Too much gibberish, I find myself switching off from listening to the commentary and seriously wondering if the French commentary would be better. :(
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Mary Pearce
5 years ago
Ohhh how I agree. I dread CK commentating on any race and his annoying trait of laughing at his own comments/jokes make me cringe. Please replace asp.
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Judy Richards
5 years ago
Incessant inane chatter. None of it even slightly amusing.
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Anonymous
5 years ago
He is almost as annoying in commentary as Eddie Butler & Brian Moore are for rugby
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Richard Morgan
5 years ago
Kirby must go!
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James Thomas
5 years ago
The unnecessary comments about Fabio Aru's appearance stick with me.
It would have been nice to talk about his bike riding while he was winning the stage...
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Pauline Williams
5 years ago
My heart sinks when I hear CK's voice about to commentate on a bike race. His inane, inaccurate and ridiculous commentary takes away the pleasure of watching cycling professionals. He is rude to riders, repeats himself and goes on about road surfaces, talks nonsense, opens his mouth before his brain is in gear. He is a nightmare.
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Max Broby
5 years ago
I’m sure he’s a good man, and wish him all the best, but he’s a VERY annoying cycling commentator, who sadly isn’t on top of neither the sport in general or the live action. The bad jokes and constant repeated tag lines in addition to the over excited yelling in the final, is so unbearable that I had to watch the Eurosport feed and run the ITV sound during last year’s tour. Plenty of good commentators on ES/GCN now, so why not move him to another sport that would suit him better.
Hope Matt Stephens doesn’t morph into a similar boarder line mad commentator... he’s so knowledgeable and also funny, but he’s starting to say a bit too much fluff and madness... fingers crossed.
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Carl Gray
5 years ago
Please keep Adam Blyth. He is a passionate, informed processional, who offers insight and knowledge. Everything Kirby lacks.
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John Williams
5 years ago
My heart sinks when I hear his voice at the start of any broadcast. I know I'm going to be subjected to at least 2 hours of inane remarks, misinformation & made - up 'facts'. This man should never be allowed anywhere near a bike race of any significance, let alone a classic or a GT.
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Michael Sodeau
5 years ago
I wish Carlton no ill will, but he’s ruining the sport I love...
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Chris Dymond
5 years ago
In addition of like to see him removed from car racing Comms as the above also applies there ..
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Scott Michaels
5 years ago
I'd say I couldnt agree more, but you're being far too kind. He boarderline ruins the sport, almost impossible to even tolerate let alone enjoy
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Ian Simpson
5 years ago
Each time I sit down to watch cycling I just HOPE that CK is not commentating - the disappointment which "reveals itself" when I realise that it is him who is going to "impose himself" on my viewing is palpable. He will spoil any day - "a day such as this", "for goodness sake" whether it's describing "puppy paws" or the totally wrong rider, "this is fantastic" - NOT. I'm sure he is trying his best but how come no one has "tagged him" in favour of numerous other far more accomplished and knowledgeable commentators?! GRRR!!
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Toby Long
5 years ago
NO MORE CARLTON KIRBY
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Ian Coe
5 years ago
Tired of hearing him waffling on and missing the action. Time for the likes of Adam Blyth etc to inform, educate and humour the public.
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Gary Fryett
5 years ago
Verbose Buffoon
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Pig Sick
5 years ago
A monkey could do a better job.
He simply does not comment on what's happening and ruins the viewing.
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Isaac Mundy
5 years ago
Agree with everything said here! I have finally cracked and will switch to Dutch rather than listen to his race-ruining twaddle
Drives me round the mend.
Too much gibberish, I find myself switching off from listening to the commentary and seriously wondering if the French commentary would be better. :(
Ohhh how I agree. I dread CK commentating on any race and his annoying trait of laughing at his own comments/jokes make me cringe. Please replace asp.
Incessant inane chatter. None of it even slightly amusing.
He is almost as annoying in commentary as Eddie Butler & Brian Moore are for rugby
Kirby must go!
The unnecessary comments about Fabio Aru's appearance stick with me. It would have been nice to talk about his bike riding while he was winning the stage...
My heart sinks when I hear CK's voice about to commentate on a bike race. His inane, inaccurate and ridiculous commentary takes away the pleasure of watching cycling professionals. He is rude to riders, repeats himself and goes on about road surfaces, talks nonsense, opens his mouth before his brain is in gear. He is a nightmare.
I’m sure he’s a good man, and wish him all the best, but he’s a VERY annoying cycling commentator, who sadly isn’t on top of neither the sport in general or the live action. The bad jokes and constant repeated tag lines in addition to the over excited yelling in the final, is so unbearable that I had to watch the Eurosport feed and run the ITV sound during last year’s tour. Plenty of good commentators on ES/GCN now, so why not move him to another sport that would suit him better. Hope Matt Stephens doesn’t morph into a similar boarder line mad commentator... he’s so knowledgeable and also funny, but he’s starting to say a bit too much fluff and madness... fingers crossed.
Please keep Adam Blyth. He is a passionate, informed processional, who offers insight and knowledge. Everything Kirby lacks.
My heart sinks when I hear his voice at the start of any broadcast. I know I'm going to be subjected to at least 2 hours of inane remarks, misinformation & made - up 'facts'. This man should never be allowed anywhere near a bike race of any significance, let alone a classic or a GT.
I wish Carlton no ill will, but he’s ruining the sport I love...
In addition of like to see him removed from car racing Comms as the above also applies there ..
I'd say I couldnt agree more, but you're being far too kind. He boarderline ruins the sport, almost impossible to even tolerate let alone enjoy
Each time I sit down to watch cycling I just HOPE that CK is not commentating - the disappointment which "reveals itself" when I realise that it is him who is going to "impose himself" on my viewing is palpable. He will spoil any day - "a day such as this", "for goodness sake" whether it's describing "puppy paws" or the totally wrong rider, "this is fantastic" - NOT. I'm sure he is trying his best but how come no one has "tagged him" in favour of numerous other far more accomplished and knowledgeable commentators?! GRRR!!
NO MORE CARLTON KIRBY
Tired of hearing him waffling on and missing the action. Time for the likes of Adam Blyth etc to inform, educate and humour the public.
Verbose Buffoon
A monkey could do a better job. He simply does not comment on what's happening and ruins the viewing.
Agree with everything said here! I have finally cracked and will switch to Dutch rather than listen to his race-ruining twaddle