Sportscene

***RyeSloan*** · 02-08-2020 09:39 AM

While happy it’s back on a Saturday it had a rather lacklustre / barebones feel.

They mentioned possessions stats and heat maps a couple of times but unless I blinked and missed them I didn’t see anything presented to the viewer along this ilk. No focus on particular players runs, touches or influence in any of the games. And no speed given for the Killie free kick etc etc etc. In other words I’d expect a football show in 2020 to be more than just a cobbled together section of bits of the game followed by bland unsupported comments from the pundits.

As for the pundits....Shelley Kerr is not someone I can really take to. She just seems a bit emotionless when talking about the game. Gordon was OK but again dull as dishwater. That said, as per the above, they weren’t really given much to work with when asked for their insights.

***Dr What If?*** · 02-08-2020 09:53 AM

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While happy it’s back on a Saturday it had a rather lacklustre / barebones feel.

They mentioned possessions stats and heat maps a couple of times but unless I blinked and missed them I didn’t see anything presented to the viewer along this ilk. No focus on particular players runs, touches or influence in any of the games. And no speed given for the Killie free kick etc etc etc. In other words I’d expect a football show in 2020 to be more than just a cobbled together section of bits of the game followed by bland unsupported comments from the pundits.

As for the pundits....Shelley Kerr is not someone I can really take to. She just seems a bit emotionless when talking about the game. Gordon was OK but again dull as dishwater. That said, as per the above, they weren’t really given much to work with when asked for their insights.

That is not a bad summary of the show, I would also add that there was a complete lack of chemistry between the pundits/presenters....made the whole thing rather one dimensional and just a bit boring. I guess it just wasn't much fun, its meant to be an entertainment programme.
TV footie is the biggest advert our game gets, it is how it gets into every livingroom in Scotland. If that is the best the BBC are prepared to put out then maybe there is an argument that giving the highlights to ITV, C4, etc. for free on the agreement that the spend big on the format may have a better longer term benefit for the clubs.

***hibeejeebies*** · 02-08-2020 09:56 AM

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As for the pundits....Shelley Kerr is not someone I can really take to. She just seems a bit emotionless when talking about the game.

She's a great laugh when she's had a drink.

**007** · 02-08-2020 12:01 PM

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She's a great laugh when she's had a drink.

Give her a few vodkas in the green room beforehand then we might get a George Best on Wogan moment.

**hibsbollah** · 02-08-2020 12:11 PM

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She's a great laugh when she's had a drink.

The said that about Chairman Mao. Doesn’t mean I want him on Sportscene.

***Northernhibee*** · 02-08-2020 12:27 PM

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While happy it’s back on a Saturday it had a rather lacklustre / barebones feel.

They mentioned possessions stats and heat maps a couple of times but unless I blinked and missed them I didn’t see anything presented to the viewer along this ilk. No focus on particular players runs, touches or influence in any of the games. And no speed given for the Killie free kick etc etc etc. In other words I’d expect a football show in 2020 to be more than just a cobbled together section of bits of the game followed by bland unsupported comments from the pundits.

As for the pundits....Shelley Kerr is not someone I can really take to. She just seems a bit emotionless when talking about the game. Gordon was OK but again dull as dishwater. That said, as per the above, they weren’t really given much to work with when asked for their insights.

Shelley Kerr called Kevin Nisbet “Nesbet” which is my new pet peeve.

***Eyrie*** · 02-08-2020 12:55 PM

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The said that about Chairman Mao. Doesn’t mean I want him on Sportscene.

He was one of the top left wingers in his day though.

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 02-08-2020 01:15 PM

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Shelley Kerr called Kevin Nisbet “Nesbet” which is my new pet peeve.

I clocked that as well although I’m wondering if it’s a weegie thing like how they say “wur” instead of “our”?

**hibsbollah** · 02-08-2020 01:16 PM

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He was one of the top left wingers in his day though.

A ‘cultured’ left foot. Revolutionised the game and never lost the dressing room.

**hibsbollah** · 02-08-2020 01:19 PM

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I clocked that as well although I’m wondering if it’s a weegie thing like how they say “wur” instead of “our”?

I think weegies just end up saying Nezbit, even when it’s spelt with an I. If you raise your top lip and speak through your nose everyone can sound like one.

**tonyrougier123** · 02-08-2020 01:41 PM

Anybody catch the hearts highlights?was a bit miffed why they never showed them.mind you only so much they can fit into one hour.diddy wee show!even got gordon in pfft!

**hibsbollah** · 02-08-2020 01:49 PM

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Anybody catch the hearts highlights?was a bit miffed why they never showed them.mind you only so much they can fit into one hour.diddy wee show!even got gordon in pfft!

It was nice of them to allow Craig Gordon to take part in Sportscene with his converse Chuck Taylor's. If I was Anne Budge I would be getting all their players to boycott top level coverage. Real football doesn’t start for 2 weeks until the Famous lock horns with their lower league opponents. Arbroath away on the 24th will be a toughie also.

***AgentDaleCooper*** · 02-08-2020 02:05 PM

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The said that about Chairman Mao. Doesn’t mean I want him on Sportscene.

to be fair, he was alright as long as you weren't a landlord.

***AgentDaleCooper*** · 02-08-2020 02:06 PM

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A ‘cultured’ left foot. Revolutionised the game and never lost the dressing room.

give or take few peasants...

**Tambo** · 02-08-2020 03:47 PM

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She's a great laugh when she's had a drink.

Is it just me or does she remind you of the comedians name that's in all the Scottish comedy, lazy to google her name.

**1van Sprou7e** · 02-08-2020 03:51 PM

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That is not a bad summary of the show, I would also add that there was a complete lack of chemistry between the pundits/presenters....made the whole thing rather one dimensional and just a bit boring. I guess it just wasn't much fun, its meant to be an entertainment programme.
TV footie is the biggest advert our game gets, it is how it gets into every livingroom in Scotland. If that is the best the BBC are prepared to put out then maybe there is an argument that giving the highlights to ITV, C4, etc. for free on the agreement that the spend big on the format may have a better longer term benefit for the clubs.

Agree, bit if an awkward feel to the whole thing and that presenter (forget his name) is a ****ing weirdo, get majorly creepy vibes from the guy

**Sir David Gray** · 02-08-2020 03:54 PM

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I clocked that as well although I’m wondering if it’s a weegie thing like how they say “wur” instead of “our”?

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I think weegies just end up saying Nezbit, even when it’s spelt with an I. If you raise your top lip and speak through your nose everyone can sound like one.

What about people from Broxburn?

***JimBHibees*** · 02-08-2020 03:59 PM

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What about people from Broxburn?

Or Polbeth?

***Hiber-nation*** · 02-08-2020 04:07 PM

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Is it just me or does she remind you of the comedians name that's in all the Scottish comedy, lazy to google her name.

Not just you, her voice is like Karen Dunbar doing the lonely wifie in the wee shop selling the individual fruit trifles 😄

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 02-08-2020 04:58 PM

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What about people from Broxburn?

The accent starts at Hermiston Gait and gets progressively worse so you’re not too far along the road

**~~The 90+2~~** · 02-08-2020 05:01 PM

Shelly Kerr and Gordon both Jambos. Stays the same next week I’ll stick to the Sunday show.

**mcohibs** · 02-08-2020 07:17 PM

Is Steven Thompson the new host of the Sunday show? What happened to the other boy, Sutherland?

***hibee_girl*** · 02-08-2020 07:24 PM

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Is Steven Thompson the new host of the Sunday show? What happened to the other boy, Sutherland?

He’s on the Saturday show, Thompson does Sundays

***Biggie*** · 02-08-2020 07:30 PM

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Shelly Kerr and Gordon both Jambos. Stays the same next week I’ll stick to the Sunday show.

Bet its not for long mate....mcfadden reckoned our lad should have been sent off, but airfields challenge was OK. I thought airfield went in with 2 feet as well.

**Tully** · 02-08-2020 07:38 PM

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Bet its not for long mate....mcfadden reckoned our lad should have been sent off, but airfields challenge was OK. I thought airfield went in with 2 feet as well.

Sent off for what

***Biggie*** · 02-08-2020 07:49 PM

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Sent off for what

sorry mate it was late on and in their analysis, they said this was a bit contentious....a challenge late on just outside our box....looked a nothing challenge to me.

***erin go bragh*** · 02-08-2020 08:09 PM

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Is he on every week or is this just a one off? Surely not every week on BBC jambo

Cmon , it’s the only way a Hearts player can get near the spfl. Thought the bearded lady done ok .

**~~The 90+2~~** · 02-08-2020 09:22 PM

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Bet its not for long mate....mcfadden reckoned our lad should have been sent off, but airfields challenge was OK. I thought airfield went in with 2 feet as well.

I usually like Faddy too.