MikeyT Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/08/andy-townsend-itv-contract-not-renewed ITV have confirmed that Andy Townsend’s contract will not be renewed when it expires in the summer. The former Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa and Chelsea midfielder has been part of the channel’s coverage for more than a decade and is a regular co-commentator alongside Clive Tyldesley for England matches and Champions League games. However, with Townsend’s current deal set to expire in the summer, a spokesman for ITV has confirmed it will not be renewed, with presenter Matt Smith also not being retained. Reports have said that the 51-year-old, who once presented a segment called Townsend’s Tactics Truck during highlights show The Premiership, will continue to work as a pundit for other international broadcasters.
ScouseFox Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 i enjoy hating him, this is going to ruin itv football for me
Lovejoy Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 When Tyldesly asked him how he felt about it: "Clive, I am well and truly, on the fence."
foxfanazer Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 Don't celebrate too early. Who's replacing him? Hopefully nobody from BT Sport, couldn't bare Michael Owen!
RowlattsFox Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 So is it only england games on itv from next season? I think the criticism goes a bit over the top to be honest.
Kitchandro Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 Don't celebrate too early. Who's replacing him? Hopefully nobody from BT Sport, couldn't bare Michael Owen! Does it matter? He and Leroy Rosenior are the worst pundits on TV by a country mile, and there are loads of shit ones. It's a joke he's been on tv for so long.
foxfanazer Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 Does it matter? He and Leroy Rosenior are the worst pundits on TV by a country mile, and there are loads of shit ones. It's a joke he's been on tv for so long. Add Garth Crooks to that and I'll agree with you
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 GOOD BALL ITS THE RIGHT IDEA PLAY IT INTO THE GULLY BETTAH
AKCJ Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 The Liverpool vs Basel game will forever go down as one of the most pathetic commentaries ever.
ScouseFox Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 i honestly thoroughly enjoyed the liverpool/basel commentary
Matt Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 ITV might start competiting when it comes to football coverage now then. ITV are by the far the worst when it comes sport coverage, it's awful. I like BBC coverage, pisses all over ITV anyway, maybe things may change shortly though.
orangecity23 Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 One day "Shots on Goals" next day on the dole(s)
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 ITV might start competiting when it comes to football coverage now then. ITV are by the far the worst when it comes sport coverage, it's awful. I like BBC coverage, pisses all over ITV anyway, maybe things may change shortly though. I wouldn't say the BBC is that strong any more either, in fact it's the weakest it's been in my lifetime. Murphy is articulate but doesn't say anything all that interesting, likewise Jenas, Savage is a prize gomper, Garth Crooks still manages to find employment, Phil Neville talks like somebody putting on an impression of Phil Neville, Shearer (although he's improved considerably to when he first started) still crowbars in a "he done that wohwl deer" every time he speaks, Kevin Kilbane is blander than ASDA Smart Price wafer thin ham, and both are 80% water.
foxfanazer Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 I wouldn't say the BBC is that strong any more either, in fact it's the weakest it's been in my lifetime. Murphy is articulate but doesn't say anything all that interesting, likewise Jenas, Savage is a prize gomper, Garth Crooks still manages to find employment, Phil Neville talks like somebody putting on an impression of Phil Neville, Shearer (although he's improved considerably to when he first started) still crowbars in a "he done that wohwl deer" every time he speaks, Kevin Kilbane is blander than ASDA Smart Price wafer thin ham, and both are 80% water. Thought it was just me that Shearer drives mad with that
MC Prussian Posted 8 January 2015 Posted 8 January 2015 Thought it was just me that Shearer drives mad with that He has a rather simplistic view of things and his endless repetitions aren't helping him, either. I've got to give it to him, though. At least he's trying.
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