Question - Tannoy Man

[SaintSam1884]

I apologise in advance if this has been previously mentioned in another thread...

However, I do have to question why the tannoy man (who I believe posts here?) speaks over the tannoy when there is a stopage in play?

I don't quite see the point if it's not an emergency.

[Kevin]

No it's not an emergency Sam but sometimes it is the only time I can pass a message over to everyone in the ground as opposed to the very few before the match and the limited numbers at half-time. Also if nothing is happening on the pitch...

I think you will find several announcers do this but. unlike the D****e one, I never play music, not even derogatory music!!

[LewGti]

No it's not an emergency Sam but sometimes it is the only time I can pass a message over to everyone in the ground as opposed to the very few before the match and the limited numbers at half-time. Also if nothing is happening on the pitch...

I think you will find several announcers do this but. unlike the D****e one, I never play music, not even derogatory music!!


I dont see the problem about passing messages over the tannoy when play has stopped. As kevin says he doesnt play music. I would however like to ask kevin if he is aware that noboby can actually hear his messages in the East Stand. It has been like this for ages now and is it not time something was done. I am not sure if this is the same everywhere in the East stand but its certanly a problem where i sit (right in the middle).

[Mr Spoons]

I can hear him fine - at the South end - or far right side of the East stand.

[Cagey]

Could hear fine down at the walkway but not further up.

Kevin,what was that crap you played at half time, I couldn`t hear what you said.

[chopper]

Kevin,what was that crap you played at half time, I couldn`t hear what you said.

How do you know it was crap if you didn't hear it? :?

[Cagey]

Maybe it was because I couldn`t hear it that I thought it was crap Chopper. Something about les ma hago.

[LewGti]

So its just me that cannae hear that clearly. That les ma hey go song was something stuart cosgrove and tam cowan made up on off the ball on radio scotland. Its all place names made into a song and story...........Where did les ma hey go.......he went to kill a crankie......and then drank some buckie.....goes something like that........Honestly did nobody else have trouble hearing the tannoy then.

[LewGti]

Maybe it was because I couldn`t hear it that I thought it was crap Chopper. Something about les ma hago.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/offtheball/media/sp_otb_sat.ram


Its about 19 mins in..

[Kevin]

Could hear fine down at the walkway but not further up.

Kevin,what was that crap you played at half time, I couldn`t hear what you said.

As Lew has pointed out. it is the OTB song "Where Did Lesmahagow" that I played a tht e start of half-time.

If you mean what was I saying then that was a birthday request for a 4 year old girl, who heard it very clearly. Oh yes, and also details about the Drew Rutherford night at the 208.

So much crap eh???? :?

[Saintkev]

I agree that the tannoy volume is very poor.

[Cagey]

Its the first 2 songs I was talking about Kevin. Don`t get too sensitive. I never had a go at you the last time you were taking stick on the forum, in fact I think I stuck up for you.

I hear the announcements OK as they a clear & consice. Its when you do your DJ bit that I don`t hear clearly.

[Kevin]

Its the first 2 songs I was talking about Kevin. Don`t get too sensitive. I never had a go at you the last time you were taking stick on the forum, in fact I think I stuck up for you.

I hear the announcements OK as they a clear & consice. Its when you do your DJ bit that I don`t hear clearly.

Hmm, that sounds like the spakers could be blocked or dirty. I am hoping that they will get cleaned in the new year so we will see then.

Sorry I snapped, had a hard couple of days :roll:

[Jimmy Wallace]

We had many discussions about the tannoy on the old forum and Kevin and his predecessor (I've forgotten his name, but him that sodded off to the States) have said that the only way the system will be improved is if we are promoted. I think Kevin does a great job bearing in mind the limitations of the current system which is clearly in need of an overhaul. In some places you can hear fine and in others virtually nothing. This post, however, is dangerously close to veering off topic as it's supposed to be about Kevin interjecting during stoppages in play. My only criticism of this is that he never tells the ref to f*** off. Get it sorted mate!! :wink:

[Kevin]

My only criticism of this is that he never tells the ref to f*** off. Get it sorted mate!! :wink:

Oh but I do!! And one day the mic is going to be turned on, I just know it :***:

Thanks for your comments to JW, really appreciated :oops:

[Real Madrid]

No it's not an emergency Sam but sometimes it is the only time I can pass a message over to everyone in the ground as opposed to the very few before the match and the limited numbers at half-time. Also if nothing is happening on the pitch...

I think you will find several announcers do this but. unlike the D****e one, I never play music, not even derogatory music!!

I loved the random happy birthday a few minutes into the second half on Saturday :laugh:

[SaintSam1884]

When I saw this thread I thought somebody had hacked into my account! Needless to say I find it quite endearing these days. Kevin wouldn't be Kevin if he didn't put some random announcements in somewhere!

[Tranmere Saintee]

And the sound quality is still p*sh:wink:

[Kevin]

I loved the random happy birthday a few minutes into the second half on Saturday :laugh:

Aye, it was called in very late....... :shock:

[Kevin]

When I saw this thread I thought somebody had hacked into my account! Needless to say I find it quite endearing these days. Kevin wouldn't be Kevin if he didn't put some random announcements in somewhere!

Not many these days Sam, only ones are teh cars about to be towed, time added on and crowd number, also the m-o-m if we have a sponsor

[Kevin]

And the sound quality is still p*sh:wink:

I have no control over that I am afraid TS, we were due to get a digital sytem installed but we got promoted instead :laugh:

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Kev could you read the dundee scores out first at the end of the game! the time you read it im half way out!

cheer:)

[Honest Saints Fan]

Kev could you talk for the full 90 minutes?

[101 Saint]

Kev could you talk for the full 90 minutes?

Creep

[beefcake]

Creep

That Honest Saints fan sounds like a poof!

[101 Saint]

That Honest Saints fan sounds like a poof!

Behaves like one too. She kissed a boy once...

[O'Rourke]

Kev could you read the dundee scores out first at the end of the game! the time you read it im half way out!



Better make the most of that whilst we still can......:D

[Honest Saints Fan]

That Honest Saints fan sounds like a poof!

There's no denying that I like men!

[ryangordon86]

That Honest Saints fan sounds like a poof!

Psssssst, I'll let you into a secret...

Honest Saints fan has boobs... (not man boobs like ghostie!)

[slf]

i always thought saintsam was a sensible woman.

[patsy]

i always thought saintsam was a sensible woman.

nobody has ever thought you were sensible

[slf]

nobody has ever thought you were sensible

thats no the point is it.

[Kevin]

Kev could you read the dundee scores out first at the end of the game! the time you read it im half way out!

cheer:)

Aye, can do that but we rely on the PA feed to get them and they don't always come through early enough to etll you all, can certainly give latest scores after the M-o-M (if we have a sponsor)

[Kevin]

Kev could you talk for the full 90 minutes?

There are many on here who would say that I could given the chance :laugh: I do talk a lot on my hospital radio programme though but that is a bit of a drastic move if you want to hear me speaking :laugh:

[Kevin]

nobody has ever thought you were sensible

But he does a fantastic Rocky Balboa impression with his right hand salute :D

[MCFrancis]

Kevin there is one thing I'd like you to do as the McDiarmid park tannoy man.

When you are announcing injury time could you please say "there are x minutes, thats x minutes of injury time to be played".

Currently you say "there will be x minutes of playing time".

Does this not sound a bit daft too you? I mean I'm being asinine and I know what you mean it just sounds tacky and unprofessional saying "playing time" instead of "injury time".

[ryangordon86]

Ah! But it's not injury time!!

It's time added on for substitutions, injuries and any other substantial stop in play!:wink:

[Edstar101]

Perhaps 'injury time' could be a period where you are allowed to inflict as many 'injuries' on the other team as possible....that would make things interesting! (and we would need MMM back)

[Kevin]

Kevin there is one thing I'd like you to do as the McDiarmid park tannoy man.

When you are announcing injury time could you please say "there are x minutes, thats x minutes of injury time to be played".

Currently you say "there will be x minutes of playing time".

Does this not sound a bit daft too you? I mean I'm being asinine and I know what you mean it just sounds tacky and unprofessional saying "playing time" instead of "injury time".


For informaiton, it is NOT injury time, it is time added on by the referee and can be for any reason he wishes, it is also not a definitive amount of time which is why the script sayds "The fourth official has indicated is/there are at least X minute(s) of playing time".

This is to allow for free-kicks/penalties/scoring copportunities in the dying seconds or injuries during the time added on and therefore cannot be stated "There are X minutes of injury time" as that is not correct or accurate.

As for being unprofessional, if yuo hear any announcer saying it the way you suggest then that IS unprofessional as we are all told what to say!!

[garydavidson]

Do they not tell yu to use the word additional in there anywhere? I think that is what the poster was trying to get at.

[Kevin]

Do they not tell yu to use the word additional in there anywhere? I think that is what the poster was trying to get at.

No, because it is not additional time but time that is being made up within the 45 minutes allowed.

To explain: If the referee stops the game for a lenght of time (other than a few seconds) he will note the amount of time he has lost and it will be deemed to be part of the playing time. There is no time added on just time made up to ensiure the 45 minutes are played.

Chopper where are you when I need support?????? :wink:

[saint sid]

can you expand on the x amount of added time.
As in - if saints are behind or chasing a win, you could say "there is ONLY x amount of minuted added, which i find bizzare" to give the ref a guilt-trip so`s he adds more on!

Or- if we are, backs against the wall, protecting a win/draw, you could say something like- "i cant BELIEVE there is x amount of minutes added on, the 4th official must be pissed" so`s the ref blows his whistle straight away

or something along those lines, if you take this idea on board, instant stardom becons and there will be a place in st johnstone folklore forever for you:wink:

[williamwonka]

No, because it is not additional time but time that is being made up within the 45 minutes allowed.

To explain: If the referee stops the game for a lenght of time (other than a few seconds) he will note the amount of time he has lost and it will be deemed to be part of the playing time. There is no time added on just time made up to ensiure the 45 minutes are played.

Chopper where are you when I need support?????? :wink:

So it's discrepancy time then:laugh:
So you should now say "the fourth official has indicated x discrepancy time to make up for the time lost due to players getting injured in the........."
Nah, just stick to what you were saying before :wink:

[Kevin]

can you expand on the x amount of added time.
As in - if saints are behind or chasing a win, you could say "there is ONLY x amount of minuted added, which i find bizzare" to give the ref a guilt-trip so`s he adds more on!

Or- if we are, backs against the wall, protecting a win/draw, you could say something like- "i cant BELIEVE there is x amount of minutes added on, the 4th official must be pissed" so`s the ref blows his whistle straight away

or something along those lines, if you take this idea on board, instant stardom becons and there will be a place in st johnstone folklore forever for you:wink:

Aye, and a seat in the East Stand if I am lucky not to get banned :laugh: Great idea though :laugh:

[MCFrancis]

Kevin.

Please please, please say additional or extra or injury or added-on or appended or spare or supplementary. Seconadry time, dependent time, reserve time, over and above time.

Pick one of those words, whichever one sounds nicest.

Just please stop saying "playing time". You don't even say "added playing time". Just "playing time" and everytime I hear it I cringe because it sounds childish and moronic and as if the announcer doesn't know the time quota of a football match.

Can you understand what I'm saying?

[Kevin]

Kevin.

Please please, please say additional or extra or injury or added-on or appended or spare or supplementary. Seconadry time, dependent time, reserve time, over and above time.

Pick one of those words, whichever one sounds nicest.

Just please stop saying "playing time". You don't even say "added playing time". Just "playing time" and everytime I hear it I cringe because it sounds childish and moronic and as if the announcer doesn't know the time quota of a football match.

Can you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, you are saying you do not understand why I say what I do from the script we are given to announce the amount of playing time left on the clock.

Read my lips:

"THERE IS NO ADDED TIME IT IS TIME THAT HAS BEEN ACCRUED DURING THE CURRENT HALF OF THE MATCH AND INDICATES AT THE END OF THE STATUTORY CLOCK RUNNING DOWN HOW MANY MINUTES OF PLAYING TIME ARE LEFT"

It is not rocket science and I am sorry it makes you cringe, but that is what we read out as it is the amount of playing time left, nothing else, simple really when you get your head round it.

As for being "childish and moronic", I think that is just you insulting me!

[Edstar101]

Yes, you are saying you do not understand why I say what I do from the script we are given to announce the amount of playing time left on the clock.

Read my lips:

"THERE IS NO ADDED TIME IT IS TIME THAT HAS BEEN ACCRUED DURING THE CURRENT HALF OF THE MATCH AND INDICATES AT THE END OF THE STATUTORY CLOCK RUNNING DOWN HOW MANY MINUTES OF PLAYING TIME ARE LEFT"

It is not rocket science and I am sorry it makes you cringe, but that is what we read out as it is the amount of playing thime left, nothing else, simple really when you get your head round it

time ot thyme....make your mind up :razz:

[Kevin]

time ot thyme....make your mind up :razz:

I did whilst you were typing this response :razz: :razz: :razz:

[Edstar101]

I did whilst you were typing this response :razz: :razz: :razz:

which I have just noticed I made a spelling mistake in doh!!:roll:

[Kevin]

which I have just noticed I made a spelling mistake in doh!!:roll:

I had noticed but thought it would be pedantry to mention :wink:

[andrew]

Lay off the tannoy man.
He's told you already.
He's not allowed to express himself.
He only says what he's told to say.
Blame the club/SFA/SPL/celtic/Rangers or whoever. :laugh:

[Kevin]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Edstar101]

puppet

[MCFrancis]

Ok Kevin. Have it your way. Sound like a dippit moron. Have you ever actually listened to a football commentary or watched a football match. You are literally the only person I have ever heard use the phrase "there will be x minutes of playing time" and thats why you will never announce for anything other than pishy wee club from perth.

Sorry to sound like an issue but you are literally the only person, out of all the football i have ever watched and listened too, that presents injury time in such a mornic manner.

Match of the Day. ITV sport. World cup coverage. Etc: all call it the proper term.

[sjfc.spl.09-10]

Aye, can do that but we rely on the PA feed to get them and they don't always come through early enough to etll you all, can certainly give latest scores after the M-o-M (if we have a sponsor)

Thanks:wink:

[andrew]

puppet

Me, Kevin or Avatar? :laugh:

[Kevin]

Ok Kevin. Have it your way. Sound like a dippit moron. Have you ever actually listened to a football commentary or watched a football match. You are literally the only person I have ever heard use the phrase "there will be x minutes of playing time" and thats why you will never announce for anything other than pishy wee club from perth.

Sorry to sound like an issue but you are literally the only person, out of all the football i have ever watched and listened too, that presents injury time in such a mornic manner.

Match of the Day. ITV sport. World cup coverage. Etc: all call it the proper term.

Whatever.....

Not sure why you have it in for me except that something makes you cringe, bit like the silence and absence of the fans makes me but I don't go on about it like this.

I also do not agree we are a "pishy wee club" (if you don't like it then don't come along if that's how you feel about the club) nor is this my only announcing job as I am doing it all year round just now and can't actually fit all the bookings in, sorry to disappoint you.

I also do not do it for prestige, glory, or anything else you seem to hint at, or any other reason other than giving something back to my club, albeit a "pishy wee club" as you so graphically describe in your rambling rant :roll:

[MCFrancis]

Well it would be a lot harder if you didn't have an East Sussex accent.

And I don't have it in for you. I just find it it a bit stupid to say "there will be 3 minutes playing time" when you've already had 90. It sounds stupid. Anyone who understands English can see that.

[Jings]

Doesn't matter what you say Kev. I cannae hear a bl**dy thing wi the crap tannoy we have.

[williamwonka]

Well it would be a lot harder if you didn't have an East Sussex accent.

And I don't have it in for you. I just find it it a bit stupid to say "there will be 3 minutes playing time" when you've already had 90. It sounds stupid. Anyone who understands English can see that.

Kevin did mention earlier it's out of his hands. What more can he do?
Reminds me of this;
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[chips]

and thats why you will never announce for anything other than pishy wee club from perth.
Im sure that little statement will stand you in good stead here

:roll:

[andrew]

Well it would be a lot harder if you didn't have an East Sussex accent.

Verging on racist. :laugh:

[Kevin]

Verging on racist. :laugh:

Aye, and about 60 miles off target too!! :roll:

Born a cockney and had to learn to speak 'proper' when I worked in sales, this guy is just completely unreal :roll:

[Kevin]

Im sure that little statement will stand you in good stead here

:roll:

Makes you wonder why he even bothers coming to the ground eh Chips? Must get to the 208 for a beer with you too, been too long :D

[Jamie_Beatson]

MCFrancis aka Soberix aka Rammagamma aka a couple of others has been banned. again.

[101 Saint]

MCFrancis aka Soberix aka Rammagamma aka a couple of others has been banned. again.

Acht, who's gonna upset all the regulars now. Seriously, must be some amount of red faces on here. He had loads of you biting over the weekend.

[chips]

Makes you wonder why he even bothers coming to the ground eh Chips? Must get to the 208 for a beer with you too, been too long :D
Yeah man im sure your still due me a pint :laugh:

[Jamie_Beatson]

Acht, who's gonna upset all the regulars now. Seriously, must be some amount of red faces on here. He had loads of you biting over the weekend.

Pre-emptive strike. He has a cycle - he registers a new name, acts normally for a few weeks, then ratchets up the idiotic posts, starts abusing people, then has an online meltdown that ends in an orgy of abuse. We were approaching that final stage!

[wee john]

Pre-emptive strike. He has a cycle - he registers a new name, acts normally for a few weeks, then ratchets up the idiotic posts, starts abusing people, then has an online meltdown that ends in an orgy of abuse. We were approaching that final stage!

there are plenty more to weed out Jamie.

[101 Saint]

Pre-emptive strike. He has a cycle - he registers a new name, acts normally for a few weeks, then ratchets up the idiotic posts, starts abusing people, then has an online meltdown that ends in an orgy of abuse. We were approaching that final stage!

An orgy of abuse - are you working for the Sun or STV?

[monkfish]

Pre-emptive strike. He has a cycle - he registers a new name, acts normally for a few weeks, then ratchets up the idiotic posts, starts abusing people, then has an online meltdown that ends in an orgy of abuse. We were approaching that final stage!

Good tactics, Macarius / whatever is always a good laugh before he goes a bit mental.

[Jamie_Beatson]

An orgy of abuse - are you working for the Sun or STV?

Neither anymore!

[StDuncM]

Neither anymore!

:laugh::laugh:

[Jings]

Who is responsible for putting the team names on the scoreboard? We appeared to be taking on Killie with 10 men.
Superdave was missing:roll:.............If it had been JMW, nobody would have noticed:sad:

[Edstar101]

Who is responsible for putting the team names on the scoreboard? We appeared to be taking on Killie with 10 men.
Superdave was missing:roll:.............If it had been JMW, nobody would have noticed:sad:

:laugh: we noticed that too....

Del has come up with some strange formations lately, but starting with 10 men would have been taking the piss