A Horse With No Name Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Edited January 27 by A Horse With No Name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Yes. He announces every game in a similar fashion. It's ridiculous I know, but if it helps the 0.0001% of people who don't know where they are ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: Yes. He announces every game in a similar fashion. It's ridiculous I know, but if it helps the 0.0001% of people who don't know where they are ... He also got the round wrong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 practising for the next round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Simon christ...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 51 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Fortunately I don’t listen to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Always thought he lived in a parallel universe. 29 minutes ago, Robbored said: Fortunately I don’t listen to him. Probably the same for 99.9% of the crowd, but it's difficult not to hear the noisy loudmouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: Probably the same for 99.9% of the crowd, but it's difficult not to hear the noisy loudmouth. Unless you’re in the Dolman. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Announcing the half time score at the stroke of half time is always helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The bloke never manages to go a full game without making a mistake or saying something ridiculous. How many seasons has he had that job now? He’s been utterly dreadful from the very start and has shown literally no signs of improvement. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Easy to get numbers the wrong way round……just like it is with letters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He is Chris Moyles level annoying. But at least CM gets things right… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Fortunately I don’t listen to him. The only person who seems to see being willfully ignorant as a badge of honour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I get that the ht ‘entertainment’ is funded byThatchers but it’s become dull and predictable and Downsy painfully tries to make it amusing - I can see why fans thinks that’s he’s absolutely hopeless. The club should doing something different at ht - assuming that they aren’t contracted to Thatchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: I get that the ht ‘entertainment’ is funded byThatchers but it’s become dull and predictable and Downsy painfully tries to make it amusing - I can see why fans thinks that’s he’s absolutely hopeless. The club should doing something different at ht - assuming that they aren’t contracted to Thatchers. Bring back Sam Mason. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Downys? Is he Downsy's Welsh cousin? 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Packman said: Announcing the half time score at the stroke of half time is always helpful. I’ve never understood that, as if anyone in the ground doesn’t know what the score is, what’s more there’s two bloody gert scoreboards to tell you the score just in case you’re thick 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, TV Tom said: I’ve never understood that, as if anyone in the ground doesn’t know what the score is, what’s more there’s two bloody gert scoreboards to tell you the score just in case you’re thick I'm surprised he doesn't announce the 0-0 score at kick-off 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, RedLionLad said: I'm surprised he doesn't announce the 0-0 score at kick-off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, bearded_red said: The bloke never manages to go a full game without making a mistake or saying something ridiculous. How many seasons has he had that job now? He’s been utterly dreadful from the very start and has shown literally no signs of improvement. Unsackable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 41 minutes ago, Robbored said: I get that the ht ‘entertainment’ is funded byThatchers but it’s become dull and predictable and Downsy painfully tries to make it amusing - I can see why fans thinks that’s he’s absolutely hopeless. The club should doing something different at ht - assuming that they aren’t contracted to Thatchers. I suggest Robbored v Gary Johnson in a "Celebrity Apple Roll" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 minutes ago, Redtucks said: I suggest Robbored v Gary Johnson in a "Celebrity Apple Roll" Would GJ turn up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 28 minutes ago, Natchfever said: Unsackable. Exactly. He ticks a box. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, Lewisdabaron said: Exactly. He ticks a box. Would love to know exactly what box that is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 55 minutes ago, TV Tom said: I’ve never understood that, as if anyone in the ground doesn’t know what the score is, what’s more there’s two bloody gert scoreboards to tell you the score just in case you’re thick My daughter regularly asks me what the score was as we are walking back to the car! She really isn't that interested in the football but loves the experience! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He can’t even get his name right on OTIB. Downys out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorcan Red Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, Robbored said: I get that the ht ‘entertainment’ is funded byThatchers but it’s become dull and predictable and Downsy painfully tries to make it amusing - I can see why fans thinks that’s he’s absolutely hopeless. The club should doing something different at ht - assuming that they aren’t contracted to Thatchers. It is part of the sponsor deal. So yes it will be contracted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? The irony that he got something wrong while you spell his name like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Redtucks said: I suggest Robbored v Gary Johnson in a "Celebrity Apple Roll" Would be close. Probably end in a core draw. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 6 hours ago, And Its Smith said: He also got the round wrong Oh, yeah. Sorry @A Horse With No Name - I didn't actually realise the point you were making . He really is a class act isn't he. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 6 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said: anyone else hear him announce that this is Ashton Gate for the 5th round of the FA Cup, just prior to kick off? Yep, what a horses ass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I think Downsy is massively talented... ...And so do my friends the pixies... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Not to mention “Necko” Williams on the bench for Forest!! He did eventually get his name right when he came on but it doesn’t half come across as tinpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 7 hours ago, Robbored said: Fortunately I don’t listen to him. Agree.....its just white noise that follows deafening music that's played to the point of cracking. The whole AV / Media set up at AG is cringey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 7 minutes ago, MelksRed said: Agree.....its just white noise that follows deafening music that's played to the point of cracking. The whole AV / Media set up at AG is cringey. They were fiddling with the music level (for the Dolman anyway) prior to KO last night (it might have been quite early as I was there at 7:10). Turned it down to pretty tolerable then straight back up to bloody unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: Bring back Sam Mason. Bring back Phil Tottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 25 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Bring back Phil Tottle Bring back "The Rocking Robins". Now that was entertainment!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 6 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Downys? Is he Downsy's Welsh cousin? From Aberthickasfuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 One thing I only realised last night that is utterly bizarre, why do they blast whatever is happening in the half time ‘entertainment’ through the speakers in the toilets? No one can see what’s happening, and even if they could, no one needs to hear Downsy screaming at the top of his lungs commentary about the apple race thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Just now, petehinton said: One thing I only realised last night that is utterly bizarre, why do they blast whatever is happening in the half time ‘entertainment’ through the speakers in the toilets? No one can see what’s happening, and even if they could, no one needs to hear Downsy screaming at the top of his lungs commentary about the apple race thing. Agreed - it should be a human right to be able to have a shit in peace, not have to endure his grating tones 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 7 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: Bring back Sam Mason. Absolutely ******* not. A little bit of me is still dead inside from the time when she yelled out at the top of her lungs, the name of the new mascot to join the aready inexplicable "City Cat" with the words "WELCOME THE CITY PUSSY!!!!" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Agreed - it should be a human right to be able to have a shit in peace, not have to endure his grating tones Oh is that what people do in the cubicles? Always seems to be a queue for it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 He actually infuriates me. Please get rid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 8 hours ago, marmite said: Bring back "The Rocking Robins". Now that was entertainment!! They'll be in their 60's and 70's now. I don't see this going down too well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtherobin Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Who cares? I dont remember walking away from the game thinking that the stadium announcement ruined it for me. Im sure all of the people having a pop in this online pile in dont make mistakes, but most others do make quite a few, and thankfully most normal people dont worry about it. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 It's his Robins TV stuff that annoys me the most, as he is hosting a football show when he clearly knows absolutely nothing about football. A few games ago they had Naismith and Wells as pundits, and one of them happened to mention 'being brave'. Downsy then proceeded to spend the entire half time analysis asking a a variation of questions on being brave as he had literally nothing else to add, or any kind of analysis himself. He should stick to rugby which he is passionate, and no doubt, knowledgeable, about. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 20 hours ago, Redtucks said: I suggest Robbored v Gary Johnson in a "Celebrity Apple Roll" Or given their girth, maybe two people dressed as apples could roll Robbored and Gary J around the pitch? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Ryan said: Who cares? I dont remember walking away from the game thinking that the stadium announcement ruined it for me. Im sure all of the people having a pop in this online pile in dont make mistakes, but most others do make quite a few, and thankfully most normal people dont worry about it. So lets continue employing crap throughout the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtherobin Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 58 minutes ago, Natchfever said: So lets continue employing crap throughout the club. I have no idea what you are talking about. If the bloke that makes announcements at a stadium makes you angry, then maybe the issue isnt the bloke making the announcements. Have a good day. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 22 hours ago, Major Isewater said: He can’t even get his name right on OTIB. Downys out. Dyslexia is not to be made fun of !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 19 hours ago, BS3City said: my friends the pixies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Dyslexia is not to be made fun of !! Why is dyslexia so hard to spell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 21 minutes ago, Slacker said: Why is dyslexia so hard to spell? sorry it should read as "daily sex" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, BigTone said: sorry it should read as "daily sex" I won't believe there is such a thing until I see it on the official site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 5 hours ago, Ryan said: I have no idea what you are talking about. If the bloke that makes announcements at a stadium makes you angry, then maybe the issue isnt the bloke making the announcements. Have a good day. Im not angry, nor did I start the thread I just think the man is an unprofessional ***. No personal issues either thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I have a soft spot for him . Those of us on the Dolman can’t hear anything !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Think the female announcer at the ladies game does a good go of it, no local DJ radio smashy & nicey vibes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallystreet Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Part of the problem is that David Lloyd was so good at the job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 27/01/2024 at 22:10, A Horse With No Name said: Oh is that what people do in the cubicles? Always seems to be a queue for it? Some must really struggle as they need to take a mate or two in the cubicle with them, must be for moral support 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 27/01/2024 at 20:20, petehinton said: One thing I only realised last night that is utterly bizarre, why do they blast whatever is happening in the half time ‘entertainment’ through the speakers in the toilets? No one can see what’s happening, and even if they could, no one needs to hear Downsy screaming at the top of his lungs commentary about the apple race thing. The volume actually in the stadium is too loud, you cant talk to your mate next to you most the time as it is absolutely deafening, and i'm not even old! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 19 minutes ago, 2015 said: The volume actually in the stadium is too loud, you cant talk to your mate next to you most the time as it is absolutely deafening, and i'm not even old! If anyone at the club is reading this, can you get the volume turned down a bit……PLEASE !!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 29 Admin Share Posted January 29 On 28/01/2024 at 10:51, Ryan said: I have no idea what you are talking about. If the bloke that makes announcements at a stadium makes you angry, then maybe the issue isnt the bloke making the announcements. Have a good day. What would you say if he worked at a railway station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the Dolman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, phantom said: What would you say if he worked at a railway station? Thank god because it would mean I didn’t have to listen to him at Ashton Gate 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtherobin Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 8 hours ago, phantom said: What would you say if he worked at a railway station? I would say "why are you getting people to push apples up and down the platform". What would you say if he worked at a railway station? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) 22 hours ago, RedLionLad said: If anyone at the club is reading this, can you get the volume turned down a bit……PLEASE !!!!!!! I emailed the club in October about Downsy and the volume of the tannoy in South Stand, all that happened was that Nige was sacked… Edited January 30 by exAtyeoMax 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: I emailed the club in October about Downsy and the volume of the tannoy in South Stand, all that happened was that Nige was sacked… Sounds like the message got lost in translation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 4 hours ago, Tim Monaghan said: Sorry, whaaaaaaaaat? Before he starts making announcements you can look around and see people having conversations, then for around 30 minutes everyone is stood/sat there looking like zombies, waiting for kick/off so they can talk again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I don’t attend football for the pre match or half time entertainment or the PA announcements . Wouldn’t bother me at all if nothing happened . But , I guess some people like it but surely they can aim for a higher intelligence level than that moron ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redminster Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I don’t have anything against the bloke other than when shortly before kick off when he says (for example), “it’s Bristol City versus Nottingham Forest and it’s NEXT” as if he’s presenting the coverage on telly and we’re going to the ads. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 29 minutes ago, Redminster said: I don’t have anything against the bloke other than when shortly before kick off when he says (for example), “it’s Bristol City versus Nottingham Forest and it’s NEXT” as if he’s presenting the coverage on telly and we’re going to the ads. I know, it's not a radio broadcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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