BBC website "live text" - Aberdeen Vs Rangers

[Kiltie]

While watching the qualifying in Valencia this afternoon, I was keeping an eye on proceedings at Tawdry Pittodrie via the BBC website. The guy writing the live text coverage (David Sharp) is brilliant. Given that he's writing 'live' and watching the game; his style had me in stitches. Here are a few of my favourites.

BBC said:

1314: GOAL Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers. Incredibly, the Dons equalise with their first chance of the game and on the stroke of half-time too. Derek Young pounces on a loose ball in the box and wellies it into the roof of the net. Lee Miller's point-blank header is batted away by Allan McGregor and it falls perfectly for Young. He didn't hesitate and, unbelievably, Aberdeen are right back in this game.

Well, I'd have to include that one, wouldn't I?

Some better examples ...

BBC said:

1324: Apparently there are a gaggle of hawks at Pittodrie today. And I don't mean an element of the support are pro-war maniacs. Actual hawks. Big scary birds. There's a been a problem with seagulls swooping down and stealing people's half-time pies. So, Aberdeen have employed some vigilante hawks (well, actually the hawks aren't operating independently - they have human handlers) to ward off the thieving seagulls. How bizarre is that?

BBC said:

1344: Dead-ball specialist Charlie Mulgrew leathers a free-kick past the post. An apoplectic Jimmy Calderwood bellows in anguish from the sidelines.

Then, apparently Chick Young said on the radio that Darcheville was coming on just as David Sharp was hitting the return key having typed the same.

BBC said:

Jinx! If I typed that at the exact same time that Chick said it on the radio then Chick Young is not allowed to speak fro the rest of the game until someone says his name. Some people would say that was a good thing.

I remember that game from school.

BBC said:

1410: "Ooh ooh Mr" Beasley comes on for the completely anonymous Kenny Miller. Miller pulled off a remarkable impersonation of the Invisible Man. Job done. Aberdeen bring on Stuart Duff for Darren Mackie.

A reference, I believe, to The Hair Bear Bunch.

BBC said:

1419: Beasley finishes with aplomb but the goal is ruled out for offside. What a pass from Mendes. He barely looked up before pinging a beautiful cross-field pass onto Beasley's toe. TV pictures show that the American winger was marginally onside. Surely not controversy in an Aberdeen-Rangers game?

BBC said:

1420: Dons sub Tommy Wright nearly sneaks a winner in the dying seconds of the game. But he doesn't and the ref blows for time, gentleman, please.

Cheers,

Eric

Edited by Kiltie on Saturday 23 August 16:25

[Gareth135R]

The Gers were robbed!

Edited by Gareth135R on Saturday 23 August 16:26

[Kiltie]

[skatty]

Well done Aberdeen