Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:34 am  

Don't pull my chain!

Who though?

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:23 am  

Barry McKenzie has been spot on throughout the thread

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:26 am  

When?

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:26 am  

The problems with the show are obvious. It looks amateur, unprofessional and is produced before all the weekends matches have been played. Then theres the timeslot and national coverage. They basically need to look at MOTD2 and copy the format. It'd also help if the presenter and guests didn't act and dress like they've gone to a mates house for a BBQ and a chat. They need someone in the mould of Alan Hansen, someone knowledgable about RL, who can explain certain aspects to people who are new to the game.

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:22 am  

Correct. Better production and a better presenter. Robbie Paul comes across okay I think, but smarten the lad up. John Kear is okay. Sinfield and Peacock sound like cavemen! I've not a clue who i'd pick as a presenter. Copying MOTD2 format would be a great idea, even the soccerball fans can relate to it then as it would feel familiar to their little brains.

Who's a presenter or former player who knows their stuff?

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:45 am  

jonny the leyther wrote:

Who's a presenter or former player who knows their stuff?

I'm not sure, that's part of the problem.

I know that Mark Chapman (from Radio 1) has done some sports presenting and used to watch Hull while at uni. When he did the sports bulletin, he'd always try and get RL in there. Other than that I'm struggling.

Just anyone who has some enthusiasm, hasn't got a broad northern accent and comes accross as professional will do for me.

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:48 am  

John Gaunt of The Sun newspaper, formerly of Talksport supports Hull, as does Adrian Durham, currently of Talksport. Also strong newspaper/media links with those two and i'm sure they would be made up if they got a sports tv show gig.

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:49 am  

jonny the leyther wrote:

Correct. Better production and a better presenter. Robbie Paul comes across okay I think, but smarten the lad up. John Kear is okay. Sinfield and Peacock sound like cavemen! I've not a clue who i'd pick as a presenter. Copying MOTD2 format would be a great idea, even the soccerball fans can relate to it then as it would feel familiar to their little brains.

Who's a presenter or former player who knows their stuff?

I’d like to see how John Wells would get on at presenting. He’s an intelligent bloke, not full of ‘erms’ and ‘ya knows’ and has a lot of time on his hands now. Whenever he’s been on the radio he’s come across well. Hopefully could be RL’s answer to Gary Lineker (and not John Barnes).

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:52 am  

Good call that, he does come across really well.

Re: Super League Show : Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:53 am  

Chris Evans used to cover rugby league for local radio in one of his first ever broadcasting jobs.