Roger Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 No he didn't say anything bad about Adkins at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 I would suggest that perhaps Dave Merrington knows a great deal more about football than you Maybe we should all stop having opinions and close the forum? No, actually I don't think he knows more than me. His knowledge stopped developing when we all played with two strikers some 20 years ago. Good luck with your hero worship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 November, 2012 Share Posted 2 November, 2012 It's Solent though , they probably can't pay very much and few will accept the job. more than likely, but some real football types would be glad to do it for nothing, I'm sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 2 November, 2012 Share Posted 2 November, 2012 Dave Merrington just ****es me off. I can't stand listening to him on the radio, he contributes nothing and sits there on his pedestal as if he was some top draw manager. He contributes nothing. He's out-dated, ill-informed and irritating. Why does he always whisper? YOU ARE ON THE RADIO!!! "What Saints don't want to do now is concede" - WHEN DO WE EVER WANT TO CONCEDE?! He's an old fuddy-duddy who has lost touch with the times, as said - he contributes absolutely nothing to the commentary or radio experience. Why is he there? Is it imperative to have a 'blast from the past' who is boring, irritating and out of touch co-commentating these days. Solent's budget must have been seriously pushed when they got Dave in. Merrington out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 2 November, 2012 Share Posted 2 November, 2012 Is this the longest a Miltonroader thread has run? Call Norris Mcwhirter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 2 November, 2012 Share Posted 2 November, 2012 The guy produced shearer, le tiss the wallaces and absolutely loves the club. What is the obsession with having a pop at people who have been good for the club. Their obsession with discrediting anyone with any criticism of Adkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 Is Dave poorly? Missing for the 3rd time on Radio Solent, 2 in a row. Same excuse, off on his travels but.... I hope he's not poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 11 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Is Dave poorly? Missing for the 3rd time on Radio Solent, 2 in a row. Same excuse, off on his travels but.... I hope he's not poorly. Could he not just be on holiday? He's retiring at the end of the season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 23 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Could he not just be on holiday? He's retiring at the end of the season anyway. Don't know, but it's clear Tessem has been being lined up as a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 Maybe he'll be doing less games this season and yeah as you say. I always hoped he'd stay on til he yeah. I remember the days of Grant Coleman and Alan Ball, golden times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_SAINT Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Don't know, but it's clear Tessem has been being lined up as a replacement I like Tessem actually, will be sad when DM calls it a day, but I think this would be a decent replacement if it turns out to be the case! Edited 21 September, 2021 by CJ_SAINT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 39 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Could he not just be on holiday? He's retiring at the end of the season anyway. I think it was mentioned in sat that he was away on hols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 38 minutes ago, CJ_SAINT said: I like Tessem actually, will be sad when DM calls it a day, but I think this would be a decent replacement if it turns out to be the case! Is it wrong that I find his accent a bit irritating? Sort of a major thing for a radio show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 7 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Is it wrong that I find his accent a bit irritating? Sort of a major thing for a radio show. Bit high, and he agrees with whatever Blackmore days, like last weekend when Blackmore said a red, Tessem said yes I think it's definitely a red, then when Blackmore mentioned a possible soft touch yellow, Tessem said yes I think it's a definite yellow. Put me off him straight away. Bring back Merrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 Blackmore needs to go as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Blackmore needs to go as well. Nooooooooooooooooo, unless if it's for Coleman Edited 21 September, 2021 by Master Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 17 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Blackmore needs to go as well. Go where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 Not sure about Tessem, makes some weird Gary Neville style noises when watching the game forgetting we can't actually see what's happening and need some description. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 21 September, 2021 Share Posted 21 September, 2021 First time listening to Tessem tonight - enjoyed his bluntness about some poor moments. Other stuff will come with experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 September, 2021 Share Posted 22 September, 2021 18 hours ago, hypochondriac said: Is it wrong that I find his accent a bit irritating? Sort of a major thing for a radio show. Not wrong, you have no control over that one, but I like it, I admire him generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 September, 2021 Share Posted 22 September, 2021 2 hours ago, Toussaint said: Not wrong, you have no control over that one, but I like it, I admire him generally. Yes I, have nothing against him at all. I just think his speech isn't as clear as I'd like (TBF Merrington has that issue too!) and that momentary period where I have to think about what he's said takes me out of the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 I like the boy, Adam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 On 21/09/2021 at 21:16, Lord Duckhunter said: Blackmore needs to go as well. imo Blackmore is a very good commentator and listening/watching to some of the commentary added to images he really does do good stuff. Just playback his commentary linked to the Liverpool semi final when Long scores, its magnificent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 I wish DM was a biased as John Williams is for Bournemouth, he never says a good word for the opposition and very partisan, thats what I like, DM is far too balanced lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, rooney said: I like the boy, Adam. Dave Merrington must now be rivalling Eve for the most times anyone has said the word Adam. He says it at the end of every sentence. It has become such a habit that his wife has probably had to get used to being called Adam too. He'd never be able to go back into management as the players would get confused by all being called Adam. Edited 23 September, 2021 by Nordic Saint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 Why do we need two of these people to describe a match in front of them? Save money for Beeb if just Blackmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 1 hour ago, OldNick said: imo Blackmore is a very good commentator and listening/watching to some of the commentary added to images he really does do good stuff. Just playback his commentary linked to the Liverpool semi final when Long scores, its magnificent Yeah tbf i rate blackmore. I like DM as well over the years and listen to his oppinions, but i do find he can turn quite negative quite quickly. Hard to tell if thats because he's having a bit of an old man's grump at times, or whether its the old school football man in him calling it how it is. Loving a bit of Jo Tessem for the cup games though. Always liked him when he was at the club and its nice to have a few more of that generation of players around and about the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 A few years ago I was having a cup of tea in a cafe when this really loud and irritating voice started to distract me. It was Adam Blackmore and his "normal" voice is really bloody loud - wouldn't be surprised if the BBC were saving money on microphones whilst they're employing him. Anyway, I still like him as a commentator and DM is good in the same way Murray Walker was - not the best commentator but a bit of an institution. Only heard Tessem recently - it's an odd voice for radio but from the small bits I heard didn't drop into too many boring cliches. Hopefully he'll do well as he gets a bit more experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 On 21/09/2021 at 22:05, DuncanRG said: First time listening to Tessem tonight - enjoyed his bluntness about some poor moments. Other stuff will come with experience. Yes, he's the Lyanco of Radio Solent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 3 hours ago, OldNick said: imo Blackmore is a very good commentator and listening/watching to some of the commentary added to images he really does do good stuff. Just playback his commentary linked to the Liverpool semi final when Long scores, its magnificent Yes, i quite enjoy listening to Blackmore. Not that keen on Tessam though, maybe just need to get used to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 Balckmore and Kenzie .....dream team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 34 minutes ago, gammon cheeks said: Balckmore and Kenzie .....dream team Blackmore and fingernails on a Blackboard, nightmares... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 4 hours ago, gammon cheeks said: Balckmore and Kenzie .....dream team i'm happy to see more of Kenzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 On the radio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve green Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 8 hours ago, Nordic Saint said: Dave Merrington must now be rivalling Eve for the most times anyone has said the word Adam. He says it at the end of every sentence. It has become such a habit that his wife has probably had to get used to being called Adam too. He'd never be able to go back into management as the players would get confused by all being called Adam. I'll miss the "what we don't want to do now Adam, is let in a goal" . A football Nostradamus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted 23 September, 2021 Share Posted 23 September, 2021 9 hours ago, OldNick said: imo Blackmore is a very good commentator and listening/watching to some of the commentary added to images he really does do good stuff. Just playback his commentary linked to the Liverpool semi final when Long scores, its magnificent Agreed, although contrary to your subsequent post I think Blackmore and Merrington are very good by the standards of local radio, and I cannot fathom how people tolerate the bias and yelping on any other channel. The other South Coast commentary is much lower standard, and that seems to be the case across the board. Case in point - the commentary of Le Tissier chipping Schmeichel in the 6-3 sticks in my mind, "Oooh and he chips... Schmeichel and THAT...! is a sublime piece of skill by one of the most skilful players in the Premiership." Like Alan Partridge on tranquilisers. I assume it was a Skate on commentary that day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 26 September, 2021 Share Posted 26 September, 2021 Christ, listening to Solent commentary today Blackmore and Merrington are the ultimate dream team. Sounds like the work experience boy and Lt Gruber from Allo Allo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 What's happened to Merrington? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 12 hours ago, JRM said: What's happened to Merrington? I wonder if he's sick, he wouldnt still be on holiday. If he is ill and they arent saying to give him and his family some privacy thats fair enough. Obviously I hope he is fighting fit but it all seems very odd if he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 (edited) ... Edited 2 October, 2021 by Master Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 46 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: I wonder if he's sick, he wouldnt still be on holiday. If he is ill and they arent saying to give him and his family some privacy thats fair enough. Obviously I hope he is fighting fit but it all seems very odd if he is. I suggested that and yeah lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 On 23/09/2021 at 08:13, Charlie Wayman said: Why do we need two of these people to describe a match in front of them? Save money for Beeb if just Blackmore. It's a traditional sports set-up: one provides the play-by-play description; the other does "colour" commentary, with summarizing comments and a focus on strategy and opinion. It works well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 4 hours ago, beatlesaint said: I wonder if he's sick, he wouldnt still be on holiday. If he is ill and they arent saying to give him and his family some privacy thats fair enough. Obviously I hope he is fighting fit but it all seems very odd if he is. Blackmore tweeted that he is on hols, back (commentating) after the International break 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 I have a feeling Surman will do well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 3 October, 2021 Share Posted 3 October, 2021 Adam and Dave are a good team. Like Saint and Greavesey. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 3 October, 2021 Share Posted 3 October, 2021 22 hours ago, VectisSaint said: Blackmore tweeted that he is on hols, back (commentating) after the International break Fair play , nice long holiday, probably on a cruise stood behind the captain saying what you don't want to do now is hit an iceberg 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 3 October, 2021 Share Posted 3 October, 2021 11 minutes ago, JRM said: Fair play , nice long holiday, probably on a cruise stood behind the captain saying what you don't want to do now is hit an iceberg Wye aye captain, ya just not set up reet , now listen ‘ere ere mon, what you autagh be doin is…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 4 October, 2021 Share Posted 4 October, 2021 Surman will be a great replacement for Davo next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 4 October, 2021 Share Posted 4 October, 2021 I get the impression this season might turn into 'Merrington Idol'. Surman leading in the early rounds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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