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| Quote ="Anakin Skywalker"Erm where have I called anyone that?'"
You did say "one eyed Wigan fan". That means "cock" in some circles.
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| Quote ="Saddened!"I don't understand this. I know Wigan were looking for cap loopholes so they could pay him via other sources, but I don't see why Sky are complicit in this?
Has Tomkins got any talent for this is the main question? I can't say i remember hearing him speak. If he's articulate and knows what he's talking about then it might not be so bad, but to do it just so he can be paid more seems a tad odd as it adds no value for Sky or the viewing public.'"
Tomkins is a bright lad and gives a good interview. He's one of very few rugby league players that doesn't make me cringe when he comes on the box.
Take all the hype and debate away because of who he is and I think we'll just be left with a lad who'll give an interesting insight into the game.
I actually think he'll change a few peoples perceptions of him but I doubt they'll admit it.
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| Quote ="Odem"Great stuff. They should use more players in the commentary box. Wells has been superb since his introduction IMO.
Gary Neville has been brilliant on super sunday, it really works, ex players know the game better than anyone, especially those who has just retired.
Get Cunningham, Sculthorpe, Farrell etc. in the studio.
Fantastic for Sam though. RL needs to give him a reason to stay in the sport, I wouldn't blame him for becoming a millionaire in a sport where he will be loved by the nation.'"
mate Gary Neville talks bull$hit but I get your drift
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| Quote ="NickyKiss"Tomkins is a bright lad and gives a good interview. He's one of very few rugby league players that doesn't make me cringe when he comes on the box.
Take all the hype and debate away because of who he is and I think we'll just be left with a lad who'll give an interesting insight into the game.
I actually think he'll change a few peoples perceptions of him but I doubt they'll admit it.'"
I've lost count the number of times he has won MOM on Sky and gave a great account of himself in the interview afterwards. Even when he was questioned about the booing from Leeds fans he dealt with it very well.
People on this thread should watch a few of his interviews on Youtube, he always comes across well and he will be a great addition to the Sky team.
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| The season has not even started yet and Tomkins is already getting under the fans skin.
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| Thing is though, he will just end up relating everything from a Wigan perspective, I wouldn't blame him if he did, if you chose any player to do the same in the end they will talk about their club. If there was a rotation of players then fine, but I don't want the commentary just to be Tomkins talking about Wigan with Eddie and Stevo creaming themsens over everything he says. And don't get me started on Clarke. But, he could of course offer a level headed opinion of the game, but I really doubt it.
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| Well no change there then. Thought the off-season and Sam's total commitment to the England cause might have softened attitudes a bit. He's young, articulate, intelligent and RL's most high profile player. They've even heard of him on London and it might just be that the yawnion wallers will watch and become aware of just how barren their game is and switch en masse to League. Prejudices aside it's a great move.
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| Quote ="Sibbs Rhinos"Thing is though, he will just end up relating everything from a Wigan perspective, I wouldn't blame him if he did, if you chose any player to do the same in the end they will talk about their club. If there was a rotation of players then fine, but I don't want the commentary just to be Tomkins talking about Wigan with Eddie and Stevo creaming themsens over everything he says. And don't get me started on Clarke. But, he could of course offer a level headed opinion of the game, but I really doubt it.'"
I really don't think he will and that's were I think he'll change people perceptions of him.
I think somebody raised a good point about Gary Neville and the suprisingly good job he's doing on the football. He's as dedicated one club man as you'd get yet I believe he's giving really good and impartial views on games and I think Tomkins will do the same.
Using ex players is great and they do but using current, top line superleague players is really interesting as well. Hopefully more will follow Tomkins lead......just please not Sinfield though because as much as he's a top player he's not half boring to listen to (serious comment by the way not a fishing trip).
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| BRILLIANT!!!!!! We own the RFL, now we own SKY. The seasons not yet started and all the usual suspects are bleating with the usual anti Wigan comments...
Love it....
COME ON INSULT US SOME MORE YOU SMALL TOWN LOSERS!!!!!
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| Quote ="vbfg"You did say "one eyed Wigan fan". That means "cock" in some circles.'" Not in my circles.
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| Good stuff, he comes across well and has some personality.
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| Quote ="Odem"The season has not even started yet and Tomkins is already getting under the fans skin.'" Is your trolling normally this obvious?
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| A 'clever' way to get more money through Tomkins' bank account off salary-cap, and further Wigan bias on the Sky commentary team to boot. Ace.
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| Personally, I think they should have gone with Josh Charnley. That boy has some serious media skills.
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Quote ="FearTheVee"Good stuff, he comes across well and has some personality.'"
This is why. Not only is he becoming the go-to name in Rugby League in the Country, but he comes across as an intelligent lad. They should add a few more current to the rotation though, I agree. Gets a bit boring with the just the same 3 or 4 every week.
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| Quote ="NickyKiss"I really don't think he will and that's were I think he'll change people perceptions of him.
I think somebody raised a good point about Gary Neville and the suprisingly good job he's doing on the football. He's as dedicated one club man as you'd get yet I believe he's giving really good and impartial views on games and I think Tomkins will do the same.
Using ex players is great and they do but using current, top line superleague players is really interesting as well. Hopefully more will follow Tomkins lead......just please not Sinfield though because as much as he's a top player he's not half boring to listen to (serious comment by the way not a fishing trip).'"
I am looking forward to getting the insight of a current professional and quite happy its Tomkins. What I can't agree with you is on is the Gary Neville bit as he has come out with some rubbish and everything is 'Man Utd this and we did it better'. Can only assume your a MAn Utd fan.
Back on topic, looking forward to hearing Mr Tomkins speak about the game.
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| Just using Sam Tomkins isn't right in my opinion. If they used a few different current players then it would make sense. There are many intelligent and well spoken players in the game at the moment and it would be interesting to get some different viewpoints.
He's an exciting talent but he's not the only one. He's intelligent and well spoken, but so are many other current players.
It should be several current players being used or none at all.
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| i think it should be the old timers such as peacock and morley
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| Hope he remembers to keep his hands on his lap that way he will not be tempted to give any-one the V sign!!
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| Quote ="Big Dave HKR"I am looking forward to getting the insight of a current professional and quite happy its Tomkins. What I can't agree with you is on is the Gary Neville bit as he has come out with some rubbish and everything is 'Man Utd this and we did it better'. Can only assume your a MAn Utd fan.
Back on topic, looking forward to hearing Mr Tomkins speak about the game.'"
Sadly I'm one of few people in Wigan that support the football team as well as the rugby. I say sadly but then I'm proud that I support my local teams which isn't always the norm in football.
TBH the Neville comments are based more on what I'm told by friends rather then what little I've seen. I've got mates who support Liverpool and City and they've been suprised how un-biased he's been.
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| it should be more experienced players and coaches like Noble
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Listen to the last nights programme on Radio Manchester.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n6j2r
Sam explains his role in the Sky spot. It's not really as a pundit more of an interviewer discussion a famous maybe controversial try as part of Brian Carneys Supeleague Supermae slot.
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Listen to the last nights programme on Radio Manchester.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n6j2r
Sam explains his role in the Sky spot. It's not really as a pundit more of an interviewer discussion a famous maybe controversial try as part of Brian Carneys Supeleague Supermae slot.
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| Quote ="ScouseWire"it should be more experienced players and coaches like Noble'"
Because???
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| So is everyone looking forward to Sam on sky after the little clip about him getting signed up before Widnes V Wakefield game?
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| Quote ="Hutchie"Live rimming on a friday night, wonder if its on normal SKY or only in 3D'"
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| I thought the adverts were cringeworthy, but I think that about a lot of Sky's presentation.
It makes perfect sense though, if part of the 'package' that kept Sam in the game was attempting to ensure that he receives as much personal media promotion as he might get in the other code. Unfortunately, there just aren't many TV openings for that kind of publicity in RL (I've seen Andy Farrell on telly more often since he went to union than when he was at Wigan, just because he's usually in the background for Saracens and England RU reports on the BBC sport) and, essentially, Sky is the only national option (that's not on at 3.15am everywhere but the North).
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