Nick Alliker stepping down from BBC Essex commentary

[crangoner]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1770846615420473645

Going to be a big loss from the commentary team. A genuine Shrimper, always fair and passionate when appropriate, with the all important good voice for commentary.

 

[tia]

I have always thought he is really good at his job a big shame he is leaving

 

[shrimperjon]

love his commentary, always so passionate but also fair

 

[RHB]

More opportunities for Victoria Polley possibly?

 

[Piledriver]

Top Commentator and a hard act to follow imo thanks for your dedication Nick

 

[Strykr]

Oh thats a real shame :(. Will be missed.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I’m going to make a video compilation of some of Nick’s most memorable bits of commentary over the years.

Drop any suggestions below and I will include them.

This is like the WWE losing Jim Ross

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

I’m going to make a video compilation of some of Nick’s most memorable bits of commentary over the years.

Drop any suggestions below and I will include them.

This is like the WWE losing Jim Ross

Jupp’s goal in 2005. A classic by Nick Alliker.

 

[overseas shrimper]

This is a real shame. Whether we were in L1, L2 or NL, I can't recall a time I heard opposition commentary that got anywhere near Nick's quality.

 

[annie1954]

Hope we don’t end up with that prat who covers the Colchester games

 

[RHB]

Hope we don’t end up with that prat who covers the Colchester games

Interesting that few can remember his name but nevertheless there is a massive consensus that he is a prat.

 

[Stuart W]

Interesting that few can remember his name but nevertheless there is a massive consensus that he is a prat.

Big loss as he was a Southend supporter, unlike Speller or Polley. Could be hearing more from Stuart Smith. Like I said, a big loss.

 

[Supershrimper]

Interesting that few can remember his name but nevertheless there is a massive consensus that he is a prat.

Neil Kelly.

Although not anywhere annoying as Mark Babbage.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Hope we don’t end up with that prat who covers the Colchester games

@annie1954 If you mean Neil Kelly he's seems to have been 'dropped' from the Col U games. The other week he was reporting on GWR.

So hopefully we're okay on that one!

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Well never knew Mark Pougatch once worked for BBC Essex!

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

A big loss. A fantastic commentator. It's only when you hear all these other National League commentators every away game, do you realise just how good Nick Alliker is. He also made important goals sound so much better with his genuine heartfelt excitement, and willing Southend to win. On the other hand, he always said how it was, if Southend were poor, or the opposition were very good, he would say so. He will be hard to replace.

 

[ms brush]

That is such a shame, Nick Alliker will be very much missed. Probably the best local radio commentator on the airwaves.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Generous and honest commentary. When you compare him to some of the prejudiced dross we've had to listen to in recent times, there is no comparison. Opposition supporters have frequently commented how fair he is. Very sad to hear he's decided to pack it in.

 

[Farmer Fossett]

We have been so fortunate to have Nick Alliker commentating on our games. He will be missed!

 

[Tommy2holes]

Been a great commentator for the blues. But 35 years is a long time for anyone to travel the country.