Who is the best current commentator?
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Juddernaut88 - Posts: 54466
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Juddernaut88 wrote:Devastated John Virgo not getting enough votes :(
Empire State Human wrote:Same as McManusFan, with McManus and Foulds in that order, although I was tempted to switch Joe Johnson for Virgo, for similar reasons. Johnson really struggles when telling if balls go or not, but he does have a genuine enthusiasm for the game and I think he's good at explaining the overall feel of a match, important shots, etc., rather like Virgo.
Prop wrote:Empire State Human wrote:Same as McManusFan, with McManus and Foulds in that order, although I was tempted to switch Joe Johnson for Virgo, for similar reasons. Johnson really struggles when telling if balls go or not, but he does have a genuine enthusiasm for the game and I think he's good at explaining the overall feel of a match, important shots, etc., rather like Virgo.
I think JV has the edge over JJ in terms of being a bit more descriptive of situations.
For example, if there’s a cannon on JV would say something like “he just needs to catch the red on the far left as we look, full ball”, whereas JJ says something like “and if he can cannon that red, he’s got a great chance!”
Which red, Joe?!
SnookerEd25 wrote:Prop wrote:Empire State Human wrote:Same as McManusFan, with McManus and Foulds in that order, although I was tempted to switch Joe Johnson for Virgo, for similar reasons. Johnson really struggles when telling if balls go or not, but he does have a genuine enthusiasm for the game and I think he's good at explaining the overall feel of a match, important shots, etc., rather like Virgo.
I think JV has the edge over JJ in terms of being a bit more descriptive of situations.
For example, if there’s a cannon on JV would say something like “he just needs to catch the red on the far left as we look, full ball”, whereas JJ says something like “and if he can cannon that red, he’s got a great chance!”
Which red, Joe?!
That would suggest to me Joe is catering for the knowledgable fan (who is more likely to be watching on Quest/Eurosport) who can probably work out for themself which red, while Virgo is aiming his commentary at the casual BBC viewer
SnookerEd25 wrote:I’m lovin’ Angles instead
SnookerFan wrote:It's just Foulds, isn't it?
Juddernaut88 wrote:SnookerFan wrote:It's just Foulds, isn't it?
How do you feel about Phil Yates and Dennis Taylor receiving 1 vote each?
gallantrabbit wrote:Hard to choose between Angles and Fouldsy, love them both.
Juddernaut88 wrote:SnookerFan wrote:It's just Foulds, isn't it?
How do you feel about Phil Yates and Dennis Taylor receiving 1 vote each?