You miserable old soak ... he was just right for those of us who don't really have a clue what's going on in cricket.
You miserable old soak ... he was just right for those of us who don't really have a clue what's going on in cricket.
Exactly. He appealed to the ignorant masses as a parody of what cricket is supposedly all about. To people who actually understand the game and wanted to know what was happening, he was simply an irritant. Also, the fact is that he was simply doing a pïsspoor ripoff of Brian Johnston's on air persona - only without the charm, wit or seriousness about cricket.Originally Posted by Herbette Chapman - aged 15
It's a game that lasts 5 days, waiting a few seconds is hardly a problem... 8 hrs of only talking about cricket would be mind numbingly boring
Northern Monkey ... who can't upload a bleeding Avatar
That's just snobbery doe. It's the ignorant masses wot pays for the game, innit.
Still, I'll be at Glyndebourne soon, similarly sneering at those who are only there for the pretty frocks and the champagne. Principally my wife
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
That's his role though. Everyone listening that cares what's going on already knows what's going on, because they are familiar with what tends to go on in a cricket match.
In essence, Test Match Special is all about eavesdropping on a group of old friends spending the day at the game.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
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