Oldmuirton Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Don't know if anyone else noticed, but on Sportscene tonight, that muppet McLean never uttered the word St Johnstone even once. Before the highlights of Saints v Rangers, only Rangers were discussed. The after match commentary , neither McLean nor his guest (Thomson ex Ranger)mentioned St Johnstone, not even once in the passing. (Though they managed to work in a rerun of Rangers v Hearts last week). The closest they got to mentioning that St Johnstone were on the field was to mention that the game was in Perth. Would they have to stop the programme to wash their mouths if they actually uttered the word "St Johnstone"? This is taking old firm bias to a new level, and really boiled my p***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thompson did say St Johnstone once later in the programme, when saying he thought St Mirren could aim for top 6 as they were just as good as the likes of Motherwell and us. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmuirton Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thompson did say St Johnstone once later in the programme, when saying he thought St Mirren could aim for top 6 as they were just as good as the likes of Motherwell and us. Hmm. I was so pi**ed off that I had already switched off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDuncM Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 It was virtually the same on ESPN. West coast bias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubands House Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Maybe soulfulsaint could put the boot in to the biast broadcasting corporation,or say a wee bit in the daily rangers?? it,s been like this for a while.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I also noticed that the coverage was appalling. Felt very much like a rushed job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 are you surprised? REALLY?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford 72 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Glad others have noticed this and it's not the first time MacLean has totally snubbed Saints on the programme. After our match they showed more of Rangers vs Hearts from last week than Saturday's game and, as said, there was no mention at all of Saints. Actually thought Steven Thompson came across really well on the programme though. I don't understand why so many of these programmes have gone backwards from what they were in the nineties. Sportscene and Scotsport used to be really good productions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reebee Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Glad others have noticed this and it's not the first time MacLean has totally snubbed Saints on the programme. After our match they showed more of Rangers vs Hearts from last week than Saturday's game and, as said, there was no mention at all of Saints. Actually thought Steven Thompson came across really well on the programme though. I don't understand why so many of these programmes have gone backwards from what they were in the nineties. Sportscene and Scotsport used to be really good productions. Wholly agree, I was fuming after the highlights. The post highlights discussion was all Rangers not one mention of Saints the players or the Manager. I thought they might have picked up on the Davidson angle as it's semi Rangers related, but nothing. Shocking journalism and indicative of the BBC at the moment. Tawdry programme .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I don't understand why so many of these programmes have gone backwards from what they were in the nineties. Sportscene and Scotsport used to be really good productions. Money. If ever a program was done on the cheap it's Sportscene. Terrible schedule. Dwindling panel. No features. You can get the same coverage of the match by watching the highlights reel on the BBC. There is no money in Scottish Football and now unfortunately it's become evident in our coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It was virtually the same on ESPN. West coast bias. Espn America had a lot to say bout Saints.. which didnt suprise me as Rangers & Celtic are Big fishes in a Tiny bowl...... Remember guys these didi's like sportscene are extremly small minded and when games are transmitted overseas and have the international commentary there never anywhere near as bias... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anicoll Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 What a diabolical reporter Mclean is the twonk even managed to talk about the other half of the OF, and they were,nt even playing. It,s a pity they don,t have a phone in on the programme,but then again i would probably have the polis roond the names i wanted to call him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anicoll Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 What a diabolical reporter Mclean is the twonk even managed to talk about the other half of the OF, and they were,nt even playing. It,s a pity they don,t have a phone in on the programme,but then again i would probably have the polis roond the names i wanted to call him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anicoll Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry i,m still that mad i posted twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_blue Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 What a diabolical reporter Mclean is the twonk even managed to talk about the other half of the OF, and they were,nt even playing. It,s a pity they don,t have a phone in on the programme,but then again i would probably have the polis roond the names i wanted to call him Canny believe they rehired him after he swanned off to Setanta, bad mouthed traditional fitba broadcasting then got bagged when they went tits up. In any other line of work if you were as incompetent as him you'd get a GIRUY from your old boss if you came crawling back in these circumstances! Wee rant there sorry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Canny believe they rehired him after he swanned off to Setanta, bad mouthed traditional fitba broadcasting then got bagged when they went tits up. In any other line of work if you were as incompetent as him you'd get a GIRUY from your old boss if you came crawling back in these circumstances! Wee rant there sorry ! Sadly the BBC has form in doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJacko8 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Is someone writing an angry letter to Saints and the BBC worthwhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is someone writing an angry letter to Saints and the BBC worthwhile? I refer the poster to my previous answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is someone writing an angry letter to Saints and the BBC worthwhile? An absolute waste of time sending one to the BBC. They don't care and are too arrogant to actually listen to what the BBC Tax payers want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 If rob mclean is the full time presenter I hope that Ross county and inverness get relegated. Northern scum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmuirton Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is someone writing an angry letter to Saints and the BBC worthwhile? Tend to agree with BlueJ that it is a waste of time, but I've done it anyway just to let of steam. Maybe if enough people complained they would at least notice. Contact is http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6358777.stm#contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Tend to agree with BlueJ that it is a waste of time, but I've done it anyway just to let of steam. Maybe if enough people complained they would at least notice. Contact is http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6358777.stm#contact Done. Sent my feedback this morning. I would urge others to follow. The analysis from and organisation such as the BBC was appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Tend to agree with BlueJ that it is a waste of time, but I've done it anyway just to let of steam. Maybe if enough people complained they would at least notice. Contact is http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6358777.stm#contact Worth a shot isn't it. I have registered my complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scobby_SJFC Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Why is everyone so angry at Rob McLean, surely he is the presenter and only reads what is put in front of him or what is said in his ear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmuirton Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Why is everyone so angry at Rob McLean, surely he is the presenter and only reads what is put in front of him or what is said in his ear? I would assume he is paid to provide some sort of (balanced??!!) commentary. I doubt the whole show is pre-scripted, including his discussions with guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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