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PeterTheNinth · 12-03-2017 06:48PM

Struck me as slightly ironic that Paul Kimmage was giving out about the lack of coverage of Dan Martin, since he was the one who told us all that we couldn't believe in cycling in the first place.

Jayesdiem · 12-03-2017 06:59PM

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

Struck me as slightly ironic that Paul Kimmage was giving out about the lack of coverage of Dan Martin, since he was the one who told us all that we couldn't believe in cycling in the first place.

But this is exactly it. I'm paraphrasing but I've heard him describe the feeling modern cycling gives him as 'sick'. Based on the comments here I assumed Joe and Paul miraculously avoided the topic of doping but no, it was right there, front and centre again. As were concussions like usual. When they vary the topic it's one of the best radio shows around and I have no idea why they are getting rid of it.

PeterTheNinth · 12-03-2017 09:40PM

humberklog wrote: »

Kimmage had a good bounce off Tubridy and the all encompassing nature of hype around rugby. Good fun.

I did enjoy that bit alright. He encapsulated all of my feelings when I see Tubridy interviewing any sportsperson.

willowthewisp · 12-03-2017 09:45PM

Jayesdiem wrote: »

But this is exactly it. I'm paraphrasing but I've heard him describe the feeling modern cycling gives him as 'sick'. Based on the comments here I assumed Joe and Paul miraculously avoided the topic of doping but no, it was right there, front and centre again. As were concussions like usual. When they vary the topic it's one of the best radio shows around and I have no idea why they are getting rid of it.

They are getting rid of the paper slot?

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-03-2017 09:46PM

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willowthewisp · 12-03-2017 09:53PM

Patww79 wrote: »

To make room for a new Ivan Yates show.

That's a disappointment.

Jayesdiem · 12-03-2017 11:40PM

willowthewisp wrote: »

Jayesdiem wrote: »

But this is exactly it. I'm paraphrasing but I've heard him describe the feeling modern cycling gives him as 'sick'. Based on the comments here I assumed Joe and Paul miraculously avoided the topic of doping but no, it was right there, front and centre again. As were concussions like usual. When they vary the topic it's one of the best radio shows around and I have no idea why they are getting rid of it.

They are getting rid of the paper slot?

Crazy but true. Newstalk has more than enough politics shows.

ThisRegard · 12-03-2017 11:46PM

Patww79 wrote: »

To make room for a new Ivan Yates show.

As much as I like Yates, the first hour of Off the Ball on a Sunday is the only bit of radio on a Sunday I purposely tune in for, the rest of the show is yawn inducing monotony.

Ol' Donie · 13-03-2017 12:34AM

ThisRegard wrote: »

As much as I like Yates, the first hour of Off the Ball on a Sunday is the only bit of radio on a Sunday I purposely tune in for, the rest of the show is yawn inducing monotony.

The live (& exclusive!) premier league games are an auto switch off.

If my team is playing, I'll probably find a way to watch it. If my team isn't playing, I definitely don't want to hear about it.

Paper review is miles better than, say, Everton Vs Stoke on the wireless.

elefant · 13-03-2017 07:51AM

ThisRegard wrote: »

As much as I like Yates, the first hour of Off the Ball on a Sunday is the only bit of radio on a Sunday I purposely tune in for, the rest of the show is yawn inducing monotony.

I don't live in Ireland, and it's the only piece of live Irish radio I ever tune in to.

UsBus · 13-03-2017 07:55AM

Ol' Donie wrote: »

The live (& exclusive!) premier league games are an auto switch off.

If my team is playing, I'll probably find a way to watch it. If my team isn't playing, I definitely don't want to hear about it.

Paper review is miles better than, say, Everton Vs Stoke on the wireless.

There are when McEntyre is commentating, he's chronic to listen to. Loses the head altogether at the slightest half chance. Have lost interest in off the ball at this stage, rugby being analysed to death, the weekly w%nkfest over Kimmage whether he's in studio or not..switched off on Sundays lately..

lawred2 · 13-03-2017 10:41AM

UsBus wrote: »

There are when McEntyre is commentating, he's chronic to listen to. Loses the head altogether at the slightest half chance. Have lost interest in off the ball at this stage, rugby being analysed to death, the weekly w%nkfest over Kimmage whether he's in studio or not..switched off on Sundays lately..

usually with fanboy Cummiskey...

you forgot to add the horrendously unfunny (never was funny) wacky zany quiz on Friday evenings... top bantz

rufuseric82 · 13-03-2017 06:29PM

UsBus wrote: »

There are when McEntyre is commentating, he's chronic to listen to. Loses the head altogether at the slightest half chance. Have lost interest in off the ball at this stage, rugby being analysed to death, the weekly w%nkfest over Kimmage whether he's in studio or not..switched off on Sundays lately..

I think McIntyre is a superb commentator whether it be in soccer, rugby or GAA. He's always well prepared and conveys plenty of enthusiasm. He's gotten work from TV3, Eir, Sky and BT so he must be doing something right.

Lt Dan · 13-03-2017 06:45PM

rufuseric82 wrote: »

I think McIntyre is a superb commentator whether it be in soccer, rugby or GAA. He's always well prepared and conveys plenty of enthusiasm. He's gotten work from TV3, Eir, Sky and BT so he must be doing something right.

Yeah warmed to him. Busy boy. Just that voice is a bit....ahhh

Still not enough to switch off

Certainly is very prepared. Impressed with his sideline discussion after the Dublin v Cork hurling game

PeterTheNinth · 13-03-2017 09:37PM

"He can score worldies".

:mad::mad:

Utopia Parkway · 13-03-2017 11:49PM

rufuseric82 wrote: »

I think McIntyre is a superb commentator whether it be in soccer, rugby or GAA. He's always well prepared and conveys plenty of enthusiasm. He's gotten work from TV3, Eir, Sky and BT so he must be doing something right.

Hi Dave.:D

hullaballoo · 14-03-2017 02:04PM

Moderator: The charter specifically says "Hi [presenter x]" posts = a mandatory one day ban, no exceptions.

sheroman01 · 15-03-2017 10:32AM

Who is the guest football pundit who appears sometimes, kind of a "posh" Dublin accent? Has an unbearable habit of saying "ehhhhhhhh" and "uhmmmmmmm" before every sentence.

yosser hughes · 15-03-2017 10:42AM

sheroman01 wrote: »

Who is the guest football pundit who appears sometimes, kind of a "posh" Dublin accent? Has an unbearable habit of saying "ehhhhhhhh" and "uhmmmmmmm" before every sentence.

Dion Fanning. Daddy (Aengus) was editor of Sindo.

sheroman01 · 15-03-2017 11:35AM

yosser hughes wrote: »

Dion Fanning. Daddy (Aengus) was editor of Sindo.

Hmmmm, not him, nor Dan McDonnel. This guy is very annoying. Lots of stuttering. He doesn't appear too regularly thank god!

ThunbergsAreGo · 15-03-2017 11:38AM

sheroman01 wrote: »

Hmmmm, not him, nor Dan McDonnel. This guy is very annoying. Lots of stuttering. He doesn't appear too regularly thank god!

Miguel Delaney?

Loafing Oaf · 15-03-2017 11:51AM

sheroman01 wrote: »

Who is the guest football pundit who appears sometimes, kind of a "posh" Dublin accent? Has an unbearable habit of saying "ehhhhhhhh" and "uhmmmmmmm" before every sentence.

You have us all racking our brains.:p

sheroman01 · 15-03-2017 11:57AM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

You have us all racking our brains.:p

I really do because it's not Miguel Delaney either

!

This guy's use of "ehhhhh-uuuhhmmmm" before every sentence should be the biggest clue

dr.kenneth noisewater · 15-03-2017 12:06PM

sheroman01 wrote: »

Who is the guest football pundit who appears sometimes, kind of a "posh" Dublin accent? Has an unbearable habit of saying "ehhhhhhhh" and "uhmmmmmmm" before every sentence.

Emmet Malone?

sheroman01 · 15-03-2017 12:21PM

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

sheroman01 wrote: »

Who is the guest football pundit who appears sometimes, kind of a "posh" Dublin accent? Has an unbearable habit of saying "ehhhhhhhh" and "uhmmmmmmm" before every sentence.

Emmet Malone?

YES! Good man! What a terrible radio presenter. Are people not trained to refrain from "ehhhs" or "uhmmms" when on radio?

yosser hughes · 15-03-2017 12:58PM

sheroman01 wrote: »

I really do because it's not Miguel Delaney either !

This guy's use of "ehhhhh-uuuhhmmmm" before every sentence should be the biggest clue

Use of ehhhh's and uuuhmmmmmm's didn't narrow it down. It's sadly very common.

Ol' Donie · 15-03-2017 01:47PM

yosser hughes wrote: »

Use of ehhhh's and uuuhmmmmmm's didn't narrow it down. It's sadly very common.

Damo Duff was a great, great man for that.

PeterTheNinth · 15-03-2017 07:58PM

I think Ger is getting more self indulgent. He seriously needs a boss, to stop him trying to use interviews as an opportunity to make him look intellectual.

PeterTheNinth · 16-03-2017 09:29PM

It's a fair achievement that Graham Hunter's arrogance, conceit and irritability comes through crystal clear every time on such a bad phone line.

Tell me how · 16-03-2017 10:01PM

PeterTheNinth wrote:

I think Ger is getting more self indulgent. He seriously needs a boss, to stop him trying to use interviews as an opportunity to make him look intellectual.

PeterTheNinth wrote:

It's a fair achievement that Graham Hunter's arrogance, conceit and irritability comes through crystal clear every time on such a bad phone line.

PeterTheNinth, do you like anything about this show?

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