I’ve been saying for years that MLB and the nfl should schedule all season finale games at the same time, and today demonstrates why that works. From the battles at both the top and bottom to the battles for 4th and 6th (the last Europa League spot, which West Ham could’ve claimed from United) it was riveting all the way.
I can’t decide who would’ve been derided more in the English media had their teams lost today - Pep or Jesse. The refrain would’ve been that Pep can’t win an important game, and that American coaches are simply out of their element. I’m thrilled for Jesse, and will be very interested in how / whether Leeds ownership will strengthen the squad.
I had a glorious soccer moment on Saturday. The precious evening I had just watched the final episode of “ Sunderland” on Netflix. This ended with a loss at Wembley in a shoot out, and another season in League One for bedraggled Sunderland. I decided to see how that team did subsequently, only to learn that they remained in League One but were that day, back at Wembley, for a winner take all game ( ie promotion to the championship league ) against the Wayfarers. I was able to watch the game on ESPN+ ( 7 am in my home state of California), and it was like a reprise ( only with a better outcome) of the last episode of Netflix. 47,000 fans, decked in red and white stripes, came to London in support ( Sunderland had never won anything at Wembley). And another 20,000 came for the other side. Sunderland won 2-0 in regulation. I imagine the celebration continues in the northeast. But what a thrill. Like the World Cup final for them. And I had just learned so much about the team, it’s players ( many of whom remained from the series documentary) and it’s amazing fans. Glorious. As good as it gets
Agree on whiparound show - and am so frustrated that NBC kept showing us random City fans stumble around the Etihad pitch instead of Leeds and its American coach celebrating. And the postgame seems to be purposely ignoring Leeds (I’m an Arsenal fan but pulled for Marsch and would like to see him savor this).
Regarding ‘Goal Rush’, it’s a Premier League-produced program that international broadcasters such as NBC can show. As such, NBC has no control over its editorial content/direction.
I had the same issue with the whiparound show and ended up using two screens to watch Liverpool-Wolves and Man City-Villa. Both games were produced splendidly, as usual, and Rebecca Lowe was masterful in the pre- and postgame shows (also as usual). Peacock is awful for many reasons, but I think on balance NBC does a terrific job.
I’ve been saying for years that MLB and the nfl should schedule all season finale games at the same time, and today demonstrates why that works. From the battles at both the top and bottom to the battles for 4th and 6th (the last Europa League spot, which West Ham could’ve claimed from United) it was riveting all the way.
I can’t decide who would’ve been derided more in the English media had their teams lost today - Pep or Jesse. The refrain would’ve been that Pep can’t win an important game, and that American coaches are simply out of their element. I’m thrilled for Jesse, and will be very interested in how / whether Leeds ownership will strengthen the squad.
I had a glorious soccer moment on Saturday. The precious evening I had just watched the final episode of “ Sunderland” on Netflix. This ended with a loss at Wembley in a shoot out, and another season in League One for bedraggled Sunderland. I decided to see how that team did subsequently, only to learn that they remained in League One but were that day, back at Wembley, for a winner take all game ( ie promotion to the championship league ) against the Wayfarers. I was able to watch the game on ESPN+ ( 7 am in my home state of California), and it was like a reprise ( only with a better outcome) of the last episode of Netflix. 47,000 fans, decked in red and white stripes, came to London in support ( Sunderland had never won anything at Wembley). And another 20,000 came for the other side. Sunderland won 2-0 in regulation. I imagine the celebration continues in the northeast. But what a thrill. Like the World Cup final for them. And I had just learned so much about the team, it’s players ( many of whom remained from the series documentary) and it’s amazing fans. Glorious. As good as it gets
Agree on whiparound show - and am so frustrated that NBC kept showing us random City fans stumble around the Etihad pitch instead of Leeds and its American coach celebrating. And the postgame seems to be purposely ignoring Leeds (I’m an Arsenal fan but pulled for Marsch and would like to see him savor this).
Excellent thoughts regarding the drama. Agree re: the studio coverage -- NBC should have done as you suggested.
Couldn't agree more on the whiparound show, including how well CBS has done it.
Regarding ‘Goal Rush’, it’s a Premier League-produced program that international broadcasters such as NBC can show. As such, NBC has no control over its editorial content/direction.
I had the same issue with the whiparound show and ended up using two screens to watch Liverpool-Wolves and Man City-Villa. Both games were produced splendidly, as usual, and Rebecca Lowe was masterful in the pre- and postgame shows (also as usual). Peacock is awful for many reasons, but I think on balance NBC does a terrific job.
Absolute agree on whip-around, should have been more like whiplash than coming to a rolling stop.