The contrast with ITV coverage has to be the most glaring in any sport.
His dismissal of the sometimes extraordinary landscape shots is so ugly. Love the cycling, but have to admit sometimes planet earth is the better show. Carlton doesn’t seem to understand how to frame the whole of what we’re watching
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Simon Flack
5 years ago
I will not be renewing my subscription unless he goes. His factual knowledge is poor, his repetition tedious, his ability to get useful insights out of the pundits very limited, and his speculation on riders emotions and tactics is purile. He spoils what is otherwise wonderful sports coverage laughing at his own 'jokes' whilst often missing important moments in the racing
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Anonymous
5 years ago
He is not funny and he slurps his words
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Anonymous
5 years ago
Kirby is shockingly bad.
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Jai Kingston
5 years ago
Horrendous self image issues with a fear of a small silence. He embarrasses himself & is a negative influence on the company employing him as well as condescending the talented & knowledgeable on air.
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Jem Smith
5 years ago
Anyone who uses the word toot in cycling, not meaning a noise from a horn, should be sacked.
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Peter Broad
5 years ago
Just terrible
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stephen johnson
5 years ago
I prefer watching Eurosport Germany though I don't speak a word of it.
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Anonymous
5 years ago
Not suited to cycling commentary and has not improved with time. He is now more annoying than ever. I’ve written to Eurosport before regarding his unsuitably for the job.
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Frank Hart
5 years ago
I've paid to watch cycling, not to listen to Kirby's dreadful wisecracks.
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Jane Hart
5 years ago
Carlton Kirby is just the worst - I don't watch cycling on Eurosport because of him.
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Anonymous
5 years ago
We subscribed to Eurosport to watch cycling. Kirby is going to be the cause of me cancelling and demanding a refund. simply put, he lacks expertise and is inane. He fails to inform or entertain and makes watching unbearable.
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Martin Long
5 years ago
Drives you nuts with the drivel!!
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Garry Irvin
5 years ago
Kirby is excruciating. Get rid
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Stephen Brown
5 years ago
Wholeheartedly agree.
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Patricia Rowe
5 years ago
Totally agree. Also made worse by Sean Kelley! !
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Liz Flower
5 years ago
I can put up with Sean Kelly (who sounds like Father Stone) if there is a suitable commentator beside him. Carlton Kirby is not that person - neither is Rob Hatch, but that’s another story. Kirby Should Go. Now.
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Iain Whyte
5 years ago
He is a Buffoon
I find he spoils my viewing of a great sport
The contrast with ITV coverage has to be the most glaring in any sport. His dismissal of the sometimes extraordinary landscape shots is so ugly. Love the cycling, but have to admit sometimes planet earth is the better show. Carlton doesn’t seem to understand how to frame the whole of what we’re watching
I will not be renewing my subscription unless he goes. His factual knowledge is poor, his repetition tedious, his ability to get useful insights out of the pundits very limited, and his speculation on riders emotions and tactics is purile. He spoils what is otherwise wonderful sports coverage laughing at his own 'jokes' whilst often missing important moments in the racing
He is not funny and he slurps his words
Kirby is shockingly bad.
Horrendous self image issues with a fear of a small silence. He embarrasses himself & is a negative influence on the company employing him as well as condescending the talented & knowledgeable on air.
Anyone who uses the word toot in cycling, not meaning a noise from a horn, should be sacked.
Just terrible
I prefer watching Eurosport Germany though I don't speak a word of it.
Not suited to cycling commentary and has not improved with time. He is now more annoying than ever. I’ve written to Eurosport before regarding his unsuitably for the job.
I've paid to watch cycling, not to listen to Kirby's dreadful wisecracks.
Carlton Kirby is just the worst - I don't watch cycling on Eurosport because of him.
We subscribed to Eurosport to watch cycling. Kirby is going to be the cause of me cancelling and demanding a refund. simply put, he lacks expertise and is inane. He fails to inform or entertain and makes watching unbearable.
Drives you nuts with the drivel!!
Kirby is excruciating. Get rid
Wholeheartedly agree.
Totally agree. Also made worse by Sean Kelley! !
I can put up with Sean Kelly (who sounds like Father Stone) if there is a suitable commentator beside him. Carlton Kirby is not that person - neither is Rob Hatch, but that’s another story. Kirby Should Go. Now.
He is a Buffoon I find he spoils my viewing of a great sport
well past his sell by date
He is spoiling the race