jamd1986 8 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Exclusive: Veteran pundit Archie Macpherson axed from Champions League coverage Sep 16 2008 By Tom Hamilton STV have axed their Champions League commentary team - including telly legend Archie Macpherson. In a new deal, STV have contracted out coverage of this season's Champions League matches to Setanta Sport. Although live games will still be shown free on STV, Setanta's Ian Crocker will describe the action from Celtic's six games instead of Archie, 71. But last night Archie, who gained cult status with his "Woof!" catchphrase, insisted he isn't ready to hang up his microphone - even though there's no work for him at STV. He said: "It's not true to say I'm finished with commentating. Of course I'll continue to do it. "In fact, I've got something coming up next week in connection with Celtic and am looking forward to that." Setanta - who cover the SPL on their own pay-to-view channel - will also provide the co-commentator, ex-Scotland star Craig Burley, presenter RobMaclean and analysts like former Celtic striker John Hartson. Three of the Hoops' matches in the Champions League will be live on STV. Another Setanta man, former STV sports host Jim Delahunt, will present the highlights programmes from the other three, with Hartson. The first, at home to Aalborg tomorrow, won't be shown live on STV, but will be beamed on Sky Sports. STV last night insisted the tie-in with Setanta was "fantastic news". Managing director Bobby Hain said: "We're delighted to be working with Setanta to bring Champions League football to free-to-air TV. "We have an excellent relationship with Setanta, with whom we share a building and studio facilities." Colin Davidson, a former STV worker, is now Setanta's UK chief. He said: "The Champions League is the tournament every footballer wants to play in and every broadcaster wants to be associated with. " Archie Macpherson's work was recognised at the 2005 Scottish BAFTAs when he picked up a Special Contribution gong. Recently, he penned two books - a biography of Jock Stein and Flower Of Scotland, about his times following Scottish football. http://www.<No links to this website>/entertainment...86908-20738793/ Thank fuck! Its finally happened. I've seen seen/heard someone so inept at his job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbear93 3 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Thank Fuck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I like Archie, sad news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamd1986 8 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 I like Archie, sad news. At least someone does. I think hes an awful commentator. Doesn't know much about the players, or can't even pronounce some of their names properly. Doesn't share any particularly interesting facts about the game. Most of time he cannot make the game sound exciting or enthralling. He can't even accurately describe what is happening on the pitch; "Is that a free-kick? Has he given it?........yes, I think he has". These are the fundamental requirements of his job and he fails on every aspect. Inept to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalbluebell 38 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 He does make some howlers...but I have a soft spot for Archie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCIIDK 5 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Absolute dire. Good luck to him in the future though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbear93 3 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I like Archie, sad news. At least someone does. I think hes an awful commentator. Doesn't know much about the players, or can't even pronounce some of their names properly. Doesn't share any particularly interesting facts about the game. Most of time he cannot make the game sound exciting or enthralling. He can't even accurately describe what is happening on the pitch; "Is that a free-kick? Has he given it?........yes, I think he has". These are the fundamental requirements of his job and he fails on every aspect. Inept to say the least. Marcus DaBeasley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCIIDK 5 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Darkyvilllleeeeeeee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,870 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Best news ive heard all day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I thought STV couldn't get any worse but..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Darkyvilllleeeeeeee Racism Get him reported to the Irish Government Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCIIDK 5 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Darkyvilllleeeeeeee Racism Get him reported to the Irish Government :craba2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Capac !! (Uefa cup final commentry ) sure it was Archie not 100% though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer 4 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Poor Archie, 10 years too late! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringonthbarca 25 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Is it just me or are setana trying to take over the world or something? They're going to end up showing every single games! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Brilliant writer, crap commentator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Darkyvilllleeeeeeee Classic Archie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Darkyvilllleeeeeeee Still Classic Archie Double post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingkipper 4 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I like the way he sometimes just rambles on, reminiscing about working for Eurosport and watching some game in a far flung corner of Eastern Europe. "Oh yes I remember seeing him play left back for Levski Sofia several years ago in Minsk". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 667 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thank fuck! The line that got me in stiches everytime was... "its in theeeeeeere" No matter if its a long ball into the box, a corner, a cross into the box anything he was its in theeeeeeere and its a goal! He used to call every Rangers midfeilder Barry! Thomson...to BArry Davis back to papac forward to marcus dabeasley, inside to barry thomson out wide again to davis, davis puts it in a cross...its in theeeeeeeere wooooooooooooof just over the bar from Barry Boyd! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce 1 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 One of my favourite commentators is Gerry Armstrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,287 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just won't be the same without oor Arch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Archie was a nightmare. just about every Gers fan I know watched our run to the final on ITV4 if they could because of the shite him and Walker, McNee etc used to talk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingkipper 4 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thank fuck! The line that got me in stiches everytime was... "its in theeeeeeere" No matter if its a long ball into the box, a corner, a cross into the box anything he was its in theeeeeeere and its a goal! He used to call every Rangers midfeilder Barry! Thomson...to BArry Davis back to papac forward to marcus dabeasley, inside to barry thomson out wide again to davis, davis puts it in a cross...its in theeeeeeeere wooooooooooooof just over the bar from Barry Boyd! The first Only An Excuse on TV got him spot on "Now Hateley, back to Huistra, Mihaaaaailitchenko, it's pushed in, knocked back, there's a neat touch aaaaaaaaand now Bonner has it, gives it back to Ally Maxwell on the very stroke of half time, with I make it 5 minutes remaining." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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