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Off The Ball Official Thread <Mod Note - Post #1, #533, #6651>

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    #362
    jordainius
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭jordainius


    I'm not happy with this, I'm a big fan of Off the Ball, but it's a bit ridiculous that George Hook is getting stick for this from some people.


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    #363
    soc160
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    generalmental wrote: »
    If you ask me its all bout ger gilroy.Couple years back when he stepped down as presenter he was set to take on the television world but didnt work out for him.

    So i reckon he started to throw his dummy out of his pram and this is what we get now a soulless non - personality. That will be 1 less listener in my house


    Didn't Ger move to breakfast with Claire Byrne then?


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    #364
    super_furry
    Registered Users Posts: 27,322 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    soc160 wrote: »
    Didn't Ger move to breakfast with Claire Byrne then?

    Jesus that was painful.


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    #365
    wnolan1992
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,009 Mod ✭✭✭✭wnolan1992


    Aidric wrote: »
    It is widely regarded as the best sports show on radio, not just within Ireland but also abroad. Just look at the reaction on twitter from British and European football writers and commentators.

    Therefore, yes, I do consider them to be prized assets.

    From a cold-hearted, strictly business point of view though, the show was critically acclaimed, but (if I remember the figures correctly) their listenership performance was far from brilliant.



    On a personal note, I'm absolutely devastated by this. There is now absolutely no reason for me to turn on Newstalk. Ever. Radio might as well shut down after 7pm now. :(


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    #366
    Diabhal Beag
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    Ger Gilroy is getting a load of abuse over the place which is consolation of sorts :pac:


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    #367
    Jason Todd
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    Gone from the website already too :eek:

    http://thescore.thejournal.ie/they-never-go-home-those-boys-mcdevitt-and-co-already-erased-from-newstalk-site-818579-Mar2013/


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    #368
    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,589 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    wnolan1992 wrote: »
    From a cold-hearted, strictly business point of view though, the show was critically acclaimed, but (if I remember the figures correctly) their listenership performance was far from brilliant.

    But I would think that sports programming would always be considered quite niche in it's reach?


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    #369
    take everything
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    wnolan1992 wrote: »
    From a cold-hearted, strictly business point of view though, the show was critically acclaimed, but (if I remember the figures correctly) their listenership performance was far from brilliant.



    On a personal note, I'm absolutely devastated by this. There is now absolutely no reason for me to turn on Newstalk. Ever. Radio might as well shut down after 7pm now. :(

    Devastated?
    The lads were funny and refreshing but "devastated"?


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    #370
    Lucutus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭Lucutus


    So it turns out they *are* going home?


    ...those boys.


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    #371
    wnolan1992
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,009 Mod ✭✭✭✭wnolan1992


    Aidric wrote: »
    But I would think that sports programming would always be considered quite niche in it's reach?

    Very true. But maybe the lads were pushing for more money because of their consistent critical acclaim and NT were having none of it because of the figures.

    Or maybe Newstalk wanted them to shake up the format in order to get more listeners and the lads were having none of it.

    I think this stuff about the hour from G. Hook is a bit of a red herring tbh. Can't see 5 lads jacking in their jobs because they didn't get an extra hour.


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    #372
    Lenin Skynard
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    Lucutus wrote: »
    So it turns out they *are* going home?


    ...those boys.

    Jack Charlton is taking them out for fish and chips. Because he likes fish and chips, and the presenters like fish and chips.


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    #373
    TheOldHand
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    No comment from the lads as it incredibly seems that none of them have a mobile phone.


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    #374
    Lucutus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭Lucutus


    Lenin Skynard wrote: »
    Jack Charlton is taking them out for fish and chips. Because he likes fish and chips, and the presenters like fish and chips.

    Now Gilroy can be first captain, second captain, whatever...


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    #375
    wnolan1992
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    take everything wrote: »
    Devastated?
    The lads were funny and refreshing but "devastated"?

    Yes, "devastated". They've been part of my life for 5+ years. Part of my daily routine.


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    #376
    wnolan1992
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,009 Mod ✭✭✭✭wnolan1992


    TheOldHand wrote: »
    No comment from the lads as it incredibly seems that none of them have a mobile phone.

    Informal statements say they're going to do everything they can to present radio again... :P


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    #377
    Diabhal Beag
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    Ger better not use the Toto Schillaci intro


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    #378
    super_furry
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    wnolan1992 wrote: »
    Informal statements say they're going to do everything they can to present radio again... :P

    I honestly think they may struggle. Desmond has it sewn up, so if RTE isn't a goer - and it isn't because they have a moratorium on hiring - then they're kind screwed. Just look at Eamon Keane's career path since leaving Newstalk lunchtime.

    4FM may be an option but they're not fully national.


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    #379
    P_1
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    Could they be moving to the 'big league' across the water I wonder?


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    #380
    starviewadams
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    Will be weird hearing John Giles repeating Ger's name over and over on Thursday's instead of Eoin's!


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    #381
    wnolan1992
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    super_furry wrote: »
    I honestly think they may struggle. Desmond has it sewn up, so if RTE isn't a goer - and it isn't because they have a moratorium on hiring - then they're kind screwed. Just look at Eamon Keane's career path since leaving Newstalk lunchtime.

    4FM may be an option but they're not fully national.

    Or maybe George Hook's "off to seek fame and fortune elsewhere" might suggest they're looking outside of Ireland?

    I'd agree with you though, there's no real place for them to go on Irish radio.


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    #382
    Rekop dog
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    Someone obviously already made them an offer they couldn't refuse. My guess would be 98fm.


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    #383
    wnolan1992
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    Rekop dog wrote: »
    Someone obviously already made them an offer they couldn't refuse. My guess would be 98fm.

    Not a chance.

    If it were 98FM, this story wouldn't have broken the way it has. It'd have been done in a similar fashion to Ray Foley's "transfer" last year.


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    #384
    dulpit
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    Please don't go to a Dublin only station, but sure isn't 98FM owned by Newstalk anyway?

    Hopefully 2FM is where they'll wind up, they're doing a bit of live coverage now of Champions League games, that'd be good with Ken Early commentating for them...

    We shall wait and see, I'm guessing that with all 5 resigning en-masse they have something lined up. Right? :(


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    #385
    mike65
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    dulpit wrote: »
    Hopefully 2FM is where they'll wind up, they're doing a bit of live coverage now of Champions League games, that'd be good with Ken Early commentating for them...

    You are joking? He kills every NT Sunday Prem game he covers (I wondered above about NT having CL matches but was obviously wrong).


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    #386
    spiritcrusher
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    Goddamit, I'm sickened. Listen to this every night on my way to and from work, I actually look forward to going to work as it gives me the time to listen to the lads in comfort.
    Where now am I going to hear a cocky Galway man make smartass comments to Keith Wood?!


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    #387
    yosser hughes
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    TheOldHand wrote: »
    No comment from the lads as it incredibly seems that none of them have a mobile phone.

    How could they not have a mobile phone????:D


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    #388
    jordainius
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    yosser hughes wrote: »
    How could they not have a mobile phone????:D

    Why should they????


    Sorry!


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    #389
    armchair fusilier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 451 ✭✭armchair fusilier


    wnolan1992 wrote: »
    From a cold-hearted, strictly business point of view though, the show was critically acclaimed, but (if I remember the figures correctly) their listenership performance was far from brilliant.



    I don't think so. They have been the most listened to show at that time of night for years and they were the only independent radio programme that had higher figures than RTE Radio 1 in any time slot.

    Them being poached by RTE is the only thing that really makes sense. Resigning on a point of principle would be very brave in the current climate.

    Weeknights just won't be the same without Ken's Football Show. I'm gutted.:(


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    #390
    Diabhal Beag
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    jordainius wrote: »
    Why should they????
    WHAAA


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    #391
    Stroke Politics
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    Good luck to them, they made the right call with finishing at NoNewstalk.

    Would love to see them take over The Premiership on RTE Saturday nights and for ROI soccer games. Time to pension off Bill, Peter, Chippy and Eamon. Giles is a legend, and can stay....


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