uk f1 tv coverage - sky, bbc and ch4 - Page 74

**bjohnsonsmith** · 29 Aug 2020, 10:51 (Ref:3998635)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Find it a bit odd that we're complaining about specific grammar stuff with Crofty, meanwhile Murray Walker was amazing for his Murryisms.

It's fine not to like Crofty, of course. But the reasons seem...odd. Because James Allen was usually spot on with his wording, but also a horrendous commentator.

Those Murrayisms arose from the heat of the moment, so maybe Croft's grammatical error also arose from the heat of the moment, which is why he said "more hotter"?

E.B · 29 Aug 2020, 12:16 (Ref:3998653)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Less cool.

Down here we might say it's a bit 'Betty Swollocks'.

Knowlesy · 29 Aug 2020, 15:04 (Ref:3998719)

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Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

Crofty this morning during free practice said 'more hotter' the man is a moron only surpassed by Alastair Eykyn on BT Sport rugby.

Like something from a D.I. Mark Blundell race report.

dsg · 6 Sep 2020, 12:23 (Ref:4000400)

Did Sky sports really just equate Hamilton's dog dying with the killing of Breonna Taylor?

chillibowl · 6 Sep 2020, 12:25 (Ref:4000401)

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Originally Posted by dsg

Did Sky sports really just equate Hamilton's dog dying with the killing of Breonna Taylor?

Sort of seemed that way.

Greem · 6 Sep 2020, 12:54 (Ref:4000409)

I didn't see it that way at all. They were simply listing events which have been influential on Hamilton's life over the course of 2020, some of which were close and personal, others distant (but still personal, just in a different way).

**chunterer** · 6 Sep 2020, 18:50 (Ref:4000582)

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Originally Posted by Greem

I didn't see it that way at all. They were simply listing events which have been influential on Hamilton's life over the course of 2020, some of which were close and personal, others distant (but still personal, just in a different way).

If they are personal, they probably aren't really appropriate for the coverage of a programme about a GP?

**Adam43** · 6 Sep 2020, 19:46 (Ref:4000597)

They are personal to him, but they are public because he has spoken about them.

I think this is all a nothing thing really - nither sky nor Hamilton are saying any of the things are more or less important than any of the others.

dsg · 7 Sep 2020, 03:52 (Ref:4000664)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

They are personal to him, but they are public because he has spoken about them.

I think this is all a nothing thing really - nither sky nor Hamilton are saying any of the things are more or less important than any of the others.

I understood the context, and understand they didn't mean to cause offence, I just think the commentary (it wasn't Hamilton) was very poorly worded. Lazy writing.

Tourer · 7 Sep 2020, 08:16 (Ref:4000696)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

There is a general decline in the standard of English, with people actually writing could of or would of, instead of could've or would've.

Interesting - could've or would've being short for could have or would have - amazing how people end up with "of" instead.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 7 Sep 2020, 10:30 (Ref:4000725)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Interesting - could've or would've being short for could have or would have - amazing how people end up with "of" instead.

I suppose some people must hear could've as could of, without taking into account that 've is the contraction of have.

chillibowl · 27 Sep 2020, 13:30 (Ref:4006799)

Thought Karun did very well this weekend.

**Adam43** · 27 Sep 2020, 16:09 (Ref:4006847)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

Thought Karun did very well this weekend.

Yes.

Remember when beeb had Martin and DC as a combo. Not that the roles need to be well defined, but perhaps sky could have Brundle and Chandhok as the regular team?

Knowlesy · 27 Sep 2020, 17:06 (Ref:4006893)

I would be up for that. Maybe even rotate them regularly.

Obviously Crofty would not be in this lineup at any point. We need to, err, cut costs mate.

**Adam43** · 27 Sep 2020, 18:38 (Ref:4006937)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

I would be up for that. Maybe even rotate them regularly.

I’m up for that. Keeps things fresh.

GT6 · 27 Sep 2020, 19:00 (Ref:4006947)

Just seen DC in the superman kit, sky can just not compete with that

**chunterer** · 28 Sep 2020, 07:52 (Ref:4007082)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

Thought Karun did very well this weekend.

He did very well at pulling Croft up at every opportunity! Something that needs to happen! He knows his stuff does Karun but think he's little bit on the pushy side to be in the comm box f/t. I suspect that is what he is after though!

S griffin · 28 Sep 2020, 09:01 (Ref:4007096)

He has so much knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport. That's why we all love Karunpedia

**Peter Mallett** · 28 Sep 2020, 09:01 (Ref:4007097)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Just seen DC in the superman kit, sky can just not compete with that

My eyes are still bleeding. Fair play to the team and of course CH and Red Bull for joining in the fun.

tbtstt · 28 Sep 2020, 10:35 (Ref:4007135)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Just seen DC in the superman kit, sky can just not compete with that

Coulthard provided a lot of laughs during the coverage last night, his scathing critique(s) of the stewards made me chuckle!

S griffin · 28 Sep 2020, 11:21 (Ref:4007154)

I did enjoy DC not mincing as his words, as well as that Superman bit at the end. Webber was on top form too

GT6 · 28 Sep 2020, 15:43 (Ref:4007208)

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Originally Posted by tbtstt

Coulthard provided a lot of laughs during the coverage last night, his scathing critique(s) of the stewards made me chuckle!

Yes neither him or Mark were very complementary about the stewards but to be honest the stewards did get over ruled in the end in respect of lewis and his points.

Tourer · 29 Sep 2020, 03:42 (Ref:4007301)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Yes.

Remember when beeb had Martin and DC as a combo. Not that the roles need to be well defined, but perhaps sky could have Brundle and Chandhok as the regular team?

I think having Martin & Karun would be a massive step forward & a really good commentary team. Crofty definitely has the enthusiasm but the shrieking really is too, too much and the constant mis-reading of on-track activities is a shame.

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

I would be up for that. Maybe even rotate them regularly.

Obviously Crofty would not be in this lineup at any point. We need to, err, cut costs mate.

Yep - great idea, this is sounding better and better.

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Originally Posted by chunterer

He did very well at pulling Croft up at every opportunity! Something that needs to happen! He knows his stuff does Karun but think he's little bit on the pushy side to be in the comm box f/t. I suspect that is what he is after though!

To me, Martin / Karun would feed off each other really well - agree that Karun was a little pushy in Russia but then he's not doing the commentary all the time, has plenty to say and well, needed to push into some of the incorrect info being shrieked at us by Crofty. He and Martin would settle in well together I suspect.

GregUK · 29 Sep 2020, 06:06 (Ref:4007309)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Yes neither him or Mark were very complementary about the stewards but to be honest the stewards did get over ruled in the end in respect of lewis and his points.

The Stewards weren't overruled - they reviewed and revised their earlier decisions based on new information received from the team.

GT6 · 29 Sep 2020, 06:27 (Ref:4007311)

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Originally Posted by GregUK

The Stewards weren't overruled - they reviewed and revised their earlier decisions based on new information received from the team.

You actually believe the press release?

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