Grand Central 2,654 Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vince said: I think Kelvin Tatum and David Norris would be the dream ticket! However seemingly unlike most I do think that Nigel Pearson and Kelvin Tatum are excellent, I also think Keith Heuwen was very good and David Rowe is good too, unfortunately Sam Ermolenko, as knowledgeable as he is, in my opinion is awful on commentary. David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... Edited November 8, 2020 by Grand Central 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 8, 2020 Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted November 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Grand Central said: David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... i think the public loved Dave Norris . sadly him not being pc (what the fans loved )was his downfall 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. If I recall the commentator at the start of SKY's interest in speedway was Eastbourne announcer Tony Millard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,458 Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) That's all I remember him doing and I also thought he was very good at it. Got across the respect I've found that racers from other motorcycle disciplines have for Speedway, it's only their fans talk about 'going around in circles, the riders understand the skills required. 2 hours ago, Grand Central said: David Norris that is just a name from the distant past ... An irrelevance today despite his comedic value 15 years ago. And Keith Huewen ... I just despair ... Don't see how as a very knowledgeable and experienced Speedway rider his views are irrelevant. His comedic value was much appreciated when he was behind the microphone, in my house anyway. 1 hour ago, orion said: i think the public loved Dave Norris . sadly him not being pc (what the fans loved )was his downfall That's probably a good point, it would be a risk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: If I recall the commentator at the start of SKY's interest in speedway was Eastbourne announcer Tony Millard? HE was much more than just the Eastbourne announcer. Did a lot of radio work including the BBC and was for a number of years involved with Brighton and Hove Albion. Had his critics and was prone to the occasional gaff but had more pros than cons in my view. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted November 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: HE was much more than just the Eastbourne announcer. Did a lot of radio work including the BBC and was for a number of years involved with Brighton and Hove Albion. Had his critics and was prone to the occasional gaff but had more pros than cons in my view. ...if I remember he also ran the speedway results service that you could access by phone? I know that Dave Lanning wasn't a great fan of his commentary style but then Dave had his critics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted November 8, 2020 Millard said the same things every race .. As the start marshall walks away and the tapes fly up ... the battle is joined etc .. and saying from what city a rider came from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,727 Posted November 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, orion said: Millard said the same things every race .. As the start marshall walks away and the tapes fly up ... the battle is joined etc .. and saying from what city a rider came from And " tailed off at the back" when he was just about to pass 3rd. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted November 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, racers and royals said: And " tailed off at the back" when he was just about to pass 3rd. Do you remember where Adam Shields came from or where Jason Crump was born 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 8, 2020 8 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Huewan was very good at studio presenting but can't remember him commentating (not saying he didnt) Could bring back Jonathan Green for the pit interviews too...... I think the combination of his poor commentary, lazy knowledge base, and his sheer desire to bleed money from our sport at every turn, Getting Nigel Pearson out the commentary seat would be akin to speedway getting its own bank holiday. Was Keith Heuwan not closely related to Alan Cowland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Tsunami said: Was Keith Heuwan not closely related to Alan Cowland. Yes. Alan Cowland was Keith's Uncle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted November 9, 2020 14 hours ago, orion said: i think the public loved Dave Norris . sadly him not being pc (what the fans loved )was his downfall Steve 'Jonno' Johnson was great fun too..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,092 Posted November 9, 2020 12 hours ago, orion said: Do you remember where Adam Shields came from or where Jason Crump was born What about Bo-Hummel Bre-hell? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted November 9, 2020 At what is Nigel Pearson excellent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites