Gary Sinclair yesterday

[Brian Deane]

That bloke xyz must have been an AI signing coz I've never heard of him.
Is he any good ?

Used to play at Crab FC, can only pass sideways, gerrim signed

 

[Davalon]

He is good most of the time but not sure whats gone on in recent times. As mentioned before there is no announcement of opposition team at kick off which is annoying (plus disrespectful to the opposition fans) and the lack of acknowledgment for Hecky last season and this season is poor form.

Also, what's with scheduling for the half time stuff? he seems to interview people as half time is finishing.

It’s minor stuff maybe he’s been told this is how it is? I just think we should do better than that.

I agree that a lot of his delivery and general personality is very good compared to many you see at away grounds and when someone fills in for him.

But as well as finding him cringey, which is just personal opinion, I do think he sometimes crosses a line which either makes us look tinpot or disrespectful.

I've got my own suppositions on why he did what he did on Saturday but from my very good view in the South Stand, I wouldn't have blamed Hecky if he had told him to fuck off.

 

[Bladesman]

I agree that a lot of his delivery and general personality is very good compared to many you see at away grounds and when someone fills in for him.

But as well as finding him cringey, which is just personal opinion, I do think he sometimes crosses a line which either makes us look tinpot or disrespectful.

I've got my own suppositions on why he did what he did on Saturday but from my very good view in the South Stand, I wouldn't have blamed Hecky if he had told him to fuck off.

For what Hecky did during difficult times, not to give him some acknowledgement is just a bit bizarre.

Although if it did irk Hecky, he didn't react and he let his team do the talking which they did against our weak as piss defence.

 

[bottyblade]

Don't get all this hate for Sinclair. He's a true Blade and bloody good at what he does. Probably the best up and down the grounds. He stood with his arms outstretched singing the GCB did he? Well, well done him, that's what I say. It's more than a lot of the soggy rice pudding headed refuseniks in the stands do, of which we have far too many.

Absolutely agree with this post. Gary Sinclair is way better than any of the other match day hosts at all the many away grounds I have visited.

 

[Rodley]

I don’t mind Gary really.

I think his successor will be the Fan Zone host who seems to do a decent job.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

I stayed back to give some players a clap others a stern look. Can confirm McCall got a nice hand from a sparse SS and so did Hecky.

Garyoke’s last words of 25/26 were:

“See you next season. Hopefully…. (phnarrrr)”

I would like someone to remind him that he’s here to inform not to entertain, but so it goes.

That line combined with the GCB thing at the start makes me think his contract might be up for renewal. Maybe he thinks that was his last go at it.

 

[Bladesman]

That line combined with the GCB thing at the start makes me think his contract might be up for renewal. Maybe he thinks that was his last go at it.

I doubt he is going anywhere, we have seen the sort of crap that ends up covering for him as announcer.

 

[CrookesBlade]

I agree that a lot of his delivery and general personality is very good compared to many you see at away grounds and when someone fills in for him.

But as well as finding him cringey, which is just personal opinion, I do think he sometimes crosses a line which either makes us look tinpot or disrespectful.

I've got my own suppositions on why he did what he did on Saturday but from my very good view in the South Stand, I wouldn't have blamed Hecky if he had told him to fuck off.

I’d be interested to know why he has taken issue with Hecky if that is the case.

Certainly didn’t seem to mind him when he was here, got a lot of mileage from his copy of “Rockin All Over the world” during that period….was like that that priest on Father Ted with Ghost Town by the specials.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

I doubt he is going anywhere, we have seen the sort of crap that ends up covering for him as announcer.

The only thing we can say for sure is that whoever follows him will be worse.

 

[raul]

I’d be interested to know why he has taken issue with Hecky if that is the case.

Certainly didn’t seem to mind him when he was here, got a lot of mileage from his copy of “Rockin All Over the world” during that period….was like that that priest on Father Ted with Ghost Town by the specials.

Up until that episode I had no idea it was the Irish National Anthem.

 

[FTPE]

We moan at absolutely everything nowadays
He's annoying, but he's very good at what he does.

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

Finding out xyz plays for them would be really useful .

Maybe he didn't announce it because it was too difficult to pronounce.
Ever thought about that?

 

[Harry's Game]

Sinclair is a very good announcer, okay his music choice borrowed from his grab a granny nightclub leaves a bit to be desired but look at the drop off when the stand ins do it.

 

[dn5 shaun]

Lap of Honour ?
From our own players ?

After the shitshow of the last two matches I can't believe they had the cheek........

As announced it was a lap of appreciation not honour.

 

[Davalon]

I’d be interested to know why he has taken issue with Hecky if that is the case.

Certainly didn’t seem to mind him when he was here, got a lot of mileage from his copy of “Rockin All Over the world” during that period….was like that that priest on Father Ted with Ghost Town by the specials.

I can only surmise so don't want to make accusations that might not be true.

Absolutely no need to walk over in front of Hecky though and look at him as the game was about to kick off.

It's no secret there's not much love between Hecky and Chris these days. Maybe he thought it would curry favour with a few.

I think the reaction of both benches during an end of season nothing game said much. You'd have thought there was much more at stake.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Sinclair is a very good announcer, okay his music choice borrowed from his grab a granny nightclub leaves a bit to be desired but look at the drop off when the stand ins do it.

True…. It’s always the same with Unitedite, in fact it’s a Sheffield thing.

Everything is crap and will fail.
Doesn’t matter what the owners do. It will always be treat with distain and abuse. Probably explains why the owners have kept a low profile because they know anything they say will be twisted and used as a weapon against them.

If we’d have kept Wilder and finished just outside the playoffs this season. Fans would be saying it’s was a massive error and we should have changed manager in the Summer going for a young foreign manager with fresh ideas willing to use the latest technology. This is exactly what was tried appointing Selles.

Regards Gary Sinclair often you only appreciate things once they’ve gone. He’s got a big personality and quite confident so you’ll always have types that don’t like it.

 

[Ball_Sup (Phil)]

Incessant. Keep the whole thing to a factual minimum. Then the crowd can build the atmosphere to kick off, brought to you by Mascot Workwear.

Dem Quizzes tho'

Q1. I manage Sheffield United
Q2. My first name is Chris
Q3. Who am I?

 

[sufc323]

Way past his sell by date. He was a big part of the match day experience when I was growing up, but it's time to let him hang up the mic and focus on Maggie Mays.

 

[radio]

I stayed back to give some players a clap others a stern look. Can confirm McCall got a nice hand from a sparse SS and so did Hecky.

Garyoke’s last words of 25/26 were:

“See you next season. Hopefully…. (phnarrrr)”

I would like someone to remind him that he’s here to inform not to entertain, but so it goes.

A bit of both I think , definitely to inform but also to entertain , I think he probably one of the best match announcers around
The comment ,"see you next season,,,,,,,,,,,,, hopefully"
Reminded me of a similar comment a friend of mine related couple of weeks ago , he a ground hopper so I not sure which ground he was at , the ref just about to start the game the announced says
" Ladies and gentlemen,boys and girls ,,,,,, enjoy the game ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, if you can "

 

[Bladesman]

Incessant. Keep the whole thing to a factual minimum. Then the crowd can build the atmosphere to kick off, brought to you by Mascot Workwear.

Dem Quizzes tho'

Q1. I manage Sheffield United
Q2. My first name is Chris
Q3. Who am I?

It's never:

Clue I - I played for Sheffield United on loan from Derby County
Clue 2 - My name sounds like a type of fish
Clue 3 - I couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo

Who am I?

 

[DifferentClass]

We moan at absolutely everything nowadays
He's annoying, but he's very good at what he does.

Was the DJ at Blue Bell in Hackenthorpe back when the Bradshaws ran it, went to City with Carl.

 

[Bell4]

I quite like having a bit of personality doing our announcements but I hope he didn’t disrespect Hecky.

Hecky did a good job for us when we really needed him to pull it out the bag. He was also thrown under the bus in the most ridiculous circumstances after he got us up.

He deserves nowt but respect.

Hecky did an amazing job

 

[Bell4]

I don’t mind Gary really.

I think his successor will be the Fan Zone host who seems to do a decent job.

I’d like Knowsnowt to have a go - in-fact rotate the job amongst this forums posters .

 

[Bell4]

Was the DJ at Blue Bell in Hackenthorpe back when the Bradshaws ran it, went to City with Carl.

Happy days playing for the Blue Bell - bless Heather and Johnny B

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

A bit of both I think , definitely to inform but also to entertain , I think he probably one of the best match announcers around
The comment ,"see you next season,,,,,,,,,,,,, hopefully"
Reminded me of a similar comment a friend of mine related couple of weeks ago , he a ground hopper so I not sure which ground he was at , the ref just about to start the game the announced says
" Ladies and gentlemen,boys and girls ,,,,,, enjoy the game ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, if you can "

Given that we now have American owners, I highly doubt they would agree that a stadium announcer isn't there to entertain.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

Incessant. Keep the whole thing to a factual minimum. Then the crowd can build the atmosphere to kick off, brought to you by Mascot Workwear.

Slightly alarmed to discover it’s 5 years since I posted this, but I may as well post it again:-


Conversation between me and the old boy next to me, yesterday, c.2:50pm.

ME: Can you remember when we used to be able to talk to each other before kick off?

OLD BOY: Eh?

ME: CAN YOU REMEMBER WHEN WE USED TO BE ABLE TO TALK TO EACH OTHER BEFORE KICK OFF??

OLD BOY: SORRY, I CAN‘T HEAR YOU!

I think that’s what he said, anyway. He was at least 6 inches away from my right ear at the time, so I couldn’t be sure.

Still, at least we could hear Gaz bellowing his usual inanities and playing his usual shite music. Which is what we come for, after all, and is always far better than actually sharing the day with folk around you.

It‘s number 93 on the list of things to be concerned about right now, but bloody hell it’s aggravating.

 

[pedro]

Incessant. Keep the whole thing to a factual minimum. Then the crowd can build the atmosphere to kick off, brought to you by Mascot Workwear.

Dem Quizzes tho'

Q1. I manage Sheffield United
Q2. My first name is Chris
Q3. Who am I?

give me another clue please I can only think Chris Morgan!!!!

 

[247Blade]

I stayed back to give some players a clap others a stern look. Can confirm McCall got a nice hand from a sparse SS and so did Hecky.

Garyoke’s last words of 25/26 were:

“See you next season. Hopefully…. (phnarrrr)”

I would like someone to remind him that he’s here to inform not to entertain, but so it goes.

He doesnt entertain .... he's another dinosaur that needs replacing!

 

[KMC-1889]

It's no secret there's not much love between Hecky and Chris these days. Maybe he thought it would curry favour with a few.

With good reason, seen as how Wilder was beavering away in the background trying to get ‘his’ job back, just like he was when Selles was here.

 

[djbaldken]

I would like someone to remind him that he’s here to inform not to entertain, but so it goes.

I beg to differ. He's there to inform AND entertain!

I can't get to the lane these days (distance) but when I did most of the time I thought he did a good job. As others have said compared to announcers at other grounds he does stand out in a positive way.
You only have to hear the few times he has a stand in to notice the difference.