Hamilton and Maldini

[harry crumb]

I noticed that as well. Hes a crowd pleaser all right.

Anybody notice the harsh commentary from George when Carroll made the mistake. It was something like "Calamity Carroll strikes again"

Harsh!

[onenilgameover]

George is entertaining as hell and thats the end of it....We all get things wrong. Questioning his Irishness is silly..I've heard it done before people think they have one up on because they rekcon they have a piece of info that you don't know that iill shock ye. Here's one of his finest metorphorical outbursts Ireland v Swiss 2003...

"The flags are waving, and no doubt at the foot of the Alps, the cow bells are chiming too. And it's going to take a lot for Ireland to turn it round and sour the chocolate."

[eirebhoy]

I just remembered. When Ireland played Georgia in Lansdowne Hamilton was talking about Kaladze. "He must be good, he plays for AC Milan".

I really don't know how people think Hamilton is anything but a bad commentator. I can't even watch a match on RTE anymore with him commentating.

[Aldini98]

That's a long-running joke of mine, except I'm not sure its much of a joke. Lets be fair, I'd say you even know that Aldini probably wears a Celtic jersey everywhere and is the type of person we only see on the Southside when Ireland are playing a friendly game against crap opposition.

Listen you idiot, Im from the southside not that it matters, and George is from the North where, I last checked, they use STERLING and the British government provides the infrastructure, etc.
check out dangerhere.com for a list of Hamiltons inability to commentate (after taking your head out from your own ******* that is)

[Macy]

George Hamilton is a dick, and an extremely unfunny dick if his appearance on the panel is anything to go by.

I especially hate him commentating on Rugby, when he clearly know's fook all - I mean he can hear the ref and yet still makes up what the decision was for (if it wasn't obvious from watching the game).

You'd have to wonder what his problem is with Carroll as well after last week, whether Carroll is from the "wrong side of the tracks" as far as he's concerned.

His commentary on football and rugby is enough to drive me to the English channels where ever possible.

[wws]

i thought carroll and hamilton were from the wrong side of the tracks - or are you just questioning his sexuality???

[Macy]

i thought carroll and hamilton were from the wrong side of the tracks - or are you just questioning his sexuality???

Hamilton's or Carroll's? Hamilton's for the moment, but Carroll's if refuses the new contract (afterall he was a bit limp wristed on Wednesday night). Besides if United must have an average keeper, I'd far prefer one that has the potential comedy value of Tourettes for post match interviews....

[Aldini98]

George Hamilton is a dick, and an extremely unfunny dick if his appearance on the panel is anything to go by.

I especially hate him commentating on Rugby, when he clearly know's fook all - I mean he can hear the ref and yet still makes up what the decision was for (if it wasn't obvious from watching the game).

You'd have to wonder what his problem is with Carroll as well after last week, whether Carroll is from the "wrong side of the tracks" as far as he's concerned.

His commentary on football and rugby is enough to drive me to the English channels where ever possible.

Nice one Macy

[Bluebeard]

The only (and I mean only) redeeming feature that George Hamilton has as a commentator for RTE at all, comes during the World Cup, on the basis of the fact that at least he is not Ger Canning.

[pete]

Ger Canning woeful at football commentary - always using GAA phrases like centre field etc...

Even worse again is Marty Morrisey on anything that isn't GAA. I think RTE have used him to voice over highlights of Olympics, Football & more recently rugby...

[Éanna]

You always know a GAA commentator who's commentating on another sport, because they can't resist the opportunity to talk about some player's father/grandfather/uncle/brother and also mention the groundsman, how long he's been there and what a great job he does

[Thunderblaster]

A couple more George Hamilton classics. He once said that Ireland played Latvia in Tirana. Tirana is the capital of Albania; Riga is the capital of Latvia. Remember the friendly between Ireland and Holland in Tilburg in 1994. Holland had a full back by the name of Stan Valcx. Hamilton called him Stan Bo**ocks. There is a Liechtenstein footballer called Mario Frick, and Hamilton called him Mario *****.

[Thunderblaster]

All set for another George "It's There" Hamilton blooper this evening!! Keep your ears open.

[Kerry Blue]

As long as we don't hear 'Danger Here!' I'll be happy.
Ooops! Game's just about to start.
C'mon Ireland!!!!!!

[Thunderblaster]

First half; ball is knocked out for a throw in. Hamilton called it an Israeli free kick.
Second half; Suat gets booked for a tackle. Hamilton called him Benayoun.
First half; Hamilton declares to the masses that the Israel fans are quiet. If it was the other ways around, Hamilton would not have being able to see the pitch with the flags. Then again, he is only 5'0".
Israeli TV must have had amateurs broadcasting the game. The camera angles were dreadful. Shay Given's save from the free kick in the first half was missed by some dozy eejit. For Israel's equaliser, Hamilton let a short, sharp scream, as if he was going to keel over with a massive heart attack. There should be an archive on the George Hamilton All Time Blunders recorded for RTE television.

[Kerry Blue]

There should be an archive on the George Hamilton All Time Blunders recorded for RTE television.

RTE wouldn't have the room to store them all! The clown completely missed Morrison's goal. Clinton was off celebrating before Hamilton realised what was going on. He was too busy talking about the 'green carpet'. Probably trying to get a dig at Dalymount Park's sand pitch he kept referring to during the Bohs/Rovers match last Friday week.

[gustavo]

Israeli TV must have had amateurs broadcasting the game.

i think you will find those amateurs were RTÉ !

[thejollyrodger]

RTE muppets werent in control of the cameras were they ??

It is one of the worst international football matches I have ever seen live.

[AmenToThat]

That's a long-running joke of mine, except I'm not sure its much of a joke. Lets be fair, I'd say you even know that Aldini probably wears a Celtic jersey everywhere and is the type of person we only see on the Southside when Ireland are playing a friendly game against crap opposition.

Your calling him a bogot when you come out with comment like.

What a muppet.

[Aldini98]

Did anyone hear his pronunciation of Roman Abramovich on Saturday> It was something like Rooman A-bro-haim-a-vic, hes a **** !!!!!
He always tries to ad lib and f**ks it up.