Following Mowins's debut, social media was filled with criticism of. Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality. The only thing I really see females doing in the the League are analyzing and on the sidelines talking to players. and our Consequently the s-exof the commentator is probably irrelevant. having their analysis literally repeated back to them, Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, John Motson channelled the exhilaration of football, but commentary has moved on, Stuck at home ill, thank goodness I have footballs follies to keep me entertained, I just might have been a top tennis player but my teenage body had other ideas, Universal Credit falls short of covering the bare essentials. ', Outrage: Cundy's comments have sparked a backlash on Twitter, with presenter Jacqui Oatley and footballer Fran Kirby tweeting their disappointment. "Lets see if he can use that big ole fanny.". The worst thing is not, however, the logical potholes in Kelners piece. NFL College Football NBA MLB World Baseball Classic USFL FIFA Women's World Cup. So to me a commentator shouldn't offer opinion. Oops! This doesn't seem to work so well in football, but are we talking commentary or punditry here? Hardly ever adds useful insight. Cundy's comments have similarly sparked outrage on Twitter, with sports presenter Jacqui Oatley - the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day - blasting the ex-footballer. When I was younger I didnt see a Karen Carney on the TV or a Sue Smith. Last year, Sunderland manager David Moyes was forced to apologise after making inappropriate comments to Sparks following an interview. They just looked down and shuffled their feet. Women have been going to football for years. I think that there are times when it would be nice if we just heard the crowd and got the atmosphere but it seems that if one person speaks then immediately if feels the other person has got to say something. Wed 24 Oct 2012 06.58 EDT. When it gets exciting, and her tone also goes up its actually uncomfortable to listen to. Im totally with you about Pearce, utterly the worst commentator. I want to do what Im doing based upon how good I am. The commentator said he understood why former Chelsea player Jason Cundy complained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup. Mar 13, 2019. . She currently works as Sporting Director at Angel City FC in the US. And see an English team win it!'. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. She hosts Dancing with the Stars for ABC and is a sideline reporter for Fox NFL.Andrews was previously a co-host of College GameDay on ESPN and a contributor for Good Morning America on the ABC network. On top of that the BBC over publicise the womens game beyond belief. Sue Smith was the first woman pundit to speak about the mens game on the BBCs Final Score and Skys Soccer Saturday and she has seen dramatic changes since she began her media career over a decade ago. Why Are Many Footballers Having Heart Issues Recently? Lets ask Karen Carney pic.twitter.com/wpOCSR2waz, Alistair Skeet (@marbleally) January 24, 2021. Not impressed:Piers' fellow GMB co-host Susanna Reid (far left) was unimpressed by Jason's opinion, pointing out that when his voice was compared in pitch to Sparks' it was actually in the same range, During the show, Reid (far left)tried to draw the debate to a close remarking sarcastically: 'God forbid a woman could talk for ninety minutes it's something I can only dream of'. If I was an editor I would try and cut that back.. Only someone who expects less of women would miss those glaring credentials. Its the screechy tone of voice really. Surely it should be about quality in the job and not just to make sure you comply with the PC requirements? Powered by Invision Community. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ', Chelsea footballer Fran Kirby added: 'How about we just go back to the dinosaur ages to 1921 and ban women's football? Beth Mowins is a God-awful play by play announcer with a weak voice who really . I would say the same thing about Paul Ince. Others accused her of not knowing what she was talking about, whilst there were plenty saying she was stating the obvious and not offering anything different. Georges was part of an all-conquering Lyon side and also represented PSG prior to retiring in 2018. If I don't like the commentators I hit the mute button. Charlotte Wilder. Now you see what we see. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share Fabulous in fuchsia! The female commentators in this years mens World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. The Goal came for Southampton vs Watford in the 2018-19 Season. Now, she is a commentator and a former assistant coach of the Washington Spirit as of 2018. If we think about how football has traditionally been a male preserve, the moment you have women moving into those spaces, showing their knowledge and understanding, thats where youre going to get the backlash, thats going to be the most threatening thing,she says. 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The 5 Worst NFL Broadcasters Ever, Ranked 5. The broadcaster, who covered nine World Cups and voiced Maradonas Hand of God goal against England in 1986, believes women have the knowledge to seize the mic. @_OwenTHFC added: Karen Carney just called Said Benrahma Ben Arfa ffs, @henryswainy said, with Carney stating the obvious: I think it was the lack of communication that led to the collision fuck me Karen Carney, @StevieT1969 wrote: She just said she watched Rice against Doncaster (at the weekend), ffs he never played one minute, Viewers continued to let rip at Karen Carney as she makes yet another blunder or two, which quickly made her the most talked about person of the night on Twitter, trending at one point, some taking the mick, @GEORGlNlO said: Karen Carney has just said Rugby instead of football no way. In 2014, Eni Aluko became Match of the Day's first female pundit; in 2018 Vicky Sparks became the first woman to commentate on a World Cup match on British television and in the same year, Alex . I find it difficult to hear that voice.'. The BBC had nine women, compared with three in 2016. Good fishing to ya! 'This is not a hill you want to die on, that women have annoying squeaky voices, when you yourself have an annoying squeaky voice. In addition, she is a World Cup champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Terry later deleted the post and returned to social media to clarify that it had nothing to do with Sparks, but was rather a genuine complaint over his lack of audio. But Vicki's performance was blasted on Twitter. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. From online sexist comments to even clubs calling out individual female pundits for their analysis, the path to equality has taken its toll on some of its history-makers. During her playing days, she played as a winger and midfielder. To widen the discussion tocricket I feel that it is a different matter. Which three players shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018-19? Or, asGuardiancolumnistHadley Freeman tweets, does Kelners bizarre future require Crufts to be solely covered by dogs? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, BBC legend Barry Davies says female football commentators are 'tough to listen to', Former Chelsea player Jason Cundycomplained about Vicki Sparks commentating for the BBC at the World Cup, Ex-player Jason Cundy accused of sexism by Piers Morgan for saying he doesn't like the voice of female World Cup commentator Vicki Sparks, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 2019 and people still write this? The female commentators in this year's men's World Cup Eni Aluko and Alex Scott have done an outstanding job of navigating the patronising minefield of the punditry box. 00:00. NFL WRITER. Vicki Sparks, 29, made history last week when she became the first woman to lead live coverage of a World Cup football match on British TV, keeping fans up to speed from Moscows Luzhniki Stadium. "There are a few more elements, a few more specialty items that can get worked into the broadcast.". She was scrutinised by supporters, but this time it came whilst she commentated the Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and West Ham, which was live on BT Sport. You can always turn the sound down Gabby Logan's very good as a sports presenter,as is Claire Balding but to have these people like Vicky Sparks on cos they're women and it's PC, is in my view SHITE.UTMPB. Ferguson worked as a studio commentator for ESPN. Football punditry is not meant to be an exact representation of players on the pitch, but an expert panel discussing and analysing the sport. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. But GMB host Piers Morgan warned that Jason had picked the 'wrong battle', and branded him a 'sexist pig' for suggesting women couldn't do a good job of commentating on a match. Before landing the role of a lifetime, Sparks told the BBC: 'The ultimate dream would be to commentate on the Champions League final for 5 live. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The rest of the guff about sexism is irrelevant, and very tedious. Attendances say no one gives a crap. Both pioneers in their field and experienced football players, Aluko and Scott have had to prove themselves beyond expectations, rewarded only with thepatronising surprise of a male colleague, orhaving their analysis literally repeated back to themby the Phil Neville. ', Piers hit back: 'I think some of the women have been better than the men and I have been very pleasantly surprised that this World Cup has a lot more female voices. The average rating for the. In addition to all these, Smith works as a football commentator. She is 5 ft 7 and I suspect you wouldnt feel a thing. Dont get bent out of shape! ', Controversial:Ex-footballer Jason Cundy claimed that female football commentators voices are too 'high-pitched' during a discussion on GMB on Monday morning, Sports broadcaster Lyndsey Hooper (right) disagreed with Jason's views and said there should be more women for young girls to relate to, GMB host Piers Morgan said that Jason was being 'ridiculous' and branded him a 'sexist pig' over his comments, Turning to the former Chelsea footballer, he added: 'Actually my only criteria Jason, is not that they are male or female, [it] is, "do they know what they are talking about? Karen Carney had a superb career but that does not always mean commentating comes natural. The BBC legend believes women 'have to be careful of the upper register of their voice' when commentating on football. 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I was thinking, I dont really want it to be a big deal [that I was the first woman]. Capped 188 times by France's Women's team, helping her country win the She Believes Cup in 2017. How many points for a FA Cup game ??? Womens football is a very different game from that played at the [mens] World Cup, writes Kelner, who does not play this mythical sport known as womens football. Wish Steve McManaman would calm the f*ck down. I think you build it up sometimes that its going to be this really daunting experience with these men that have been doing it for years and its not, theyre fine, Smith says. Read Also: Champions League Winners as Players and Managers. If shes not good at commentary then thats not her fault but the fault of BT. Andrew Strauss was awful when he first briefly took on the role, but eventually got less wooden. Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball, he explains. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. But Vicki Sparks and Robyn Cowans and the lesbian haircut that is Aleidh Barbour, just pss off!! You still might get a slap even though youre a woman. what is it with BT SPORT and employing shocking commentators! For 90 minutes I would prefer to hear a male voice. No wonder EA Sports chose her to be one of the commentators for the FIFA 22 game. Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. 20. This isnt sexism did you spot that first paragraph about how great Aluko is? Expert summarisers, like Alex Scott (rubbing thighs in the style of Vic Reeves on Shooting Stars), yes. And now you see so many women there, its brilliant. I dunno about you guys but I fucking hate Robbie savage. @FearonNiks: Karen Carney is a SHAMBOLIC commentator, and it has nothing to do with her being female!!! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. @westhamtransfer: Really dont like Karen Carney as a commentator, @johnanthonyr4: Im stuck watching Newcastle and Leeds because Karen Carney is doing the West Ham game. Elizabeth Mowins (born May 26, 1967) is an American play-by-play announcer and sports journalist for ESPN, CBS, and Marquee Sports Network. She makes McManaman sound knowledgeable. I wonder how he feels about a journalist discussing professional football. I read this sort of stuff and then it becomes no surprise to me that Oxford University has banned clapping so people don't get triggered. The inclusion of professional footballers Eni Aluko and Alex Scott to this years punditry has been likened togetting a netball player to discuss basketball. I think my point hasnt been well made but I want the commentary to be that not ex players jumping in over the top with a totally pointless thought and a voice just not suited to it! Eni Aluko was absolute garbage during the World Cup, particularly when compared with Scott. 'There are so many people that loved what Vicki did and people that didn't, what's important is that we have a choice, we didn't have a choice before,' she added. @Smarty_Lufc: Steve McManaman is hard work to listen to isnt he. With 260 goals, who is the Premier League's all-time top scorer? Her voice is extremely irritating and is off putting when trying to watch. By He said: Theres no doubt there are quite a lot of women around now who know an awful lot about football. For more information, please see our Carney has a vast knowledge of the Womens Super League and mens Premier League. It's just like being in the River End. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Some appeal, some less so. The New Statesmans global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It's simply a matter of how good they are and there are many factors to this ranging from John Motson's Encyclopedia Britannica-style approach to Brian Moore's cool analytical and almost personal approach. Much loved account @HLTCO wrote: Karen Carney: Will there be a tactical switch at half-time from Palace? Does she know who Roy Hodgson is? Thats totally wrong, Ive never said they shouldnt commentate on mens football Isaid that they shouldnt be given the job just to please the equality brigade! She is most known for other football-related shows. Stop knocking the World Cup's female commentators. @leondepreli_: Karen Carney is an awful commentator. This is fair! Pam Ward has long been a subject of ridicule for her play-by-play announcing of NCAA football and with good reason. Six teams XFL viewership slid, but Week 3 will be a key barometer for the league going forward. However, according to Simon Kelner in hisiNewspiece,Female world cup pundits are a step forward for diversity, but not for the quality of coverage, they neednt have bothered. ', The heated debate began when Jason (second left) said GMB presenters he 'preferred' to listen to a man's voice during the football, calling Sparks too 'high-pitched', The controversy comes after Vicki Sparks (pictured during last week's Portugal v Morocco match) made history as the first ever woman to commentate at the international tournament. The quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. I'm no fan of the female commentator in the game thus far. Difference there is good commentary is key to watching the game on tv. Robyn Cowen has a voice like nails down a window. So much about Football, informative and valuable. Most common grade: F (33.55% of votes) Previous score: 1.08 (with Jason Witten) Previous ranking: 15 (out of 15) Breakdown: Alright, so the . I can identify with it. I hate her as well - cr? He said: There is too much talk from commentators nowadays. NBC is ushering in a new wave of female commentators as Maria Taylor was named the first female lead host of 'Football Night in America.' Additionally, Melissa Stark serves as the current sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. That is my favourite piece of video from last season without question. Kelner also seems to have forgotten the purpose of sports punditry (to be fair, hes not a football commentator, so how could he know?). There is no way of arguing that two women should not be on our screens during the mens World Cup, without also arguing their gender makes them innately worse at the job. Theres a few male commentators just as bad! The fastest goal scored in Premier League history came in 7.69 seconds. Nominated for the ' inflammatory post of the week'. Its now legitimate to scream Go on, son! at random intervals during the day. Martin Tyler is shit, may as well be commentating on paint drying, Peter Drury, shouts too much and hypes up a game with too much nostalgia and romance. For instance, Chris Goreham is biased towards us but I don't have a problem with that. Jacqui Oatley shouting what a strike does my head in though. The NFL is the biggest ratings generator for networks and a woman has never been a mainstay in an NFL booth. Jacqui Oatley is one of the most experienced female football commentators in the UK. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Hopefully, well see more female football commentators in the future. The broadcaster was the voice of BBC One's coverage of the Portugal v Morocco clash on Wednesday. Aluko is an ex-footballer raised by Nigerian parents in the UK. A little bit of history made. And I agree on the likes of Owen and some other ex players being as bad with commentary, the days of quality commentary have gone its all about getting ex players in with their opinions. But certain things Id be like, Nah, Im gonna pass on this.'. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, PrettyLittleThing - Offers on women's clothing, Get inspired by the newest styles and offers, Click through for ASOS promo codes this Autumn, Spend less with Missguided's exclusive codes, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Check out the latest Wayfair sale to save on furniture. Four out of the Power 5 conferences begin their women's basketball tournaments today spread over ACC Network, Big Ten Network, Pac-12 Networks and the SEC Network. 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And in 2018, when Alex Scott and Eniola Aluko became the first women pundits at a mens World Cup for the BBC, despite glowing reviews from some, others still questioned their presence. Published: 09:51 GMT, 25 June 2018 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 26 June 2018. A weekly newsletter helping you fit together the pieces of the global economic slowdown. As you can see, it werent just Karen Carney than viewers let rip at, with Steve McManaman also coming under fire, he was on the other channel covering Leeds 2-1 win over Newcastle. It was another matchday which saw Twitter users take to say how unbearable she is, with @Gallagherlad95 writing: Said it the other day, but Alex Scott has been a credit to females in punditry. Eni Aluko has been applauded by Patrice Evra for her commentary And can you imagine if any other group of people - categorised by race, class or location - were slandered in the same way as women who play and watch sports? All rights reserved. Alex Scott is a talented broadcaster, not a token diversity hire she deserves the Football Focus gig. BBC legend Barry Davies says men find female football commentators tough to listen to because their voices get too squeaky. Many football fans are thrilled with Scotts in-depth analysis during commentary. "', 'Your annoyance appears to be that they have "too pitchy" voices, even though yours is pitchy, which seems to make you a sexist pig. Couldn't give a shoite if the commentator is m or f as long as they dont hype and tell it like it is. P.S. I did but its dull watching the game in silence. Her nasal drawl has driven me to turn the Luton v Chelsea game off. But alongside the progress, there has been a fierce backlash. The Whites brutally mocked her on social media, with owner Andrea Radrizzani getting involved, as footage was shared of Carneys analysis of Leeds style following their 5-0 victory against West Brom at the Hawthorns last month. Beaming Princess of Wales watches a young boy backflip during St David's Day Lovely in lilac! Discussing the idea, BBC broadcasters at the 2014 World Cup noted that they wanted pundits who had experience in the mens sport. The US Spanish ones, however, are brilliant. ESPN ESPN has no shortage of female hosts and analysts across the board. She has also covered international women's football fixtures, including the Euro 2017 qualifiers and The Women's Football Show. So, it is easier for male ex-footballers to retire and get famous as a fotball commentator. Leaving aside the crap voice and sleep inducing delivery the shite about Bournemouth being down and Wilson missing a cert why the f u c k do we have women infesting the male game as officials,commentators and pundits. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. 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She tweeted: 'Frustrating that this female commentator debate is still such an issue, 11 years after my first MotD game and 8 years after I did 7 live World Cup commentaries on 5 Live. Theres no reasonable way to legitimise misogyny. Heather Ann OReilly is one of the best female football commentators. Hes a shit commentator and a shit pundit. There are plenty of awful male commentators and pundits. I am definitely with Zac on this one about Tyldesley. It would seem her skills as a pundit and reporter hasnt gone down too well again with many stating they just cant watch the match with the sound on because of her. 12. I found it a tough listen if I'm honest,' he said. Jon Gruden This has nothing to do with the horrendous emails that were uncovered that led to the former Las Vegas Raiders coach resigning. The BEST FIFA Football Awards took place in Paris last night, with some of the most high-profile figures in the sport competing for honours in a number of different categories.Lionel Messi was . That needs to change. The comments below have not been moderated. Maybe the person that picked her also picked the lass on BT who in her expert opinion expected more from McBurnie after his 20+total last season helped fire us to promotion, but of course in this PC world, none of the other pundits dare correct her. It is a difficult game for women because they have to be careful of the upper register of their voice.. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Leslie Marie Osborne is one of the few women football commentators. 2. royston82 2 yr. ago. Scott, who earned over 100 England caps, will also become the first woman to host the BBCs Football Focus. Dr Stacey Pope, an associate professor at the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, says the backlash to more women analysing football on screen can be linked to a revolution within football which occurred after tapes were leaked of Andy Gray and Richard Keys making sexist comments about assistant referee Sian Massey in2011. Simon Kelner wrote in i at the time: Its like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.. Hayes became well known for her commentating skills at the EURO 2020. Sorry ladies! ESPN executive shuffle sees Burke Magnus overseeing content, Rosalyn Durant overseeing rights, NFL Films archived lewd footage of female fans and cheerleaders with sexualized descriptions, per lawsuit, Baylor AD Mack Rhoades suggests Big 12 might poach Pac-12 schools: There may be movementhow do we strengthen ourselves?, Exclusive: former MLB stars A.J. 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