Toby Moody

[Alfa Fan]

Time's running out for him I'm afraid. New commentator for Snetterton please. Tony needs to actually show an interest if he wants to continue doing this series...

[Tixy54]

Time's running out for him I'm afraid. New commentator for Snetterton please. Tony needs to actually show an interest if he wants to continue doing this series...

I absolutely agree, it is impossiblle to follow the commentary because he gets it wrong at every mouthful. Sack him and lets have Simon Hill and Richard John Neill for the rest of the season.

[Dave B]

At this point I'd like to leap to his defence and remind you that's it's a terrifically difficult job.... but dammit he's particularly awful.

[GravettFan99]

I absolutely agree, it is impossiblle to follow the commentary because he gets it wrong at every mouthful. Sack him and lets have Simon Hill and Richard John Neill for the rest of the season.

I know Tim didn't want to go to Oulton Park, but why wasn't he present for Croft? http://smileyicons.net/smilies/930.gif Maybe the duo of Tim and Simon would be great. http://smileyicons.net/smilies/457.gif Or maybe we need to yank Ben away from F1 and drag him back to the commentator's box for the rest of the BTCC season! http://smileyicons.net/smilies/502.gif

[BDunnell]

At this point I'd like to leap to his defence and remind you that's it's a terrifically difficult job.... but dammit he's particularly awful.

I feel a bit sorry for him, as I do for any commentator who comes into the role and simply can't do a good enough job. Jonathan Legard on the F1 was another example. It can't be nice. But how on earth Toby Moody came to be chosen, with his weird cadences that make him sound like someone doing a bad impersonation of a sports commentator, I have no idea.

[inimitablestoo]

I know Tim didn't want to go to Oulton Park, but why wasn't he present for Croft? [/IMG]
Clashing commitments with British GT - they only race something like eight times this year, but he's had two clashes in the last two races!

I don't normally wade in on commentators, but even I could see it was Bratt and not Austin in the second race long before Toby (and, to be fair, Simon). Still, he did apologise profusely to us viewers, which was appreciated. He had me convinced initially anyway...

[Allyc85]

Moody was really bad yesterday, and really pissed me off when he kept on saying it didnt matter after he had made a mistake! Sort it out!

[Dave B]

I feel a bit sorry for him, as I do for any commentator who comes into the role and simply can't do a good enough job. Jonathan Legard on the F1 was another example. It can't be nice. But how on earth Toby Moody came to be chosen, with his weird cadences that make him sound like someone doing a bad impersonation of a sports commentator, I have no idea.
Oh I totally agree. It's a phenomenally difficult job, and like any job those who are good at it make it look easy. Anybody who thinks otherwise should try it themselves: stick a race on the telly and commentate along out loud - I can pretty much guarantee you'll flounder after a few minutes.

ITV must take the blame for Moody's appointment, he's clearly not up to the task and should never have been employed for that role. I'm sure that (like Legard) he's a decent chap who is trying his heart out, and I'm sure he genuinely wants to do a better job. Hopefully he'll relax into the role and turn out ok, but I fear his days are numbered.

[Allyc85]

But what I dont get is that he is so good at Moto GP and can pick any rider out of a 30 bike, Moto 3 field, yet cant get bugger all right in the BTCC!

[BDunnell]

But what I dont get is that he is so good at Moto GP and can pick any rider out of a 30 bike, Moto 3 field, yet cant get bugger all right in the BTCC!

Maybe he's simply not interested enough, not immersed enough, in it. This would explain much.

[Sarah]

I was hoping by the middle of the season he would have calmed down a bit - sadly not.

[MAX_THRUST]

I agree with all of the above, however he is not as bad as the idiots on ESPN doiong the DTM. I have now stopped watching the DTM because of the commentary.

Ben Edwards has always been my favourite commentator since his CART/champ car days on Eurosport. He makes any series sound exciting.

[GravettFan99]

I agree with all of the above, however he is not as bad as the idiots on ESPN doiong the DTM. I have now stopped watching the DTM because of the commentary.

Ben Edwards has always been my favourite commentator since his CART/champ car days on Eurosport. He makes any series sound exciting.

I rarely even take a glimpse at the DTM anymore, it's glory days are gone, and unlike F1 this season, which has re-gained it's former glory, the addition of the BMW and top-10 points-scores doesn't seem to have done much. The DTM is awful, and the commentary is oh-so-terrible. What a sleaze-fest. :mad: Even with Moody, I don't think the BTCC is that bad. http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/icons/spin2.gif

[HondaRacingFan]

No ones perfect. apart from the odd cock up i think hes doing a good job. It's his first year and each track is new to him as far as the BTCC goes. give him till the end of the season till you start to judge him.

[wedge]

Maybe he's simply not interested enough, not immersed enough, in it. This would explain much.

That seems the most likely explanation.


No ones perfect. apart from the odd cock up i think hes doing a good job. It's his first year and each track is new to him as far as the BTCC goes. give him till the end of the season till you start to judge him.

It's just not a good enough of an excuse for a big name commentator within motorsports.

The likes of Ben Edwards and David Croft have in the past commentated on different categories within a season and even boxing and darts in regards to the latter!

[AndySpeed]

The DTM is awful, and the commentary is oh-so-terrible. What a sleaze-fest. :mad:

Almost everything else suggest otherwise. And just because the commentary that you hear is bad, it doesn't mean that it all is in all territories or indeed that the racing series is bad!

[GravettFan99]

Almost everything else suggest otherwise. And just because the commentary that you hear is bad, it doesn't mean that it all is in all territories or indeed that the racing series is bad!

I did not suggest that. No, it's not the commentary that entirely ruins it. Cars hardly get to even tap each other without getting a penalty, some of the regulations are quite poor ones, and all-in-all, the series is just bad. What I did suggest is that the commentary is a little part of deducts from it's quality, not that it is the main cause for destroying the series.

I will say this much positive for the series-it has had its glory days, its had great, skilled professional racing drivers, and the recent round at Noisring was actually worth watching. :eek: Not too often that have I said that, as it has been at least 3-4 years since I last took my time watching anything, or feeling as though something is worth being watched from the DTM! :eek: :cool:

[BDunnell]

Just watched the Croft highlights. Goodness, Toby Moody was poor. Getting Neate and Plato confused in the latter stages, having just commentated on Plato taking the lead from Neate, really isn't good enough. I know it's very easy to criticise commentators and that they have a hard job to do, but there are limits.

[MrJan]

I will say this much positive for the series-it has had its glory days, its had great, skilled professional racing drivers, and the recent round at Noisring was actually worth watching. :eek: Not too often that have I said that, as it has been at least 3-4 years since I last took my time watching anything, or feeling as though something is worth being watched from the DTM! :eek: :cool:

I used to watch DTM highlights about 10 years ago and remember it being quite good racing, I was certainly surprised to see it had got so bad at the A1 Ring the other week. I don't think it helps that the races are so long and the camera positions so poor, plus the directing is awful and seems to flip about from car to car without really concentrating on anyone, never really lets you get a true idea of what's happening.

[GravettFan99]

I used to watch DTM highlights about 10 years ago and remember it being quite good racing, I was certainly surprised to see it had got so bad at the A1 Ring the other week. I don't think it helps that the races are so long and the camera positions so poor, plus the directing is awful and seems to flip about from car to car without really concentrating on anyone, never really lets you get a true idea of what's happening.

I agree, I saw the classic racing videos, they were awesome. One of my favourites has got to be the STW Finale in which Asch and Abt collided.(Despite the fact that I am a fan of Abt.)
Total drama, controversy, entertainment, and racing! http://smileyicons.net/smilies/457.gif

[BDunnell]

I agree, I saw the classic racing videos, they were awesome. One of my favourites has got to be the STW Finale in which Asch and Abt collided.(Despite the fact that I am a fan of Abt.)
Total drama, controversy, entertainment, and racing! http://smileyicons.net/smilies/457.gif

In no way do I think that incident was anything to get excited about. On the contrary — it was disgraceful.

[Dave B]

"Paul O'Neill will be over the moon, Tony Hughes will be on the moon - just like Neil Armstrong!"

Psssssst: Neil Armstrong died yesterday. Idiot.

[BDunnell]

"Paul O'Neill will be over the moon, Tony Hughes will be on the moon - just like Neil Armstrong!"

Psssssst: Neil Armstrong died yesterday. Idiot.

Oh, no. How could those at ITV responsible for sport listen to that and think, 'Yes, he's the best we can get.'

[Dave B]

Honestly he's been terrible today, especially in the first race. Huge periods of silence, repeating himself, sounding confused, abject failure to cope with technical problems such as no audio on Plato's interview, aaaaaaand the eeeeelongated syllables are getting worse.

[Alfa Fan]

"Paul O'Neill will be over the moon, Tony Hughes will be on the moon - just like Neil Armstrong!"

Psssssst: Neil Armstrong died yesterday. Idiot.

He's going on about it again now in the Porsche race.

[Tixy54]

He's going on about it again now in the Porsche race.

Seems to me like poor articulation, poor command of the English language and a huge lack of something sensible to say.

How did he ever get a job as a journalist.

[inimitablestoo]

On a semi-related note, Jason Plato has rarely spoken more sense than during the first in-race interview he did with Louise in race one ;)

[MAX_THRUST]

Toby was useless again, as were the DTM commentators on ESPN yesterday.

I do believe there is someone out there who can do abetter job even Jeremy Clarkson. At least if he made an inappropriate comment you would know he was joking where as Toby is just an idiot.

[Dave B]

In Moody's defence, there was a brief 15 minute period in which he didn't once mention Chris Hoy. :p

[Mp3 Astra]

"Maybe there'll be an olympic tear on the podium!"

[BDunnell]

Never mind the commentary — the direction was appalling, especially at the start of race one during which every incident was missed.

[JasonPotato]

As usual then. Looks as though ITV are not throwing any money in this direction. Let's face it, anyone on here that knows anything about the BTCC could do a better job than Toby and the less said about the camera coverage the better. I suppose i should just be grateful the best racing series is shown on tv at all.

[Darlo]

I have only had the misfortune of one meeting on the TV this year having been lucky enough to be trackside for the rest, however, I too am sick of hearing "lights ablaze" and all the drivers names announced in elongated fashion! Really think it's probably time for a change!

[whiteg2]

Time's running out for him I'm afraid. New commentator for Snetterton please. Tony needs to actually show an interest if he wants to continue doing this series...

I agree - I have been watching bttc for the last 6 years and have loved it - but have had to stop watching it this year as the current commentary has spoilt it for me - a real shame :mad:

[christophulus]

Probably just me, but today he seems to have really upped his game. Quite excitable still but no major clangers that I recall.

[Captain VXR]

He seemed to pick up on overtakes after me, but not bad overall.

[BDunnell]

Just watched the coverage — much better from Toby today.

[JasonPotato]

Perhaps he has been reading this thread :P They still missed when Plato slowed down and pulled off, i could clearly see it but they didn't until the cameras actually properly showed it. Maybe i'm being to harsh.

[inimitablestoo]

That one is a bit harsh, as I couldn't have told you which MG it was - as Neate had not long rejoined and was in danger of going a lap down (or already lapped, can't recall). Certainly, I was concentrating more on the action than the commentary yesterday, which is a good sign on both counts.

[BDunnell]

No more Toby Moody on the BTCC. His replacement is David Addison.

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[inimitablestoo]

Now there's a familiar voice. And yet, in all the years I can remember hearing him on commentaries, I don't think I've ever heard him broadcasting live.

[BDunnell]

Now there's a familiar voice. And yet, in all the years I can remember hearing him on commentaries, I don't think I've ever heard him broadcasting live.

Nor me. Speaks a bit too quickly, in my view — in a rushed rather than excited way — but eloquent and fluent with a good voice. Probably a fine choice.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I can't put a voice with the name....:/

[Alfa Fan]

I can't put a voice with the name....:/

Youtube him.

[Mp3 Astra]

Really pleased with this decision; he's got a great deal of wit and doesn't over-do it unless it's absolutely necessary. It's so important to start on a level where they have room to get even more excited, and I think David has that ability. Plus, he has a ridiculous level of knowledge of the sport - I don't think we'll be seeing too many factual errors from him. Toby Moody honestly decreased my enjoyment of the 2012 season just a little bit, so this can only make things better.

[Joey Zyla]

Why can't you people just be nice? :(

[Dave B]

Why can't you people just be nice? :(
I think if you look back through the thread, nobody was doubting that Toby is a good bloke, just a poor commentator. The same could be said of F1's James Allen: a superb journalist and an insightful pitlane reporter, just not suited to commentary. It's a tremendously difficult job and we've been spoiled by the likes of Ben Edwards making it seem easy.

[catty]

Have to laugh at the fact that there is a thread rubbishing the best (main) commentator in motorsports......

[Mp3 Astra]

Have to laugh at the fact that there is a thread rubbishing the best (main) commentator in motorsports......

Where's that thread? I must read it!

[christophulus]

Don't think I've ever heard him commentate. Seems a bit calmer though so I suppose that bodes well.

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[BDunnell]

Have to laugh at the fact that there is a thread rubbishing the best (main) commentator in motorsports......

I see no rubbishing — rather, genuinely-held views of why Toby Moody (if it's him to whom you're referring) was unsuited to the job.