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David Coleman too, so much so that Private Eye has a column of pundit gaffs called Colemanballs
David Coleman too, so much so that Private Eye has a column of pundit gaffs called ColemanballsTo be fair to Clive, Murray Walker made a career out of doing that kind of thing, and he's rightly globally lauded as one of the greatest sports commentators of all time.
They published a few books of collected gaffes years ago, I have a couple somewhere.David Coleman too, so much so that Private Eye has a column of pundit gaffs called Colemanballs
I love Clive
And Murray!
Yep, I used to dislike him a little as he was forgetful, a Tranmere fan and replaced Gurney. But RG spent years not watching us, pretending to but commentating on the PL with Villa etc, no way could you do that if a a genuine fan. I actually prefer Clive these days and Gurney irritates me.Strangely, there was a time where I wasn't massively keen on Clive, but over the course of our recent seasons I'm absolutely sold on him. He's been there for so many great moments recently it's hard to imagine anyone else doing it.
Muddly Talker, as he was often known as.To be fair to Clive, Murray Walker made a career out of doing that kind of thing, and he's rightly globally lauded as one of the greatest sports commentators of all time.
I was at the game so didn't hear it live, but heard it back many times since and I'd say the winner at Wolves is my favourite. Genuine excitement in his voice and it reminds me so vividly of my own feelings on it going in. Special moment.The commentary for Hamer’s goal against Luton in the final was brilliant. Oggy in the background too muttering “come on” and then “bury it” when it came to Gus.
But Clive going “here’s Hameeerrr!” - class.
best goal I’ve ever seen live and possibly the best bit of Cov commentary too.
Maybe when Clive does retire we should show our appreciation towards the end of his final game with a rousing rendition of his name.I imagine he is in his 60’s now and it’ll be a sad day when he inevitably decides to call it a day.
If you want an example of how good he is you only have to rewind a few years and listen to a previous side kick of his who also used to commentate occasionally-Geoff Foster. 🫤
Maybe when Clive does retire we should show our appreciation towards the end of his final game with a rousing rendition of his name.
Though naturally we'll have to call him Geoff Foster or Rob Gurney.
We should’ve done it at Wembley
Beauty of that was the TV commentators were going on about how Cov fans were showing appreciation to their former goalkeeper Oggy when we all knew it was a cheer for both of them.I think it might have been the semi final at Wembley last year where Clive and Oggy were shown on the big screen and got a massive cheer from our end. Or maybe it was the play off final...
Was a really nice moment anyway
My fave is his commentary for Viks goal vs Wigan. Fantastic.I was at the game so didn't hear it live, but heard it back many times since and I'd say the winner at Wolves is my favourite. Genuine excitement in his voice and it reminds me so vividly of my own feelings on it going in. Special moment.
It's a bit like football in general,a job creation scheme, referee's,staff involved, sky and all the hangers on.Rob clearly loves Coventry City and he lets his heart rule his head at times which clearly isn’t professional but can be quite endearing as a City fan. Whether he is around next season who knows but you clearly don’t need Clive, Rob and Oggy all covering the match And Clive does the difficult bit which is the in match commentary, but that said this is the BBC so they will probably add another in !
Yep-Oggy knows his stuff to be fair.He’s alright is Clive. Does a good job and tbf Oggy makes a lot of sense too
Their subtitle people aren’t much better…(I know it’s automatically generated)
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Yeah same - was there but one of those where I had to try and find it after just to hear it.I was at the game so didn't hear it live, but heard it back many times since and I'd say the winner at Wolves is my favourite. Genuine excitement in his voice and it reminds me so vividly of my own feelings on it going in. Special moment.
I believe they did it at both.I think it might have been the semi final at Wembley last year where Clive and Oggy were shown on the big screen and got a massive cheer from our end. Or maybe it was the play off final...
Was a really nice moment anyway
Bayliss at Notts county is decent “and that, is that!”My fave is his commentary for Viks goal vs Wigan. Fantastic.
Until the club fucked the website and app you could get the full match replays with CWR commentaryAnyone have that clip of the Luton goal? All I can find is the sky(?) commentator.
My favourite one is this:
None of the clowns like Peter Drury or the plethora of human sleeping pills they have on most channels can hold a candle to Clive.
I used to enjoy watching bits of the game back with the radio commentary. I know you can probably still listen back to some of the radio commentary on BBC Sounds, but I do like it with the picture too.Until the club fucked the website and app you could get the full match replays with CWR commentary
Yeah I remember that, their commentary team were dreadful. The best others I've heard is Middlesbrough (Neil Madison ex Southampton and Boro is their co-commentator)I used to enjoy watching bits of the game back with the radio commentary. I know you can probably still listen back to some of the radio commentary on BBC Sounds, but I do like it with the picture too.
I also didn't mind flicking the audio to the away commentary. Still enjoyed the Reading commentator having a meltdown for Godden's last minute winner a few seasons back, think he complained about time added in stoppage time. Guy sounded like a right whinging little gimp.
I think we should all chip in for a statue and on the plinth we will label it "Clove Beakin."Maybe when Clive does retire we should show our appreciation towards the end of his final game with a rousing rendition of his name.
Though naturally we'll have to call him Geoff Foster or Rob Gurney.
The replays are poor this season ( ifollow) no commentary and no game clockUntil the club fucked the website and app you could get the full match replays with CWR commentary
I have of the Luton goal with the CWR commentary - but struggling to upload it for some reason.Anyone have that clip of the Luton goal? All I can find is the sky(?) commentator.
My favourite one is this:
None of the clowns like Peter Drury or the plethora of human sleeping pills they have on most channels can hold a candle to Clive.
Never tire of watching this. Just fucking great.I have of the Luton goal with the CWR commentary - but struggling to upload it for some reason.
As were his employersHe was invested in Wasps too.
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