Beefy
Midland League Division Two
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Post by Beefy on Jan 30, 2023 19:06:09 GMT 1
Obviously a very good player in his day and a thoroughly nice chap, but Radio Shrops really need to move him on, he is merely a cliche ridden, spouter of nonsense who doesn't do any research. On Saturday he kept saying Forest Green will comfortably stay up, any glance at the league table with the amount of games other teams have in hand will show that is highly unlikely, also repeatedly said Town need to worry about loans being recalled which can't happen unless Town agree as they are season long loans By contrast Andy Cooke is pretty good
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jan 30, 2023 19:25:20 GMT 1
Obviously a very good player in his day and a thoroughly nice chap, but Radio Shrops really need to move him on, he is merely a cliche ridden, spouter of nonsense who doesn't do any research. On Saturday he kept saying Forest Green will comfortably stay up, any glance at the league table with the amount of games other teams have in hand will show that is highly unlikely, also repeatedly said Town need to worry about loans being recalled which can't happen unless Town agree as they are season long loans By contrast Andy Cooke is pretty good Most loan deals will have a recall option for the parent club in the January window. Most recent one I can remember was Ryan Giles being recalled by Wolves Jan 2020 to "cover for injuries". He never featured and before the window closed he was loaned to Coventry for remainder of the season!! www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2020/01/17/wolves-recall-shrewsbury-ace-ryan-giles-from-loan-spell/
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Jan 31, 2023 14:23:53 GMT 1
Obviously a very good player in his day and a thoroughly nice chap, but Radio Shrops really need to move him on, he is merely a cliche ridden, spouter of nonsense who doesn't do any research. On Saturday he kept saying Forest Green will comfortably stay up, any glance at the league table with the amount of games other teams have in hand will show that is highly unlikely, also repeatedly said Town need to worry about loans being recalled which can't happen unless Town agree as they are season long loans By contrast Andy Cooke is pretty good I kinda get what you mean. But I think he is like he is because as you say, he comes across as a thoroughly nice chap. That's the impression I also get. That he hasn't got a bad word to say about anyone. Including the side currently sat rock bottom of the division.
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Post by block12massive on Jan 31, 2023 14:32:53 GMT 1
I admire his passion but I agree a lot of what he spouts is hyperbolic nonsense.
He has at least played the game, unlike when Mark Elliott was on co comms.
They went through a spell of having a random Australian bloke occasionally appearing, is he still there?
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Post by gainsparkshrew on Jan 31, 2023 14:40:13 GMT 1
I admire his passion but I agree a lot of what he spouts is hyperbolic nonsense. He has at least played the game, unlike when Mark Elliott was on co comms. They went through a spell of having a random Australian bloke occasionally appearing, is he still there? Just about to say the same re Elliott.Give me Steve anytime,he's also very positive about the club which as far as I'm concerned is a great thing
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Post by Mortgagehound on Jan 31, 2023 14:53:56 GMT 1
Loved Mr Cross when he was a player down the Meadow.
Love him now as co-commentator- especially when we score.
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Post by wakemanender on Jan 31, 2023 15:02:55 GMT 1
Andy Cook talks a lot of sense and is worth listening to. The post match "Phone in Steve" who rings in from the Sovereign Lounge at the end of every home game however is a nightmare. He must be the only supporter who phones Radio Shropshire. They should have a reporter outside the ground to get supporters views after a game. At least we would get a variety of comments instead of the same old drivel.
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Jan 31, 2023 15:05:57 GMT 1
Much as I liked him as a player, I guess he is cheap to hire on a Saturday afternoon.
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 31, 2023 16:47:08 GMT 1
I can remember a few seasons ago when it was always Steve Cross and Stuart commentating. Great fun. So have people just changed what they like to hear?
Personally I like both him and Andy Cooke at least they both know Shrewsbury and presumably have a great affection for the club.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 31, 2023 18:30:27 GMT 1
he does say some daft things and sometimes misses the obvious but the guy has been there and done it, not only for the town but at a higher level too, which is more than we'll ever do, could be a lot worse and has been so I dont really see a problem
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 19:52:02 GMT 1
Always feel bad passing comment on something like this in case he ends up reading the forum, but his co comms is making Radio Shropshire almost unbearable to listen to. Incredibly bias towards Town, he always says we deserve to win even when we don’t. Every foul on a Town player should be a red and every decision against us is wrong. He says the most basic and obvious things. Almost as bad as Lee Dixon on ITV who on Saturday night said ‘Casemiro is a good player’ at one point, thanks for that insight Lee, I can see why they’re paying you to do this. Then followed it up by giving Antony MOTM which was madness.
It is fun when we score because he does celebrate and care which is great, but other than that it’s a really hard listen. Cooke has been much better when he’s on.
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Post by pughywasfree on Jan 31, 2023 20:05:40 GMT 1
He comes out with some cracking comments that make me laugh as it is sometimes the opposite of what is happening on the pitch. He is trying his best but his blue and Amber glasses are a bit too thick. We've gone from one extreme to the other, the last one (forgotten his name) was super negative and was unjustly swaying listeners opinion of the match with his negative views.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 31, 2023 20:25:02 GMT 1
Almost as bad as Lee Dixon on ITV who on Saturday night said ‘Casemiro is a good player’ at one point, thanks for that insight Lee, I can see why they’re paying you to do this. Then followed it up by giving Antony MOTM which was madness. worst fisherman ever
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Post by Valerioch on Jan 31, 2023 21:15:30 GMT 1
Has anybody heard him and Stuart Dunn when Bowman scored on Saturday?
Absolutely brilliant!
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Post by Valerioch on Jan 31, 2023 21:16:46 GMT 1
He comes out with some cracking comments that make me laugh as it is sometimes the opposite of what is happening on the pitch. He is trying his best but his blue and Amber glasses are a bit too thick. We've gone from one extreme to the other, the last one (forgotten his name) was super negative and was unjustly swaying listeners opinion of the match with his negative views. Mark Elliott - wasn’t a fan of his personally but just my opinion Does Steve Cross chat some s**t? Yes. Is he biased? Yes. Do I love his passion? Yes! Keep him on it
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Post by blazey on Jan 31, 2023 22:30:25 GMT 1
Absolutely delighted Steve Cross is back this season. I did enjoy Mark Elliotts Co-commentary over the years but the chemistry between Dunn and Crossy is second to none.
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Post by dazshrewblue on Jan 31, 2023 23:02:38 GMT 1
Love Steve Cross an his passion for the town.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 31, 2023 23:05:08 GMT 1
speaking of Steve cross, I would love to see his goal v Ipswich again, unblelievably it was on tv and its nowhere to be found
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salop28
Salop Leisure League
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Post by salop28 on Feb 1, 2023 10:50:24 GMT 1
speaking of Steve cross, I would love to see his goal v Ipswich again, unblelievably it was on tv and its nowhere to be found Is it on this clip at all? I noticed a comment mentioning it so thought it could be on here?
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Post by Pilch on Feb 1, 2023 17:05:05 GMT 1
speaking of Steve cross, I would love to see his goal v Ipswich again, unblelievably it was on tv and its nowhere to be found Is it on this clip at all? I noticed a comment mentioning it so thought it could be on here? good find, it is on there, I always remembered it at the Wakeman end though lol
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