Mark Robson - really? Cant sky do better?

[DJLethal173]

Once upon a time the qualification needed to be a commentator was to have a relatively clear accent.

Bill McLaren changed this but he was a legend so no complaints there.

However, why in the name of Paul O'Connell do we have to endure the painful vocals of Mark Robson for what seems to be every big match in the Heineken? He has seemingly replaced Barnes as the golden boy of Sky Sports and in all fairness has shot up the food chain from his early beginnings in Setanta.

As if his brand of "humor" isnt bad enough, his voice is just gravel...which is especially welcome for Sunday 12:40 kick off's - just the cure for a sore head induced by Arthur Guinness the night previously.

This isnt an Anti-Nordy accent stand here or anything as there are quite pleasant brand of Northern accents around e.g. Tyrone Howe. However, Robson is just painful to listen to which begs the question...

WHY HAS THE PREMIER SPORTS NETWORK HIRED THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE ACCENT IN MODERN BROADCASTING TO COVER ONE OF THE BIGGEST SPORTING TOURNAMENTS IN THE WORLD?

Note - this is before we take into account that his knowledge of the game is akin to a Jack Russell's expertise in bomb diffusion.

[galinka]

Cant stand him - a complete asshole!

[LeakyBoots]

Painful. He seemed to irk his co-commentator for one of the matches over the weekend, think it was Barnes (?) by using 'Irish rugby' slang - I'd never heard of it anyway.

Bottom line, his voice makes me want to gouge my ears off

[John Cooper Clarke]

Hard to believe this guy hasn't been discussed before.

[DJLethal173]

Hard to believe this guy hasn't been discussed before.

And almost 4 years later we'r still talking about it! Such is the outcry from the masses!

[mr chips]

Speaking as a long-term resident of the northern counties, I genuinely don't know anyone with speech as strangulated as his - and I live in Co Antrim and know lots of people from Coynty Doyn, all corners of Belfaaahhst, Frmana, Darry, Trone and Arrmaa. The likes of Conor Morris is so much easier to listen to. Any time I hear his Robson's nasal whine at the start of a game, it makes my heart sink. I'd even rather listen to Vyle.

And let's not forget the little puns he likes to throw into his commentary - brutal isn't the word. He's like the rugby equivalent of that guy from Good Morning Vietnam who "knew" he was funny. Perhaps Robson thinks his style is "so bad it's good". Well Mark, no it isn't - it is the nadir of sports broadcasting.

[fitzy73]

Erragh he's not that bad. Sweet baby (robbed and returned) jayus but yer a miserable shower this week.

[Old Dog]

He's a complete arse. Kept on babbling undiluted sh1te while Rolland was giving Dusatoir and Robshaw detailed instructions (in both languages) as to what he wanted to see happening in the scrums.

Any professional commentator worth his salary would have STFU and listened to what the ref was saying, but not Mister fukcing know-it-all Robson who would much rather listen to his own voice than try to improve his rugby knowledge by listening to what the ref was saying.

[Cowboy]

He's a complete arse. Kept on babbling undiluted sh1te while Rolland was giving Dusatoir and Robshaw detailed instructions (in both languages) as to what he wanted to see happening in the scrums.

Any professional commentator worth his salary would have STFU and listened to what the ref was saying, but not Mister fukcing know-it-all Robson who would much rather listen to his own voice than try to improve his rugby knowledge by listening to what the ref was saying.

More interested in inane metaphors and crap imagery than actually relaying what's occurring. A true tabloid commentator.

[Benny]

And let's not forget the little puns he likes to throw into his commentary - brutal isn't the word. He's like the rugby equivalent of that guy from Good Morning Vietnam who "knew" he was funny. Perhaps Robson thinks his style is "so bad it's good". Well Mark, no it isn't - it is the nadir of sports broadcasting.

Excellent. Steven Hauk sucks the sweat off a dead man's balls and so does Robson.

[lactose intolerant]

Erragh he's not that bad. Sweet baby (robbed and returned) jayus but yer a miserable shower this week.

Serious case of the bah humbugs around lately alright

[Mack the Knife]

I suppose since we were so spoilt with Len Dinneen over the years anyone else would be a hard act to follow.

[Old Dog]

I suppose since we were so spoilt with Len Dinneen over the years anyone else would be a hard act to follow.

Even David Blunkett would give a more perceptive, analytical and intelligent commentary!

[munsterforever]

i dont mind his accent. its his ignorance i cant abide. he sees nothing....nothing at all. im sure hes not watching. all he seems to be intersted in is these lunatic "jokes" and metaphors....he was actually talking about french kisses in the ST quins game. a feckin eejit of the highest order

[deise_prop]

What was equally bad was last week commentating on Scarlets v Munster when he consistently referred to James Coughlan as 'Colon'

Was surprised his co-commentater Quinny didn't correct him.

[Viigand]

Bring over Murray Mexted

[McCloud]

Once upon a time the qualification needed to be a commentator was to have a relatively clear accent.

Bill McLaren changed this but he was a legend so no complaints there.

However, why in the name of Paul O'Connell do we have to endure the painful vocals of Mark Robson for what seems to be every big match in the Heineken? He has seemingly replaced Barnes as the golden boy of Sky Sports and in all fairness has shot up the food chain from his early beginnings in Setanta.

As if his brand of "humor" isnt bad enough, his voice is just gravel...which is especially welcome for Sunday 12:40 kick off's - just the cure for a sore head induced by Arthur Guinness the night previously.

This isnt an Anti-Nordy accent stand here or anything as there are quite pleasant brand of Northern accents around e.g. Tyrone Howe. However, Robson is just painful to listen to which begs the question...

WHY HAS THE PREMIER SPORTS NETWORK HIRED THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE ACCENT IN MODERN BROADCASTING TO COVER ONE OF THE BIGGEST SPORTING TOURNAMENTS IN THE WORLD?

Note - this is before we take into account that his knowledge of the game is akin to a Jack Russell's expertise in bomb diffusion.

Any idea as to how he is viewed over in the UK? You know a much bigger sky customer then this island......

[flimwodd]

He could cheesewire any sentence.Ye miserable bunch.

[tmunster]

and the bollix rasies his voice as if theres a try scoring chance..everytime someone picks up a ball..himself and Dewi Morris hands down the worst.

[Captain Average]

This thread is liquid engineering.

[godisbod]

This thread buzzes with godliness.

[rua13]

As someone who has always enjoyed Skys Coverage i find this guy extremely annoying. I would prefer to hear about whats going on in the game rather than comments about Christmas Pantos and how many legs a spider has. If anyone is thinking emailing sky let me know id be more than willing to add my name.. His accent isnt that big of an issue its more the rubbish that comes out of his mouth, he`s no Eddie Butler thats for sure.

[kooga made for rugby]

is miles harrison any better? how about sarra elgan on espn?

http://blogs.walesonline.co.uk/lifes...-easterby.html

[rua13]

is miles harrison any better?

Yes is surely the answer to that..

[mr chips]

Harrison has a whiny voice alright and I'm not a fan of his, but he certainly knows his rugby better than Robson does.

[barryodr]

FACT

[Old Dog]

is miles harrison any better? how about sarra elgan on espn?

http://blogs.walesonline.co.uk/lifes...-easterby.html

I'm sure that under the 7cm of make-up and 15kg of traveller jewellery, she's a nice person - but I have yet to see her.

[jamboree]

I agree Barryodr

His commentary in 2010 when Quade Cooper made a fool of Rob Kearney with a magical sidestep:

"Sheer decadence from Quade Cooper"

[flimwodd]

I'm sure that under the 7cm of make-up and 15kg of traveller jewellery, she's a nice person - but I have yet to see her.

Traveller jewellery.
Whats that ? is it another 1 of your stereotypes or just old dog racism?

[DJLethal173]

Dont know how to on the forum's new format but could someone set up a poll in which users vote for the most annoying commentator/analyst on Sky today?

Barnes, Robshhon, Harrison, Sean Fitz, Lazenby (facilitator yet still a gob****e)...fair few contenders there!