Tweet
Slightly odd timing that he will be finishing in his role next Friday. While I know BBC Wales isn't to everyone's liking, it's the best coverage we have as a football club and Rob Phillips has been an excellent broadcaster and journalist for many years. Big shoes to fill.
-
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
He's excellentOriginally posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
Surprised he's never been part of the main bbc team -
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
That’s a shame, he’s very good at his role and is passionate about it. He’s genuinely a nice bloke too from my experience.Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
Such a shame as he's s really good broadcaster and probably the journalist with the most knowledge about the club.Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
Is he a County fan? I'm sure that i've heard it somewhere.Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
Yes, grew up on the terraces at Somerton park, before moving to Ponty (I think).Originally posted by Tuerto View PostComment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
He's never been a good TV commentator, but very good on radio. I think he's been happy covering Wales and the Welsh teams and hasn't had any interest in going elsewhere. There's a podcast somewhere with him from about a year or so ago where he says in his opinion he's got the best job in the world. I couldn't imagine him being a Radio 5 regular and going about from Premier League ground to Premier League ground.Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View PostComment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
Hmmm... I agree with the last bit, very knowledgeable, passionate and likeable chap.Originally posted by The Bloop View Post
As a broadcaster, he's decent when he's on the telly (when the viewer/listener can see the game) but as far as his Radio commentary goes, you'd swear he and Kevin Ratcliffe were just watching the game all by themselves chewing the fat.
The number of times I've almost crashed the car not knowing whether it was us that scored or the opposition!
Moving forward, let's hope we go "back to square one".
That said, he goes with my best wishes :thumbup:Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
I think he’s great.
People have a pop because he may potentially get 1 think half wrong on 3 hours of broadcasting whilst you have to discuss, watch and analyse.
I bet it’s hell of a lot harder than it seems.Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
When he's covering the City on the radio though, all you want to do is visualise the game as if you were there :shrug:Originally posted by WJ99mobile View Post
"Newport have just taken the lead away at Stockport who are unbeaten in eight games blah blah blah, Wrexham still being held nil nil at home to the bottom side Workington Town, only the second time this season they..... OH AND HERE'S A CHANCE.... AND ITS BLAZED OVER THE BAR FROM FIVE YARDS OUT"...
... now should I be happy the guy missed or unhappy?
One things for sure, I'm bloody MAD!!! :angry:
I do genuinely like the guy though :hehe:Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
I thought he was a Swansea fanComment
-
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
From what I heard it’s more Au Revoir rather than GoodbyeComment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
His replacement will have big boots to fill. I love his enthusiasm for football at all levels in Wales and that he can enjoy a laugh at himself . Met him once or twice and he seems to be exactly the same as he comes over on the radio - hope Enoch Mort is right about him still being around from time to time.Comment
-
Re: Rob Phillips stepping down
I always enjoyed Ian Gwyn Hughes, he was sharp and concise.Comment
Comment