N4Footsoldier Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I know it's a sore subject for some that National games are not on council tv even though it's been mentioned countless times why this isn't the case. But can we just acknowledge what a good job this young man is doing since the games moved away from Sky Sports? Perfect example is the build up to the winning goal on Saturday: "McGinn, Dykes, MCLEAN", whereas Crocker would have spoiled it with the same old "This is the Scotland way" or similar turgid pish. It probably helps that Rory is a legitimate Scotland fan as well, not to mention the team is winning now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 100% agree. He's so much better than Crocker. And yes, it helps that he's a Scotland fan. He used to post on here when he was just starting out in his career, if i remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikedoug Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 All over this. The biggest positive of the move away from Sky for sure. Hearing the real passion of a guy who was sitting in the North Stand for games until a year ago makes a difference. And he's come in at a great time now we're getting these moments worth replaying over and over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrie21 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Tagged him in a tweet yesterday praising the great job he did on the commentary. Ace commentator all round, does the URC rugby on ViaPlay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 He's superb. Long may he continue to have historic games to commentate on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 At first I thought he was a tad "rugby-ish" with his commentary style, but since he took over Scotland games its been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Rockefeller Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, morrie21 said: Tagged him in a tweet yesterday praising the great job he did on the commentary. Ace commentator all round, does the URC rugby on ViaPlay too. Agree, he's excellent on the rugby commentary and really knows his stuff, obvious he takes the time to do some research before the games. Some upgrade on the days of Crocker flanked by Davie Provan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonehutch Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Anything is better than Crocker and Provan and their constant negativity 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Think the overall presentation by Viaplay is excellent. As said, Rory is not only a fan but also knowledgeable about the game. Ditto Michael Stewart. Hutton is Okish but enjoyed Fiortoft's ( spelling?) take on the match on Saturday. Maybe just coincidence the team has done much better since the dark days of Crocker and Provan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Viaplay much more like how BT Sport treated Scottish football. Much to like and thankfully we are now away from Sky's turgid coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: Think the overall presentation by Viaplay is excellent. As said, Rory is not only a fan but also knowledgeable about the game. Ditto Michael Stewart. Hutton is Okish but enjoyed Fiortoft's ( spelling?) take on the match on Saturday. Maybe just coincidence the team has done much better since the dark days of Crocker and Provan. Think Hutton comes across well. Would love to make more use of super Ally though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 On the whole I enjoy viaplay's coverage, Michael Stewart just laughing when Kenny McLean scored...brilliant 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4Footsoldier Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, bonzo said: On the whole I enjoy viaplay's coverage, Michael Stewart just laughing when Kenny McLean scored...brilliant 👍 I feel like the pundit commentators celebrating goals is starting to be a bit overdone now trying to recreate the classic Ally McCoist moments against Israel and Denmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, N4Footsoldier said: I feel like the pundit commentators celebrating goals is starting to be a bit overdone now trying to recreate the classic Ally McCoist moments against Israel and Denmark Not having that. They are in the ground and feeling the same emotions/adrenalin rush that all of us who couldn't be at the game did when Scotland scored the second one. They have every right to do so. Are you suggesting Davie Provan's doomy voice would be preferable? Edited June 19, 2023 by Barney Rubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Rory Hamilton used to post on here years ago when it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: Think the overall presentation by Viaplay is excellent. As said, Rory is not only a fan but also knowledgeable about the game. Ditto Michael Stewart. Hutton is Okish but enjoyed Fiortoft's ( spelling?) take on the match on Saturday. Maybe just coincidence the team has done much better since the dark days of Crocker and Provan. I think Hutton is very good as a pundit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 8 hours ago, aaid said: Rory Hamilton used to post on here years ago when it was good. F***K, he wasn't Chripper, was he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Burj_Alba said: F***K, he wasn't Chripper, was he? His commentaries don't seem to focus totally on us playing four at the back so probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Burj_Alba said: F***K, he wasn't Chripper, was he? rorinho. You do realise that this place has been going for getting on for thirty years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 This miserable prick on Twitter 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said: This miserable prick on Twitter 🤣🤣 Ah a Leicester City fan, bless. Always reminds me of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 If Argentina and Messi had scored that goal imagine what the Argentine commentators would be like. 🤣 The South Americans have easily got the best commentators. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said: This miserable prick on Twitter 🤣🤣 Listen to the commentary of Kane's winner against Denmark in the Euro 2021 semi final. The commentator celebrates it and so he should too, its his team. or if you want another, the luke shaw goal is celebrated by the same commentator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Viaply have been ok, they did an offer recently which I felt was very good value for money and I am an advocate for the games being free to air £59 for a year subscription. less than a fiver a month is great value to see every Scotland qualifier and Nations league match, especially since I can't get to games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 6 hours ago, vanderark14 said: Viaply have been ok, they did an offer recently which I felt was very good value for money and I am an advocate for the games being free to air £59 for a year subscription. less than a fiver a month is great value to see every Scotland qualifier and Nations league match, especially since I can't get to games If you know where to go, you can get sky, BT & Viaplay sports for that price, as well as the whole sky package with world channels thrown in for good measure 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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