Comments on: How Murray Walker made great F1 championship moments special (Video)

By: somerandomguy

somerandomguy — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:16:46 +0000

Thank you FOM!

By: pSynrg

pSynrg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:53:58 +0000

Nice link, thanks. The real gem from Murray has got to be near the end, about 3:50 “…Anyway, whatever…”

By: David Watkins

David Watkins — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:30:19 +0000

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TeAuQ2Xem4Q&feature=related

at 0:38

By: Jolene

Jolene — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:09:47 +0000

My favourite one is also when Schumi drove into the back of DC at Spa. I remember I was a bit dazed at the time but when Murray shouted that “OMG” it shocked me right back into the action. He was brilliant. I really enjoyed his commentary.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:57:43 +0000

Terry – LOL! I like what Rosberg said about Prost’s move – I’m paraphrasing but it’s roughly, ‘you could tell he’d never done it before because he did it so badly…’

By: Terry Fabulous

Terry Fabulous — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:49:05 +0000

Keith this is one of the best articles you have ever done. I felt like I was 12 again watching the 89 finale on a 12 inch CRT.

I remember at the time being horrified, shocked, stunned, appalled, and a little impressed that Prost had suddenly grown a pair!

By: pSynrg

pSynrg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:26:17 +0000

I think the existential questions may be taking things a little too far.
‘Ours’ is of course meant in the colloquial sense. I honestly don’t expect to take ‘him’ home to put on the mantel piece.
Then again, maybe I should get ‘Our Nige’ out of the cupboard just in case I’ve been wrong…

By: David Watkins

David Watkins — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:51:02 +0000

Nothing is “ours” and nothing is “theirs.” It is not a broadcaster’s role to support anyone.

By: pSynrg

pSynrg — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:26:30 +0000

And I think that’s why I find it easier to get on with his brand of nationalism/patriotism/whatever, rather than the more in-your-face, patronising, ITV-style ‘you’re only watching this to see Hamilton win’ approach.

I really don’t get that vibe myself. Call me naive but I honestly get the impression of appropriate support for a brilliant ‘up & coming’ driver with the bonus that he’s one of ours!
What is wrong with that on any level?

By: David Watkins

David Watkins — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:19:08 +0000

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zDACwU7gHEg

Here is a good example of Murray knowing his job. He clearly disapproves of the driver’s actions but knows it’s not his job to say so and therefore he brings James Hunt in to do it.

Very funny when Muzza realises who is holding up our Nige!