Comments on: ESPN Announces Plans For World Cup 2010 TV Coverage

By: MJ Candlec

MJ Candlec — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:54:07 +0000

It would be nice to see some human interest coverage of the WC 2010 Security.
The new “Mag Shoe” foot scanning device from IDO Security will provide enhanced security without the delay and contamination of everyone taking off their shoes. This will set a new standard for major sporting events around the world and probably save lives.
The WC South African Security Minister should put this on the fast track right away.

By: tupelo mike

tupelo mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:49:18 +0000

I’m far less concerned with who will be in the studio as I am with who will calling the games. In terms of studio guys, I’ve always liked Alan Hopkins in terms of insight, but maybe they can get Claudio or McBride or someone like that to provide some color.

By far my favorite game day guy is Martin Tyler – an absolute pleasure to listen to, but will be most certainly be working for BBC or Sky or whomever gets the UK broadcast. The WC is no time to experiment e.g. Dave OB in ‘06 – get guys who regularly call matches vs recognizable voices who know very little about futbol.

By: Swampie from Florida

Swampie from Florida — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:18:01 +0000

This seems to be a replay of Dave O’Brien. Lord help us.

Confederation Cup coverage was highly biased toward US team, and comments in some cases seemed inflamatory. Broadcaster should provide impartial coverage and the FACTS, not running biased commentary.

Sadly, with the loss of Setanta coverage, the US will fall back into the dark ages of football coverage.

By: Yank in London

Yank in London — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:26 +0000

My only wish is that Harkes and Dellacamera are far away from a microphone of any kind come next summer…unfortunately that wont be the case.

By: SSReporters

SSReporters — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:58:09 +0000

Chile and Argentina surely have had winter World Cups?