The Master Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) We should find out later today who's showing what games (BBC/STV). If it's anything like last time, BBC Scotland won't be doing their own coverage and instead we get a more Scottish-y version of the network. STV might opt-out to provide their own coverage, but Rory Hamilton mysteriously popped up on ITV's FA Cup coverage this weekend so perhaps ITV are considering the same approach as the BBC. The idea that if the BBC show the opening game it might come with a heavy Scottish bias is already causing consternation amongst England supporters on places like Digital Spy. Ostensibly, the fact it's the opening game is more important than it being a Scotland game in their eyes. Edited December 4, 2023 by The Master 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) I hope the BBC do the tactical camera we saw at the last Euro's. If they do I I'd prefer BBC covering our games - otherwise not really bothered. Edited December 4, 2023 by 2426255 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 One added bonus of going to Germany is not having to hear "and now we go over to the England camp" every half time. I'm guessing based on the fact he was on their UK wide coverage for the draw McFadden will be the BBC's Scottish pundit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Pie Of The Month said: One added bonus of going to Germany is not having to hear "and now we go over to the England camp" every half time. I'm guessing based on the fact he was on their UK wide coverage for the draw McFadden will be the BBC's Scottish pundit. 17th June: "...and after that first half performance by France, the semi-final is looking even more mouth-watering. Harry, has the gaffer given anything away about how he intends to nullify Mbappe?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Always found it a bit annoying that BBC Sport don't use any of the Sport Scotland staff for their network production - other than Sutherland doing the interviews it was all freelancers that came in - McLean on comms was a brutal choice - especially when you have Lamont and McLeod in-house, who are far better. The women's game the other night was quite interesting (production wise - not the shambles on the pitch) and I suspect Barbour will be on Scotland's games for the Beeb, which while she's a good presenter, I imagine might rub the PQ staff up the wrong way. Although weirdly they were promoting Sportscene and SWPL Highlights - which I haven't seen from a network production recently. With STV/ITV - I really hope they combine their coverage - but make sure it's fully Scottish - like have the STV team come in and use the ITV resources - rather than have the likes of Pougatch or Jaswal on Scotland's games. Rory Hamilton is a no-brainer for them surely. Suppose the likes of Stewart will have free choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketman Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) Something you never think about until you get closer to the tournament and then it starts to hang over you more and more as you remember the increasingly jingoistic coverage that comes from BBC and ITV. It is almost like the poppy debate - anything balanced or nuanced by a pundit is invariably met online with a barrage of "why do you hate this country?" type responses. And this seems to influence coverage. Hopefully be at some of the games or watching in Germany/other countries or if here, then in pub. But will be no getting away from it entirely - unless Scotland games get their own studio team which I doubt. sigh. Edited December 7, 2023 by KingRocketman II 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: Always found it a bit annoying that BBC Sport don't use any of the Sport Scotland staff for their network production - other than Sutherland doing the interviews it was all freelancers that came in - McLean on comms was a brutal choice - especially when you have Lamont and McLeod in-house, who are far better. The women's game the other night was quite interesting (production wise - not the shambles on the pitch) and I suspect Barbour will be on Scotland's games for the Beeb, which while she's a good presenter, I imagine might rub the PQ staff up the wrong way. Although weirdly they were promoting Sportscene and SWPL Highlights - which I haven't seen from a network production recently. With STV/ITV - I really hope they combine their coverage - but make sure it's fully Scottish - like have the STV team come in and use the ITV resources - rather than have the likes of Pougatch or Jaswal on Scotland's games. Rory Hamilton is a no-brainer for them surely. Suppose the likes of Stewart will have free choice. Naw....I like 'to see ourselves as others see us' . And Scottish commentators are generally rubbish. Certainly 'little boy shouter' Liam McLeod should be given the summer off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: McLean on comms was a brutal choice. Brutal is the right word. 2 hours ago, kennie makevin said: Certainly 'little boy shouter' Liam McLeod should be given the summer off. McLeod is alright, little boy shouter encapsulates why I've not really taken to his commentary. I'd personally prefer to swerve the likes of Graeme Souness for the studio team although he will no doubt be involved. One thing I'd like to see is a neutral observers take on Scotland, preferably a manager. Someone maybe like Jurgen Klinsmann would give an informed, objective and analytical contribution on our team. You're probably less likely to get that if it's the STV team and instead end up with Pat Nevin - if he isn't dj-ing. Edited December 7, 2023 by 2426255 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 ITV/STV have the Germany game. BBC have Switzerland and Hungary. Full groups stage picks: Spoiler Date Match Kick Off (BST) Broadcaster 14-Jun Germany v Scotland 8pm ITV 15-Jun Hungary v Switzerland 2pm ITV 15-Jun Spain v Croatia 5pm ITV 15-Jun Italy v Albania 8pm BBC 16-Jun Play-off Winner A* v Netherlands 2pm BBC 16-Jun Slovenia v Denmark 5pm ITV 16-Jun Serbia v England 8pm BBC 17-Jun Romania v Play-off Winner B* 2pm BBC 17-Jun Belgium v Slovakia 5pm ITV 17-Jun Austria v France 8pm ITV 18-Jun Turkey v Play-off Winner C* 5pm BBC 18-Jun Portugal v Czech Republic 8pm BBC 19-Jun Croatia v Albania 2pm ITV 19-Jun Germany v Hungary 5pm BBC 19-Jun Scotland v Switzerland 8pm BBC 20-Jun Slovenia v Serbia 2pm ITV 20-Jun Denmark v England 5pm BBC 20-Jun Spain v Italy 8pm ITV 21-Jun Slovakia v Play-off winner B* 2pm BBC 21-Jun Play-off Winner A* v Austria 5pm ITV 21-Jun Netherlands v France 8pm BBC 22-Jun Play-off Winner C* v Czech Republic 2pm BBC 22-Jun Turkey v Portugal 5pm ITV 22-Jun Belgium v Romania 8pm ITV 23-Jun Switzerland v Germany 8pm BBC 23-Jun Scotland v Hungary 8pm BBC 24-Jun Albania v Spain 8pm BBC 24-Jun Croatia v Italy 8pm BBC 25-Jun Netherlands v Austria 5pm BBC 25-Jun France v Play-off Winner A* 5pm BBC 25-Jun England v Slovenia 8pm ITV 25-Jun Denmark v Serbia 8pm ITV 26-Jun Slovakia v Romania 5pm BBC 26-Jun Play-off Winner B* v Belgium 5pm BBC 26-Jun Play-off Winner C* v Portugal 8pm ITV 26-Jun Czech Republic v Turkey 8pm ITV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: Always found it a bit annoying that BBC Sport don't use any of the Sport Scotland staff for their network production - other than Sutherland doing the interviews it was all freelancers that came in - McLean on comms was a brutal choice - especially when you have Lamont and McLeod in-house, who are far better. Rob Maclean has something of a more national profile. He did work for MOTD before his move to Setanta - which then in itself was a more "national" job. Since then, he's become the go-to secondary Scottish commentator for BT/TNT, Premier Sports etc. So presumably the network see him as a safe pair of hands (which of course is subjective, but you can sort of see where they're coming from). 9 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: The women's game the other night was quite interesting (production wise - not the shambles on the pitch) and I suspect Barbour will be on Scotland's games for the Beeb, which while she's a good presenter, I imagine might rub the PQ staff up the wrong way. Although weirdly they were promoting Sportscene and SWPL Highlights - which I haven't seen from a network production recently. I think presentation will depend on the BBC's plans. If they go for a central studio in Berlin, then Gary Lineker might present all the live games, with Eilidh Barbour being the reporter in the Scotland camp, who then does some pre- and post-match stuff at the ground. 9 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: With STV/ITV - I really hope they combine their coverage - but make sure it's fully Scottish - like have the STV team come in and use the ITV resources - rather than have the likes of Pougatch or Jaswal on Scotland's games. Rory Hamilton is a no-brainer for them surely. Suppose the likes of Stewart will have free choice. ITV/STV will be interesting. Rory Hamilton popped up on ITVX, commentating on Wrexham v Yeovil. That might be a sign they're considering using him for Scotland games, which would make STV more inclined to take the network coverage. I wouldn't necessarily object to Mark Pougatch presenting. He's an excellent presenter, and does seem to show enthusiasm for more than just England (at least, if the RWC was anything to go by). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I find Pougatch incredibly grating tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoonsYouthTeam Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Most important question, is McCoist confirmed as an ITV commentator? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I was just about to say the same thing, surely ITV are sticking with McCoist? He even seems popular with English viewers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git-intae-thum Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 07/12/2023 at 18:58, LoonsYouthTeam said: Most important question, is McCoist confirmed as an ITV commentator? ........hopefully not commentating on Scotland games 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 21:08, git-intae-thum said: ........hopefully not commentating on Scotland games Absolutely nailed on he’ll be doing the Germany game for ITV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerX Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 McCoist will definitely commentate on the Germany game. I assume that he'll be signing "Flower of Scotland" and "God save the King". Hopefully ITV do what Amazon Prime do and give the option to mute the commentary and just listen to the atmosphere. Just don't do the "Ally McCoist drinking game" (where you take a drink each time he says "I have to say", "I mean it... I really do") otherwise you'll blackout by half time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 BBC coverage announced. https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/uefa-mens-euro-2024 Looks like we're getting Sportscene regulars (Liam McLeod and Neil McCann) for the TV coverage instead of last time when it was networked coverage with Rob Maclean and James McFadden: BBC Scotland’s sports teams will be at the heart of the live action for audiences during this summer’s Euros journey. For the tournament opener against hosts Germany on 14 June, Kenny MacIntyre will presentBBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound live from the Allianz Arena in Munich. Liam McLeod will be commentating with Steven Thompson and Leanne Crichton alongside him, giving their insights as the Scotland campaign gets under way. There’ll be a highlights programme on the BBC Scotland channel, presented by Jonathan Sutherland with Neil McCann providing the analysis. Scotland’s two other group matches against perennial qualifiers Switzerland, and Hungary, who reached the knockout stages in 2016, will be live on BBC One Scotland and on BBC Radio Scotland. Liam McLeod will be in the commentary box with Neil McCann for the live television coverage of the match against Switzerland in Cologne on June 19. The highlights programme on BBC Scotland will be presented by Jonathan Sutherland with Neil McCann analysing. Kenny MacIntyre will present Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland live from Cologne, and Alasdair Lamont will be providing live commentary with Steven Thompson and Leanne Crichton alongside. For Scotland’s final group match against Hungary on June 23 in Stuttgart, Liam McLeod will be commentating live on BBC One Scotland with Neil McCann. Jonathan Sutherland will front highlights of the match with Neil McCann on BBC Scotland. On BBC Radio Scotland, Kenny MacIntyre will present Sportsound live from Stuttgart and Alasdair Lamont will be commentating with Steven Thompson and Leanne Crichton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I take it ITV's coverage will feature jokey housewives favourite Ally McCoist and not the weirdo who sobs at GSTQ being booed by "SNP fans" and threatens to commit hate crimes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 47 minutes ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: I take it ITV's coverage will feature jokey housewives favourite Ally McCoist and not the weirdo who sobs at GSTQ being booed by "SNP fans" and threatens to commit hate crimes? Astonishing how he manages to rebuild some good feeling, then needs to trash it all to keep in with The People. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) BBC Pundits: Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, Cesc Fabregas, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Williams, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie, James McFadden, Danny Murphy (co-comms), Martin Keown (co-comms), Jermaine Jenas (co-comms) Commentators: Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce Reporters: Kelly Somers and Eilidh Barbour Presenters: Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Alex Scott ITV Pundits: Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Röhl, Christina Unkel, Lee Dixon (co-comms), Ally McCoist (co-comms), Andros Townsend (co-comms) Commentators: Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight Reporters: Gabriel Clarke, Connie McLaughlin and Celina Hinchcliffe Presenters: Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods Edited May 22 by Pie Of The Month 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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