It's time to accept that Andrew Castle knows nothing about tennis and is full of bias
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Nathaniel_Near
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Andrew Castle's commentary was absolutely disgusting for the entire match. At one point on live national television he basically mocked Djokovic for his gluten-free diet and how he became the iron man afterwards. This is professional sports commentary... not a troll forum. Come now. John Lloyd was fine and wasn't being a ***** but could have contributed more, for sure.
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Nathaniel_Near
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Even Bradnam's co-comm's mock him.
It should be noted though: that tweet is in response to the commentary done for the women's singles final. An equally disparaging tweet was retweeted for the men's singles final however.
It should be noted though: that tweet is in response to the commentary done for the women's singles final. An equally disparaging tweet was retweeted for the men's singles final however.
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I fully agree with this. Andrew Castle is terrible, but John Lloyd isn't very good, and Chris Bradnam is pretty bad also.
NatF
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I thought it was common knowledge that Andrew Castle puts on a skirt and grabs some pom pom's whenever Murray is on the telly?
I remember when he was playing Del Potro at IW in 2013.
His co-commentator said something along the lines of;
"If Murray is to have a chance..."
Castles thoughts...
"He's the United States Champion playing in the United States, of course he has a chance!""
Another was after Del Potro hit a great winner and was greeted by rapturous applause.
"Applause for both men."
:lol:
I remember when he was playing Del Potro at IW in 2013.
His co-commentator said something along the lines of;
"If Murray is to have a chance..."
Castles thoughts...
"He's the United States Champion playing in the United States, of course he has a chance!""
Another was after Del Potro hit a great winner and was greeted by rapturous applause.
"Applause for both men."
:lol:
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Bring back Boris!
m2nk2
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Boris is really bad too imo. I really like Connors and McEnroe though. And then there's also a South African guy who's very good. Don't know his name, bus he's usually commentating when i watch 250 tournaments on TennisTV
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Nathaniel_Near
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NatF
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGp0RFdFnlg#t=76
Who's the guy the after this point says the brilliant line of;
"Those reactions are incredible, like a Mongoose on amphetamines."
Who's the guy the after this point says the brilliant line of;
"Those reactions are incredible, like a Mongoose on amphetamines."
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Nathaniel_Near
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Robbie Koenig.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Not just pundits, fans as well.
That way his wins are more admirable as he is fighting not just the opponent.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Haha I don't know his name but I have heard his commentary many times, he is very good and funny at the same time!
Remember this line:
''Call 911, federer has just got out of jail!''
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Nathaniel_Near
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''BIG time players.. make BIG time plays.. on BIG TIME points!!!'' - Koenig on some random exhibition tennis match.
FreeBird
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:lol: :lol: One cannot hate him.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Yes that aswell.
RF-18
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I know this isn't real, but this is passionate and energetic commentary that imo has yet to be matched.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nTsaoYGlqY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nTsaoYGlqY
NatF
Bionic Poster
That was when Federer basically sealed the doubles win for the aces in the final match with 2 great points.
FreeBird
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RF-18
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Sysyphus
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Koenig is one of the best imo. Both knowledgable and funny at the same time; a tad repetitive with punchlines, but that only adds a dorky humor factor.
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Nathaniel_Near
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Various other Koenigisms I've heard over the years:
''Murraculous!''
''Phenomenadal!''
''Roddickulous!''
''... like a South African diamond cutter!''
Personally, I'm intrigued to know more about his various experimentations with mongooses.
''Murraculous!''
''Phenomenadal!''
''Roddickulous!''
''... like a South African diamond cutter!''
Personally, I'm intrigued to know more about his various experimentations with mongooses.
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Nathaniel_Near
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Haha thats hilarious though!
But of course not real
''Lucky return.'' - LOLLL.
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Nathaniel_Near
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.. sheer mongooseness.
FreeBird
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Haha thats hilarious though!
But of course not real
It's real.......
RF-18
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Hahahahahhaha i'm 5 minutes in and i'm dying
MatsPhilander
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He only does Tennis to bump up his money from the ambulance chasers.
MatsPhilander
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Ja, now is da time. Na dallllllllllllllllll.
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Always makes me laugh!
m2nk2
Hall of Fame
Yeah, that's it I think. I like him. Especially the way he says the word 'there'.
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
"First Roger's control, then Murray's failure. Roger what a shame you didn't hit him on the head, a big chance for Roger Federer but the Maestro is too nice"
:lol: Some of this commentary is like something straight out of the golden eagle thread! "This is the Maestro I dream of at night" :lol:
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Ya, he fluctuates from extremely good, over to where I wonder if he is just trying to be provocative for the sake of it (or has gone on the strong stuff).
He comes with some snide kicks towards both Fed and Djok from time to time, imo.
m2nk2
Hall of Fame
He's good at analysing games I think but not very good as a commentator. I think he's one of those that they should cut to every 7 games or something to hear his input.
He also can't keep quiet during points. Always making background noises like uh, oh, huh.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Whoever made that video is a genius.
racquetreligion
Hall of Fame
I got to say these lame chosen ones have their faves but one player I love to hear is Lleytton Hewitt, he is never biased and very insightful for our sport. I guess Murray was made the Aussies fave or popular choice by the Murdoch Media that controls most there but by the end of the match the Serb was supported more as Murray displayed the worst thing in sport which is loss of heart.
Im glad at least Wally Masur, John Newcombe and many others didnt get much blabbing chance this time.
Henri Leconte as biased as he is at least is a big character entertainer.
Im glad at least Wally Masur, John Newcombe and many others didnt get much blabbing chance this time.
Henri Leconte as biased as he is at least is a big character entertainer.
Edgecrusher
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I love Robbie Koenig ... I remember him saying quite often "in other sports you get bonus points for shots like this."
One on my favourite comments are "Ooooh stop it! Novak Djokovic, what are you doing??? This outrageous!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZvyH9Kk6w
One on my favourite comments are "Ooooh stop it! Novak Djokovic, what are you doing??? This outrageous!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZvyH9Kk6w
Dedans Penthouse
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Pathetic commentary in women and men finals. At least try to hide your bias. :evil: Right from the start, it looked like he felt deep agony whenever Novak hit a winner. Not to mention how he has some hidden crush for Dimitrov.
Even he accepts it.
Fortunately my "viewing mileage" differed from yours.
Here in the U.S., hosts Chris McKendry (woman's) and Chris Fowler (men's) and the match commentators were very much upbeat and supportive of the players, lauding not only the champions Serena and Novak but the finalists as well: Maria Sharapova for her fighting spirit and resiliance in trying to "mix it up" as well as Andy Murray and his accomplishment in coming all the way back from his 'back' issues. Compliments were extended to their respective coaches as well.
Sorry to hear about Castle.
MatsPhilander
Legend
Castle should be left in the pundit box-where he is usually very good. Can they not just use the host audio for the AO?