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He did make a wholly inaccurate comment about Theatre Bell "arriving there pulling double" at Ayr on Friday, which was anything but the case. Pity the poor souls who had backed her and were listening to the audio commentary only!
Especially if they were betting in running as well
His father, Ernie, used to play for Coventry City.
I remember a Mel Machin playing for Norwich City (in the 1975 League Cup Final against Villa).
Is he any relation to him as well??
Sorry, I don’t know.
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There’s a guy on ATR (I think his name is Tony Ennis ?) who has an awful "broadcasting" voice imo. Squeaks like a school kid.
Prob a very nice chappie!
Zip
His father, Ernie, used to play for Coventry City.
I remember a Mel Machin playing for Norwich City (in the 1975 League Cup Final against Villa).
Is he any relation to him as well??
Sorry, I don’t know.
Good lord, I remember him too! I was at that match, my first and only ever trip to Wembley, with my Dad
We lost but had a fantastic day.Tony Ennis doesn’t squeak at all, unless I’m thinking of the wrong persion entirely.
The title of dullest commentator (to be distinguished from that of worst commentator, as Mike Cattermole is in a league of his own this season) has to go to the Scottish chap – I can never remember his name – who generally provides audio from Musselburgh etc.
Here’s Ernie’s pic from “The Wonderful World of Soccer Stars” stamp album 1968/69
There were three Ernies in Coventry’s side that season – Machin, Hannigan and Hunt
Edit: sorry it’s rather larger than intended
Blimey, you can easily see the family resemblance cant you.
Wonder why Stewart got into racing and not football tho?
Ok, maybe Mr Ennis does not squeak – but his voice is unusually high pitched. Not quite Morten Harket, but still uncomfortable listening.
Zip
Tony Ennis doesn’t squeak at all, unless I’m thinking of the wrong persion entirely.
The title of dullest commentator (to be distinguished from that of worst commentator, as Mike Cattermole is in a league of his own this season) has to go to the Scottish chap – I can never remember his name – who generally provides audio from Musselburgh etc.
Is that Dougie Fraser? He’s got a weird voice!
I agree abiut Tony Ennis, he doesn’t have a high pitched voice at all. The guy doing the evening racing last night, Richard Perham?? something like that………..he’s awful, can’t say two words without an "err" between them.
can’t say two words without an "err" between them.
I wouldn’t do that. I’ll prove it. Go on. Giz a job. I can do that. I can speak without an "err". I’m doing it now. Look. Giz a job on telly. go on, giz it… etc.
gc
Adoptive father of two. The patron saint of lower-grade fare. A gently critical friend of point-to-pointing. Kindness is a political act.
There is a commentator on one of the Bookie`s internet radio channels that has a nasty affliction of sucking in great gulps of air as though he`s going for some deep water diving contest. This is usually at the business end of the race. Therefore, leaving you hanging in suspense. His first name is, I believe, Darren.
Still, mustn`t be too critical, as it is must be quite a difficult job, by the nature of the fact that you only get one bite at the cherry.
Nobody`s perfect.
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Machin is arguably the most improved commentator in recent times. Add to that presenter also, he is a natural at his job. Keeps things simple unlike some on RUK……himself and Sam Turner make an ordinary card -interesting.
Agree that Sam is excellent – I don’t know whether RUK will be based at Ludlow or Wetherby this Sunday, but if the former, I presume he’ll be doing his usual sterling punditry service.
gc
Adoptive father of two. The patron saint of lower-grade fare. A gently critical friend of point-to-pointing. Kindness is a political act.
can’t say two words without an "err" between them.
I wouldn’t do that. I’ll prove it. Go on. Giz a job. I can do that. I can speak without an "err". I’m doing it now. Look. Giz a job on telly. go on, giz it… etc.
gc
It’s not him anyway, I’ve done him an injustice, it’s Daryll Jacobs. I don’t mind the odd "err" it’s human nature, but when it’s every other word, it’s a bit tedious.
That being said, i’ve never heard our Richard Hoiles stumble over his words once. He’s brilliantly articulate.llanrumneyboy,
I think I know the guy you mean on Wilhelm Net Radio.
Is he the plummy sounding chap in his 40’s or 50’s (?) that gives the tips before the race and commentates on them too? (He did a lot of the all-weather in the winter evenings)
Also, there are plenty of peeps that do say err a lot – footballers esp
It is annoying and dilutes the speakers cogency.
Other ones are: "You know…." & "Sorta like…" and "Innit"
Oh, and I still think Tony Ennis has a high pitched voice – it sounds like it’s stuck in his throat and cannot get out imho.
He needs to find his resonance and tone luvvie!
Zip
I wouldn’t say his voice is dull but his find his recent spate of "puns" at the end of races very annoying. Just what is the point of them? Are they meant to be funny and/or clever? I find them neither and don’t recall the likes of O’Sullevan or Bromley resorting to them.
Good commentators don’t do "puns". Shame really, he would be quite good without them.
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