Worcester Owl Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I've hung on with BT Sport (sorry, TNT) and every time my sub runs out I agonise over whether to renew. As with Sky, if you threaten for long enough to cancel, they will eventually cut you an 18/24 month deal. Feels a bit hypocritical saying this, as I hate what the "Premier" League has done to the game, but I mainly keep BT Sport for the Champions League (and NL for our occasional appearances - while we're in it!). The CL group stages can be pretty dull but once you get to the KO stages some of the matches are terrific entertainment. Most teams just go for it these days, home or away. Still a shame though that money rules - can't see an Ajax winning the trophy ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) I think TNT will still be doing the one month only subscription which does not have to be renewed. Edited July 23, 2023 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: I've hung on with BT Sport (sorry, TNT) and every time my sub runs out I agonise over whether to renew. As with Sky, if you threaten for long enough to cancel, they will eventually cut you an 18/24 month deal. Feels a bit hypocritical saying this, as I hate what the "Premier" League has done to the game, but I mainly keep BT Sport for the Champions League (and NL for our occasional appearances - while we're in it!). The CL group stages can be pretty dull but once you get to the KO stages some of the matches are terrific entertainment. Most teams just go for it these days, home or away. Still a shame though that money rules - can't see an Ajax winning the trophy ever again. I'm pretty much the same. The knock-out stages of the CL were brilliant. Their coverage of the NL is good. I like McLean. The play-offs alone, though, were worth the subscription. They were bat-shit crazy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: I'm pretty much the same. The knock-out stages of the CL were brilliant. Their coverage of the NL is good. I like McLean. The play-offs alone, though, were worth the subscription. They were bat-shit crazy. They employ the awful Steve McManaman to commentate, therefore their coverage cannot be brilliant. Throw in Robbie Savage and Rio Ferdinand then average is about the best they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 hours ago, BP1960 said: I think TNT will still be doing the one month only subscription which does not have to be renewed. So thirty quid per Latics game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, rudemedic said: They employ the awful Steve McManaman to commentate, therefore their coverage cannot be brilliant. Throw in Robbie Savage and Rio Ferdinand then average is about the best they can do. Nobody with a Scouse accent should be allowed to commentate on Bayern Munich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: Nobody with a Scouse accent should be allowed to commentate Fixed it for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, rudemedic said: They employ the awful Steve McManaman to commentate, therefore their coverage cannot be brilliant. Throw in Robbie Savage and Rio Ferdinand then average is about the best they can do. A terrible trio of has-beens The latter pair I wouldn't discuss the colour of orange juice with, can't bloody stand either of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, rudemedic said: They employ the awful Steve McManaman to commentate, therefore their coverage cannot be brilliant. Disagree. - I think McManaman is very astute and reads the game very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBigDog said: Disagree. - I think McManaman is very astute and reads the game very well. Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBigDog said: Disagree. - I think McManaman is very astute and reads the game very well. Of all the bad takes I've seen, this is up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dave_Og said: Nobody with a Scouse accent should be allowed to commentate on Bayern Munich James Graham, former St. Helens prop, who commentates on NRL over here, completely bucks the trend as far as scouse commentators go. I have got back into NRL because of his analysis and observation and he craps all over the Aussies. Extremely knowledgeable on all sports. Commentates in laymen's terms but you just know that he has several closet degrees. Edited July 23, 2023 by L1onheartNew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: Of all the bad takes I've seen, this is up there Never liked him since he made his debut against us at Anfield and spoiled our day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 very highly respected in Madrid. dunno if you have been there but that is highly impressive for an English chap. fantastic player. city subbed him off in 2004 and l clapped bc of what he had achieved and l was pretty stunned absolutely loads of other people were doing the same thing. l was sat in the main stand we were winning tbf but even still it stuck with me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Dave_Og said: So thirty quid per Latics game Plus other NL games and sports for a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Plus other NL games and sports for a month. So thirty quid per Latics game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: very highly respected in Madrid. dunno if you have been there but that is highly impressive for an English chap. fantastic player. city subbed him off in 2004 and l clapped bc of what he had achieved and l was pretty stunned absolutely loads of other people were doing the same thing. l was sat in the main stand we were winning tbf but even still it stuck with me that. Don't get me wrong, he was an excellent player. Just that he could have waited a week longer to make his debut. How many players don't you like? Three. McManaman, Hughes and the other one.(Sharp) How I loathe the other one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, L1onheartNew said: Don't get me wrong, he was an excellent player. Just that he could have waited a week longer to make his debut. How many players don't you like? Three. McManaman, Hughes and the other one.(Sharp) How I loathe the other one... you hold them grudges. hold them close and never let them go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 8 hours ago, BP1960 said: Plus other NL games and sports for a month. Back to my initial point. I've no interest in most of their content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 8 hours ago, L1onheartNew said: Don't get me wrong, he was an excellent player. Just that he could have waited a week longer to make his debut. How many players don't you like? Three. McManaman, Hughes and the other one.(Sharp) How I loathe the other one... You've never seen Ian Baird play then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Magic Mikey said: You've never seen Ian Baird play then? Baird was just a ten a penny thug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Having two televised games in a fortnight, vs Chesterfield and Gateshead, makes a month's subscription worth it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Latics away fixture at Gateshead on Saturday 2 September has been selected for live broadcast on TNT Sports, kick-off at 5.30pm. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/july/18072023-gateshead-tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, LaticMark said: Latics away fixture at Gateshead on Saturday 2 September has been selected for live broadcast on TNT Sports, kick-off at 5.30pm. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/july/18072023-gateshead-tv Bollocks, would rather had a earlier kick off as I am going to the Toon for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Monty Burns said: very highly respected in Madrid. dunno if you have been there but that is highly impressive for an English chap. fantastic player. city subbed him off in 2004 and l clapped bc of what he had achieved and l was pretty stunned absolutely loads of other people were doing the same thing. l was sat in the main stand we were winning tbf but even still it stuck with me that. My favourite memory of McManaman was in his Real Madrid days - he'd slipped down the pecking order and wasn't a regular selection. The Telegraph ran an article on him, with a photo of him by his very large pool at his very large Madrid villa, soaking up the sun and the headline: "McManaman - I am in no rush to leave Real" . Can't think why he wasn't! On the punditry, I used to dislike McManaman and Savage, but they come over far better these days - very knowledgeable and read the game well. The guy I miss is Robbie Earle, I always rated him on ITV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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