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DEBATE: THE BBC SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO FA CUP GAMES AND PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
THE BBC SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO FA CUP GAMES AND PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Gary Linekar vs Steve Rider
Gary Linekar has been a brilliant ambassador for the BBC and football. His knowledge of the game as an ex-footballer and as a pundit is second to none. And with an equally brilliant back up group in the studio you cannot beat him.
Steve Rider on the otherhand as much as he is a great presenter for ITV and had been for the BBC beforehand is lack of playing experience in football always shows and regularly shows lack of composure on Champions League match days and relies upon Andy Townsend or Robbie Earle to help him out.
Although Steve Rider may not specialise in football, he has a very good knowledge of sport and addresses the audience well regardless of the sport he is presenting. His manner is thorough and tidy, leaving no margin for error.
THE BBC SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO FA CUP GAMES AND PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
No adverts
Being a public service broadcaster you know when watching the football on BBC you can enjoy the whole 2 hour live program or the evening highlights without having to be intruded by a break during half time or after every game.
The adverts during the break although you to get up and get a new beverage or to relieve yourself by going to the toilet. Breaks also allow to see the latest car or drink available to you.
THE BBC SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO FA CUP GAMES AND PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Alan Hansen/Mark Lawrenson et al. vs Andy Townsend/Robbie Earle et al.
Nothing against Andy and Robbie but when it comes down to it you cannot beat listening to the insights of Lawro and Alan. Both can be rude, patronising and arrogant (having been in the Liverpool team of the 80s they probably have their right to be) but they do often than not speak the truth.
Robbie Earle and Andy Townsend have been playing football professionally more recently than the likes of Lawro and Hansen, so maybe that has an impetus on how they as pundits explain the ins and outs of football.
THE BBC SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO FA CUP GAMES AND PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
ITV showed The Premiership later at night
The BBC always start the Saturday night show between 10 and 10.30pm. And the same with the Sunday one nearly always beginning at 10 or 10.20pm.
Having The Premiership often not on until 11pm allowed those who were out to return from their evening and sit down to enjoy the football highlights.
