Jimmy McGee

darkman2

He was probrably a good, competent, commentator years ago but I swear to god I fell asleep during the Bayern - Barca highlights on RTE last night. Ive nothin against the guy but fuppin hell that was just annoying. He should have given up years ago. He does not seem to know any of the players names either which is interesting except Messi - everyone else it took him a good few seconds to pronounce who was on the ball. It was just boring to watch. And don't get me started on the goals - there was just no sense of emotion there at all. It's like the guy just woke from the grave and went into the studio....it was that bad.

Neil3030

I am pretty sure at one stage he mixed up Yaya Toure with Daniel Alves... I'm struggling to think of two players who look less similar... Maybe Crouch and Defoe...

Xavi6

There was a thread on this a while back and I'll repeat what I said then - he the single WORST commentator around. Boring as fuck and his knowledge of the modern game is awful. Should've retired years ago.

Memory Man me arse.

Boggles

Jaysus lads he is in his mid 70s and has survived brain cancer, give the man a break.

He was the voice of sport when I was growing up and for that I will always have a fondness for Jimmy.

It's not that big a problem in fairness, he is given the odd highlights match and boxing match, tis hardly a big deal.

The likes of Jimmy should be respected and not mocked.

redout

The guy is a gem. The Bernard Dunne world title fight he forgot to mention Dunne was knocked down twice in 30secs. This whilst actually still blabbering on about Dunne being brilliant whilst being knocked on his arse ! I laughed so hard. Honest to god anyone listening on the radio and no actually watching on RTE wouldnt have had a clue Dunne was put on his arse !

Frisbee

Neil3030 wrote: »

I am pretty sure at one stage he mixed up Yaya Toure with Daniel Alves...

Noticed that aswell. He also referred to Keita as Toure for the entire game

CHD

The man is a Legend.

simonw

He's brilliant. That said, i wouldn't like him to commentate on a game I was really interested in... I love all his little asides about random stuff

chopperbyrne

He is a legend, but should stick to boxing these days.

I just DVR'd the full match on Setanta and watched it after the Chelsea/Pool match instead.

Dave!

Retire.

Tom65

It's good craic when they stick him on the World Cup matches no one really watches, he can be fairly entertaining. But when it's a serious football match your after, he's not the best.

Zonda999

Tom65 wrote: »

It's good craic when they stick him on the World Cup matches no one really watches, he can be fairly entertaining. .

Completely agree!

In these scenarios, he knows none of the players or anyrthing and just sort of commentates in general. Quite entertaining to be fair!:p

mike65

Not sure why anyone who rates him would want his declining years played out on tv to be honest. He's past it like Murray Walker was by the end - both institutions but at some point its time to call it day, while you still have some dignity.

That_Guy

Fair enough he was a great commentator back in the day but how RTE can't replace him with someone who understands the modern game is beyond me.

I'm sure he's a lovely chap on a personal level but as a professional football commentator he just doesn't cut it. He's always stating the obvious too. Who is he trying to be? Andy Gray?

Remember watching the Euro's last year and he was commentating on an entire match. After 20 minutes of him yammering away, only then does he bring in Mark Kinsella, his commentary partner.

RTE need to get new commentators. Also replace George Hamilton..... Was wrecking my head last night during the Liverpool match.... Pronouncing Lucas like Lew-cash..... Arrgh.

I suppose Jimmy isn't as bad as Dion Dublin commentating on Sky Sports the odd time. "When I was playing yeah, I always done hit the ball wiv my right innit?" *shudders*

Liam O

I noticed that after Keita's goal he had no clue how to pronounce the name and just stayed silent while he presumably went through his notes which i LOLed at.

monkey9

I'll put the same quote here as i did in a previous thread about Jimmy Magee. This is by Gogglebok from the Euro 2008 finals and is quite possibly my favourite post on Boards

gogglebok wrote: »

Jimmy Magee maykes the odd mistake, but it doesn't taint the essence of the man. Other pundits commentate on the match. Jimmy commentates on the cosmos, and lets the match unfurl behind him. Yesterday he gave us a little discourse on hot dogs on trays, and how they seem quintessentially American even in a European's hand.

"As we sit there's a fly buzzing out his melodies near the window. The shafts of sunlight falling on its back lend it a shimmering beauty, Mark, that truly belies its reputation as a noisome pest, the carrion crow of the insect world. Houseflies are bigger here than at home, Mark, did you notice that? I wonder is it a matter of nutrition, or is there some Darwinian principle of selection at work."

"Holland have scored, Jimmy."

"So they have, my boy, so they have."

keane2097

God I can't stand him.

George Hamiliton is also a plank.

Zonda999

That_Guy wrote: »

Also replace George Hamilton..... Was wrecking my head last night during the Liverpool match.... Pronouncing Lucas like Lew-cash..... Arrgh.

Indeed, WTF is with that, he does a similiar thing with Dirk Kuyt. That said, i genuinely dont know how to pronounce "kuyt", all the commentators seem to say it differently:rolleyes:

eirebhoy

That_Guy wrote: »

RTE need to get new commentators. Also replace George Hamilton..... Was wrecking my head last night during the Liverpool match.... Pronouncing Lucas like Lew-cash..... Arrgh.

LUCAS

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Pronounced: LOO-kəs (English), LUY-kahs (Dutch), loo-KA (French), LOO-kəsh (Portuguese)

That_Guy

Zonda999 wrote: »

Indeed, WTF is with that, he does a similiar thing with Dirk Kuyt. That said, i genuinely dont know how to pronounce "kuyt", all the commentators seem to say it differently:rolleyes:

I pronounce Kuyt like kite. I know a lot of commentators pronounce it like K-out.

That_Guy

eirebhoy wrote: »

LUCAS

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Pronounced: LOO-kəs (English), LUY-kahs (Dutch), loo-KA (French), LOO-kəsh (Portuguese)

Ah come on now. I don't think George Hamilton went into that much research.

ShaneU

darkman2 wrote: »

He was probrably a good, competent, commentator years ago but I swear to god I fell asleep during the Bayern - Barca highlights on RTE last night. Ive nothin against the guy but fuppin hell that was just annoying. He should have given up years ago. He does not seem to know any of the players names either which is interesting except Messi - everyone else it took him a good few seconds to pronounce who was on the ball. It was just boring to watch. And don't get me started on the goals - there was just no sense of emotion there at all. It's like the guy just woke from the grave and went into the studio....it was that bad.

He was absolutely terrible, I was thinking the exact same thing while listening to that.

eirebhoy

That_Guy wrote: »

Ah come on now. I don't think George Hamilton went into that much research.

Seriously? He must spend more time checking up the pronunciation of names than the rest of the world's commentators combined. You can be certain that Hamilton checked up the proper pronunciation of Lucas.

That_Guy

eirebhoy wrote: »

Seriously? He must spend more time checking up the pronunciation of names than the rest of the world's commentators combined. You can be certain that Hamilton checked up the proper pronunciation of Lucas.

Fair play to him if he does do that but I just wish he hadn't opted for the most annoying way to pronounce it even if it is the proper way to pronounce it. I was praying for Rafa to take him off.

murpho999

That_Guy wrote: »

I pronounce Kuyt like kite. I know a lot of commentators pronounce it like K-out.

I speak Dutch having lived in Holland for a few years and I can tell you that the 'kite' pronunciation is completely wrong.
The 'k-out' one is more correct but the 'ui' sound in Dutch is unique to the language and the sound does not exist in English. It's like 'ow' but the last sound is really strung out....I remember it took me a long time to learn it!

I know a lot of you will be fascinated by this but these are the issues that keep me awake at night.:D

BTW: Who is Jimmy McGee? I've never heard of him!

Aidric

Jimmy has had his day, a legend in his pomp but increasingly his commentaries are bordering on the bizarre.

That_Guy

Aidric wrote: »

Jimmy has had his day, a legend in his pomp but increasingly his commentaries are bordering on the bizarre.

I reckon RTE slip something in his tea for comedic effect.

monkey9

That_Guy wrote: »

I reckon RTE slip something in his tea for comedic effect.

They should make that 'something' cyinide and do us all a favour.

Dave!

monkey9 wrote: »

They should make that 'something' cyinide and do us all a favour.

LOL

terrible

Aidric

That_Guy wrote: »

I reckon RTE slip something in his tea for comedic effect.

JerryHandbag

Gimme Jimmy over that Ger Canning any day. Canning should be allowed near soccer commentating the same way Gary Glitter should be allowed near a creche

eirebhoy

I thought Giles was funny commenting on Jimmy last night, something like "I think he just makes them up as he goes along Bill".

brayblue24

I didn't hear Jimmy last night so as such I have nothing to contribute to this thread other than to say I think its the wittiest I have ever seen on Boards. I say this wishing him no ill will as I know he has suffered personally, but.... Keep 'em comin:D:D

Diabhal Beag

He's a decent commentator when he tries (or learns the names of the players).

Give him a break he is no spring chicken but he is still better than having Marty Morrisey commentating :pac:

A Primal Nut

All i can say is his metaphors are hilarious - I wish I could think of some right now but he makes them up on the spot.

x in the city

Jaysus lads, will you give him a break.

He is fekin old and had a brain tumor or whatnot removed, and he lost a son to a horrible disease

He has more than served his duty for RTE Over the years he might be shoving on a bit but he doesn't need all this slagging as he has nothing to prove to anyone at this stage.

cant get any clips from 'that' maradona goal unfortunately

eirebhoy

x in the city wrote: »

cant get any clips from 'that' maradona goal unfortunately

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rW-lK9F6TU

chupacabra

Jimmy's a legend. Should maybe start thinking of retirement now, but i for one love his commentary. Dont take things too seriously.

cournioni

Why are you lads even bothered. RTE is ****e FULL STOP. Jimmy is probably the best they've got. At least he's entertaining.

monkey9

eirebhoy wrote: »

I thought Giles was funny commenting on Jimmy last night, something like "I think he just makes them up as he goes along Bill".

That was actually a great quote that Jimmy said in fairness, attributing it to Shankly. Giles said he didn't remember Shankly ever saying that and that's when he said "I think he just makes them up as he goes along Bill".

The quote Jimmy was referring to was describing a team with a couple of fantastic players in it. "It takes eight players to carry the piano and three to play it!" Brilliant, who ever thought of it!

gustavo

That_Guy wrote: »

Fair play to him if he does do that but I just wish he hadn't opted for the most annoying way to pronounce it even if it is the proper way to pronounce it. I was praying for Rafa to take him off.

LOL like those crazy Irish with their Kyo instead of Kee o ,

monkey9

gustavo wrote: »

LOL like those crazy Irish with their Kyo instead of Kee o ,

Or when Sky try to pronounce Keith Fahey's surname. I've heard it pronounced Fa-hay, Fay, Foy, Fee, everything but it's proper pronounciation. I mean, how hard is to say? Really!

JerryHandbag

Little Shyte wrote: »

Give him a break he is no spring chicken but he is still better than having Marty Morrisey commentating :pac:

"The man who brought sex to the GAA" - Pat Spillane

monkey9

JerryHandbag wrote: »

"The man who brought sex to the GAA" - Pat Spillane

Yeah, but with farmyard animals!

NabyLadistheman

Legend of a man. Past it now as far as commentating goes.

That_Guy

monkey9 wrote: »

Yeah, but with farmyard animals!

Durrty.

noodler

Danger Here is a legend.

The only real question is how to preserve him in ice so his iconic voice can continue to commentate on Ireland game's until the end of time.

That_Guy

noodler wrote: »

Danger Here is a legend.

The only real question is how to preserve him in ice so his iconic voice can continue to commentate on Ireland game's until the end of time.

If you're that desperate you could just splice together a whole load of commentary from years gone by.

Seems like a lot of hassle though.

noodler

Stuff like

"And its come through here.....McAteer!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amsterdam Revisited, theres been agony this afternoon-now...theres ecstacy!"

OR

Interupting Beglin who is giving Staunton the MOTM in Ibrachi to say "and (but?) heres Robbie Keane.....YYYESSSS!!!!....That is no more than Ireland deserve.

Of his simple YES! when Keane put away the Spanish peno.

You couldn't splice that together! Christ he could be replaced with F****** Darragh Maloney when he leaves...

That_Guy

We should get this guy to do our commentary.

Rekop dog

Who else would that jeff kenna's great uncle was part of an very underated ireland team in the 1930's. Jimmy is untouchable imo.