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Who should replace Michael Stephenson as Sky commentator?::

1. Brian Carney
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2. Phillip Clarke
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3. Barrie McDermott
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6. William Arthur
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Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:37 pm  
Michael Stephenson is due to retire at the end of this season.

Who would you like to see replace him?

Brian Carney?
Phillip Clarke?
Barrie McDermott?
Terence O'Connor?
Jon Wells?
William Arthur?
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:40 pm  
Why isn't there a Jean Capdouze option?
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:41 pm  
I have chosen William "Bill" Arthur over Brian Carney because of his accent. William has an educated middle class accent which will attract new viewers. Brian Carney's Irish accent might put some people off.
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:43 pm  
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Why isn't there a Jean Capdouze option?


Because Sky refuses to pay my travel expenses from Carcassonne.
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:53 pm  
Brian Blessed.
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:01 pm  
JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:
Terry O'Connor?
John Wells?


Terrence O'Connor
Jon Wells

Don't be so bloody ignorant.
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:03 pm  
'William' Arthur has never done color commentary in his life, do you even watch the sport?
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:03 pm  
Jonathan Jiffy Davies?
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Re: Who should replace Michael Stephenson? : Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:06 pm  
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'William' Arthur has never done color commentary in his life, do you even watch the sport?


I watch the sport regularly. I have even managed some French players.

William Arthur often does sideline commentary, which could count as "colour" commentary. I am sure that Mr Arthur would slot in just fine as Mr Stephenson's replacement.
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