That guy will not get fired this, considering that he has been absolutely horrible in his job. I think he has sex tapes of Eurosport CEO or something like that to keep his job, I cannot think any other explanation on how on earth he is not fired.
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burning said:That guy will not get fired this, considering that he has been absolutely horrible in his job. I think he has sex tapes of Eurosport CEO or something like that to keep his job, I cannot think any other explanation on how on earth he is not fired.
Cycle Chic said:Carlton Kirby does another huge mistake - joking about cyclists listening to music in their earpieces.....Sean Kelly had to state that this was stupid and dangerous and was not something he would advocate. Kirby with his tail between his legs changed the topic.
Just before this Kirby was belittling the lone Wanty rider in the breakaway saying he was only doing it for his sponsors, to have the tv camera on him and 'he is on a hiding to nothing' . This bloke is beyond an idiot .
tobydawq said:Cycle Chic said:Carlton Kirby does another huge mistake - joking about cyclists listening to music in their earpieces.....Sean Kelly had to state that this was stupid and dangerous and was not something he would advocate. Kirby with his tail between his legs changed the topic.
Just before this Kirby was belittling the lone Wanty rider in the breakaway saying he was only doing it for his sponsors, to have the tv camera on him and 'he is on a hiding to nothing' . This bloke is beyond an idiot .
Well, that is the truth.
Cycle Chic said:Yesterdays coverage was ruined yet again by Kirby. Its unbelievable how this bloke is getting away with it. He talks absolute rubbish. He relies on the viewers not actually listening to what he is saying, because if you listen he has perfected the art of talking nonsense. I think its called ******
I forced myself not to switch to itv4, where David Millar is excellent, actually explaining how the race is being ridden and directed, invaluable information which only an ex-rider can do - include Kelly etc. Hatch is good but he cant do what Millar does in that regard. Millar knew immediately that Froomes rear mech had broken...
So listening to Kirby felt like my head was imploding. He said at one point that the breakaway riders were pulling for their GC guys. Such a shame that Eurosport still keep this buffoon on tv.
TMP402 said:Did anyone else catch the bit on the final flat section where Kirby was just chuckling like a mental patient, not saying any words for about 20 seconds, and Kelly had to take over and describe what was going on? Kirby is genuinely frightening sometimes.
offbyone said:They have a couple too many commentators this year, but the production is a bit more polished. If they would drop Lemond who still can't even speak english.
Cycle Chic said:Yesterdays coverage was ruined yet again by Kirby. Its unbelievable how this bloke is getting away with it. He talks absolute rubbish. He relies on the viewers not actually listening to what he is saying, because if you listen he has perfected the art of talking nonsense. I think its called ******
I forced myself not to switch to itv4, where David Millar is excellent, actually explaining how the race is being ridden and directed, invaluable information which only an ex-rider can do - include Kelly etc. Hatch is good but he cant do what Millar does in that regard. Millar knew immediately that Froomes rear mech had broken...
So listening to Kirby felt like my head was imploding. He said at one point that the breakaway riders were pulling for their GC guys. Such a shame that Eurosport still keep this buffoon on tv.