Nick Alliker stepping down from BBC Essex commentary

[edwardss2]

I probably would not read too much into Nick going, he probably does just want a rest.

It is no secret thought that the BBC does not really value local radio, which is being cut to the bone despite taking up a tiny proportion of their budget.

It is the only service that the BBC provides that I want, everything else that they do is available elsewhere, often better.

Like the NHS, the BBC is the 'envy of the world' which presumably explains why no one else has copied the idea.

 

[Zeuss]

Ned Kelly was back commentating on the Col u game again today. So think we will be safe from that one hopefully.

I can’t imagine anyone ever choosing to listen to Colchester commentary— but if such a person exists,listening to that Kelly bloke would have lasted seconds rather than minutes.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Like the NHS, the BBC is the 'envy of the world' which presumably explains why no one else has copied the idea.

How true .... MAYBE because it costs a fortune ;-)

 

[Farmer Fossett]

I can’t imagine anyone ever choosing to listen to Colchester commentary— but if such a person exists,listening to that Kelly bloke would have lasted seconds rather than minutes.

There are far worse commentators than Neil Kelly. Have you listened to some of the other local BBC commentators? BBC Essex have some decent commentators, Nick and Glen are exceptional (for this level) Victoria and Neil are definitely above average. If we were to have Neil next season I wouldn't be too disappointed!

 

[wiggy]

The BBC Essex commentators are all decent and far better than other local BBC commentators. Nick and Glen Speller are particularly good, however Victoria Polley and Neil Kelley are better than most others.
I have a feeling that we will get Neil Kelly next season which I would not be too disappointed with.

Listened to highlight commentary of Hashtag Utd by V.P on Saturday and sorry but is was mind screechingly terrible. Ned Kelly is very annoying but at least his voice is ok.
V.P in the studio is fine but if she is given the job of Southend commentator then listeners will halve overnight!

 

[rigsby]

How true .... MAYBE because it costs a fortune ;-)

If they binned that waste of space Lineker, then they could keep every Nick Alliker doing much better job all round the country.

 

[Jacob Sladder]

I worked with Nick before he came to radio and he was a smashing bloke then too. His commentaries and knowledge are always spot on, and I feel like I'm listening to a Blues fan, not just someone paid to commentate. Love to watch the match at RH and then immediately tune in to BBC Essex just to hear his match commentary highlights, especially when we've scored. Lovely sense of humour as well. His shoes are going to be incredibly hard to fill and I don't see any clear replacement. VP a bit shouty for me and the "zzz" has got to go and Neil Kelly totally unsuitable as I've heard him say "ones apiece" more than once. Aaaaaggghhhh!!!!!
Glenn Speller for me with the chuckle brothers, Paul Clark and Glen Pennyfather continuing as pundits.

 

[ms brush]

Glenn Speller is probably the replacement I would be happiest with, but nobody can be better than Nick Alliker. He has been absolutely fantastic for years, making some of our most dire games still sound good.

Yes, I really hope that the club recognise his contribution and he is given the send off he deserves. Would be lovely to see him invited onto the pitch before the last game of the season so we can all show our appreciation for him!

 

[Strykr]

As an exile it feels like a sad end of an era to me. Even when my dad was getting too old to come to matches we'd listen in together. His voice is synonymous with following my team. Will be missed.

Can only be glenn speller tbh, i dont care for any of the others for various reasons..

 

[edwardss2]

As a relative newbie (7-years a Shrimper) I would like the new person to know more about SUFC than I do.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

If they binned that waste of space Lineker, then they could keep every Nick Alliker doing much better job all round the country.

Not a fan of lefty football commentators obviously.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

If they binned that waste of space Lineker, then they could keep every Nick Alliker doing much better job all round the country.

Is it to do with money Nick's leaving, as in cost-cutting to fit a smaller budget?

 

[dusterman]

Is it to do with money Nick's leaving, as in cost-cutting to fit a smaller budget?

Don’t think it’s cost cutting as I think he’ll still be doing news for them. Maybe he just wanted to step back, Glenn P is always ribbing him for being away and he seems to enjoy a good work life balance on regards to going away for long periods so probably a bit of both him and Auntie Beeb cutting back.

 

[Jacob Sladder]

Is there a time scheduled for the pre-match presentation yet?

 

[Cricko]

Is there a time scheduled for the pre-match presentation yet?

Not yet we will be liasing with The Trust who are doing there own presentation.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Would be good to know the time as I wouldn't want to miss it.

 

[rigsby]

Not a fan of lefty football commentators obviously.

Not a fan of any lefty who uses football to virtue signal their nonsense ......Including forums.

 

[RHB]

Drifting into politics of either side of the track will be met with severe consequences, but you both know that chaps, so don't do it.

 

[Holy Joe]

Froom 630 tonight

 

[Strykr]

Oh nice, thanks for the heads up, not sure about the tweet underneath