Clive Eakin on CWR (8 Viewers)

[wingy]

Maybe he can head up city's communication channel when we have one?

 

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[christonabike]

Does this mean we are no longer going to “Scramble it away”?
I will genuinely miss him, he is part of the skyblue ship that sails. Great enthusiasm and his mistakes make me chuckle but that’s Clive for you!

 

[skyblu3sk]

Ahhhh you had to come in with the bad news today! As far as I'm concerned he is the voice of the sky blues.

 

[MalcSB]

I wouldn't worry too much. Knowing our Clive, he probably means next season.

What a legend. That roar from the crowd when him and Oggy came on the screen at Wembley against Man Utd will live long in the memory.

I really hope he reconsiders over the summer. An outstanding commentator!

Probably difficult to reconsider when cat is out of bag. Odd timing, could have left it 2 weeks.

 

[Tommo1993]

If Lorna Bailey gets a permanent gig on there then I’m done with CWR too.

 

[bigfatronssba]

Friday definitely needs a chant of "theres only one Clive Eakin"

 

[Blind-Faith]

He is the voice of listening to Cov games on the radio for me, all I’ve ever known. Plus, after hearing some of the other teams commentary , makes you really appreciate how good he is, even with his funny mistakes!

 

[Balli001]

In the same way I wished for Liam Kelly to get his premier league moment I also wish for Clive to get the same. A Wembley appearance to finish would be highly fitting for someone who has been through the divisions with us and fully deserves to call the promotion of it is achieved

 

[ProfessorbyGrace]

Clive and Oggy statue incoming.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

It would be amazing if we got promoted as he started commenting in 2001 just after we were relegated. I like the bloke!
Anyone but Gurney!

 

[shmmeee]

Absolute legend and a huge part of the whole city supporting experience since relegation from the Prem. We take the mick about his mistakes and quirks but anyone who listens to other teams commentary when forced to by the dodgy fire stick knows just how lucky we are and how much he sticks out head and shoulders above other local radio commentators.

Definitely needs a song on Friday at what’s his last home game regardless.

 

[Diogenes]

Find this pretty sad and can't imagine listening to matches with anyone else on commentary.

The dynamic between Oggy and Gurney isn't quite there and Bailey is terrible to listen to in any capacity.

End of an era - but wow have been fortunate to have it good for so long.

 

[Shannerz]

If you're listening on the radio, you might never really be sure who's got the ball, or even who the opposition are, but some of his commentary is genuinely iconic.

He's also knowledgeable (though not necessarily of who is who), and whilst wanting us to win, not partisan to the point of losing objectivity (and this is a really big deal in local radio).

He's great, and I will miss him.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Genuinely like Clive

And a bit of random ITK info, the club do too. Staff and players

Sad he is leaving hope he gets to commentate on us reaching the premier league

 

[RegTheDonk]

Genuinely like Clive

And a bit of random ITK info, the club do too. Staff and players

Sad he is leaving hope he gets to commentate on us reaching the premier league

Glad you've passed that on, when I saw this I had a horrible feeling that FL might have given him some bad vibes (due to recent form) and there was some kind of problem.

Will really miss Clive, his double act with Oggy has brought some brilliant moments - the gaffs are a laugh of course, but his does convey the passion, both when we win and when we balls up. For a "neutral" commentator he really seems like one of our own. Hope it's his decision and not a forced one, I'll be really p'd off if thats the case.

 

[ms639]

Voice of a generation. Genuinely gutted about this.


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[Brighton Sky Blue]

A a a a a Oggy n Clive, Oggy n Clive
A a a a a Oggy n Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive

 

[Balli001]

Surely it's time to dig out the gyokeres commentary for tributes sake

 

[SkyBluePower]

Genuinely like Clive

And a bit of random ITK info, the club do too. Staff and players

Sad he is leaving hope he gets to commentate on us reaching the premier league

Well he is a proper pro and keeps balanced unlike someone else who digs out players at the first opportunity and goads callers into doing so.

 

[LeChuck]

With or without Clive
With or withouuuut Clive
We can’t liiiive
With or without Clive

 

[robbiekeane]

Think Clive’s days were numbered once Gurney returned to CWR sadly. Been slowly squeezed out.

Loved Gurney back in the 90’s, but haven’t really warmed to him since his return.

Gurney is awful and a miserable negative sod.

Can’t believe Clive is leaving, as an overseas fan this is actually a really big deal and very sad!

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

Gurney is awful and a miserable negative sod.

Can’t believe Clive is leaving, as an overseas fan this is actually a really big deal and very sad!

Agree. I’d like to see (hear) a completely new line up with only Oggy retained. Even the back ups/occasionals are crap. Not sure who the bloke was who did the phone in last night but I had to turn off after 10 mins, proper grating.

 

[PVA]

What a legend, the only CCFC commentator I've known. Definitely deserves a song on Friday!

 

[JAM See]

The Murray Walker of CCFC.
Passionate, knowledgeable, and prone to the odd gaffe.
I can't think of higher praise.

 

[JulianDarbyFTW]

One of his best

 

[Balli001]

In the social media age surely a trend can start #songforclive

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Hope it's someone else rather than dull as ditch water Gurney

 

[Major Tom]

Adam Dent

 

[Sick Boy]

If Lorna Bailey gets a permanent gig on there then I’m done with CWR too.

She obviously has no serious interest in football or the club.

 

[Sick Boy]

What a legend, the only CCFC commentator I've known. Definitely deserves a song on Friday!

Surely you must remember Gurney?

 

[Sick Boy]

What happened to Martin Winch?

 

[torchomatic]

Does this mean we are no longer going to “Scramble it away”?
I will genuinely miss him, he is part of the skyblue ship that sails. Great enthusiasm and his mistakes make me chuckle but that’s Clive for you!

Or, "Stops. Checks".

 

[PVA]

Surely you must remember Gurney?

Barely, Clive has been doing it since I was about 10.

 

[LeChuck]

Genuinely saddened by this - hopefully all on his own terms, and would love it it we could give him a proper sendoff on Friday

 

[Tommo1993]

Barely, Clive has been doing it since I was about 10.

Clive and Geoff

Although I go to far more away game than I used to, and would have to listen on FM, it sort of feels like I’m losing a constant.