Gemini 4,894 Posted February 18, 2017 Me too, Gem. There's a quite a few that do that - that dreadful bloke at Sheffield is one. Announcers are announcers and presenters are presenters. We don't need commentators at a live meeting and its a matter of debate whether we need them on the box. Well, it looks like Peter will be missing this season as the Leicester presenters are being used I think? Will miss David Hammond though as the announcer as I really like his voice. Not had the pleasure of hearing the Sheffield one as I've not been for years since dogs were banned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Well, it looks like Peter will be missing this season as the Leicester presenters are being used I think? Will miss David Hammond though as the announcer as I really like his voice. Not had the pleasure of hearing the Sheffield one as I've not been for years since dogs were banned. Was the announcer at Oxford for many years! Total professional. Used to manage a couple of family owned music stores in Oxford. Edited February 18, 2017 by steve roberts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 19, 2017 I've never seen him so no idea how old he is or what he looks like but I just love his voice. Whether I like someone's voice is all important to me and that's why I wouldn't ever watch Eastenders as it's full of annoying Cockneys like Danny Dwyer or whatever his name is. (Hoping Norbold doesn't read this or I'm in trouble.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted February 19, 2017 I've never seen him so no idea how old he is or what he looks like but I just love his voice. Whether I like someone's voice is all important to me and that's why I wouldn't ever watch Eastenders as it's full of annoying Cockneys like Danny Dwyer or whatever his name is. (Hoping Norbold doesn't read this or I'm in trouble.) Dave used to walk around the terraces on match day and would often be seen at away circuits as a supporter of 'The Cheetahs'. He would acknowledge the fans with a "Hello" and a nod and I often acknowledged him...a very nice man with no pretentiousness. He began announcing at Cowley back in 1974 and was a regular certainly up until I stopped going (2004). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,979 Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) I've never seen him so no idea how old he is or what he looks like but I just love his voice. Whether I like someone's voice is all important to me and that's why I wouldn't ever watch Eastenders as it's full of annoying Cockneys like Danny Dwyer or whatever his name is. (Hoping Norbold doesn't read this or I'm in trouble.) Have to say even though i come from London i can't stand Danny Dyer either But the midlands accent is terrible.Everyone sounds so divvy,like Benny from Crossroads or the midlands bloke from Auf Wiedersehen Pet Edited February 19, 2017 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted February 19, 2017 Oy yo I ay gorra accent pal I spake the proper English 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Vega 135 Posted February 19, 2017 The Doctor You obviously didnt go to Plough Lane then in the late eighties as Dave Lanning used to commentate on every heat at each home meeting. Regards VV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted February 19, 2017 The Doctor You obviously didnt go to Plough Lane then in the late eighties as Dave Lanning used to commentate on every heat at each home meeting. Regards VV Yes I thought that he did...however never personally experienced it. How the sport could do with a 'Dave Lanning' now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 19, 2017 Yes I thought that he did...however never personally experienced it. How the sport could do with a 'Dave Lanning' now! On all fronts steve. Promoting, Presenting and also on the Television. He was a Master of all three in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,955 Posted January 25, 2023 On 2/19/2017 at 4:12 PM, steve roberts said: Dave used to walk around the terraces on match day and would often be seen at away circuits as a supporter of 'The Cheetahs'. He would acknowledge the fans with a "Hello" and a nod and I often acknowledged him...a very nice man with no pretentiousness. He began announcing at Cowley back in 1974 and was a regular certainly up until I stopped going (2004). I think he was back announcing at Oxford this year. Must be ancient by now... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Humphrey Appleby said: I think he was back announcing at Oxford this year. Must be ancient by now... Great to know that he is still around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
