Listening to GJ's commentary compared to watching live or on TV

[horse1031]

Every game that I listen to GJ's commentary I always get the sense that we have either played really good or really bad.  After watching the full game replay I always come to a different conclusion compared to what is conveyed on the audio.  Many games we have played much better than what GJ and Sean have let on.

My challenge to all of us fans is to watch the full game replay and then respond to that on this board.  I am sure that many of you do that but wanted to make this known.  There should have been goals from both sides in the Millwall game.  We need to start finishing our chances!

Now, I do like GJ and he is a Fulham legend but everyone needs to take a look.

[dannyboi-ffc]

Made a thread about him recently.  I listened to him against Blackburn away and it will be the only time I ever listen to him again.

Nothing against the guy but I found the commentary amateurish and impossible to understand what was actually happening. Quite a character though so long may it continue.

I'm just lucky I go to virtually every home and away game so I don't rely on the replay either.  But the replay is definitely the way to go if you can't make the game

[you lucky people]

you have to love GJ, he commentates a Fan watches, not balanced at all, I like it and actually prefer his style listening to Fulham

[grandad]

Listening to GJ is like sitting next to your best mate at a game. I can´t afford to fly over from Spain too often so GJ is my lifeline.

[Tooting legend]

I listen to GJ on match days but have to be honest he is totally biased towards Fulham during the game, if you watch a live game  and listen to GJ you would think that your listening to 2 different games. But in all fairness he doesn't have to do it but turns up at every game, but I agree with the post you dot get a true reflection of the game far from it.

[St Eve]

I don't find GJ biased at all!

[Jonaldiniho 88]

I used to find GJ hard to listen to but after spending time abroad he was my only option and now I love listening to him. If there is radio commentary and Jim, jim gets the nod. Biased? Never

[Southcoastffc]

Biased? Of course he is!  And long may it/he continue.  If you want vanilla or impartial he's not for you but for Fulham Heart On Sleeve, GJ's your man.    049:gif

[Logicalman]

Made a thread about him recently.  I listened to him against Blackburn away and it will be the only time I ever listen to him again.

Nothing against the guy but I found the commentary amateurish and impossible to understand what was actually happening. Quite a character though so long may it continue.

I'm just lucky I go to virtually every home and away game so I don't rely on the replay either.  But the replay is definitely the way to go if you can't make the game

Dannyboi, you have to remember 2 things when listening to Jim:

1. He is NOT a professional commentator as such
2. He is totally committed to Fulham

Bearing that in mind mate, then you will obviously have very biased comments being made and, as someone else on here has pointed out, its like sitting next to your mate at the match whilst wearing blinkers and relying on his own take on the game.

Personally, I find Jim more professional than Ian Darke ever was, at least Jim pins his colours up there for everyone to see, whereas people like Darke are so biased towards the Liverpool and Man Uniteds of this planet they cannot see how poor their commentary really is.

If the club ever replaced Jim, then I wouldn't bother listening any longer.

[YankeeJim]

Biased? Of course he is!  And long may it/he continue.  If you want vanilla or impartial he's not for you but for Fulham Heart On Sleeve, GJ's your man.    049:gif

:plus one:

[dannyboi-ffc]

Made a thread about him recently.  I listened to him against Blackburn away and it will be the only time I ever listen to him again.

Nothing against the guy but I found the commentary amateurish and impossible to understand what was actually happening. Quite a character though so long may it continue.

I'm just lucky I go to virtually every home and away game so I don't rely on the replay either.  But the replay is definitely the way to go if you can't make the game

Dannyboi, you have to remember 2 things when listening to Jim:

1. He is NOT a professional commentator as such
2. He is totally committed to Fulham

Bearing that in mind mate, then you will obviously have very biased comments being made and, as someone else on here has pointed out, its like sitting next to your mate at the match whilst wearing blinkers and relying on his own take on the game.

Personally, I find Jim more professional than Ian Darke ever was, at least Jim pins his colours up there for everyone to see, whereas people like Darke are so biased towards the Liverpool and Man Uniteds of this planet they cannot see how poor their commentary really is.

If the club ever replaced Jim, then I wouldn't bother listening any longer.

But I don't want biased, I want to know what's going on. It doesn't really matter anyway because I'll never have to worry about that again. I hope the club keep it going because he's very popular and important for you guys overseas. It's just not for me

[Logicalman]

Made a thread about him recently.  I listened to him against Blackburn away and it will be the only time I ever listen to him again.

Nothing against the guy but I found the commentary amateurish and impossible to understand what was actually happening. Quite a character though so long may it continue.

I'm just lucky I go to virtually every home and away game so I don't rely on the replay either.  But the replay is definitely the way to go if you can't make the game

Dannyboi, you have to remember 2 things when listening to Jim:

1. He is NOT a professional commentator as such
2. He is totally committed to Fulham

Bearing that in mind mate, then you will obviously have very biased comments being made and, as someone else on here has pointed out, its like sitting next to your mate at the match whilst wearing blinkers and relying on his own take on the game.

Personally, I find Jim more professional than Ian Darke ever was, at least Jim pins his colours up there for everyone to see, whereas people like Darke are so biased towards the Liverpool and Man Uniteds of this planet they cannot see how poor their commentary really is.

If the club ever replaced Jim, then I wouldn't bother listening any longer.

But I don't want biased, I want to know what's going on. It doesn't really matter anyway because I'll never have to worry about that again. I hope the club keep it going because he's very popular and important for you guys overseas. It's just not for me

Yeah, point taken mate, depends on what you want, though I would contest unfortunately there are very few truly impartial commentaters out there, though Jim is, mebbe, a little less impartial than most !!  ha ha  :005:

[robert]

For me listening from Russia to the Gent has been great.Indeed,even when I did eventually work out how to use my computer to see the match live it took me a long time to give Jim up completely.I did about 3 years ago but now that we no longer seem to get any streams at all its good to go back to Jim.Just a pity that of late there has been very little of Fulhamto get excited about!!!

[Logicalman]

For me listening from Russia to the Gent has been great.Indeed,even when I did eventually work out how to use my computer to see the match live it took me a long time to give Jim up completely.I did about 3 years ago but now that we no longer seem to get any streams at all its good to go back to Jim.Just a pity that of late there has been very little of Fulhamto get excited about!!!

Except to bet on how long it takes him to say "we're not getting any replays"  :005:  Did you notice he said it BEFORE the game this past weekend?

[Black, White and Fred]

I think the problem is and I am sure some will agree is that even when we are playing well as a true fan you get frustrated when the team isn't clinical or creating enough. I have often left a game where I am moaning throughout only to think after that we actually played quite well.

[RaySmith]

As said -Jim is a lifeline when you can't get to games, for whatever reason, especially now that there are few live feeds.

Yes, he does come across as your Fulham supporting mate, but I actually think he tries hard to be unbiased, but in moments of emotion, or when things aren't going well for the club, the true fan comes through in a fan's cry at an opponent rolling on the floor when  he's hardly been touched 'get up you********', or similar, and I love that.

I'd far rather listen to Jim, now ably assisted at home games by Fulham legend Sean Davies, than the  Alan Greens, Mark Pugatchs, Lawros and Stan Collymores of this world-or indeed any highly paid, top Prem team  favouring 'pro' commentator, who  now seems 'vanilla', if it's a Fulham game, as someone said.

I actually think Jim has improved with experience, and is less biased than before, and tries hard not to be. He calls it as he sees it, and is not scared to say if the team are  performing poorly.

Yes, I love the aptly named 'Gentleman' - a true fan, who bleeds Fulham, and is a real good bloke, who wears his Fulham loving heart on his sleeve, in this cold hearted, cynical world- and provides an essential service to Fulham fans everywhere.

Long live Gentleman Jim!!!!!!!!!

[Holders]

I enjoy Jim and have got used to and thoroughly enjoy his little peculiarities.

I loved "No-one can ever accuse me of being biased".

What amuses me is to listen out to when he's being really tactful - i.e. he never openly criticises the manager (and only obliquely after they've been sacked) or the club, whatever he really thinks but I like to imagine what he's thinking "between the lines". He's absolutely professional about that.

I don't think I could imagine listening to anyone else if I can't get to a game.

I loved "bright yellow shirt, shorts and socks - there you are" (as if to say have a drink on me).

[RaySmith]

Yes - Jim would never openly criticise the manager, club or individual players -but he gives definite intimations of what he really thinks if you listen closely.

Jim does have a professional attitude towards his job, and his responsibilities - when has Jim ever missed a game through being sick for example?

As well as driving miles to games in all weathers, midweek and holiday periods, and whatever the fixture list throws at us, and always remains upbeat, and focussing calmly on the task at hand, although sometimes he must feel really p'd off, especially at some of the things that have gone on in the club in recent years.

[Logicalman]

Good point Holders, apart from the 'replays' one of his other penchants is to describe what colour kit the keepers are wearing. Classic.

[ffccaz]

Love listening to Gentleman Jim hearing what colours the teams are wearing is brilliant  064.gif Looking forward to tuning in tonight