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without making a new thread and on the lines of presenters and commentators i think brian carney is an excellent choice from the bbc he is much better than davies and french

Good, the bloke is an embarrassment to RL for years.

Thank the gods.

I'm sure he's a lovely bloke who loves his rugby, but he is, and always has been, an appalling commentator.

Is he too much of a "Personality" for BBC though?...

There is a god after all

As long as they don't stick Ron Hill or Terry Crook on the telly, we should be fine!

Hear hear !

Is David Doyle-Davidson not available ?

He'll still get to commentate on it for BBC Radio Merseyside.

He's miserable as sin at the moment.

Thank god.

Lets just be clear ...again. They have to replace him with a reputable commentator not an ex player. It will be a disaster if and make us look a tin pot sport if we can't get someone good to take over the BBC coverage.

The BBC production is appalling for RL games.Close ups of players making a break so you don't get a sense of their position in relation to the try line or see who is backing up or chasing and endless replays of previous incidents whilst the game is in progress.On Aus TV they show replays of incidents quick as a flash and then straight back to the game so the viewer doesn't miss anything.

He's being replaced by Dave Woods, who is an excellent commentator.

All hail to the gods, it's about time French retired.

You certainly can't accuse the BBC of ageism in relation to good 'ole Ray.

Thank the lord.

What exactly does 'good running' mean??

"Every time we come to Headingley there is a dog on the pitch. Why oh why people bring dogs to Rugby games, I'll never know!"

You're a legend, Raymond

Understandable - Saints lost.

Hallelujah. I've only been waiting 20 years

At least your dog loves you, Ray



They should give Mick Morgan a call if a commentary gig is up for grabs, he'll certainly make an impression on the viewers.

Modern game with an antique commentator.

Embarrassing and everything that is wrong about the BBC and Rugby League.

Mind you I'm not that keen on Dave Woods, but he's a vast improvement.

He has made BBC RL what it is for many years, and it will be a sad day when he does hang up his mic permanently.

Woodsy is a good bloke and is the natural man to take over. Just need a new right hand man to take over from Jonathan Davies.

This.