NBC Sports Plans to Use Native UK Commentators for EPL Coverage, Says Source

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  • Chrispy
    Needs a hobby
    • Dec 2008
    • 11403

    NBC Sports Plans to Use Native UK Commentators for EPL Coverage, Says Source

    It’s believed that NBC Sports will use native UK announcers for its coverage of the Premier League from 2013-2016, a UK source told EPL Talk.

    NBC executives were in London last week to present their coverage plans to the Premier League. NBC Chairman Mark Lazarus told Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch that “We will be authentic to the land of the EPL.” It’s understood that the Premier League was very impressed by NBC’s coverage plans.

    Questions and concerns had arisen in the soccer community last week after FOX Soccer announced that self-acclaimed soccer novice Gus Johnson would be the lead commentator for several of the most high-profile club soccer games on US television including the Champions League Final, FA Cup Final, Real Madrid against Manchester United and the race for second with Chelsea against Manchester City.

    Thankfully, it appears that NBC Sports will be making the correct decision to focus on authenticity in its coverage of the world’s most popular sports league. If the information that EPL Talk’s UK source provided is correct, this is a brilliant decision by NBC Sports Group. The sport is continuing to grow in popularity in the United States, and retaining the authenticity is an important move to win over more viewers.

    When it comes to the English Premier League, we fans expect the best of the best. And by having native UK commentators, who are some of the best in the world, this will enhance our viewing experience on top of what we already know about NBC Sports’ coverage plans for the EPL.

  • killgod
    OHHHH WHEN THE REDSSSSS
    • Oct 2008
    • 4714

    #2
    North Americans simply cannot call football matches. I want to gouge my eardrums out everytime I hear Twellman/Lalas/Dobson/Forrest/etc.

    Just doesn't work. North American sports are filled with so much bullshittery, so much side drama and they're always pushing some shitty show or marketing a product inbetween events. They always attempt that shit during MLS matches and it's aggravating.

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    • Chrispy
      Needs a hobby
      • Dec 2008
      • 11403

      #3
      yeah, glad they are going this route.

      Will be interesting to see Gus Johnson announce the Real Madrid vs. Man u game this Wednesday though.

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      • Glenbino
        Jelly and Ice Cream
        • Nov 2009
        • 4994

        #4
        Boooooooo

        U-S-A! U-S-A!

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        • Champ
          Needs a hobby
          • Oct 2008
          • 14424

          #5
          Gus Johnson will be calling World Cup games.....


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          • 1ke
            D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
            • Mar 2009
            • 6641

            #6
            I might find a different way to watch the United Madrid game, just so I can avoid Gus.

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