David Gower appreciation thread

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Don’t know why I bothered

Ronnie won 11-9. Let’s get back to abusing one another
 


I don’t know what sky are thinking. It’s insanity. They’ve got a superb blend with Gower, Lloyd, Atherton, Hussain and Botham. Some humour, some brilliant analysis, some very good presenting and chemistry that’s been built up over a long period of time. None of them are past it or sound like dinosaurs. Change for change sake
 
dalsafc said:
and no doubt be replaced someone who has never played at the highest level.
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So what? It's a presenting job not a coaching job.
I reckon I could do a decent cricket commentators job and my highlight was taking 4-10 in the midweek league div 5 in 2016
 
TopCat said:
So what? It's a presenting job not a coaching job.
I reckon I could do a decent cricket commentators job and my highlight was taking 4-10 in the midweek league div 5 in 2016
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Gower is brilliant though

He’d be a good presenter anyway but he can draw on his own experience without blowing his own trumpet

No idea why they are letting go
The Sheepfolds End said:
I don’t know what sky are thinking. It’s insanity. They’ve got a superb blend with Gower, Lloyd, Atherton, Hussain and Botham. Some humour, some brilliant analysis, some very good presenting and chemistry that’s been built up over a long period of time. None of them are past it or sound like dinosaurs. Change for change sake
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I know, makes no sense, be bloody rob key or someone promoted
 
The Rat said:
Gower is brilliant though

He’d be a good presenter anyway but he can draw on his own experience without blowing his own trumpet

No idea why they are letting go
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He's good but as stated elsewhere he and Botham are commentating on a game they've never played before. Test, T20 and ODI are a world away from their era and there is no harm in fresh blood
SKY are banking on Stuart Broad retiring soon
The Sheepfolds End said:
I don’t know what sky are thinking. It’s insanity. They’ve got a superb blend with Gower, Lloyd, Atherton, Hussain and Botham. Some humour, some brilliant analysis, some very good presenting and chemistry that’s been built up over a long period of time. None of them are past it or sound like dinosaurs. Change for change sake
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Problem is, Gower and Botham last played international cricket in 1992 - 27 years ago. Before many viewers were born. They (like TMS) have to move with the times.
Kids growing up watching 2005 Ashes want to see the likes of Flintoff, Vaughan and Harmison not Gower, Botham and Lloyd. They don't identify with them

i get the point though, Botham and Gower were my heroes growing up, it's tough to see them go
 
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TopCat said:
He's good but as stated elsewhere he and Botham are commentating on a game they've never played before. Test, T20 and ODI are a world away from their era and there is no harm in fresh blood
SKY are banking on Stuart Broad retiring soon

Problem is, Gower and Botham last played international cricket in 1992 - 27 years ago. Before many viewers were born. They (like TMS) have to move with the times.
Kids growing up watching 2005 Ashes want to see the likes of Flintoff, Vaughan and Harmison not Gower, Botham and Lloyd. They don't identify with them

i get the point though, Botham and Gower were my heroes growing up, it's tough to see them go
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Both were cricketers before my time. I identify with them. I’d rather cut my ears off than listen to Flintoff or Vaughan commentate on cricket.
 
The Sheepfolds End said:
Both were cricketers before my time. I identify with them. I’d rather cut my ears off than listen to Flintoff or Vaughan commentate on cricket.
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Fair enough. All about opinions I guess.
On Sky, I think Hussain, Ponting and Holding offer the best insight.
Gower and Botham are a little tired in their analysis and lack of utilisation of the technology.
I think both would be good on TMS which is definitely a bit of a throw back to a gentler time. Sky is more cutting edge and there is space in the world for both
 
TopCat said:
He's good but as stated elsewhere he and Botham are commentating on a game they've never played before. Test, T20 and ODI are a world away from their era and there is no harm in fresh blood
SKY are banking on Stuart Broad retiring soon

Problem is, Gower and Botham last played international cricket in 1992 - 27 years ago. Before many viewers were born. They (like TMS) have to move with the times.
Kids growing up watching 2005 Ashes want to see the likes of Flintoff, Vaughan and Harmison not Gower, Botham and Lloyd. They don't identify with them

i get the point though, Botham and Gower were my heroes growing up, it's tough to see them go
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Michael Vaughan is not a well liked pundit marra
TheRey said:
You talk some absolute shit.
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What’s gone wrong in your life to have so much hatred? Genuine question
The very 2 best presenters have been Gower and Ritchie B

Point proved
 
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The Rat said:
Michael Vaughan is not a well liked pundit marra
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Depends who you talk to. I like listening to him. Yes he has that "must be controversial because I'm a pundit now' approach that some seem to do, but his cricketing knowledge is 2nd to none.
I'd love to see him involved in the England setup some how..
 
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