Croft has to go
Discussion
jimPH said:
Teddy Lop said:
resolve10 said:
Absolute top drawer from Croft today when Verstappen came on the team radio to say his engine braking was behaving strangely through the corners. Brundle had to step in and explain what engine braking was, as Croft thought Verstappen meant his engine was breaking through the corners 
Wish someone would brake croft. Or break him, whichever.Anyone else notice his "Perez has been spun around", obviously implying contact from Hamilton? Why would he instantly assume that?
I'm more impressed how he can talk about stuff I haven't even noticed most of the time.
sociopath said:
You really think he doesn't know what engine braking is?
He prompts others so they can explain for the audience.
Some people on here obviously hate him but to claim he's ignorant and unknowledgeable is laughable.
He gets too many things completely wrong to have any knowledge He prompts others so they can explain for the audience.
Some people on here obviously hate him but to claim he's ignorant and unknowledgeable is laughable.
Muzzer79 said:
I'm ambivalent about Croft but am surprised at the hate on this thread.
He gets excited, sure, but so did the late, great Murray Walker. Look at Japan 1990 for that one with the infamous "It's happened immediately!" line.
What's more, we all loved Murray for that enthusiasm. Would we rather a monotone delivery.
Mistakes.....again, Mr Walker was revered for them?
I'm just happy it's better than the dark days of Jonathan Ledgard or >shudder<.......James Allen.
But MW had an encyclopaedic knowledge of F1 whereas Croft just spouts drivelHe gets excited, sure, but so did the late, great Murray Walker. Look at Japan 1990 for that one with the infamous "It's happened immediately!" line.
What's more, we all loved Murray for that enthusiasm. Would we rather a monotone delivery.
Mistakes.....again, Mr Walker was revered for them?
I'm just happy it's better than the dark days of Jonathan Ledgard or >shudder<.......James Allen.
Mark V GTD said:
I feel sorry for anyone who genuinely can't stand his style of presentation or whose knowledge of F1 is so great that its clear to them that half of what he says is complete drivel.
I am happy to wallow in my ignorance and enjoy his exciting presentation style - I really like it. Goodness knows it would be utterly boring if it was just JB commentating on his own.
There - I have said it!
Have you got a hearing impediment? hopefully with treatment they can fix it.I am happy to wallow in my ignorance and enjoy his exciting presentation style - I really like it. Goodness knows it would be utterly boring if it was just JB commentating on his own.
There - I have said it!
LukeBrown66 said:
Excellent sponsor material obviously!! I guess he will stay if people don't complain, the reason the BEEB got rid of Legard was endless complaints. So it's up to you viewers.
I once tried to find an email address for Sky complaints or Brundle's email address to send a link to this thread, I failed Nova Gyna said:
Sky.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/how-to-make-a-co...
Brundle - bottom of the page.
http://www.martinbrundle.com/
Tried both of those, Brundle’s site specifically says emails don’t go to himhttps://www.sky.com/help/articles/how-to-make-a-co...
Brundle - bottom of the page.
http://www.martinbrundle.com/
cgt2 said:
Brief appearance by Croft on the Notebook quaffing champagne courtesy of Aston Martin and apparently the only person in their hospitality unit with a smile on his face.
Judging from that you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to guess he hasn't got a care in the world about anything Pistonheads has to say!
He was smiling because he hasn’t got a fJudging from that you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to guess he hasn't got a care in the world about anything Pistonheads has to say!
king clueSandpit Steve said:
cgt2 said:
Brief appearance by Croft on the Notebook quaffing champagne courtesy of Aston Martin and apparently the only person in their hospitality unit with a smile on his face.
Judging from that you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to guess he hasn't got a care in the world about anything Pistonheads has to say!
Surprised they were even serving champagne after that weekend, should have been bread and water rations for everyone! Judging from that you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to guess he hasn't got a care in the world about anything Pistonheads has to say!
It’s been a long while since any team quite spectacularly imploded over a whole weekend, as badly as AM did in Australia.
topc22 said:
I have found my calling! I created an account just for this thread.
Croft - what a buffoon. I'll try not to repeat what has been said a thousand times here already, but my twopence is that he's simply not a very good commentator.
He has zero command over timing, pacing and narration. His dearth of knowledge and class is an insult to the sport.
10 years now, 10!! Just think about that. The annals of F1 history will forever be heard through Crofty. A travesty.
The sad thing is that he is revered in other online spaces. The new, younger audience that Liberty is trying so hard to cultivate absolutely love him. They think he's the best thing since sliced bread. The shouting, the dad-jokes, it works on impressionable young ears. He will likely be lead commentator for another 10 years, sad to say.
I'm an F1 enthusiast and casual sports fan otherwise, and Croft is without a doubt the worst commentator of any global sport. I wish I didn't have to dislike the man so much, but his work is so painfully offensive and egregious. I switched to 5Live last year, full time, but Croft has his feet so far under the table that he's hard to ignore. I sympathise with those who have to put up with him, and those that know no better than to tolerate him.
F1 as a sport, I truly believe, is lesser because of him. In the same way Murray's skill, intellect and enthusiasm helped to elevate F1 on the world stage, Croft's buffoonery brings it down.
For those generally interested in sports commentary, I would recommend Clive Tyldesley's book, "Not For Me, Clive". Some great insights, if far removed from the motorracing world.
The young people I know who are interested in Formula one watch F1 .com with a VPNCroft - what a buffoon. I'll try not to repeat what has been said a thousand times here already, but my twopence is that he's simply not a very good commentator.
He has zero command over timing, pacing and narration. His dearth of knowledge and class is an insult to the sport.
10 years now, 10!! Just think about that. The annals of F1 history will forever be heard through Crofty. A travesty.
The sad thing is that he is revered in other online spaces. The new, younger audience that Liberty is trying so hard to cultivate absolutely love him. They think he's the best thing since sliced bread. The shouting, the dad-jokes, it works on impressionable young ears. He will likely be lead commentator for another 10 years, sad to say.
I'm an F1 enthusiast and casual sports fan otherwise, and Croft is without a doubt the worst commentator of any global sport. I wish I didn't have to dislike the man so much, but his work is so painfully offensive and egregious. I switched to 5Live last year, full time, but Croft has his feet so far under the table that he's hard to ignore. I sympathise with those who have to put up with him, and those that know no better than to tolerate him.
F1 as a sport, I truly believe, is lesser because of him. In the same way Murray's skill, intellect and enthusiasm helped to elevate F1 on the world stage, Croft's buffoonery brings it down.
For those generally interested in sports commentary, I would recommend Clive Tyldesley's book, "Not For Me, Clive". Some great insights, if far removed from the motorracing world.
Siao said:
So true. My friend's son (ages 16) was telling me how iconic Crofty is and how he loves listening to him... Unfortunately, this is where it is going
I don't think it is where it is going, Croft is ruining it, as I said earlier all of the young people I know are finding other ways of watching it just to avoid Croft.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff