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Remove Andrew Castle from Commentating the Wimbledon 2013 Men's Final

Remove Andrew Castle from Commentating the Wimbledon 2013 Men's Final

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 1 month ago
I have heard through numerous sources that Andrew Castle will be commentating on BBC's coverage of the Wimbledon 2013 Men's Final. Whilst it's clear that Castle is very enthusiastic about the sport, I really don't thing he possesses the knowledge or expertise to commentate on one of the biggest matches of the Tennis calendar. He constantly makes comments which state the obvious and points out things that are there for all to see, and repeats the same things over and over again. His technical analysis of the game is lacking, and I feel there is commentators more deserving of his spot. Another gripe I have is his bias towards British competitors, especially Murray. Even as a Murray fan myself, I find his constant fawning over Murray unbearable. When I watch Tennis I want to here unbias commentary, not bias fanboyism over the home favourite. I get that a large majority of Britain wants Andy to win Wimbledon, but you have to remember that Tennis is not a nationalist sport, and people often support players who's games they like, not because of what country they are from. You never here the same fawning from the US commentators for their home favourites at the US Open, or the Australian commentators for their home favourites at the Australian Open. It's just embarrassing. I suggest replacing Castle with someone like Jason Goodall. Goodall is an objective, unbias commentator, and his analysis of the technical game is spot on. Please sign below if you support the movement to remove Andrew Castle from commentating the Wimbledon Final.

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June 19, 2016

I have been reading through your notes and it is clear that many people feel the same frustration with the constant repetition and bias during matches. Watching the coverage feels like a chore when the commentary ignores the technical side of the game in favor of forced narratives. We deserve a professional broadcast that respects the sport itself.

June 19, 2016

Seeing this level of support confirms I am not alone in wanting a higher standard of commentary for the final. The momentum building here shows that plenty of others are tired of the repetitive bias and long for a professional analysis of the match.

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Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

Yet another Wimbledon spoilt by Andrew Castles inane commentating, sooo very annoying and disrespectful to talk through each serve. We don't need to hear stats and details of who is in the Royal Box, he is such a name dropper, and totally painful, please don't let him be there next year...

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Anonymous
9 years ago Featured

he only won a junior champs,some years ago,he was also sacked from a daytime show,knows very little re tennis

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Annie forsyth
10 years ago Featured

I have never ever enjoyed having to listen to this man commentating. As previously said his fawning over players and people like John McEnroe is sickening and cringe worthy, along with his unsavoury comments. No more please.

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matty
10 years ago

he is not a suitable person to commentate on the game .his past history says it all.please,PLEASE dont let him commentate on wimbledon

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Sergio Henrici
10 years ago

Agree. But it is not only Castle, just about any commentator with a British or colonial accent roots for Murray snd demeans whomever defeats him. Grab a pint!

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Brian Scott
10 years ago

We have many good tennis people and we don't need this person.

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Karen Walters
11 years ago

Andrew Castke should be fired. Very worst Commontatir on the circuit. Far too biased with every match, but, dreadfully so with Murray matches. Very disrespectful of other players. Constant irrelevant chat ruins matches.

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Karen Walters
11 years ago

Andrew Castke should be fired. Very worst Commontatir on the circuit. Far too biased with every match, but, dreadfully so with Murray matches. Very disrespectful of other players. Constant irrelevant chat ruins matches.

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