Wheels244
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:26 PM |
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Am I the only one..........
That thinks Eddy Jordon is a c**k ????
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Kwik
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:33 PM |
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cant stand him, hes very rarely correct and all he goes on about is his 1,2 in spa... i know more about jordan racing than i do any other team...
bu then who would replace him? cant be another ex driver, another ex team boss would be nice...
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:34 PM |
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He's like a little dog with a bone. i also think he doesn't like Mclaren for whatever reason
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Gordy
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:42 PM |
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What about Ron Dennis to go with the ex McLaren driver
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mookaloid
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:46 PM |
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you're not the only one 
how about Flavio Briatore? now he could be entertaining 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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scootz
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 02:48 PM |
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Yup... he's an ass! But I guess he kind of balances the show out as the rest are techies and he comes across as a misinformed fan-boy!
On an aside, I was watching an old race with Murray Walker commentating... good grief... he was HORRENDOUS!  I'd just forgotten over time
how absolutely awful he was! He must have provided misdirection with his commentary over a dozen times in just the one race (and rarely did he
correct himself!).
It's Evolution Baby!
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RK
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 03:01 PM |
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Well I met Eddie once, and he was very nice. We don't get him over here so no comment on his choice of words.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 03:35 PM |
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I may not always agree with his opinions but I'd rather spend an hour having a beer with him than I would his rather smug, pi$$ taking
colleague.......
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Benzine
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 04:01 PM |
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i've no idea about what he says but he wears silly glasses and his hair looks like that of a middle aged divorcee called Julie
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zilspeed
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 04:30 PM |
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Eddie is what he is.
Love him or hate him.
Coulthard on the other hand does a very poor job of acting like a grown up and rarely resists the temptation to have a go at EJ.
You almost feel that when he has a pop at Eddie, like all the time, Eddie is thinking "carry on son, you're making yourself look like an
arse."
Not saying Coulthard didn't have his successes, of course he did, but he doesn't put himself across well.
Calling Eddie a "Leprechaun" ?
Not cool no matter how it was or wasn't intended.
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 04:36 PM |
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All valid comments but.......................
as with all tv, top gear included, all spontinaity is scripted and the roles of the 'on screen talent' are decided way before hand
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loggyboy
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 04:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Kwik
bu then who would replace him? cant be another ex driver, another ex team boss would be nice...
I dont see why it needs to be ANOTHER industry based pundit at all. Bring Ted Kravitz out of the background, although Jakes a great presenter, but
doesnt 'know' the sport inside out like Ted. Jake, Ted and DC would be a good team IMO. Keep EJ for some parts of the program, but not as
much they use him for. He isnt even a Marmite person, he's a Hellium guy, a little is quite fun, but too much and you feel dizzy and sick!
[Edited on 28/8/11 by loggyboy]
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gallons perminute
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| posted on 28/8/11 at 10:00 PM |
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First met Eddie 1978 at Knockhill. Not a bad driver but even better with the money. A mate worked for him when he ran Brundle in F3 and many a happy
day was spent in his Silverstone workshop. In awe of the man as he put in place the people to get the job done so that his team could win GPs and
challenge for the championship. He was a serious risk taker but his flaw was always the banker in him, so when the boat came in via the B&H money
he filled his boots rather than make the last step up. All but sure he regrets not taking that final step but when you meet your match (the white
shirted dictator) it suited him to stop.
I suggest that the guy is ok despite the wig, his love of money and his penchant for taking the pith. The shirts, baiting of Coulthard and his
relation with McLaren show that he knows something about life, the sport and is up there with the best of them. Few in the pitlane have not got a
great "Eddie" story. He travels alone, stays in the same places year after year and is the best man in F1 to share the "craic"
with.
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