English commentator - Spain are undefeated in 34 competitive matches...
Anyway, he played for Arsenal, he's going to Spurs , that guy's at Chelsea, etc.
Guess who is the last team to beat Spain?
Scotland.
Why am I watching another country's TV channels.
Devolve broadcasting.
@SylDeLaMer@martinjwhunter1@BBCSport@ITV It produces about 15% of its content, the rest coming from ITV. Basically, local news and weather. They're also licensed by the UK Government which is all that really matters.
@SylDeLaMer@martinjwhunter1@BBCSport@ITV You're right, but BBC Scotland and STV are not controlled in Scotland. Broadcasting is a retained power at Westminster.
All of Scotland's media is run by England and there's a reason for that.
If broadcasting was devolved then Scotland would become independent very quickly.
@JohnnyDundee@Frecklish1 I heard that the Portuguese are sick of watching all their matches on Spanish TV.
Oh wait, no, that would be fucking ridiculous...
MSM asking why aren't Scots cheering on England in World Cup think Scots having to see past the England-centric coverage+England-centric commentators+panellists on BBC+STV, the England-centric TV ads during the game,the constant England team news, & 'we' meaning England on UK TV
@SylDeLaMer@martinjwhunter1@BBCSport@ITV In '78 we had our own Scottish commentary team, but check this, England also had their own English commentators for when they had to endure Scottish matches...
@SylDeLaMer@martinjwhunter1@BBCSport@ITV We had the Commonwealth games in Glasgow, where the nations all compete individually, and we still had a full team of London based presenters presenting the entire event.
Most people think that was wrong, but I guess you didn't. We don't have to agree on this, that's fine by me.
@SylDeLaMer@martinjwhunter1@BBCSport@ITV Ok, let's switch it. Imagine how our southern neighbours would feel if every game was just Scottish presenters?
These game don't have England or Scotland playing but the commentary is always through an English lense. To me, that is not normal. No one else has to do this...