For a while now, Alan Green has persisted to get under the noses of Evertonians. Constant detrimental comments have reigned in from the BBC’s “top” commentator. Just what is the man’s obsession with the blue half of Merseyside?
Alan Green is nothing less than a poor journalist, does he provide us with thought provoking topics, does he heck! Mind you, the man does have the perfect face for radio.
He is despised by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson for his irritant comments in the past. I recall Green causing trouble when he stated Sylvester Stallone’s limousine may have its wheels “stolen” being parked outside Goodison Park, if that’s not pathetic and prejudice, then please tell me, what is?
Perhaps a leaf should be taken out of some ultra professional commentators like Martin Tyler who do a professional, direct job commentating on a match and leave the personal insults to one side. Surely that is not only more efficient, but professional and thought provoking in the process?
I have simply had enough of Green’s drivel that is considered commentary.
Too long has Mr Green been able to spout off about a sport which he likes to think he knows an awful lot about, when in reality he proves time and time again that he knows next to nothing about it.
“Moyes should see a doctor if he thinks his side can finish higher than last season”What should his target be then? To finish lower? Demotion perhaps? Targets are what they are Mr Green, whether realistic or not. If you finish second in a cross country race, for example, the target in the next outing would be to finish first, not third as your bemusing logic would have it.
Green makes no bones on where his allegiance lies, I think it is pretty much common knowledge. How this man is still on national radio really is beyond me, the BBC are a worldwide respected brand, it’s a dour shame that a particular employee doesn’t match, nor surpass such standards. So much for the BBC priding itself on its impartiality and ultra professionalism. With Green at the helm, are such standards realistic? I think not.
Mr Green should be asked to go, plain and simple. Green is biased and scathing, hardly what you would expect from a constructive, impartial, informative journalist representing an internationally acclaimed organisation renown for its integrity. Get him off the air, immediately!
I would highly recommend any reader to “Google” the “Irish Examiner” as the articles produced gives you a real impression, an insight, into how this “thought provoking” man thinks. He truly does believe that the “Top Four” are indestructible and other clubs are merely wasting their time in trying to bridge the gap.
If this was the case, the Premier League would be so dull, it would not be worth watching, if every year it was a four (realistically three at the moment) who were challenging for the title. Alan Green should keep his narrow-minded, ill informed, opinionated thoughts and platitudes to himself.
“Nowhere is in more need of a hearty dose of reality than Everton Football Club”What a pathetic assessment. Everton’s surge up the table has been studious and built on sheer hard work and unity, you would think we had purposely injured opposing players and or bribed officials to be at such “lofty” heights.
My viewpoint is clear, Mr Green is not only condescending but a man of mass contradictions. His articles, particularly the one that noted Moyes should visit a doctor, not only highlights his allegiance, but demonstrates his worry at the progress of Everton.
May 17th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
mr green is better left alone with his dis-like for everton, the more ammo we print about him the more he will harp on about us….as i agree with joe never a truer word spoke about this sad act and poor excuse for a commentator.
May 17th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Totally agree and a spot on assessment- the man is nothing less than an absolute idiot who clearly favours the RS
May 17th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
My name is Alan Green.
I split my weeks up between the mental institution and working for bbc radio 5 live.
Can i have a cup of potatoes please and a coffee butty?
Coldest Regards
Alan
May 17th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Alan Green is the reason I do not listen to five live anymore,he expects every match to be a classic and then slates it for not being so.He is a just not worth listening to,completeley self obsessed ,know nothing ,over inflated egomaniac who should not be on national radio,indeed why is he still there?
May 17th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I would like to meet said Mr Green and punch a hole in him.
I have not hit anyone since I retired from playing Rugby but for Mr Green I would make an exception.
Its sad that I should let such a no hoper as him get to me but time after time he does.
I’d rather shake his throat than his hand.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I think the best thing i can say about the ugly meff, is that the sooner he is dead the better.
He is an embarassment to the media, and what sticks in the throat, is the fact that he is paid from our license fees.
I hope he dies a painful death.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
People like Green are what idiots without a football brain thrive on. They actually believe what he says. It’s like any job. You don’t have to be an expert to convince people you can do it! Hence a half witted bully can progress.
As for his assessment of Moyes. Yes the man has his limitations (don’t we all), but he has progressed through ability and not by throwing Millions at a problem (Fat Waiter, Russian money launderers, corrupt African youth schemes). There is only one better man manager in the prem - just down the M62.
I just hope Green is around to see the resurgence of EFC. It will happen when, just like Serie A, the world gets bored with the same shite every year.
Captain
May 17th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I’ve come accross football fans from all parts of the country who support a whole host of teams and I have never met anyone who says anything good about alan green. 5live is awful. When green, time lovejoy and spoony are the football experts you know your radio station is poor.
May 18th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Alan Green reminds me of a spoilt child. A child who is indulged (primarily by the BBC) and say things hat most football fans would not dare to say. Football is not one dimentional as Mr. Green seems to think or want. Some games are excellent; some games are rubbish and som games have a combination of all things.. However, having heard Mr. Green over the years, he comes across as a small child who is totally free to say what he wants with the parent (BBC) merely apologising for his words.
His comemnts about certain clubs, or individuals (Everton are not alone) are often misinformed, ignorant, and insuting. My word - he is so biased
Many fans would gi=ve their sould for his job yet he seems so ungrateful - Mr. Green why not work in a factory for a week and see how lucky you are.
I agree with the author - but what can we say. I notice when I listen to Five Live hardly do you ever get a fan on who has been to the match when Green is on. It is always “mr. smith from basingstoke who is a man utd fan.” who has never been the fan or “mr.jones from gulidford who is a liverpool fan”
i don’t enjoy greem’s commentary - just like i don’t enjoy a listening to a spoilt child in the supermarket kicking off.
But at leats you can reason with a child!
May 18th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I don’t care! He’s not worth it. Saying Everton couldn’t finish higher? We did inish 6th last year didn’t we? So unless his maths are as bad as his judgement, we did exactly what he said we couldn’t. I feel that if Moyes is backed as requested, then we may be able to issue Mr Green with his own little dose of reality!!!
May 18th, 2008 at 11:35 am
who gives1
May 18th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
If I was Everton, I’d invite him to at least one game next season. But move his equipment & stuff with us lot in the Lower Gwladys Street.
One false word said against us, THWACK.
May 19th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Once sent a strong letter of protest about Green to the BBC with approx 100 signatures. Not even an acknowledgement. Says it all doesn’t it?.