Football Daily The Commentators’ View: Peckish for pies & Ali Bruce-Burglar
Mar 28, 2025
The trio dives into the quirks of commentary life, sharing hilarious anecdotes and memorable moments from the commentary box. They playfully debate which football terms deserve a spot in the Great Glossary and compete in the 'Clash of the Commentators.' A delightful discussion unfolds about the joyous halftime pies unique to Scottish grounds, alongside their top pie preferences while traveling. Plus, they explore the rivalry among Olympic commentators and the infamous 'commentators curse' in sports.
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Hotel Room Recording
- Ian Dennis and John Murray recorded in the same hotel room.
- They included former BBC Wales correspondent Rob Phillips.
One Team in Tallinn
- Ross, the "TCV Baltics Correspondent", recalled the "One Team in Tallinn" match.
- Scotland's World Cup qualifier was abandoned after 3 seconds due to Estonia's no-show.
Ron Jones' Commentary
- Ron Jones commentated on the infamous "One Team in Tallinn" match.
- Scotland won by default after Estonia failed to appear.