BBC World Cup Coverage

Noted throughout Wimbledon that they had lots of facts and analysis-where "x" serves, what stroke "y" plays to, etc etc.

Wish the BBC would have a bit more analysis and study games and moves from more of a technical viewpoint at times.

Are they "dumbing" down football-in Hansen's "early days", they did a lot of this, but don't seem to so much now.

Still like Hansen. Lawrenson as co-commentator makes me realise how good Brooking was! Ian Wright offers nothing. Leonardo was excellent and I like Martin O'Neill as well-but he gets interrupted whenever he tries to make a technical point which is a shame.

Would be nice to see an older panellist -someone like Jimmy Armfield, who is excellent on 5 Live-and perhaps a referee or top level coach, someone like Peter Taylor as well.

Overall still think BBC are superior, but their standards are slipping, would imagine Motson will be winding down a bit now. Miss Barry Davies though!

Posted By: Martin Peters on July 10th 2006 at 15:45:11

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BBC World Cup Coverage (Other Football) - Martin Peters, Jul 10, 15:45:11
- In fairness, Hawkeye has not got into football yet... (Other Football) - Wayne Biggins, Jul 10, 17:37:55
- motson + lawrensen sounded well depressed during yesterdays game (Other Football) - otbc2006, Jul 10, 15:58:13
  - Steve Coogan should do commentary (n/m) (Other Football) - pants, Jul 10, 16:08:02
  - prob won't get to work together again until the FA Cup starts up (Other Football) - mr carra, Jul 10, 16:05:52
- If they never mentioned England or Brazil they'd be fine (n/m) (Other Football) - mr carra, Jul 10, 15:49:41

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