Steve Rider Retired

Some great tributes during the BTCC coverage, almost had me in tears especially with the clip of Murray Walker.

Will certainly be missed, and not sure how ITV will fill his shoes
 
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Nicki has been doing Formula E since the beginning of it I think though mostly as the pit lane reporter but has filled in in various roles. She'll be a safe pair of hands.

Hope Steve enjoys his retirement, one of the last old school sports broadcasters (who didn't spend their time getting in spats with morons on social media) who the best compliment I can give was he was just part of the furniture growing up. Turn on Grandstand Steve would be there covering Showjumping, Rugby League, Horse racing, BTCC anything they had on! Also Formula 1, Olympics, Golf he did them all and did them well :)
 
Psycho Ned said:
Nicki has been doing Formula E since the beginning of it I think though mostly as the pit lane reporter but has filled in in various roles. She'll be a safe pair of hands.

Hope Steve enjoys his retirement, one of the last old school sports broadcasters (who didn't spend their time getting in spats with morons on social media) who the best compliment I can give was he was just part of the furniture growing up. Turn on Grandstand Steve would be there covering Showjumping, Rugby League, Horse racing, BTCC anything they had on! Also Formula 1, Olympics, Golf he did them all and did them well :)
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I think he made a few disparaging remarks about Lineker - though one can hardly hold that against him.

For me, he was the face of golf on TV & Peter Alliss was the voice. Happy days.
 
Psycho Ned said:
Nicki has been doing Formula E since the beginning of it I think though mostly as the pit lane reporter but has filled in in various roles. She'll be a safe pair of hands.
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She was ok, but no Steve Rider. Way too excited and over emphasising literally everything.

Honestly don't know why she was needed - should have just promoted Louise Goodman as the Anchor, and then had Jade Edwards takeover Louise's role.

Only the first broadcast, but can't say I'm impressed.
 
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Armageus said:
She was ok, but no Steve Rider. Way too excited and over emphasising literally everything.

Honestly don't know why she was needed - should have just promoted Louise Goodman as the Anchor, and then had Jade takeover Louise's role.

Only the first broadcast, but can't say I'm impressed.
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What happened to Suzi Perry - does she still do the superbikes? Quite liked her.
 
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