BigJohnsPens
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Leave the Tees guys alone folks. They are one of us and always give their best. I would rather listen to them that the tv commentators.
Who’s the commentator on radio tees?
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Muttley
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This
Drury is fine, doesn't try to be Ali and nor should he.
If he could work on one thing it would be to tone down his commentary when the opposition score if I'm distracted for some reason I often can't tell which team has scored. Other than that I prefer watching the iFollow with him and Maddo to the Sky red button coverage.
TeaCider
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There are definitely things I think he could improve on, such as getting far too excited about the opposition goals, but I've really mellowed on him after the Covid season when they weren't allowed to travel to away matches.
Some of the opposition commentators were absolutely horrific.
I suppose he's probably a good commentator for the neutral, as he's equally as dramatic whichever way the ball is going.
Some of the opposition commentators were absolutely horrific.
I suppose he's probably a good commentator for the neutral, as he's equally as dramatic whichever way the ball is going.
Jedi boro
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This 100%
Jedi boro
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No he cheers like a madman man whenever the oppositions score to the point ( as already expressed) that it’s often hard to tell who is in the lead. He’s not on five live.
Ali took it almost as a personal affront whenever the opposition scored oh no no etc
Diego
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Just my opinion
I have no issue with him or his commentary whatsoever, seems a decent chap and anyone would have a heck of a task to replace Ali (who had plenty of critics of his own, as has been mentioned). There’s far worse out there when I’ve had the misfortune to listen to other regions broadcasts.
alanmoodysdog
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Hes very difficult to listen to when we are drawing .....
Wiseman_Vaughn
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he's not bad - the ongoing "Maddos phone" digs and jokes are wearing a bit thin
BigAl76
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Dont mind him at all. It's not an easy job to do at all and I do think they both try and give a balanced view. Obviously they're always going to favour the Boro. You'll never get rid of that unconscious bias.
But if you ever listen to other teams local radio commentary on iFollow......jeez it's like they are watching a completely different sport, let alone a different game.
But if you ever listen to other teams local radio commentary on iFollow......jeez it's like they are watching a completely different sport, let alone a different game.
Agreed! To be a bit constructive (in case he's reading) I think it'd improve a lot if he worked on a few things with Maddo before recording. Half the time he tries taking the p*ss about something it will be something like "Shall I tell the listeners about the hilarious way you eat chips!?" and Maddos just going "I don't know what you're talking about".
It’s a difficult job and his football commentary is ok but he is not very funny and his amusing comments aren’t very amusing. If he just stool to football it would be ok.
My issue with him is that I don’t think he isn’t very funny but he seems to think he is. When the team aren’t doing well he can be a particularly hard listen,
He is actually quite a good communicator and it’s accepted a hard thing to do.
Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret
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I enjoy the radio tees commentary.
I think part of the reason is during COVID those Boro streams were an absolute lifeline. It was very difficult being stuck on your own and it really lifted the spirits to hear a couple of teesside accents.
I think part of the reason is during COVID those Boro streams were an absolute lifeline. It was very difficult being stuck on your own and it really lifted the spirits to hear a couple of teesside accents.
wilkos_perm
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As said above, he has his faults but he's probably better than most local radio commentators.
Agree on a few points though. He's too excited when the opposition score, and his"banter" isn't well recieved, and not well received by Maddo half the time either. Maybe he's just trying too hard and needs to be a bit more natural.
Agree on a few points though. He's too excited when the opposition score, and his"banter" isn't well recieved, and not well received by Maddo half the time either. Maybe he's just trying too hard and needs to be a bit more natural.
coluka
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I posted a few year back how annoying he was, especially when the opposition score, he seems to be almost on the verge of being rapturous at letting the listener know we’ve conceded at times. He is also slow to announce a Boro goal, he definitely sounds more low key, the first hint of us scoring is usually Maddo getting vocal with a “get in you beauty“ or similar in the background before Dreary Drury gets round to conveying whats happened. Maddo is a joy to listen to. The guy that fills in for Drury on occasion is a way better commentator. Is it the lad that does the Pools games, not sure on his name. His post match interviews are a bit repetitive too, but that maybe down to matters outside his control tbf.
wilkos_perm
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Don't disagrre with all that except it's not him who does the interviews.
coluka
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Oh but it is usually Drury post match BBC Tees.
Are you mixing up the ones that appear on the MFC website per chance, as they are different.
wilkos_perm
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No i think they go down to somebody else post match don't they? Or am i wrong?