeks of Matt Piper and then a few weeks of other ex players with no personality, and then back to Piper? At least Youngy became a regular respected by many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_LCFC Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Do people really still care about this? I was slightly shocked and disappointed when it first happened, but ultimately it has happened and I highly doubt that will change. People calling for him to be reinstated need to get over it and move on. That's just life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 I'm sick of corporate BS. Tell us the real reason why they sacked him and then the people can decide whether they agree with those reasons or not. Alan says himself he doesn't mind if the real reason is told, but the BBC are hiding it behind a load of corporate mumbo jumbo. That's the annoying part of all this for me. If Radio Leicester don't want to be unprofessional and come out saying "We didn't feel he was good enough for the job" then that is fine. It undermines their position as an employer and makes them look petty to boot. Why do you feel so entitled that you should get to know some juicy gossip. Because that's all it is at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 AY will have his meeting with the BBC bosses tomorrow, they will explain why they're making the change but won't offer him his job back, AY will reluctantly accept the reasons, issue a statement wishing RL and LCFC all the best for the future and get on with the next stage of his life with his head held high and his dignity intact. Just a guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livid Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 "I share your love of Alan Young's expertise and passion and the contribution he has made to BBC Radio Leicester. His on air contribution and performance isn't in question" ^^ From Jane Hill's original statement. So Radio Leicester appear to have no issues with the standard of his performance. If his performance representing the BBC is without reproach a number of possible issues put forward by a number of posters on here are irrelevant. Football fans are a passionate lot, a couple of suits at the BBC probably thought this would be as easy as reshuffling the weekday morning schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueharmie Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Too much air time about his new book at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 I'm delighted half of the sideshow has gone, stringer next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 I've got a feeling LCFC may be involved somehow. Reading between the lines of his Mercury article and that Jane Hall still praising him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountesthorpeFox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Personally, I'd have loved to see Youngy stick in his job. The local radio is exactly that. Unlike some, I don't really care a shite if it's brilliant commentary. I don't tune in on a Saturday afternoon to listen to in depth analysis and excellent reporting. I genuinely don't care. What I do want is someone who doesn't bore me to tears, pretty much says it how he sees it and is genuinely passionate about his local team. Alan Young ticks all those boxes for me. If the Beeb want to go for someone they feel is more in-tune with their listeners, I think they've made a mistake. The country is going too politically correct. We have to be excellent this and excellent that. We can't be too outrageous or opinionated on anything, in case someone finds offence. However, As far as I can see, we are fast becoming excellent at pretty much fook all. Youngy is individual, one on his own.. Let him keep doing what he's been doing. Personally, I find him refreshingly old-hat at a time when I am becoming ever more bored of the tedium of having to have someone who's supposedly great at something. The next new kid on the block. I'd let him stay and continue his tomfoolery with Stringer, who, though he aggravates me, I think is pretty much ok. How can I put this? In a world that has become so serious on itself, of quick fixes, short-termism and arse-covering, I find the 'Youngy and Stringer show' refreshingly corny. It's like listening to something from the 70's. Good, say I. Let's have more corny and a bit less 'excellent', especially for a show where I just want to casually listen. How would you feel if somebody got promoted over you because they were "refreshingly old hat" and an "individual"? The BBC is funded by the licence payer so you cant blame them, for (trying) to ensure their product is of a high quality. That said Jane Hill has basically said its unrelated to his performance . . so untill we get a full explanation I guess its conjecture. Also, unlike yourself, I am unable to out of all the things on the radio, "casually" listen to a Leicester City game. When I do listen, I listen intently and want to know about all the action, when it happens. Maybe thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Definitely got a face that should only be seen on the radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Alky cheeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 This thread is about Big Al and RL, not washed up, old has-beens like GP Damn right, We dont want to talk about that pillock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Come on, some of us might not be keen on his style but lets not start taking the piss out of the bloke, he's had well documented problems we all know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 just stating the obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Come on, some of us might not be keen on his style but lets not start taking the piss out of the bloke, he's had well documented problems we all know that. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD norfox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Personally, I'd have loved to see Youngy stick in his job. The local radio is exactly that. Unlike some, I don't really care a shite if it's brilliant commentary. I don't tune in on a Saturday afternoon to listen to in depth analysis and excellent reporting. I genuinely don't care. What I do want is someone who doesn't bore me to tears, pretty much says it how he sees it and is genuinely passionate about his local team. Alan Young ticks all those boxes for me. If the Beeb want to go for someone they feel is more in-tune with their listeners, I think they've made a mistake. The country is going too politically correct. We have to be excellent this and excellent that. We can't be too outrageous or opinionated on anything, in case someone finds offence. However, As far as I can see, we are fast becoming excellent at pretty much fook all. Youngy is individual, one on his own.. Let him keep doing what he's been doing. Personally, I find him refreshingly old-hat at a time when I am becoming ever more bored of the tedium of having to have someone who's supposedly great at something. The next new kid on the block. I'd let him stay and continue his tomfoolery with Stringer, who, though he aggravates me, I think is pretty much ok. How can I put this? In a world that has become so serious on itself, of quick fixes, short-termism and arse-covering, I find the 'Youngy and Stringer show' refreshingly corny. It's like listening to something from the 70's. Good, say I. Let's have more corny and a bit less 'excellent', especially for a show where I just want to casually listen. Spot on !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Spot on !! Cheers.. tell my old mate Swan Vesta.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Come on, some of us might not be keen on his style but lets not start taking the piss out of the bloke, he's had well documented problems we all know that. Indeed there's no need for it to turn nasty. Poking fun at the silliness of the situation is fine, but try to keep it civil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1742 Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 AY will have his meeting with the BBC bosses tomorrow, they will explain why they're making the change but won't offer him his job back, AY will reluctantly accept the reasons, issue a statement wishing RL and LCFC all the best for the future and get on with the next stage of his life with his head held high and his dignity intact. Just a guess... Interesting view matey. Was wondering what your view was. Let's see what tomorrow brings. Could they back track?? Mmm, I haven't a clue. Will take your opinion on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Interesting view matey. Was wondering what your view was. Let's see what tomorrow brings. Could they back track?? Mmm, I haven't a clue. Will take your opinion on this. There's no chance of a return. It's very clear of that. Even if AY hadn't gone to the papers I'd say the decision was irreversible. As Geoff has said, Alan needs to make a generic statement of best wishes, and then move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Do people really still care about this? I was slightly shocked and disappointed when it first happened, but ultimately it has happened and I highly doubt that will change. People calling for him to be reinstated need to get over it and move on. That's just life. Obviously you do hence the post ? get over it and move on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65RosesFox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 He's been going on a mad Mahrez retweeting session for the last 24 hours which really isn't doing him any favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountesthorpeFox Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Definitely got a face that should only be seen on the radio He could actually suffer from rosacea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 15 July 2014 Share Posted 15 July 2014 Not seen this much public uproar since Deirdre got banged up in Corrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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