Ian Crocker Commentary

[Since452]

Must be missing something to moan at theses days but watching the goal for the 500th time this morning and as good as it is I just can't stand Crockers commentary.

Always
Slows
It
Down

Got to be the worst commentator out there. Miss the days of David Begg.

Anyway. **** the Hearts.

[Wilson]

He seems to have been the voice of Scottish football for a good while. Sky/Setanta/Sky.

Perhaps not through choice. He's had a long career being the nearly man of Sky commentary. Some EPL games here and there but never number one pick. However, I have to respect a man immersed in our product for so long.

His style may grate in some areas. I get that with a few commentators though.

[Craig_HFC]

He does have a few phrases he wheels out almost every game however he’s better than that Peter Drury droaning on like some failed poet

[Stevie Reid]

I really like Ian Crocker. To me he commentates as if he enjoys and gets Scottish football, and he's voiced some truly iconic Hibs moments over the last 25 years or so.

[Bostonhibby]

Like him, probably the best for me, but there really isn't much quality in the swamp they draw some of the rest from.

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[Pagan Hibernia]

He does have a few phrases he wheels out almost every game however he’s better than that Peter Drury droaning on like some failed poet

:agree:

Can't stand Drury's commentary. Absolute cringe.

[Hiber-nation]

I really like Ian Crocker. To me he commentates as if he enjoys and gets Scottish football, and he's voiced some truly iconic Hibs moments over the last 25 years or so.

Agree, he really gets it spot on, brilliant commentator.

[Carheenlea]

I really like Ian Crocker. To me he commentates as if he enjoys and gets Scottish football, and he's voiced some truly iconic Hibs moments over the last 25 years or so.

I agree 100% with this :agree:

When I saw the thread I assumed the OP was going to be full of praise for a moment of footage and commentary that will be elevated into Hibs folklore!

[McD]

I really like Ian Crocker. To me he commentates as if he enjoys and gets Scottish football, and he's voiced some truly iconic Hibs moments over the last 25 years or so.


He seemed buzzing during the 6-2 (shows how long he’s been doing it), and he also seemed chuffed in 2016 hen we finally did it

[BILLYHIBS]

Ach Ian Crocker is alright :

In a recent interview he gave :

Best player Messi

Best team Man United 1999

Best match covered Hibs winning the Scottish Cup

Who can forget the immortal words ‘ It’s Henderson to deliverrrrr….!

‘ Hibs are standing on the brink of history after 114 years They’ve almost won the Scottish Cup

[rcarter1]

Ach Ian Crocker is alright :

In a recent interview he gave :

Best player Messi

Best team Man United 1999

Best match covered Hibs winning the Scottish Cup

Who can forget the immortal words ‘ It’s Henderson to deliverrrrr….!

‘ Hibs are standing on the brink of history after 114 years They’ve almost won the Scottish Cup

Ive had a soft spot for Ian Crocker since 6-2 :thumbsup: the first time I have fallen off of my barstool through sheer laughter

[worcesterhibby]

I liked his commentary at the weekend “That …..Was …..A SCREAMER!”

[lapsedhibee]

Must be missing something to moan at theses days but watching the goal for the 500th time this morning and as good as it is I just can't stand Crockers commentary.


You could have at least waited 24 hours, just out of decency!

[DaveF]

He's ok in general but he absolutely murdered the commentary for Iredale's winner yesterday so I get where the OP is coming from

[DaveF]

I liked his commentary at the weekend “That …..Was …..A SCREAMER!”

Was it not spectacular?

It sounded to me like he lost his train of thought and just elongated it to get out of a hole.

[basehibby]

He seemed to be vibing on some South American commentators for the winner on Sun.... went something like "Goooooooooooooooal - THaaaaaat was a Screeeeeeeeamer"

I didn't mind a bit as Iredale's finish definitely had a bit of Brazil about it :greengrin

[HibbyAndy]

Not for me , Don't like him , Might be due to him saying ' Surely they won't hibsed it from here ' During our win against dundee utd in the semi final on our way to winning it , I had never ever heard this hibsed it chat till he mentioned it

[Northernhibee]

Was it not spectacular?

It sounded to me like he lost his train of thought and just elongated it to get out of a hole.

Yep. “That..was…sensationaaaaaal!”

I like him a lot.

[Vault Boy]

“Hibs are standing on the brink of history.”

He’s alright in my book.

[gbhibby]

Met Ian Coocker a couple of times I can tell you he knows his stuff. Loves the Edinburgh Derby. Was amused when I played him the Henderson to deliver as my ring tone.

[Nicho87]

Give me Crocker 1 x million times over the main sky sports one for the English games.

For every goal he tries to deliver the blockbuster line, and I know they have to big it up sometimes. But my god he does my head.

Bring back Andy gray and Martin Tyler.

[Baader]

He's decent and as said before, knows his stuff. Also has a passion for it when some would probably think that gig somehow beneath them. Worked with enough commentators over the years to know this. It's extremely ego driven as you'd probably expect.

He gets a free pass for his cup final comms anyway...

[BoomtownHibees]

Not for me , Don't like him , Might be due to him saying ' Surely they won't hibsed it from here ' During our win against dundee utd in the semi final on our way to winning it , I had never ever heard this hibsed it chat till he mentioned it

When did he say that?

Not denying it happened but we won that game on penalties so trying to work out when it would have been said

[Shrekko]

Absolutely fantastic commentator who has almost become a naturalised Scot. He loves our game and think he likes Hibs as well.

[Broken Gnome]

When did he say that?

Not denying it happened but we won that game on penalties so trying to work out when it would have been said

He said it after Rangers kicked off again in the final didn't he?

[HibbyAndy]

When did he say that?

Not denying it happened but we won that game on penalties so trying to work out when it would have been said

Good point , Not sure when he said it but he definitely did say it

[Since452]

He said it after Rangers kicked off again in the final didn't he?

Definitely said it in the final.

You could watch any game Crocker commentates and you know he'll say "....to deliver" at least 5 times. He needs some new material.

Also the ICT v Falkirk cup final commentary was almost word for word the same as ours in 2016. "Not giving up on their shot at glory yet" etc.

[seanshow]

Must be missing something to moan at theses days but watching the goal for the 500th time this morning and as good ......Miss the days of David Begg.



Was that not the guy that when stokes scored the goal of the season for us at Ipox, he described it as terrible rangers defending. :no way: lol

[gbhibby]

We seem to have many expert commentators on here? my mate went in for a competition with the BBC and he said is was tough as you are getting messages in your headphones all the time about replays of goals incidents and other things as well as commentating and filling in, in real time.

[Baader]

Peter Martin I used to like. Very enthusiastic abd liked his comms on the 6-2 game. Might have just been the highlights he did. Don't know if he's a Hibby but he did that match well. Never hear him on comms these days but see him on Scottish football stuff now and again.

[WoreTheGreen]

Peter Martin I used to like. Very enthusiastic abd liked his comms on the 6-2 game. Might have just been the highlights he did. Don't know if he's a Hibby but he did that match well. Never hear him on comms these days but see him on Scottish football stuff now and again.

Celtic fan

[Carheenlea]

Definitely said it in the final.

You could watch any game Crocker commentates and you know he'll say "....to deliver" at least 5 times. He needs some new material.

Also the ICT v Falkirk cup final commentary was almost word for word the same as ours in 2016. "Not giving up on their shot at gory yet" etc.

David Francey got through his long Sportsound career by saying “up go the heads” about 5 times a game so favoured can catchphrases are not unique to Crocker!

[HarpOnHibee]

"What a moment this is...."

Gray doesn't score that goal unless he says that. So he gets a pass in my book. :greengrin

[Baader]

David Francey got through his long Sportsound career by saying “up go the heads” about 5 times a game so favoured can catchphrases are not unique to Crocker!

Brian Moore commentated just about every goal as "it's in there!" Presumably whilst frantically looking up his notes and teamsheets for the number of who actually scored!

[PatHead]

David Francey got through his long Sportsound career by saying “up go the heads” about 5 times a game so favoured can catchphrases are not unique to Crocker!

Also, "It's a drive, it's high and wide". Probably nowhere near the goal but made it exciting.

And how many stramashes did Arthur Montfort see?

[Irish_Steve]

John Murray (on Radio 5 Live) is the best commentator out there. In fact, the Five Live commentators are far better than any of the TV ones going

[SHODAN]

Ryan McGowan's pained "what a goal" after Iredale's winner was very pleasing to hear as well.

[green day]

I hear Crocker on a daily basis - my ringtone goes;

".....what a moment this is ! Its Liam Henderson to deliver.....David Gray, The Captain !........."

I love it - particularly if I happen to be working in a Jambo / Hun house :wink:

[RIP]

He's cheesy but I love his enthusiasm. He clearly loves his fitba and his quotes will live long in the memory. Keep up the good work Mr Crocker!

[Gloucester Hibs]

John Murray (on Radio 5 Live) is the best commentator out there. In fact, the Five Live commentators are far better than any of the TV ones going

Generally agree, but do you remember Alan Green?! He was an @rse!

[Bushwoof]

Also, "It's a drive, it's high and wide". Probably nowhere near the goal but made it exciting.

And how many stramashes did Arthur Montfort see?
I never knew what a 'drive' was supposed to be. Still don't.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

I like him, but that may be because he's voiced two of the best Hibs games ever. He appears to talk our game up which sets him above a lot of the Scottish commentators and also there's no whiff of the Old Filth hanging around him.

[BS44]

Generally agree, but do you remember Alan Green?! He was an @rse!

That guy moaned and whinged through any game I heard him commentate on 5 live, if he had Lawerson as his side kick I'd not bother with the match at all.

Delighted when they both got punted by the BBC

[Baader]

Generally agree, but do you remember Alan Green?! He was an @rse!

Never liked Alan Green but he was always quite highly revered by the commentators I've worked with. Never understood why. Definitely more suited to radio than TV but didn't like him on either. Fell out with a lot of folk in the industry and in football. Said "goodness gracious" about every ten minutes.

[Irish_Steve]

Generally agree, but do you remember Alan Green?! He was an @rse!

He was from my neck of the woods but his “commentators voice” really grated with me and that’s saying something!

Peter Jones was the best ever but I’m giving my age away there

[hhibs]

David Francey got through his long Sportsound career by saying “up go the heads” about 5 times a game so favoured can catchphrases are not unique to Crocker!


Watched many a game at Easter Road with a radio ,with his commentary on ,stuck to my ear,he made grass growing sound exciting !!

Such an fantastic commentator.

[Since452]

Alastair Alexander was another good one on the radio

[Winston Ingram]

Must be missing something to moan at theses days but watching the goal for the 500th time this morning and as good as it is I just can't stand Crockers commentary.

Always
Slows
It
Down

Got to be the worst commentator out there. Miss the days of David Begg.

Anyway. **** the Hearts.

I’ll always have a wee soft spot for him for the 6-2 and the cup final commentary but I’ve always found him very limited as a commentator. Every time there is a goal, he always follows them with 3 short loud bursts of dialogue.

[HibbyKeith]

Ive had a soft spot for Ian Crocker since 6-2 :thumbsup: the first time I have fallen off of my barstool through sheer laughter

"Hibs are on the prowl again, In a menacing mood, Russell Latapy.. twisting, turning, lovely one twooo That is! absolutely! wonderful! from Russell Latapy! six of the best for Hibs!"

What a night that was.

[PatHead]

Alastair Alexander was another good one on the radio

Think he commentated on the 0-7 game.

[One Day Soon]

Always happy to hear his voice. For me it is completely synonymous with winning 21/5/2016.

[evy]

Peter Martin I used to like. Very enthusiastic abd liked his comms on the 6-2 game. Might have just been the highlights he did. Don't know if he's a Hibby but he did that match well. Never hear him on comms these days but see him on Scottish football stuff now and again.

Also owner of the best tweet from our cup run in 2016.......28621

[gbhibby]

https://youtu.be/_gUn9IRZoK0?si=ekhyBY8CdRKPO8-r
Great commentary

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