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Quotes of the week
"Easy questions please, because my level of wine is high! I don't know if I'll be able to go home."
Carlo Ancelotti - singing the Blues and downing the red after Chelsea's title triumph.
"The missus was going 'who are you voting for' and I said 'I'm not voting for anyone'. I'm just going to take my voting card and I'm going to put in massive letters 'Tevez is God' and throw it in the polling station. I'm voting Tevez."
Noel Gallagher blows a big X to his Manchester City idol.
At 68, when you go to sleep at night, all you want to do is wake up in the morning."
Sir Alex Ferguson is feeling his age.
"I am not one for dancing on the table. I am not a very good dancer."
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps keeps his feet on the ground after his side's Ligue 1 title success.
Make no cones about it - Ollie is at Wembley
"I'd rather do that than build chicken sheds no-one wanted!"
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway after taking his side to the play-off final, having been out of football for a year, when he tried his hand at building hen houses.
"I work here four or five months and I think when you build a house you don't
start from the roof but the basement. We work very well, but we are near the
Roberto Mancini on his renovation of Manchester City.
"It was the boringest round to watch. I apologise to all the TV viewers."
Phil Mickelson says sorry to the public for his performance at the Players Championship, but should perhaps be directing his apologies to the Plain English Campaign.
"It was great to hear from him. He'll be getting my shirt but I won't be getting his sheepskin coat!"
Barnet striker Albert Adomah after getting a good luck message from celebrity fan John Motson before the game. The Bees beat Rochdale and stayed up.
"I'm more nervous than I was during the World Cup final."
Motty feels the pressure at Underhill.
"I didn't play with any of this South African team growing up. I'm a lot younger than them. They are all over the hill in that team!"
England's latest South African recruit, Craig Kieswetter, puts the boot into his countrymen.
"Wayne Rooney is the best striker in England. Well, he is the best English striker."
Didier Drogba pays Rooney a big compliment, followed by a medium-sized one.
"He's been one of the best centre backs/full backs for the past 12 decades."
Michael Owen discussing the merits of Jamie Carragher making the England squad.
(Andy Smith, UK)
"Webber has had the best weekend of his life, on top of his team-mate all weekend."
On Radio 5 live F1 coverage. Not sure Sebastian Vettel would have enjoyed it that much!
(Dave Harrington-Wright, Wales)
"My heart says Leicester, because I'm ex-Leicester and I love the place. But my head just favours Cardiff, because they have Championship players."
Steve Claridge on the Leicester-Cardiff play-off game. Don't they both have Championship players?!
(Michael Searle, Cardiff)
Coming on for Motherwell...
"All we need now is a unicorn to come on and scramble home an equaliser for the resurgent 'Well."
Thomas McGuigan comments on Motherwell's game with Hibs when the score was 6-5. Lucas 'Unicorn' Jutkiewicz promptly responded with the equaliser.
(Dave P, Macclesfield)
"Bradley Johnson's cross deceives the Rovers defence and Jermaine Pennant is in the right place to bury the loose ball for his 33rd goal of the season."
BBC live text on Saturday, as Jermaine Pennant flies in from Spain to help Leeds' promotion bid.
(John Matthews, UK)
"Dexter Blackstock only needs one more goal to finish with the most he's ever scored in a season. He's currently on 14, a total he's reached before."
Sky Sports commentator during the first leg of the Blackpool-Forest play-off.
(Cliff Watkinson, England)
"The wind coming off the North Sea today is going to make conditions difficult for both teams."
Uttered by the commentator during the Blackpool-Forest play-off game. Think his geography was a bit wrong.
(Allen McDermitt, UK)
He's right - it's the Irish Sea on that side - unless it was a particularly strong wind -Ed.
"Gomes is beaten all ends up by that shot. But he's not and he saves it."
Chris Kamara on Sky.
(Chris, UK)
"I am two-time Commonwealth champion, a two-time British champion, I beat Mike Tyson and fought for a world title. I have more British and Commonwealth title defences than the late Henry Cooper, so I've done all right."
Danny Williams on his pending retirement. Blimey. Is our 'Enry dead?
(Theo, London)
Don't worry, folks - Sir 'Enry is alive and well - Ed.
"The boss just said 'If you win tonight you'll be immortal for the rest of your lives'."
Rangers legend Derek Johnstone on a TV programme about Rangers' 1972 Cup Winners' Cup victory, when asked about the pre-match team-talk.
(Gerry Creechan, Scotland)
"So we knew if we scored, and kept a clean sheet, we would win the game."
Oxford United striker James Constable following United's 2-0 play off victory over Rushden & Diamonds.
(Martin Watkins, England)
Q. "Do you feel sometimes like you want to be inconspicuous, or do you like your popularity?"
Andrey Arshavin: "Yes, I would like to become an owner of a magic hat that makes you invisible."
Arshavin's been at it again on his website!
(Dovi Brom, South Africa)
"We'll have to take it on the chin. It's a real body blow."
Barry Hearn shows off his knowledge of anatomy on 5 live, talking about the betting allegations against John Higgins.
(Mike James, UK)
"Pietersen is on the charge and on the pull!"
David 'Bumble' Lloyd while commentating on the England-Pakistan T20 match. Watch out ladies!
(Ellie, England)
Think the only thing KP will be pulling for the next year is dirty nappies off his baby boy - Ed.
Altogether now...tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
John Champion: "Looks like some fans have come to this game dressed as Martians."
Joe Royle: "I think they are dressed as Smurfs, actually."
John Champion: "It's quite sad you know that, Joe."
ESPN commentators at the Arsenal-Blackburn game, when three Blackburn fans dressed as Smurfs were seen walking to their seats.
"Great cross from Walcott, but Carlos Vela Berbatoved it."
Commentary on Fox Soccer Channel when Vela missed an open goal.
(Libby Curran, USA)
"I am a prima donna, and diplomacy has no place in my house."
Antonio Cassano explains why he will reject a World Cup call-up by Marcello Lippi (he is getting married in the summer).
"Next season, I'd like to be standing here and offering you a drink, but as it is, the cupboard's bare, and all I can do is offer you a cup of tea."
Colchester boss Aidy Boothroyd to BBC Essex reporter, after a disappointing end to the season.
"Robbie Cowling (the Chairman) doesn't have a golden goose, so you might see me busking outside Woolworths in Colchester!"
Boothroyd on the prospects of signing loanee Kevin Lisbie.
Woolworths?! Ed
"You could say Watson's contribution has been elementary."
Mark Lawrenson talking about Wigan's Ben Watson on 5 live, during their 8-0 defeat to Chelsea.
"You're getting sacked in the morning!"
Stoke fans to Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford after hearing news of the goal-fest at Stamford Bridge.
"Can we play you every week?"
Blackpool fans after winning at Forest to book their spot in the play-off finals.
"You have no history."
The Anfield faithful taunt Chelsea fans.
"You're ancient history!"
Chelsea fans respond.
(Steve Cohen, UK, and Zell)
"We've saved your history!"
Chelsea fans after winning 2-0 at Anfield, virtually guaranteeing that Man Utd would not overhaul Liverpool's league titles record.
(Chris Gill, UK)
You can take the man out of the Hammers...
"Tevez loves us more than you!"
West Ham fans after Carlos Tevez did an 'Irons' sign with his arms during the Man City game.
(Wurzel, UK)
Cardiff fans: "There's only one team in Wales!"
Derby fans: "Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham!"
Cardiff fans: "You're in the shadow of the Forest."
Derby fans: "You're in the shadow of the Wrexham!"
Banter at Pride Park.
(Gemma, Derby)
"Ten more, we only want 10 more!"
Hull City fans after scoring at Wigan, needing two massive wins at the end of the season to avoid relegation.
(Joe, England)
"Twelve more, we only want 12 more!"
Hull City fans not giving up hope in the 2-2 draw at Wigan.
(Dave Alden, UK)
So how many did they need? Not that it matters now, of course - Ed.
"We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when. But I know we'll meet again some sunny day."
Hull City fans at their last Premier League away match at Wigan.
(Dave Alden, UK)
"If you can't get a bird, get a drum!"
Hull City fans to the Wigan drummer at the DW Stadium.
(Dave Alden, UK)
"Rich Brodie, Brodie
He's not got much hair, you see,
But he's got us to Wembley,
Rich Brodie, Brodie."
York fans in homage to star striker Richard Brodie after the second leg of the Luton-York play-off semi-final.
"We're rich and we're going down!"
Burnley fans during the game against Birmingham. Good that we still have a sense of humour, I guess.
Are Burnley that rich? Ed.
"We've still got a job!"
Me and my fellow staff at Barnet, after the club beat Rochdale to avoid relegation which would probably have led to job cuts.
(Kenny Lomas, England)
"Chants of the week, you're having a laugh!"
Tonbridge Baseball Club fans express their surprise at being included in the BBC Chants of the Week section a couple of weeks ago, during Tonbridge's defeat by Guildford Mavericks.
(Steven, England)
Happy to be of service! Ed.
"Operation Goodison, exercise commence."
Tannoy announcement at Everton v Portsmouth on Sunday. All the Pompey fans immediately started doing star jumps! Pompey fans will be missed!
(Harty, England)
"Can you please leave the field of play and return to the stands...
Can you please leave the field of play and return to the...
...look, I'm dying for a wee and I want to go home, so please just leave the field!"
Stadium announcer at Accrington Stanley's Crown Ground following a pitch invasion after their final home game of the season against Chesterfield.
(Rodge, Accrington)
"We may not be champions, but we can cook risotto."
Carlisle fans at Delia Smith's Norwich.
(JJ, England)
"AFC Bournemouth 1, Football League 0."
Shown at Dean Court after AFC Bournemouth were promoted, despite a 16-month transfer embargo and 27 points deducted over the last three years.
(Adrian, UK)
"Rhinos' Burrow Out For 12 Weeks."
From the BBC Sport RSS Feed. I didn't know Rhinos could dig!
(Jim, England)
Nor did I - although I do dig rhinos - Ed.
This is the last Quotes of the Week this year and, sadly, it will not be returning next season. Thanks for all your comments over the past nine years - I couldn't have done it without you. I'll be signing off with the traditional Chants of the Season next week.
And please keep sending your quotes, chants and stadium announcements to the usual email address for the time being, as I will be conveying them via the medium of Twitter from now on. So if you haven't done so already, sign up to my Twitter page and be prepared for a load of old nonsense.
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- 1. At 11:42am on 12 May 2010, allufc wrote:
Quotes of the week is what I check for first - why not next year - come on Beeb - sort it out!!!
- 2. At 11:47am on 12 May 2010, U14441937 wrote:
WHAT?!?!? No more QOTW? That and the review are 2 of the Holy Trinity of Lol around here (the other part being Robbo)
Twitter here I come. Thanks for all the laffs Chris.
- 3. At 11:52am on 12 May 2010, Why Did You Ngog Rafa wrote:
This is a sad day!!! QOTW will be missed!!!!!!!!
- 4. At 11:58am on 12 May 2010, derehambuck wrote:
Sorry to hear this is the last one, I have enjoyed reading this over the years
- 5. At 12:05pm on 12 May 2010, oldstafford wrote:
What's the story Chris? Are you still going to do review of the week? Are you forming a coalition with Robbo? Too many questions?
- 6. At 12:06pm on 12 May 2010, omarguma wrote:
Terrible News! - QOTW was a highlight of the week, best thing on the beeb after Review of the Week. Agree with allufc, sort it out!!!!
- 7. At 12:07pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
Chris, that is indeed a very sad news you bring us. Why is this the last QOTW? Only consolation would be if you were to write your very own blog in form of your take on sports matters of interest.
Has the new Gov. already forced the BBC into cuts? Are there more sections/programs/blogs that are going to be slashed?
Well I am not happy, I tell ya!!!
- 8. At 12:13pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie... say it aint so fella! Surely with Wonathon Woss leaving the beeb that frees up 32billion pounds... this is an outrage... The BBC are really telling me that they have money to spend on Graham Norton, but can't afford to keep this highly enjoyable, long running pice going...
- 9. At 12:13pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
SAVE QOTW and I'm not vbeing ironic either scrapping it is a disgrace. Is ROTW staying at least
- 10. At 12:14pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
- 11. At 12:14pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
This is a scandal. RBA can you set up a Facebook page called Save QOTW (I can't do Facebook at work or dislodge my teens off the PC at home)
- 12. At 12:15pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
Twitter? TWITTER?!?! Have you no dignity?
- 13. At 12:15pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.
- 14. At 12:18pm on 12 May 2010, Archie MacErsole wrote:
Disgraceful decision by the BBC. SAVE QOTW!!
- 15. At 12:20pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Sorry Ad, i cant do facebook as i am not a 12 year old girl...
- 16. At 12:21pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
Gertcha loofah boy.
QOTW leaving us?What's the reason behind that Chris?Is ROTW staying?I do hope so.Enjoyable as ever this week.
Good luck to Fulham this evening.As Konnolsky might say GO COTTAGING,I mean Cottagers....
Quote from Roy Hodgson after Fulham beat Wolfsburg.Asked if he's proud to still be flying the flag,alongside Liverpool,Woy said "Well,I suppose it's good for our clubs' UEFA co-efficient."
- 17. At 12:21pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie, you must be well gutted... first they cancel red dwarf and now this... Damn You BBC!
- 18. At 12:22pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
- 19. At 12:22pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Afternoon all. There are a variety of reasons for QOTW disappearing, including the changing of my own role, plus the need for the BBC to focus on more original content. It's fair to say there are other outlets that do provide this type of content, although of course I'm going to miss it - and you!
5. OldStafford: Sadly, Review of the Week is going too. I'll be doing one this Friday and the final one will appear the following week.
7. Spitfire: The plan is to set up my own blog in due course - but for the time being I'll be Tweeting away - probably starting in earnest once my blog here is finished.
8. RedBlueArmy92: 'fraid I can't me ol' China - hopefully the last blog will coincide with the Shots' rise to the promised land!
- 20. At 12:22pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
And to think Phil McNulty will still be bloging... OUTRAGE!
- 21. At 12:22pm on 12 May 2010, Prestonpete wrote:
"He's right - it's the North Atlantic on that side - unless it was a particularly strong wind -Ed. "
I think you'll find that Blackpool is on the Irish Sea - the wind would have to blow over Ireland & the Irish sea to reach from the North Atlantic!
- 22. At 12:23pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
17. At 12:21pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie, you must be well gutted... first they cancel red dwarf and now this... Damn You BBC!
RBA,at least he still has the gig on Takeshi's Castle...
- 23. At 12:24pm on 12 May 2010, The Bhoy Guns wrote:
No more quotes of the week? Poor show, Beeb.
- 24. At 12:25pm on 12 May 2010, Archie MacErsole wrote:
If the BBC are keen on saving money, there's a turgid, pre-moderated blog out there, employing an army of censors. I forget the guy's name, because I never read him. Chief something or other.
- 25. At 12:25pm on 12 May 2010, Scott Jones wrote:
Gutting no more Review of the week OR Quotes of the week? Pffft.
- 26. At 12:28pm on 12 May 2010, DidsburyVilla wrote:
What!! No more QOTW? Sad day.
Someone surely has to start a chant at the play off final for QOTW to be brought back?
Banners of the week: "We want QOTW back!!"
- 27. At 12:29pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie mate, no.... mate! I have to say that i am bitterly disapointed by this news... you will be missed greatly squire... it would be a massive mistake by the BBC if they were to not capitalise on some one with your natural writing talents and comedic outset... GRRRRR!
- 28. At 12:30pm on 12 May 2010, Madmcdan wrote:
I say we petition right here! Or facebook if we struggle to get 100 here (and if someone knows how!). I know everyone at work reads it (don't we sound productive!) because I send them all the links!
- 29. At 12:30pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
CC.Are you able to tell us what's next?Or is it still a bit hush hush
- 30. At 12:31pm on 12 May 2010, Fabr3gas wrote:
Save QotW
Don't let the BBC win
(slightly stolen from Save Chip, but you get the picture..)
- 31. At 12:31pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Oh and Cheers, if we can make the promised land i will be over the moon fella...
- 32. At 12:32pm on 12 May 2010, Archie MacErsole wrote:
What else is likely to disappear??
- 33. At 12:33pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
- 34. At 12:34pm on 12 May 2010, squidge2406 wrote:
I've just registered to use this sight for the first time purely to voice my displeasure. No more quotes of the week? Without doubt the best part of the sports pages on the BBC. It's brought me nothing but laughter for many years, come on BBC I know you need to save money but your picking on the wrong areas. Save Quotes of the Week - Genius
- 35. At 12:35pm on 12 May 2010, Garyrobertsleftpeg wrote:
Poor Show BBC......
- 36. At 12:35pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
12. Indraneelan: Yes, I've yet to get my head fully round the Twitter stuff, but seems it's the way forward. Rest assured I won't be telling everyone what I had for breakfast or what the weather's like.
15. RedBlueArmy92: Ha ha! LOLed at that one.
16. JacksfromBuxton: Hi Jacks (there's a joke in there somewhere) - as I explained a little further up, ROTW will be going too. Nice Roy quote - come on Fulham! Incidentally, I watched an old episode of Minder last night and Cottagers fan Terry McCann went to Stamford Bridge to cheer on Chelsea because Fulham were away. I know it's a TV show, but come on!
17. RBA92: Yes, but I've always got Football Factory 3 to look forward too, following last week's comparisons to Danny Dyer.
18. JacksfromBuxton: Save Ferris!
21. deepdale: Oops. See, that's why my blog is really stopping - elementary mistakes like that. Doh!
- 37. At 12:36pm on 12 May 2010, Spursbeard wrote:
Booo! QotW is the best part of BBC Sport - save QotW!
- 38. At 12:38pm on 12 May 2010, bluehellsbells wrote:
Scrapping QOTW AND ROTW is more b0ll0x than what comes out of politicians mouths.
If the BBC wants to save money then maybe they could combine Nick Robinson and Phil McDullty's blog then charge a fee for anyone who suffers with insomnia to read it.
- 39. At 12:39pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
RBA may not be a 12yo girl
But continually dressing up as one had lead to many mistakes
- 40. At 12:40pm on 12 May 2010, Archie MacErsole wrote:
Still its almost a cert Nick R. knows more about football.
- 41. At 12:40pm on 12 May 2010, crippledsheep wrote:
terrible news, QOTW is my weekly highlight on this site. let's get that facebook group up and running.
- 42. At 12:42pm on 12 May 2010, Dw Williams wrote:
Please get this decision reversed, this is by far the highlight of the week
- 43. At 12:42pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Blimey - can't keep up with all these comments!
26. DidsburyVilla: That would be funny - Save Chip all over again.
27. RBA92: Why that's mighty kind of you, sir!
29. Jacksfrom Buxton: Not sure exactly what I'm going to be doing, although I'll doubtless be helping out with the World Cup coverage (from the glamorous location of Shepherd's Bush). As you know, the BBC is moving to Manchester some time next year and for family reasons, I won't be joining them, so I might be tapping you lot up for a job!
- 44. At 12:43pm on 12 May 2010, tttorres wrote:
so no more Quotes of the week, no more SportsDaq. Is this all down to BBC cuts?
Come on BBC many people like these areas of your site, lets at least leave us with something entertaining to do, there is only so much news i can read1
- 45. At 12:49pm on 12 May 2010, LeedsUnited82 wrote:
Doh!! Is one of the pages that gets me through the working week!
Question is what's the new job???
- 46. At 12:49pm on 12 May 2010, tom1080 wrote:
Gutted to hear QOTW will be no more. One of my favourite running features on the BBC sport website. Its good to have some humour and entertainment.
Thanks Chris for the hard work.
- 47. At 12:50pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
No Chris, say it ain't so!
I wish my level of wine was quite high at the moment...
- 48. At 12:52pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
Why is it that everyone in any kind of notable position is so busy getting down with the youth that they can't see how ridiculous twitter makes you sound when you're meant to be at all serious?
Actors, musicians, fine, no-one really expects them to sound like adults, but for politicians and journalists tweeting is simply cringeworthy.
- 49. At 12:53pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
Chris, do I understand it correctly that you'll be leaving the BBC altogether?
Now that would be a real shame.
What I dont understand is why in this day and age, its not possible for you to work from anywhere you chose as long as you are only involved with the BBC online. I mean, I am in touch most of my day all the while spending more than 300 days outside UK.
Have a rethink. Talk to people.
Please dont go. :(
- 50. At 12:54pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
Half day today CC.So I'm off home.I'll speak to you in ROTW as usual but...
I'd like to thank you for your excellent blogs and hope that we see more from you in the future.I'll sign up for twitter to keep an eye on you from there!!
Up The Rangers
Go Fulham
Sack Roy K**ne(sorry,more for me that one)
- 51. At 12:55pm on 12 May 2010, MikeBassettforEnglandManager wrote:
This is devasting news that QOTW and ROTW are ending, they're literally the only reason I come to work!! The only others are Robbo and Dan Walkers Blogs.
Set up Mr Charles in his own little office or working from home with this being his sole job. Come on Beeb, I pay my licence fee for this and not the relentless drivel that is Eastenders.
From now on I suggest everyone ends every comment with either Save QOTW and ROTW or if they've ended, Bring Back QOTW and ROTW.
- 52. At 12:58pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
This is a sad day for all of us not only are the Tories in number 10 but we now hear QOTW and ROTW are to be axed!!!
I am gutted about this and i want to add my name to the petition to save both.
When i am working i look forward to both of these being released as they brings a smile to the face!! how can they justify axing these and keeping McNulty going???
It's a bloody disgrace!!
- 53. At 12:59pm on 12 May 2010, sundaymondayhabibbeye wrote:
blimey - cameron has started chopping the bbc faster than i thought
save QOTW!!!!!
- 54. At 12:59pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
The BBC is moving to Manchester??
Is this part of Dave's plan to fence off the South and turn it into a completely private back garden for Mr. Murdoch?
- 55. At 1:01pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
- 56. At 1:01pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
What will your new role in the BBC be Chris?
- 57. At 1:02pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
how come trash like BBC 6music is being saved and comedy gold like this and ROTW are being scrapped. BBC i want my money back. if the BBC want to scrap anything to save money they should scrap one of the myriad of lunch time antique shows they have. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!
- 58. At 1:03pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
If your tapping for a job Mr Charles one of your regulars works as a recruiter (sadly not for media types though so you'll have to learn Engineering pretty quick)
- 59. At 1:05pm on 12 May 2010, Paul wrote:
You can't get rid of quotes of the week!! :(
- 60. At 1:07pm on 12 May 2010, Special1 wrote:
I'm gutted about this news!
Like many others have stated the ROTW and QOTW are highlights of the week. You're insights and witisisms will be missed.
Perhaps it's time for this guy to get onto Twitter....
- 61. At 1:09pm on 12 May 2010, GreggortheGreat wrote:
I've registered specifically to voice how outraged i am with the decision to scrap QOTW and ROTW which, along with Robbo, are the best things on this site! May i wish you all the best Chris, it's been a pleasure reading your blog every week.
SAVE QOTW and ROTW!!!!
- 62. At 1:12pm on 12 May 2010, JacksfromBuxton wrote:
One from us,the pilgrims,in how we feel about the CC departure...
and some of the lyrics to this one sum it up as well....
- 63. At 1:12pm on 12 May 2010, BlueNWhiteArmy wrote:
This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.
- 64. At 1:13pm on 12 May 2010, redandblackT-Save 606 wrote:
No more QOTW?No more ROTW?OMG!Please tell me this is some kinda joke.Who do we call about this travesty CC?Hang on...you still have a job at the BBC dont you Chris Charles?
- 65. At 1:14pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
45: LeedsUnited82: First of all - congratulations on getting promoted. See you at Loftus Road next season. As I said above, not sure entirely what the new role will be, but I will be leaving BBC Sport when they move to Manchester, if not before.
49. Spitfire: Not sure about the BBC, but certainly BBC Sport when they make the move. Hopefully I'll get another job here - if not, maybe as a Government artist - drawing the dole! (Sorry, old - and very poor - joke). It's not just about Manchester, like I said earlier, they want to focus on more original content, particuarly in the build-up to 2012.
51. MikeBassettforEnglandManager: Hi Mike (is that your real name?) - I really am beginning to feel like Ferris Bueller now!
55. Spitfire: As long as you let me out on day release to see my kids now and again. They might miss me. Then again...
- 66. At 1:16pm on 12 May 2010, TandooriCactus wrote:
Gutted!! How can this be!? Beeb sort it out, QotW is a ray of sunshine in the mid week malaise. We need petitions, green and gold scarves and the like.
We must March on BBC HQ people. I will not be forced to go back on my boycott of the cliche spouting McNulty just for something to read of a Wednesday afternoon.
- 67. At 1:19pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
Chris, surely if Mr. Robson can manage to write and send in a blog from his dial-up connection in Smogland then you can still send QOTW to Manchester.
Perhaps by carrier pigeon.
- 68. At 1:24pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
36. At 12:35pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
12. Indraneelan: Yes, I've yet to get my head fully round the Twitter stuff, but seems it's the way forward. Rest assured I won't be telling everyone what I had for breakfast or what the weather's like.
I hope you manage to conquer twitter (for grown ups) but from what I've seen of other people's attempts the odds aren't great. Typing completely pointless inanities is only one pitfall, the problem is managing to NOT sound like every tweet should be preceded by "Hey! Guys! I made a funny! Listen to this! *ahem* : ... "
Though "funny" could be replaced with clever/insightful/etc. they all sound equally teeth-grindingly staged.
- 69. At 1:25pm on 12 May 2010, sundaymondayhabibbeye wrote:
they do have t'internet oop north you know?
- 70. At 1:26pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
seems as though BBC sport is moving to manchester does that mean we don't have to suffer any more drivel from McNulty anymore
- 71. At 1:27pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
Hhhhhhow about we all hijack McNulty's comment board on a Wednesday afternoon with Quotes of the Week until they beg Chris to send them in remotely??
Original content?! What's more original than topical humour?!
- 72. At 1:28pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Hello again - I'm away from my desk for a while, but will reply to any more comments upon my return.
- 73. At 1:28pm on 12 May 2010, Brummerdickens wrote:
This is ridiculous. QOTW make for excellent reading and show the lighter side of sport. Why on earth should it stop?!
- 74. At 1:31pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
its probably going because not as many people comment on it when compared to other blogs such as robbo's blog. however i would say more people read this blog and don't comment whereas robbo's blog just seems to be full of the same people every week.
- 75. At 1:34pm on 12 May 2010, deegee550 wrote:
I can't belive no more QOTW.
No doubt the money saved will go towards eastenders, holby, caualty, strictly and various marias and dorithys and other such mindless drivel.
Come on BBC sort it out and stop dumbing everything down.
- 76. At 1:37pm on 12 May 2010, Thanks for all the fish wrote:
The BBC's sense of priorities baffles me sometimes. Twitter has its place, but for this kind of thing? Shome mishtake shurely.
Save QOTW and ROTW - please!
- 77. At 1:38pm on 12 May 2010, Blogcabin wrote:
I hate twitter, so unfortunately won't be getting involved in that.
Anyway, how can you do a whole set of quotes in one character? It's barely enough for one, let alone a whole week's worth.
Good luck with everything CC, and hope you sort something out sooner or later.
Save QOTW.
- 78. At 1:39pm on 12 May 2010, Janey_the_exiled_Geordie wrote:
Save QOTW! Agree with ANTH-H90 about relatively low comments not equating to real popularity. I've read every week for years & loved it but never commented before...then again, nothing on QOTW has ever made me shout expletives across the office before.
- 79. At 1:43pm on 12 May 2010, Madmcdan wrote:
Yeah that's right this 12 year old girl started a group on facebook! "Save BBC's Quotes of the Week" (just search for it in Facebook). My first group so apologies if I have goofed it!
- 80. At 1:45pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
Madmcdan. don't forget Review of the week coz that is getting scrapped aswell. :(
- 81. At 1:46pm on 12 May 2010, Stevondo wrote:
Chris - quickly make your own website to continue the weekly quotes and reviews, then in your last ROTW subtly advertise it. Long live QOTW and ROTW!
- 82. At 1:47pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
That is a great idea the only problem being the quotes would be out of date by the time they get moderated!!
Can't believe we are losing 2 much loved blogs and keeping McNultys which to put it lightly is utter sh*te!!!
- 83. At 1:47pm on 12 May 2010, Storm of Swords wrote:
We need to start a campaign to save QOTW, its the first thing I look for on Wednesday afternoons. We, the license payer fund the BBC and therefore should have a say in its content. If cutbacks are needed then get rid of that joke of a chief football writer you have there Phil McNulty.
- 84. At 1:48pm on 12 May 2010, Jeppo wrote:
Gutted. Quotes of the week and Dan Walker's blog are by far the best things on this site.
I'm off to join that facebook group!
Save QOTW!
- 85. At 1:49pm on 12 May 2010, DennyCraneWHU wrote:
"Afternoon all. There are a variety of reasons for QOTW disappearing..." = I'm only going to give you two, 'cos that's all I've got, and they are really poor excuses at that.
"... including the changing of my own role..." in other words I don't want to do it and the BBC is too lazy/cash strapped to spend four hours a week on something we all have grown to love – in other words, stuff yous.
"...plus the need for the BBC to focus on more original content." This is just gobblygook, an excuse when you don't have an excuse.
"... although of course I'm going to miss it - and you!" Well, Chris, I am not going to miss you. The column yes, but not you, someone who thinks I am dumb enough to accept these bull*** excuses.
I feel better now, lol.
- 86. At 1:49pm on 12 May 2010, Ross wrote:
Not all of us are tragic enough to use Twitter (mods will ban me for this, but the BBC love that stuff far too much)...bring it back next year!
- 87. At 1:54pm on 12 May 2010, Storm of Swords wrote:
"The need to focus on more original content" is such a fob off and generic BBC excuse. I can understand you can't give specifics Chris but don't try and brush off your readers and loyal fans with that rubbish. It's the excuse the BBC has used for all its cuts lately.
- 88. At 1:54pm on 12 May 2010, U14441937 wrote:
57. At 1:02pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
how come trash like BBC 6music is being saved and comedy gold like this and ROTW are being scrapped. BBC i want my money back. if the BBC want to scrap anything to save money they should scrap one of the myriad of lunch time antique shows they have. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!
SAVED 6Music? They've axed Bruce Dickinson's Rock Show, which was the only worthwhile thing to listen to on there. They've destroyed that now and they've decided to chop the heart and soul out of the Bloglands.
- 89. At 1:55pm on 12 May 2010, Madmcdan wrote:
Facebook group changed to "Save BBC's Quotes/Review of the Week"
- 90. At 1:56pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
Whoooo, someone thinks Chris owes them something... Not pointing fingers (DennyCraneWHU)...
I'm not sure he does his job to satisfy you my friend
- 91. At 1:58pm on 12 May 2010, U14441937 wrote:
83. At 1:47pm on 12 May 2010, PulpGrape wrote:
We need to start a campaign to save QOTW, its the first thing I look for on Wednesday afternoons. We, the license payer fund the BBC and therefore should have a say in its content. If cutbacks are needed then get rid of that joke of a chief football writer you have there Phil McNulty.
As I said over on Robbo's page earlier on, the only grain of comfort with this drive towards shunting resources to 'original content' should logically sound the death knell for his page.
- 92. At 1:59pm on 12 May 2010, bigfatterrier wrote:
what?!! quotes of the week is the highlight of my week! who on earth made the decision to scrap it?! it's the best think on the bbc website along with live text.
so this is to be scrapped and yet robbo robson is kept which is frankly terrible? and mcnulty stays? all he can talk about is some sort of personal vendetta against david beckham.
bbc your decisions are rubbish.
- 93. At 1:59pm on 12 May 2010, smellslikesalmon wrote:
This is my favourite feature on the entire BBC website, and how can we get the longer quotes onto Twitter? Will not be paying the BBC tax until this move is reconsidered.
- 94. At 2:03pm on 12 May 2010, Medieval-Evil wrote:
Quotes of the week not returning? Outrageous. Much rather read this every week than the utter nonsense spouted by some of your so-called 'experts' every day, Beeb!
- 95. At 2:05pm on 12 May 2010, mrdappa wrote:
The best thing on BBC Sport
- 96. At 2:10pm on 12 May 2010, venners77 wrote:
Unbelievable that QOTW is being cut. I'm starting to believe someone is monitoring my use of the BBC and slowly getting rid of just the things I like. 6music being the other main thing I love being cut.
Why can't they cut out all that commercial tv tat like Bruce's strictly celebrity academy of ice dancers. The BBC isn't meant to be a wh*re to commercialism.
Loved the portsmouth fans doing the starjumps following the RIDICULOUSLY LOUD "Operation Goodison" announcement. Loved the banter:
POMPEY FANS: "Can you hear the toffees sing?"
EVERTON FANS: Silence
POMPEY FANS: "Is this a Library?"
EVERTON FANS: Silence
EVERTON FANS (riled): "WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN"
POMPEY FANS (cheering the Everton Fans): "There's only one Wayne Rooney"
EVERTON FANS: "There's only one Harry Redknapp" etc. etc. :-)
- 97. At 2:10pm on 12 May 2010, Jimmy wrote:
i cant seem to find this group on Facebook...perhaps i need to find a 12 year old girl to help me with this...hmm i dont think there will be many around the office.
- 98. At 2:11pm on 12 May 2010, evolving22 wrote:
This is a dsgrace save QOTW!!
The humour on here is a great antidote to the pomposity and banality of the 'original sports media' After all these quotes are more original than most!!
Never took to Robbo blog myself but where is the contrasting content on the 'all new' BBC Sports going to come from, humour is the only way to puncture the rampant egotism of these overblown sport celebrities.
The Beeb extends and embeds the dumbing down and caves into Murdochian bluster.
Yrs Angry of Tunbridge Wells
- 99. At 2:12pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
65 Chris,
dont worry mate. Would'nt think of giving you any trouble. I guess if the decision has already been made and as I understand you have taken a position keeping your family at the centre of it all, the only thing left for me to do is to wish you all the best in whatever you undertake hereafter. I am already stalking you on twitter. Good luck to you and all the best to your family.
(on a slightly unrelated topic, I did get a response from Arsenal Disability Football, see posts by Dinesh Vijayan on that blog. The next time I am back in London, I'll be gathering some people to go take a look at what good they are up to. Hopefully, soon there will be an Arsenal team to join the league too)
You is a top lad. Dont change.
- 100. At 2:13pm on 12 May 2010, idocherty wrote:
Now more qotw. That's just daft. If the beeb need to save cash stop Chris Moyels, Nicky Cambell et al from going to the world cup. That'll save a fortune.
- 101. At 2:16pm on 12 May 2010, Dale Til I Die wrote:
Please don't take QOTW away! What am I supposed to read at work now?!
Good luck in the future Charlsie :)
- 102. At 2:17pm on 12 May 2010, The El Dude Brothers wrote:
Surely the BBC can find someone else capable of doing QOTW.
If the BBC need to focus on more original content then there's a whole raft of stuff that should be chopped before QOTW. You can start with sexing up MOTD. There's only so many times I can listen to Hansen saying "if you're a defender then the one thing you don't like playing against is pace".
And as for non sports content well there's too much rubbish on the beeb that's been on for donkey's years to mention.
- 103. At 2:17pm on 12 May 2010, DennyCraneWHU wrote:
90 @ Great Shatners Ghost.
"Whoooo, someone thinks Chris owes them something... Not pointing fingers (DennyCraneWHU)..."
Yes he does owe me something: he owes me and others the courtesy of not expecting us to believe his bull*** excuses.
"I'm not sure he does his job to satisfy you my friend" Firstly I am no friend of someone who says "Not pointing fingers" and then names me – you can't even get that right. Yes Chris, or a replacement, does do his job to satisfy me and all the others who are dissatisfied at the axing, and the axing with two flimsy excuses, of QOTW.
Do me a favour and let Chris answer for himself and don't bore me any further. ty
- 104. At 2:19pm on 12 May 2010, redandblackT-Save 606 wrote:
Save QOTW/ROTW!
- 105. At 2:20pm on 12 May 2010, PlatinumPlatypus wrote:
No! Save QOTW!
- 106. At 2:20pm on 12 May 2010, SWGOONER wrote:
I am shocked and distraught. A first timer driven to it by the bad news. Has anybody thought of the wealth of material that will be coming out of this year's world cup?
Save QOTW & ROTW
- 107. At 2:23pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
The "original content" rubbish really is beyond stupidity.
By that logic then all BBC news should be cancelled immediately. It's hardly original is it and even if they keep it they surely can't be allowed to report what anyone else has said just like QOTW does.
- 108. At 2:26pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
so this is to be scrapped and yet robbo robson is kept which is frankly terrible? and mcnulty stays? all he can talk about is some sort of personal vendetta against david beckham.
Robbo's blog is outstanding as are ROTW and QOTW
always wondered wny McNulty hates Beckham so much. DId he think he had a chance with Posh before Becks married her or something
- 109. At 2:26pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie, when you lost your column in Nuts, i thought fair enough... you over stepped the mark. But this is really ridiculous...
One thing you HAVE to do is join the Robbo FFL next season...
- 110. At 2:29pm on 12 May 2010, Rovers Return - HKR AWAY DAYS wrote:
"This is the last Quotes of the Week this year and, sadly, it will not be returning next season. Thanks for all your comments over the past nine years - I couldn't have done it without you. I'll be signing off with the traditional Chants of the Season next week."
- 111. At 2:31pm on 12 May 2010, Iestyn Thomas wrote:
Boo, BBC. Poor show. QOTW is one of the best things on the internet.
venners77 wrote:
"I'm starting to believe someone is monitoring my use of the BBC and slowly getting rid of just the things I like."
Ha. I know the feeling. Next week it'll be Radcliffe and Maconie!
- 112. At 2:32pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Well good to see so many "first timers" coming out in support...
Fella, i'll see what i can do for you about a job in Aldershot, reporting on our triumphant season in league 1 next year following the fans around, and catching the moments of hillariy that often ensue... Ping us across a CV and i'll put it forward, now your from norf weezy so i am assuming your already pretty decent with a blade, this would also be good research for the football factory 3: The Squeakual.
- 113. At 2:32pm on 12 May 2010, Robbo Robson wrote:
Oi Crane, get off Charlsie's back, mate. It might just be that someone's being a Sullivan to his Zola, you hear me, Hammer?
- 114. At 2:33pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo (rocky style!)...
- 115. At 2:34pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
Sorry I couldn't physically point a finger at you, I'll remember that next time DennyCrane! I also don't remember trying to answer for Chris but ho hum :)
GazUtd - I also assume providing us with results tables is also not original enough, so we won't be getting those anymore... Damn...
- 116. At 2:35pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
with all the campaigning from music afficondos and politicians i was under the impression that they had managed to save it. the beeb is now a shadow f its former glorious self
- 117. At 2:36pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
Actually is this a conspiracy by Robbo to make his teh only amusing blog on the BBC or should we be worried?
- 118. At 2:40pm on 12 May 2010, Kevvo wrote:
I'll set up a FaceBook group to save QOTW if there's a demandfor it... ball's in your court people!!
- 119. At 2:42pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
What annoys me most about this...
1. CC is a gifted and very humourous writer, rahter than trying to come off as some footy oracle like many of his peers, his everyman real fan enthusiasm shines through... He is real. The BBC lack this grass roots honesty.
2. Colin Murray, a man as funny as tooth ache, a man with little insight in to footy, a man who is in fairness... dreadful, is given stewardship of MOTD2, and i will bet he is being paid handsomely for it.
3. Phil McNulty, now in all seriousness, i wont resort to personal insults, i dont know the guy, but i am yet to read one post defending him or his work, but i see hundreds every week condeming him...
4. This is the 21st century, just today i have spoken with people in several different countries, submitted proposals all acorss the globe and even had a conference call with three different countries (UK, Franch and southafrica)... yet the BBC are unable to exchange data smoothly between Manchester and London...
5. We all miss out on a great read...
Charlsie, i sincerely wish you all the best lad, when one of us does really bad or really good and the shots meet the hoops in a league... the first beers on me lad!
- 120. At 2:45pm on 12 May 2010, bill40 wrote:
Sorry Chris I don't care about you, harsh but true. I do care about QOTW and ROTW which can be done anywhere by anyone.
Twitter has a limit of 140 digits how can you move it there? Or is 140 words never got my head round it, too much inane piffle.
Look here is the deal. Save QOTW and ROTW and I won't organise a license boycott. Fair deal?
- 121. At 2:47pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
And lets not forget that JDR constantly comes on to Robbo's blog to tell us all how it shouldn't be there but it still is!
- 122. At 2:47pm on 12 May 2010, collie21 wrote:
NOT returning next year? I hope you will in any road. you are one of the more intelligent writers...........Don't leave us this way............
Don't leave me this way,
I can't survive , I can't stay alive,
Blogger please don't leave me this way,
Charlie my heart if full of joy when I read your blog,
Because reading other writers makes go to the bog,
I like your insight and what it does to me,
It doesn't give me the feeling that I have to pee,
So don't leave me this waayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
- 123. At 2:47pm on 12 May 2010, Conrad99 wrote:
QOTW needs to be kept. why not get rid of this 'election coverage' or whatever the waste of time it is :P
- 124. At 2:47pm on 12 May 2010, bill40 wrote:
BTW Jimmy I would keep quiet about finding 12 year old girls if I were you....
- 125. At 2:50pm on 12 May 2010, DennyCraneWHU wrote:
113 @ Robbo Robson
I won't get off the back of someone who expects me to swallow such hollow excuses. Perhaps you would give me a web address which gives BBC's policy on "focus on more original content" so that I can see the policy explained, the rational behind it, and whether it is being appropriately applied in this instance. Or whether it is, as I said before, just BBC gobblygook for when they don't have a real excuse for not allocating four hours for something that a good many people have written that they want maintained.
I trust a minor difference won't detract from our mutual respect ;-)).
- 126. At 2:50pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
do it Kevvo. remember to include both QOTW and ROTW.
- 127. At 2:51pm on 12 May 2010, Spitfire wrote:
119. At 2:42pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Charlsie, i sincerely wish you all the best lad, when one of us does really bad or really good and the shots meet the hoops in a league... the first beers on me lad!
Just a heads up RBA, go get the beer yourself. Charlsey has a habit of spilling it.
The only thing about him that has me worried.
- 128. At 2:52pm on 12 May 2010, DidsburyVilla wrote:
Doomed to a mundane BBC website of Phil McNulty: "Sad for Beckham but not england". DOOMED I TELL YOU!
- 129. At 2:56pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
Spits: I were gonna get him one in a plastic bottle with a straw, or borrow a non spill beaker from me little one and fill it with booze. (which doesnt spill but my 13 month daughter can unscrew easily... doy!)
Craney... He is still an employee of the BBC, i think we are all able to read between the lines... i dont think he's trying to mug you off or nothing...
- 130. At 2:57pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
yes there probably other factors that have resulted in this and ROTW being axed. however in order to be kept on by the beeb he probably doesn't want to do anything to tick them off. also while still being employed by the beeb he probably isn't able to give the full reasons for the axe of this content.
i agree that this could be carried on by someone else however it just wouldn't be the same.
Good luck for the future Chris!
- 131. At 2:58pm on 12 May 2010, smellslikesalmon wrote:
DennyCraneWHU :In the recent BBC review, where the licence fee was threatened and after complaints from local and national newspapers and websites, the BBC had to promise to reduce the scope of their websites and focus on 'original content'.
Not saying I agree with this, and I certainly don't think that QOTW should be cut, but blaming CC for this is a bit unfair I think. As Robbo has implied, this has come down from on high.
- 132. At 2:58pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
its just like Socceram when all the good ones like lovejoy left
- 133. At 2:59pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Guess who's back? Back again. Phew! Got my work cut out here. Will start piling through your comments forthwith.
- 134. At 3:00pm on 12 May 2010, waller90 wrote:
same as the rest of you on here , cannot believe QOTW is going ... its been excellent fun thanks for all the laughs.
- 135. At 3:01pm on 12 May 2010, U14441937 wrote:
116. At 2:35pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
Nope he's definitely going at the end of May .... mind he's due on tour with Maiden next month anyway.
- 136. At 3:02pm on 12 May 2010, collie21 wrote:
Mind you Chris I did say if you are ever my way, to look me up and I will show you around the south of France. Might even take in a footy match next season if you are here...... http://celtic gaul. blogspot.com
- 137. At 3:03pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
When did Soccer AM have good ones???
(actually Lovejoy aint that bad, and Chambos is my mates missus... i better keep shtum)
- 138. At 3:05pm on 12 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
Craney lad at least spell rationale correctly
Chris - are you going to world cup as you or Vickery could have done a Chants of The World blog
As for Colin Murray why couldn't we get Steve Rider back to do MOTD or Jim Rosenthal (might have had a big nose but knew his stuff)
- 139. At 3:07pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
back in the day when they had the yorkshire news and that mush in the green tracksuit. whereas now we have cheryl mole.
- 140. At 3:08pm on 12 May 2010, DennyCraneWHU wrote:
I've made it plain what I object to and primarily it is not Chris, except Chris is the messenger making the poor excuses.
Anyhow, I have asked Robbo to provide a web address for the policy statement re "focus on more original content". I am sure that when he does we can move on from there.
In the meantime, and this is really, really important, I have to go to bed and get up in four and a half hours at 4.45 am Sydney time to watch Cardiff and Fulham, and good luck to both of them. I'm a martyr, you know, lol.
- 141. At 3:09pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
RBA - Your friends with James Wade?
- 142. At 3:12pm on 12 May 2010, NoMoreMcNumpty wrote:
Save QOTW & ROTW !!
- 143. At 3:12pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
ANTH: Yeah Yorkshire news was pretty funny actually...
GSG: Yeah grew up with the lad been mates since middle school and he (kindly) credits me uncle with teaching him darts... Dont see the lad much now though, once you leave aldershot you done usualy come back...
- 144. At 3:16pm on 12 May 2010, Leon Mortimer wrote:
Hey, BBC, we football fans pay our license fee as well you know. Quotes & Chants of the Week is one of the best sections of the Sport site. WE DEMAND YOU BRING IT BACK!
- 145. At 3:16pm on 12 May 2010, Great_Shatners_Ghost wrote:
RBA: That's a shame, although if I got to travel the country playing a sport and had Helen waiting for me at home, I'm not sure how often I'd go visiting the old home town...
- 146. At 3:20pm on 12 May 2010, GazUtd wrote:
James Wade in drug shock!
You can take the man out of Aldershot but you can't etc etc
- 147. At 3:21pm on 12 May 2010, DennyCraneWHU wrote:
131 @ smellslikesalmon
I want to see the BBC policy document on "focus on more original content", not the least for an explanation of what "original content" means.
I have asked Robbo to dig up a web address, and now that Chris is back perhaps he would like to post it.
I am sure there must be one. If not then it would seem that "focus on more original content" is just GordonBrownSpeak.
- 148. At 3:22pm on 12 May 2010, TandooriCactus wrote:
Lovejoy aint that bad???!!! The man is a parasite. A self publicising idiot with little to no football knowledge. How he got the 606 gig ill never know, i thought a certain understanding of the game would be required.
- 149. At 3:25pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
Are you name dropping James Wade again!!!!
- 150. At 3:26pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
Go Taylor
- 151. At 3:26pm on 12 May 2010, Jimmy wrote:
Tandoori - in fairness, he is pretty good on SFTW. You get the idea he must be a nightmare to produce as he just says what he wants - the Richard Madeley school of presenting if you will.
Whereas that Louise Redknapp is seriously annoying.
- 152. At 3:26pm on 12 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
148, yeah but apart from that he's alright.... hahaha...
- 153. At 3:26pm on 12 May 2010, Rabster wrote:
QOTW *and* ROTW being axed??? A shameful decision. For some reason I dislike the term "blog" but Chris, you are by some margin the best "blogger" on the BBC. I am going to have to dig out a lot of old vinyl to soothe my soul ("Yessongs" obviously top of the list) and for your sake I hope Chas n Dave do reform. :) Chris, you have taken my criticisms and praise with equal good grace, I wish you and your family a great future.
Personally I feel "Sick as a Dog" but I don't suppose you are an Aerosmith fan either. :)
- 154. At 3:27pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
74. ANTH-H90: And yet this blog has probably got more hits than any other QOTW ever. Oh the irony. (Is that irony? Probably not actually).
81. come again?: Think that will happen - watch this space - but obviously I'm still a BBC employee so got to check what I can and can't do.
82. LABSAB9: Poor old Phil seems to be the fall-guy here. Thing is, he writes about contentious issues and is bound to be a bit Marmite for some people, whereas I just ramble on about a load of old rubbish that few take offence at. Plus, Phil is a top geezer to boot.
85. DennyCrane WHU: You know when I was just saying few take offence.... I'm gonna miss this as much as you, but ultimately decisions have been taken and I have to abide by them. It would have come to a finish next season regardless because I'm not going to the Republic of Mancunia.
87. PulpGrape: See above.
93. smellslikesalmon: Take your point about the longer quotes. We'll see how it pans out during the World Cup.
96. venners77: At last, some quotes/chants! Love it.
99. Spitfire: That is brilliant news, and well done to you for following it up. As I said in response to the original blog about the Tiger Cubs, if one club sets up a team for children with Down's syndrome as a result, I'll be a happy man. And for those of you who've got no idea, what we're talking about, here's a link to the original article.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2010/03/doing_it_for_the_kids.html
- 155. At 3:28pm on 12 May 2010, Demoremda_AJAX wrote:
great read
the liverpool-chelsea chants were hillarious
- 156. At 3:30pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
I'm sure he is a "top geezer to boot" i know myself and a few other posters would love the opportunity to do just that to him (in a non-violent of course!!!)
- 157. At 3:30pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
122. At 2:47pm on 12 May 2010, collie21 wrote:
NOT returning next year? I hope you will in any road. you are one of the more intelligent writers...........Don't leave us this way............
Don't leave me this way,
I can't survive , I can't stay alive,
Blogger please don't leave me this way,
Charlie my heart if full of joy when I read your blog,
Because reading other writers makes go to the bog,
I like your insight and what it does to me,
It doesn't give me the feeling that I have to pee,
So don't leave me this waayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Please stay now, you left me here alone - it's the end of the line
Please stay I can't make it on my own - it's the end of the line
Make it on my own
It's the end of the line
Now that you are dead and gone
And I'm left to carry on
I could never smile cause you
Won't stay alive for me
Your final resting day
Is without me
I weep
And think of brighter days
What about me?
- 158. At 3:31pm on 12 May 2010, LABSAB9 wrote:
(in a non-violent way of course!!!)
- 159. At 3:32pm on 12 May 2010, Devil_Steve wrote:
Save quotes of the week!
- 160. At 3:36pm on 12 May 2010, Demoremda_AJAX wrote:
just read that bit about you not being blogging here next season, make s me sad, first year i read bbc blogs, and you and robbo are so much fun to read, hope they rethink it
- 161. At 3:39pm on 12 May 2010, TandooriCactus wrote:
Jimmy - she is better to look at tho. I take your point, its mainly his 606 chat that infuriates me so.
- 162. At 3:41pm on 12 May 2010, Chris LP wrote:
If you don't want to continue doing QOTW, I will do it instead !!
( serious offer !)
- 163. At 3:46pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
102. The Dude Abides: I'm sure there's plenty of people who could do a far better job than me, but the decision has been taken to end it, so I don't think that will happen.
110: Rovers Rweturn -HKR Away Days: Aw shucks, all these familiar names. And after all these years I've just realised that HKR is Hull Kingston Rovers. Always was a slow learner at school.
119: RBA 92: A beer would be grand. Maybe we should set up a Facebook group called 'Anyone fancy a pint?'
120. bill40: So this is it then, Bill? The end of a beautiful relationship? Only joshing, why should you care about me? And as you say, lots of other poeple who could step in, but the bottom line is that both have come to the end of their shelf-life and will not be reappearing in any form.
122: collie21: Wow, I've been officially serenaded - and what a marvellous piece of prose it was too, sir. Next thing you know, Coweslepe will reappear singing my praises. Or maybe not...
127. Spitfire: Ha ha! Never a truer word etc.
138.adamspb: Going to the World Cup? Sadly not. Who needs South Africa when we're just a stone's throw from South Africa Road here in the Bush.
153. Rabster: Good afternoon sir - have enjoyed the banter immensely - and we've still got two Reviews and a Chants of the Season to go. Not a massive fan of Aerosmith, but you can bet I'll be calling up Sick As A Dog on Youtube just as soon as I've finished typing this.
- 164. At 3:54pm on 12 May 2010, Nick wrote:
This news is terrible, i'm deeply dissapointed in the BBC. Can't they get rid of Graham Norton the guy isn't even funny and act is getting old.
What's next getting rid of TMS and Live updates.
The whole getting ready for the olypics thing is a joke, in which the whole point is to get people more pro active and create more jobs, not scale back and change resources. It's a backwards step in my mind.
As for the twitter updates i defo won't be keeping up since i don't have an account. (and never will!)
Not very good for a BBC funded website. SAVE QOTW and CC
- 165. At 3:56pm on 12 May 2010, collie21 wrote:
I have to say the only thing Contentious about Phils blogs is that he states the bleedin obvious and puts it down as some sort of expertise. He has so many commenters because people think, and don't agree with him. You don't have so many commenters on what you write, because A) subject matter is different, and b) most people agree with you when you offer your opinion. Phil may be a top bloke hats off to him, but on his blog he comes accross a little bit over the top, 'I am right therefore I am right' he doesn't ever seem to be able to see the point that people are trying to make, he was still tipping the pool in January for crying out loud......ARRGH He drives me mad.....
Sorry I can't help it. End of season blues.
- 166. At 3:56pm on 12 May 2010, Sporting Fare wrote:
Well...where will we find inspiration for (or just blatantly steal) this sort of thing next season now?! Gutted!
- 167. At 3:58pm on 12 May 2010, RVP scores as easy as 123 wrote:
I'm absolutely gutted! QOTW/ROTW were always on of the blogs I'd come on to read first. Damn you BBC *shakes fist*
- 168. At 3:59pm on 12 May 2010, Medieval-Evil wrote:
One for old time's sake -
"Brazil were the first country to win the World Cup outside of their own continent, and remain so to this day."
- BBC World Cup Guide (Brazil)
- 169. At 4:04pm on 12 May 2010, Rabster wrote:
Chris, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Sadly I don't think YouTube have the best version (from Live! Bootleg) and it isn't their best song. It was the title rather than the lyrics that I found more apposite.
- 170. At 4:07pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
157. indraneelan: Cheers old son, although, hang on a minute, I'm not dead yet!!!
164. Nick: Well, if anyone wants to say hello through more conventional means, I'll see you all at the bar. And if anyone wants to contact me with stories or quotes, or whatever, you'll find me on firstname.lastname@example.com
- 171. At 4:13pm on 12 May 2010, Rick wrote:
Last one, I can't believe it and you missed the chance to do a full week dedicated to the legend Chris Kamara. You could fill a book with his classics.
How about a Christmas Special, Chris Kamara edition? Only Fools & Horses dragged on for years just churning out Christmas Specials.
- 172. At 4:19pm on 12 May 2010, theyoungun wrote:
I live in Machester maybe I can take over?!
What's people's fave QOTW ever?
Think mine has to be Peter Crouch:
Interviewer "what would you have been if you weren't a footballer?"
PC "A virgin"
Very good.
Also a lot of time for ol' Gordon Strachan too!
- 173. At 4:21pm on 12 May 2010, theyoungun wrote:
Chris what's your fave ever?
And who's your ultimate QOTW hero?
ps. good bye
- 174. At 4:36pm on 12 May 2010, wadebridgered wrote:
BBC you have to have a re-think.
QOTW is sacred - Don't Mess with it please
- 175. At 4:39pm on 12 May 2010, Richard wrote:
Best chant ever, heard at Craven Cottage last year:
"When you're sat in Row Z
And the ball hits your head...
......that's Zamora..."
Hope that's not the case tonight.
Despite the fact it means less publicity for Lawrenson, Green, Savage & other "I'm dead witty, me" merchants, I'm dead sorry to hear QOTW is being scrapped.
Ulrtimate QOTW hero? Arshavin...simples!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 176. At 4:42pm on 12 May 2010, losty wrote:
- 177. At 4:43pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
170. At 4:07pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
157. indraneelan: Cheers old son, although, hang on a minute, I'm not dead yet!!!
I wouldn't wish Twitterdom on you, or indeed anyone, so I'd prefer to think of it as a kind of temporary online death. Or I could imagine that you've got to live with some distant cousins who have a big farm in the country where you can chase rabbits all day long but I'm not sure that kind of stuff is applicable.
- 178. At 4:49pm on 12 May 2010, Albert Morgan - Goodbye 606 wrote:
Disgrace, i'm now going to cry!
QOTW ruled!
Typical of the BBC to get of something they do well
R.I.P Quotes of the Week - You will be forever in our hearts!
- 179. At 4:50pm on 12 May 2010, losty wrote:
QotW was a weekly favourite and stood the BBC out from its competitors. If you really want to save money don't send everyone to the world cup to simply sit in a studio in the stadium - adds nothing. Don't give Lineker and co a free holiday. That would save thousands - just how much will this save? - or will that need a request under the freedom of information act?
- 180. At 4:52pm on 12 May 2010, TerryFBH wrote:
43. At 12:42pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Blimey - can't keep up with all these comments!
for family reasons, I won't be joining them, so I might be tapping you lot up for a job!
Chris - get behind me in the queue!!!! Real shame your QOTW etc is ending - and your enthusiasm in responding to just about every post is a credit to you - I salute your indefatigability (or sumat) - Robbo take not you lazy smoggy!!!!
By the way I tried to find out the difference between ironic, tragic, coincidence (random or expected) and random - I gave up!!!
See ya next yr in the Championship eh!!!
- 181. At 5:08pm on 12 May 2010, collie21 wrote:
What happens to the quotes of the World cup, I was looking forward to that.
- 182. At 5:14pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
173. The youngun: Ooh, now you're asking. Yep, love the Peter Crouch one and Holloway and Mourinho have got to be up there, but these two spring immediately to mind:
"Snakes on a plane? What's that all about?"
Talksport's Andy Townsend, when asked about the film Snakes On A Plane.
And the following conversation between Ray Stubbs and Ted Hankey: Hankey: "I've stopped drinking, so I feel healthier, look healthier and I am healthier."
Stubbs: "So you're not going to the bar now, then?"
Hankey: "No - I'm off outside for a cigarette."
175. Richard: Arshavin, of course!
180. followingborohurts: I had a dream that Boro won the Championship next year, which means they're bound to struggle.
- 183. At 5:15pm on 12 May 2010, JonDaDon wrote:
- 184. At 5:16pm on 12 May 2010, Admiral Glad wrote:
Ah no this is terrible. This is just as disappointing as the last Grandstand (bowls and figure skating). At least sign off with a bang - maybe get someone to trawl through the last 9 years of material and make an uber-QOTDecade or something. Please. I still haven't got over the disappointment of the way the final Grandstand fizzled out pitifully.
- 185. At 5:19pm on 12 May 2010, KrisLovesTheGunners wrote:
Why? Quality banter! Beeb your at it again...
- 186. At 5:19pm on 12 May 2010, rupertmurdoch wrote:
Hmm rumour has it your looking for a job old boy...
Long long long time reader, never posted but felt compelled, even if only to say a massive THANKYOU. absolute disgrace they're allowing such a fantastic talent to leave and have to agree with the masses, in this day and age manchester really isnt that far away!
To Bill40 this blog could be done by others, maybe, but ROTW is never going to be the same if written by anyone else! we could ask phil to have ago just to see...
As for twitter cant say I'll be following you, goes against the grain. Maybe someone should point out to the beeb that it might be great for all those fashionable radio1 'celebs' to use but for anyone who enjoys more than 140 character convos its just never gonna cut the mustard.
To nine years of good old fashioned fun, and a bit of talented writing to boot
you will be sorely missed mr charles
- 187. At 5:28pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
184. supasubag: Gonna finish next week with Chants of the Season, but in the meantime here's a couple of links to Quotes of the Decade:
- 188. At 5:28pm on 12 May 2010, randalthor1812 wrote:
Save QOTW ....... one of the best (and funniest)things on here and its going BOOOOOO.
I blame the new goverment CC has been got at.
- 189. At 5:29pm on 12 May 2010, super_manch_utd wrote:
Save QOTW!!!!!
- 190. At 5:31pm on 12 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
186. rupertmurdoch: It's not, is it? Nah. Thanks for taking the trouble to sign up and write in - and for your kind words. Yes, appreciate Twitter's not for everyone, but feel free to drop us an email and if I set up any similar projects in the future, I'll let you know.
- 191. At 5:32pm on 12 May 2010, CONMEBalls wrote:
Save QOTW!!!!!
- 192. At 5:34pm on 12 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
it is kind of ironic that with this being the last QOTW it has had almost double the normal comments. I think most people (including me) have taken this and ROTW for granted and have been reading but not commenting. I'm sure for most people that this a highlight of their week in order to brighten up dull work or college days, and provide a place for good humoured banter between fellow sports fans. This will be sorely missed by many people.
If you haven't already join the face book group to try and attempt to save this national treasure
- 193. At 5:40pm on 12 May 2010, stevindiesel- Lennon is a GIANT____amongst midgets wrote:
- 194. At 5:42pm on 12 May 2010, rupertmurdoch wrote:
here here ANTH-H90
Chris, perhaps a little suggestion for Chant of the season
rupert, sign him up
rupert, rupert sign him up
- 195. At 6:01pm on 12 May 2010, Rovers Return - HKR AWAY DAYS wrote:
"110: Rovers Return -HKR Away Days: Aw shucks, all these familiar names. And after all these years I've just realised that HKR is Hull Kingston Rovers. Always was a slow learner at school." Chris Charles
Hi Chris, yeah it is sad to see one of the best BBC blogs going after so long. Anyway, all the best mate but I reckon Robbo's job has your name stamped all over it. He has had it too easy for too long that lad!
- 196. At 6:10pm on 12 May 2010, HRH Pags - The Toxic Princess wrote:
Leeds fans at Elland Road singing on the last day!
'Luciano...LUCIANOOOOOOO. Cost less than Berbatov and scores more goals!'
can't really do the other chant cos of the swearing but it's still fresh in my mind from that wonderful Saturday against Bristol Rovers!
- 197. At 6:13pm on 12 May 2010, leeds_and_proud wrote:
Another faut pas from the beeb I see, probably getting rid of QOTW to make more room for the cretinous drivel of so called 'experts' like Garth Crooks!
Way to drive people towards Sky Sports website beeb, great job!
- 198. At 6:21pm on 12 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
197. At 6:13pm on 12 May 2010, leeds_and_proud wrote:
Another faut pas from the beeb I see, probably getting rid of QOTW to make more room for the cretinous drivel of so called 'experts' like Garth Crooks!
I think you'll find it's 'faux pas'...
Gotta be up on the posh lingo now the Tories are in.
- 199. At 7:04pm on 12 May 2010, Rob wrote:
Simply staggered....they need to improve the BBC sports website (which I read daily) and do so by cutting the blog which is far and away the best thing on it...QOTW.
- 200. At 7:07pm on 12 May 2010, AFC - 85 - SBFC wrote:
Save QOTW!
- 201. At 7:16pm on 12 May 2010, Blogcabin wrote:
I wonder if live text of transfer deadline day will be next to get the boot?
Join up now, people: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=120765264619545&ref=ts
Never mind the election, this is how to make a difference!
- 202. At 7:24pm on 12 May 2010, Save_QOTW_and_ROTW wrote:
Like #186 said, I've been a long time reader but never posted until this dark day!
I did try to register whilst at work but can't access my email account from work so could never register fully! Stupid work and there unreasonable attitude to block everything that helps me at work but at least I had QOTW and ROTW to read but now BBC have taken that away from me.
A little part of me has died today!
Thanks Chris for all your quotes and for making my work seem enjoyable even if it was for a couple of hours.
- 203. At 7:54pm on 12 May 2010, I Am Deluded - Hughton Is A Geordie wrote:
First of all Chris thank you very much for bringing humour to our lives for many years now! Just looks like the BBC are gonna lose visitors to this site as I will be using SkySports mainly now. The only things that interest me on the BBC now are 606 and Robbo's blog. So Sky Sports will replace BBC Sport as my homepage, the change almost happened earlier on in the year but I hated not being able to find Quotes of the Week as soon as my internet loaded up on a Wednesday :). Thanks again Chris and good luck. Save QOTW and ROTW! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=120765264619545
- 204. At 10:00pm on 12 May 2010, over_there wrote:
Just heard that Jose Mourinho decided not to come back to the PL: "Without QOTW - what's the point."
Asked for his opinion, Neil Warnock was heard to utter "no comment" for the first time in his life.
In other news Harry Redknapp was last seen entering a Trappist monastery.
- 205. At 10:09pm on 12 May 2010, Revdawg wrote:
I'm gutted that this is the last quotes of the week!!!
I've even registered just to say how gutted I am!!!
Can we change your mind?
- 206. At 10:27pm on 12 May 2010, SimplyZola wrote:
You arent leaving the BBC are you?:(
- 207. At 10:44pm on 12 May 2010, stegreenwood wrote:
last one?? gutted!!
one of my favourite pages!
- 208. At 10:49pm on 12 May 2010, SAVE QOTW wrote:
What a ridiculous decision! Assuming the BBC can still afford the fairly modest costs involved in QOTW, would somebody kindly explain why, yet again, something popular is being removed. Just what do you hope to achieve?
- 209. At 00:32am on 13 May 2010, Ahad Shaukat wrote:
I dont think its a bad move by BBC . Its better to have some more original content . I like the idea of your own blog Charles . Would love to read your blogs . Cheers !
- 210. At 00:38am on 13 May 2010, a fat bloke down the pub said so wrote:
"the need for the BBC to focus on more original content."
How about the need for a chief football writer who can write, analyse, ask decent questions at press conferences and has a reasonable understanding of what they're reporting on?
This was an entertaing read, hopefully someone in power at the BBC will read these responses and keep QOTW.
- 211. At 00:59am on 13 May 2010, mackeminthemiddle wrote:
travesty that you're getting rid of quotes of the week? it's brilliant. listen to the people guys.
- 212. At 01:44am on 13 May 2010, Southern_Devil wrote:
Chris, cheers for the laughs you'll be missed a lot of the things I want to say have already been said Mc Numpty, incompetent powers that be etc etc, so good luck with what comes next!
- 213. At 01:47am on 13 May 2010, tomat wrote:
Some more tattyfilarious (hey Ken Dodd was a LONG time ago!!!) quotes. Registered just to say Thank You for brightening up so many weeks for me with both Quotes and Review. Loved them while home in Ireland, and have been hooked on them since moving to Canada.
Gutted that it is coming to an end.
So as you don your white lounge suit and the opening bars to My Way can be heard in the background I just want to Thank YOU and some amazingly funny bloggers for wonderful entertainment.
All the best with QPR, your daughter's football career plus ALL that you do.
- 214. At 01:49am on 13 May 2010, tomat wrote:
And yes I just realised how many times the word 'Gutted' has been used on this blog!
I am gutted I did not spot that before...........oh!:-(
- 215. At 03:16am on 13 May 2010, Sevenseaman wrote:
SAF quote is best. Drog's about Rooney is sharp too.
- 216. At 03:41am on 13 May 2010, Mike wrote:
i've set up a face book group to try and prevent the outrage of QOTW being axed, it probably won't work but if you don't try you don't know....
here is the link...
- 217. At 07:40am on 13 May 2010, South African Chelsea Fan wrote:
This is the biggest bit of BS i have ever heard!!!!!...QOTW is class and people come to read it because it's better than half the rubbish that features on this damn website...off to sky or who ever as this is exactly why Beeb is a load of rubbish! Gutted that i wont be able to check it before work!
All the best Chris...
- 218. At 08:10am on 13 May 2010, Jon wrote:
Just read this. In Shock. Can someone in the BBC management spend 10 minutes reading the latest output from Garth Crookes (team of season and comments) and then 10 minutes reading this blog. Then as yourself 'are we getting rid of the wrong column'?
- 219. At 08:19am on 13 May 2010, Alexandereski wrote:
This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.
- 220. At 08:51am on 13 May 2010, Eddie Shaw wrote:
Who the hell is Ed and why does he keep leaving annoying comments after a lot of the quotes.
- 221. At 09:15am on 13 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
Guys please can you follow my SAVE QOTW & ROTW campaign on Twitter.
Shame about Fulham last night but to be honest Madrid just swamped them for long periods and when they had the ball too often their first touch let them down
Very exciting playy-off semi-final - Cardiff vs Blackpool at Wembley
- 222. At 09:34am on 13 May 2010, blogdubdrib wrote:
chris can i add my voice to the chorus of commiseration about the demise of your blogs. i dont really understand why the bbc moving to mud huts in manchester to save money means you cant keep writing them but im a bit fick like that.
i guess the posh twit versions of ant and deck had a naked mud wrestle in the mud hut which has replaced no 10 in front of an open fire made of painted mud to decide who stayed - Phil McN or CC and the clueless one won. the clueless one also lost, of course.
good luck in the future. you come across as a human being which not many professional bloggers manage to do - which is why i enjoy the circus on robbos blog even though he actually isnt a real human being. you are the only bbc blogger who comes across as a human being who actually is a human being. is there a random blog gnerator logarithm. im rambling now.
- 223. At 09:36am on 13 May 2010, blogdubdrib wrote:
fulham would have won under labour
- 224. At 09:43am on 13 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
As the internet exists and articles can be sent remotely this business of the BBC moving to Manchester being the reason doesn't quite ring true. Is it more of the case that Chris has simply grown tired of compiling the same old stuff every week and has simply demanded to be allowed to do something a bit more serious.
If that is the case couldn't someone else have taken over ROTW & QOTW and kept them going.
- 225. At 09:49am on 13 May 2010, Fun_n_Games wrote:
This just isn't good enough. What a travesty.
But I find it ironic that the first time I've seen comments on Chris's blogs pass the 200 mark, it comes too late, and those in the Beeb haven't realised what a gem Chris is, how much we have all admired his wit, and how QOTW and ROTW will be so terribly missed. If only we had all commented so prolifically in the weeks and months past, he might have been spared. And here was me looking forward to the goldmine of humour and fun that was going to be mined from the World Cup. Now, it will never be.
- 226. At 10:01am on 13 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Good morning to those of you that might still be tuning in. Well I have to say that I'm staggered by all the goodwill messages and the amount of people who've signed up to my Twitter page (no pressure, then).
Right, I shall answer some of the comments that came in after I left my post yesterday and then start gathering some material for Friday's penultimate Review of the Week. TTFN.
192. ANTH-H90: Thanks ANTH. I know by seeing the viewing figures that both are quite popular, but as I said above, I'm truly touched by all the warm messages that have been flooding in. As for the Facebook group, blimey, I feel like some sort of celebrity. I'd better seize the moment by popping down to the tanning salon, getting my lips plumped up and picking up a small dog.
200. AFC - 85 - SBFC: Is that an entry for Chants of the Season? 200?! Blimey, I'm in nosebleed territory!
201. Blogcabin: Haven't heard anything, but I'm sure Mr Stevenson will be taking his place in the Transfer Deadline hotseat come the end of August.
202. Save_QOTW_and_ROTW: Crumbs, what can I say? Keep the faith, I'm sure they'll be back somewhere, someday.
203. I Am Deluded - Colcoccini For The Premier League: Sorry you feel like that, but there's loads of other good stuff on here woth keeping the homepage settings for!
204. over_there: Ha ha!
205. Revdawg: Great name! Thanks for taking the time to register. Sadly it's not a case of me changing my mind as the decision has already been taken. As I've said previously, I will be on Twitter and will possibly set up my own blog at some stage, will keep you in the loop.
206. SimplyZola: I'm not leaving just yet, if at all. What I'm not doing is making the move to Manchester, so it's fair to say I will not be employed by BBC Sport when they make the move sometime next year.
213. tomat: Once again, thanks for your kind words. Me in a lounge white suit? Now there's an image to put you off your cornflakes.
220. Eddie Shaw: That's me, Eddie - but don't worry, you won't have to suffer it any longer!
- 227. At 10:08am on 13 May 2010, Shanklyroad wrote:
David Cameron and Nick Clegg are in agreement about something....save QOTW!!!!
- 228. At 10:08am on 13 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
222. blogdubrib: Cheers ears. 'The only BBC blogger who comes across as a human being who actually is a human being' - I think I'll have that as my epitaph!
224. adampsb: Morning squire. I can honestly say I haven't grown tired of it - and while I also enjoy doing some 'straight' interviews etc, I think my foolish personality dictates that I'm much more at home writing nonsense!
225. Fun_n_Games: 'SAVE CHRIS CHARLES!' That's the best one yet!
- 229. At 10:08am on 13 May 2010, TerryFBH wrote:
Lets all write a letter!!!!
- 230. At 10:21am on 13 May 2010, DaveWalnut wrote:
Chris, are you related to Craig or are you just the same person?
- 231. At 10:22am on 13 May 2010, Madmcdan wrote:
Speaking of the Facebook entry- "Save BBC's Quotes/Review of the Week" 174 members so far - but we wnat enough to create a big long list to roll up, march to the BBC, find the person who made this decision and hit him on the nose with the list along with a firm "No! Bad Accountant!"
- 232. At 10:42am on 13 May 2010, alan706 wrote:
Gonna miss the quotes of the week, really made my day, plus all my mate think im hilarious when i send them on some of the classic quotes.
Best of luck Chris, you will be missed.
- 233. At 10:44am on 13 May 2010, manucastle wrote:
Whichever part of the earth i am in, i NEVER miss this blog. i do want it to continue forever. not on any faceless site. But on good old BBC.
Pls. sort it out.
- 234. At 10:50am on 13 May 2010, manucastle wrote:
Well. Chris, in this age of computer & internet, you can even do this blog from your home.. or even during a boring QPR match.
Save Rafa... Save Chris
- 235. At 10:51am on 13 May 2010, foreverblue94 wrote:
SAVE QOTW and ROTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
can't believe its going :'(
- 236. At 10:55am on 13 May 2010, manucastle wrote:
Tell you what, Beeb can add an advert after every comment, people will still turn in to read these blogs.
I always read it. though never leave a comment. i felt compelled to show my support.
Incidentally, will BBC moving to manchester make all pro-looserpool idiots like (you know them)
- 237. At 11:05am on 13 May 2010, manucastle wrote:
Incidentally, will BBC moving to manchester make all pro-looserpool idiots like (you know them) leave?
(Sorry pressed post button a bit too early.)
- 238. At 11:10am on 13 May 2010, indraneelan wrote:
237. At 11:05am on 13 May 2010, manucastle wrote:
Incidentally, will BBC moving to manchester make all pro-looserpool idiots like (you know them) leave?
(Sorry pressed post button a bit too early.)
I suspect moving to Manchester will clear out most of the United fans as well...
- 239. At 11:48am on 13 May 2010, BaggieMike wrote:
Some nice Quotes there Chris, I am also saddened to hear of the demise of QOTW and ROTW, they do brighten up Wed/Fri.
Im sure some of the regulars will follow you on twitter and then post your blurb on Robbos blog for consideration, but dont think i will join myself, i have too much of an adictive personality to risk entering into something like twitter.
- 240. At 11:50am on 13 May 2010, Rabster wrote:
"Kammy what do you think of the BBC's decision to axe QOTW and ROTW?
"Unbelievable Jeff!"
Chris, if Tim Vickery can send blogs from Rio, surely you can send stuff from London to Manchester?
- 241. At 12:03pm on 13 May 2010, Brian wrote:
Will miss QOTW. Always looked out for it on the Sports site.
Hopefully the powers that be will see all the posts and have a change of heart.
Thanks Chris.
- 242. At 12:21pm on 13 May 2010, Jimmy McNulty- The voice of reason wrote:
'Original content'?
Does that mean that they will be removing all of the news from the site seen as there are 100s of other websites that publish news stories as well as the BBC?
And what about that useless article (literally) Robbo? Is he going as well? I stopped reading his articles when i stopped using Clearasil!
Ah well, at least they can have their parties on the Thames still.
- 243. At 12:38pm on 13 May 2010, ANTH-H90 wrote:
Chris don't forget the handbag to carry the dog around in.
- 244. At 12:42pm on 13 May 2010, Mike wrote:
Surely not!! Surely it doesn't take that long to sort out. Lets all write to the new prime minister, sod the deficit this is important.
- 245. At 12:44pm on 13 May 2010, snowJacuzzi007 wrote:
What a disgusting decision by the BBC yet again. We pay our licence fee, thousands of people obviously still want the QOTW blog, so why can't we have it?!? What's the point of paying a licence fee and, allegedly, living in a democracy if we have no say in anything whatsoever??
Perhaps if you defined "original" we might begin to understand the decision. Better yet, why don't the BBC canvas opinion before making horribly misjudged decisions?
I'll be amazed if this comment doesn't get blocked by the moderators, because the Beeb appear to be against free speech these days too.
- 246. At 12:45pm on 13 May 2010, wilfy84 wrote:
So Sad to see QOTW going, what am I going to do during my lunch breaks to keep me entertained?
I think you should do one final QOTW with a selection of the greatest ever quotes over the past 9 years.
- 247. At 1:01pm on 13 May 2010, Chelseadub wrote:
Was out of the office yesterday so only getting the shocking news now!!!
QOTW MUST be kept on...simple as!! Ok Chris has for family reasons decided not to move with BBC Sport....so therefore chop QOTW??? Makes no sense!! If one of the office cleaners decides to leave will nobody do their job?? QOTW is the first thing I look for online on a Wednesday and has had me roaring with laughter on many an occasion!! How can the BBC not consider the content on here "original"....many of the quotes/chants/announcements are not only original but UNIQUE to a given situation in a game.
Chris thanks for all your work on this blog..in this format and the "old school" page..best of luck in everything you do in the future!! Before you sign off on QOTW tho PLEASE PLEASE bring these responses to the attention of whichever suit made the decision to do away with QOTW...they have seriously made a whopper of a blunder!!
- 248. At 1:08pm on 13 May 2010, smellslikesalmon wrote:
#246: Chris did do a 'Quotes of the Decade' at the end of last year, and he's reposted the links above. I highly recommend it!
'Snakes on a plane, what's that all about?'
- 249. At 1:51pm on 13 May 2010, anon_punter wrote:
STALE - I don't have access to bloody socially networking twittery sites at work.
Save QOTW & ROTW
- 250. At 2:11pm on 13 May 2010, jojomarchliverpool wrote:
- 251. At 2:34pm on 13 May 2010, Ged Sweeney wrote:
Chris, I get the impression that you are being remarkably sanguine about this but it I am genuinely disappointed that QOTW and ROTW are being consigned to the scrapheap.
I am an occasional twitterer so I will see if I can follow you, but it is a shame that QOTW and ROTW are finishing
- 252. At 2:35pm on 13 May 2010, wilo wrote:
Another registration just to show my support for Chris, QOTW and ROTW. I used to spend so much time on the BBC Sport website, but the axing of these blogs will just about sever my last significant tie to these pages. The cricket coverage, my main interest, has gone down so far that I've moved from reading the BBC *and* cricinfo to not bothering to read the BBC stuff at all. Robbo's pretty good, but I probably wouldn't read it if it wasn't linked next to ROTW.
Perhaps I'm just out of step with my fellow license-payers (though the response here might suggest otherwise), but there's so much rubbish on here (Garth Crooks is top of my "what a completely and utter waste of space" list, but it's a long one), and the stuff that get's chopped is the best stuff.
Chris, if you go elsewhere, most of us will come with you, I think - but Twitter and Facebook are *not* the way!
- 253. At 3:46pm on 13 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Crikey, it's like War of the Worlds on here...and still they come!
230. Dave Walnut: I'm very much the same person. I'll invite you round for tea one day to meet Kryten, Rimmer and The Cat.
232. alan706: Cheers Alan. I'm sure you're hilarious anyway, without the need to quote rubbish from my blog.
233. manucastle: I wonder what the most far-flung place that anyone has read this blog from is? Cheers manu, but there's nothing I can do about it unfortunately.
238. Indraneelan: You're not far wrong there!
239. BaggieMike: I hear what you're saying, brother. I'm not exactly Bill Gates myself.
240. Rabster: Ha ha! I get what you're saying, but it's not just about Manchester. They want to trim some of the blogs and focus on more original content. The argument is that plenty of other websites deal with the more 'offbeat' content that I produce,
246. Wilfy84: I published links to Quotes of the Decade in comment 187 - enjoy!
251. Ged Sweeney: I can assure you I'm gutted too - I've thoroughly enjoyed doing these blogs and all the banter that goes with them over the years, but the decision's been made and I've got to abide by it.
252. Wilo: Thanks for registering and lending your support. Thing is with Twitter, if I do end up doing something similar in the future, I can let anyone who's interested know.
- 254. At 3:50pm on 13 May 2010, adampsb wrote:
#242 are you Phil McNulty's nephew or something?
Just because the Robbo bloggers don't like Uncle Phil's ramblings don't disrespect the Robson
- 255. At 3:52pm on 13 May 2010, fadorock wrote:
WHAT!!! NO MORE QUOTES OF THE WEEK!!! This is a sad day, we demand answers!
- 256. At 4:18pm on 13 May 2010, mac_knife wrote:
I've been reading this blog every week for years now and I can believe it is no more. I've never posted on this blog before but it was one of favourites along with Robbo's. This is a sad day indeed.
Save QOTW but not Rafa.
- 257. At 5:01pm on 13 May 2010, RedBlueArmy92 wrote:
- 258. At 5:08pm on 13 May 2010, DaveWalnut wrote:
253. At 3:46pm on 13 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Crikey, it's like War of the Worlds on here...and still they come!
230. Dave Walnut: I'm very much the same person. I'll invite you round for tea one day to meet Kryten, Rimmer and The Cat.
That would make my life.
I'll follow you on Twitter using my 'other' name (we'll see if you can spot me) and we can talk more about your time on the Dwarf.
- 259. At 5:09pm on 13 May 2010, spursboomer wrote:
'The powers that be want to focus on more original content.' Isn't that what happened to Radio 1 ten years ago - it still hasn't recovered. Leave well enough alone. Surely working from home is an innovation even the BBC has heard of.
- 260. At 5:32pm on 13 May 2010, Ulstershaker wrote:
Hang on a minute! I'm a bloody BBC Licence Fee payer and I demand that QOTW be saved!
The BBC are supposed to be listening to what the Licence fee payers want and we want it saved!
Up the Shakers and Save Quotes of the Week!
- 261. At 6:16pm on 13 May 2010, Save_QOTW_and_ROTW wrote:
After the sad news that I had to read yesterday, I have decided to wear a black arm band to mark my utter respect to QOTW and ROTW.
I haven't been able to eat, drink or sleep since this shocking news, I haven't been able to look at my wife or kids and since I turned up at work I've been just sitting in my corner muttering "god damn you BBC" and ignoring my work colleagues or shouting at them when they dare ask me "What's up mate?".
Chris Charles for an MBE, OBE AND CBE - Why not make it a hat-trick!
- 262. At 6:42pm on 13 May 2010, randalthor1812 wrote:
Well if it must finish at least publish a book Chris and make some dosh ...
- 263. At 7:57pm on 13 May 2010, PaulyBoy wrote:
I've started a Facebook group - Sport Quotes of the Week. It'd be cool to collate quotes and try to keep the vibe going.
We could even resurrect the ol' Caption Competition.
Pop on over and join up...
(and thanks for all the laughs down the seasons Charlsie - best of luck for the new season, whatever it holds for you.)
- 264. At 10:26pm on 13 May 2010, cards wrote:
Like probably many people I read qotw and rotw whenever they appear but don't write in-until now -is that the only criteria for keeping a blog? They aren't necessarily the type of blog you respond to, and probably like many others just because i don't write in doesn't mean that I don't enjoy reading these articles. Robbo gets loads of responses but its just a small group of people having a chit chat and has almost nothing to do the with the blog and is pretty meaningless (though no doubt fun for them...). Shame they didn't know a few weeks ago, they could have moved their conversation to qotw/rotw to up the blog rating. Really disappointed have enjoyed it for years. good luck anyhow.
- 265. At 11:52pm on 13 May 2010, gc wrote:
save quotes of the week
- 266. At 00:23am on 14 May 2010, Nathan Morrow-Murtagh wrote:
No more QOTW because the beeb wants tofoucus on original content? surely the BBC has been around long enough to recognize that what it should focus on is what is popular??!!? Its mad! QOTW, ROTW and Robbo's blog are three of the last remaining facets of what football was all about! Grit, talent and enjoyment, not big contracts, big money and big hair!
Next thing you know 2good, 2bad will be dropped, despite it being the most popular part of MOTD2...
Another nail in the coffin of a sport languishing in its own shadow.
- 267. At 00:49am on 14 May 2010, TrotterUSA wrote:
This is an outrage. If they want original content, there's no place better for it than on CC and RR's blogs.
I don't pay the license fee like you at home do so my twopence isn't worth as much as yours! However, being spread a little way across the globe the reason I have in coming to these pages is to stay connected to what I miss most about "home" ie. the sense of humour. And wrap that up with the enjoyment of sports, the banter about our teams and the blogs of RR and CC offer something unique, constant original content!
I suspect the motivation is the same for many others in far flung corners of the globe. We know lads in Oz, Columbia, Germany, India etc etc and all over the shop that come here for a good chuckle, to stay connected in some way and enjoy a humorous perspective that CC & RR offer in their blogs.
So, BBC, your next Global Minds survey is being marked as Spam. I'll be in search of a more original mailbox content.
- 268. At 09:46am on 14 May 2010, gmmac wrote:
No quotes of the week next season!!!"You cannot be serious"!!
- 269. At 10:06am on 14 May 2010, gmmac wrote:
- 270. At 10:20am on 14 May 2010, Madmcdan wrote:
All, the facebook petition (see, gone from a 12 year old girl to bored housewife!) now has 239 votes. ("Save BBC's Quotes/Review of the Week" Group in Facebook). At the end of the day I will see if I can not get some form of e-mail across to the beeb with it all then when I get the response I will post it against the group page. - WATCH THIS SPACE (absolutely right I am serious about keeping this going, if they can keep a section for wrestling & weight lifting they can absolutely keep this as I am certain it appeals to a wider demographic! See I can do the executive BS too!)
- 271. At 10:40am on 14 May 2010, Chris Charles wrote:
Morning all,
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Just been sent the official line explaining why the blogs are going (see below). And by the way, for all the conspiracy theorists, I am not Robbo but I put his ramblings into blog format and add pics etc...
'Quotes of the Week, Review of the Week and Robbo will not be returning next season for three reasons. Firstly, because the BBC feels there are a lot of similar blogs on other websites, and we need to be distinctive and not damage the commercial market by dominating every section of it. Secondly, decreased budgets for BBC online mean we have to cut our cloth accordingly and, simply, we need to stop doing some of what we currently do. Thirdly, the member of staff who produces those pieces will not be in his current role longer term.'
- 272. At 10:58am on 14 May 2010, Dorset Photo wrote:
Save QOTW - one of the best pages on the BBC site, and one I visit every week, without fail!
- 273. At 11:03am on 14 May 2010, mighty_bladesmen wrote:
Save QOTW! One of the best blogs on BBC sport.
- 274. At 1:18pm on 14 May 2010, Special1 wrote:
You mention "...because the BBC feels there are a lot of similar blogs on other websites..."
What does that refer to? Which other sites do similar blogs?
- 275. At 2:18pm on 14 May 2010, Blogcabin wrote:
I've just read the official line, and to be frank, it stinks.
"A lot of similar blogs on other websites". When has that stopped any industry such as motoring, of which I am part. There are probably thousands of websites related to new cars, so what?
"Not damaging the commercial market by dominating every section of it" WHAT? Is that arrogance, short-sightedness or a lack of effort displayed to replace you, seeing that you couldn't possibly do it remotely... Also, how does that affect news? Does the BBC not want to dominate that sector either?
How much money is it actually going to save. As a license fee payer, I think I am entitled to find out. I am sure, as I have a say in how the corporation is run – albeit tiny in the grand scheme of things – I could find alternatives of how to save a few quid here and there.
"Thirdly, the member of staff who produces those pieces will not be in his current role longer term." Do me a favour. You could still do it, and if you're not there, surely someone could integrate it into their given tasks.
So who do we go to with complaints about this? Facebook campaign yes, but let's try and talk to these people and get some real answers...
- 276. At 4:33pm on 14 May 2010, Leightons_Left_Foot wrote:
Terrible idea to get rid of this. I've just signed up to write this. Come on BBC, you've gotta keep this on
- 277. At 4:36pm on 14 May 2010, Ian Thompson wrote:
Save QOTW - it's a bright spot in my week!
- 278. At 5:41pm on 14 May 2010, brucester133 wrote:
In Aidy's defence - the doorway outside the old Woolworths in Colchester is a prime buskers spot ;)
- 279. At 8:37pm on 14 May 2010, wasticle2010 wrote:
I signed up to the bbc just to say.
Its one of the funniest things on the web.
Why does everything I like on the BBC appear to be something that the private sector could 'do really well but just haven't quite got round to it yet.'
Cut gardeners question time or something!!!!!!!!
- 280. At 10:00pm on 14 May 2010, Mike wrote:
Sad news indeed. I pay my licence fee for 3 reasons:
1) So I can actually own a TV to watch Sky Sports
2) To prevent the threatening letters from arriving because I didn't own a TV.
3) To surf the BBC Sports website specifically for QOTW
This is absolutely the only content I consume from the BBC and now it's been taken off whilst all the dross on TV continues. It fills me with absolute rage that Eastenders (or Corrie - whichever one the BBC airs) remains whilst proper human content is deprioritized. Get rid of that patronizing, inacurate and, frankly, stupid Peston by all means, but not QOTW.
I'm also left wondering why, in this modern era the BBC still feel that journalists, whose role in life is to prepare electronic media, feel that it's inappropriate form them to do so wherever they choose rather than forcing them to move to God's own country. Perhaps that's why the BBC is in the mess its in.
If, by commercial blogs (at tautology in my opinion), they're allowing you (CC) to set up independently and try and make some money out of it then I'm in favour. If not then is there any recourse I take in terms of formal complaint?
- 281. At 11:50pm on 14 May 2010, wehateowls wrote:
i cant belive that they are getting rid of Quotes and Review of the Week they are hilarious and the chants and stadia announcement are fantasic and i look forward to see the chants of the week
come on BBC come to your sense and save Quotes and Review of the Week
- 282. At 06:10am on 15 May 2010, isetta60 wrote:
Auntie Beeb strikes again. Agree with 99.9% of the comments so far - I think the 0.1% knows who they are. Two of the best blogs are being axed, but we ex-pats (former honest licence fee payers) who have to endure countless commercials that freeze and don't let us see the articles behind them, now get our weekly fun taken away from us. Chris, your blogs have been a great source of entertainment over the years, and for that I thank you wholeheartedly. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. RAB92 - get to Wembley and the promised land - great contributor to this blog.
- 283. At 08:23am on 15 May 2010, Ebbe wrote:
Chris, your comment in #253:
"233. manucastle: I wonder what the most far-flung place that anyone has read this blog from is?"
well I'm currently in Beijing and to reiterate from my ROTW post, extremely disappointed at this turn of events!
I'm sorry to say twitter can gtf most of the time as far as I'm concerned but I'll keep an eye on your page to see what you get up to.
LONG LIVE QOTW and ROTW!
- 284. At 08:24am on 15 May 2010, Ebbe wrote:
ah it seems I can't get onto twitter directly over here but maybe that's a blessing in disguise...
- 285. At 11:14am on 15 May 2010, Ged Sweeney wrote:
283 EbbeSkovdahl
FWIW I have been reading these blogs from Geelong in Australia - it's near Melbourne
- 286. At 11:56am on 15 May 2010, fattatony wrote:
253 I read this every week from Singapore. Totally gutted. Liked when you blogged about your personal interests also and ROTW and QOTW are always good for a giggle, plus the banter in the comments is better than the other blogs.
You will be missed.
- 287. At 2:43pm on 15 May 2010, isetta60 wrote:
In the spirit of the new Govt. can we hold a referendum on which blogs are saved and which are not?
- 288. At 2:47pm on 15 May 2010, rileyzachary wrote:
What utter rubbish from the BBC, QOTW, ROTW and Robbo are all massivley popular blogs.
Stop bowing to comercial pressure (or using it as a poor excuse) as you the BBC is completley different from channels/website/organisations who rely on advertising otherwise most of your programmes would be scrapped ie The News, MOTD, any form of daytime telly, any police based show!
Grow up BBC why stop popular quality blogs! It doesn't make sense.
Save QOTW!
- 289. At 7:53pm on 16 May 2010, davidsccc wrote:
Shame it's gone: gem from Aggers after the T20 Final:
"Gemma Broad - Stuart's brother of course"
- 290. At 00:22am on 17 May 2010, tonbar wrote:
What is all this about? It's complete baloney. The excuses given as usual from senior management, don't make any sense. Is the BBC's whole point to only do stuff that other's DON'T do? Well in a Murdoch world possibly, but I thought the idea was to raise the bar and encourage others? Let's work out the "cost" of this. Collate and write up the funny comments in an already set up blog environment. Lets say, being cautious, this takes 1 person 5 days a week. On average then, that's say between £30,000 and £50,000 a year, to provide entertainment on a weekly basis to millions of people. One of the few things on the web that really DOES make you Laugh Out Loud. Yet the going rate for "entertainers" to do this is millions and millions. That makes NO sense at all. And what are these sites that apparantly do it as well anyway? No they don't exist. This is all management speak for smoke and mirrors - tell us the REAL reason.
- 291. At 03:45am on 17 May 2010, Ebbe wrote:
Ged, I believe that Geelong is actually approximately 250 miles closer to London than Beijing 'as the mole digs.'
and be sensible BBC, SAVE QOTW and ROTW
- 292. At 09:31am on 17 May 2010, Jesus of Suburbia wrote:
You should get the point by now Beeb. Save the quotes - you could always ask for a modest contribution from Graham Norton's grillions a year.
- 293. At 3:09pm on 17 May 2010, weejock wrote:
You cannot be serious Man.
QOTW is minted. Get a weekly laugh in the office.
Amazing thing about the internet is that you can update from where ever -just becuase the Beeb is moving to Manc dosnt mean you still cant do your job from London!
- 294. At 4:09pm on 17 May 2010, Smonnie wrote:
Twitter probably isn't the best way to go -- get your own website so you can still do the same content, but post it to there. I for one would post links to it every week on 606 so you'd even have the same audience!
Use the money from advertising to keep you in cold beers.
As Arshavin would say, "Simples!"
- 295. At 7:17pm on 17 May 2010, Nathan Morrow-Murtagh wrote:
Gone because other sites have similar aspects and you dont want to dominate the markets??
Not gonna lie, thats a pigs arse of an excuse
Other sites have similar blogs? You sure? Right then, Im off to Sky, maybe they can entertain.... Im sure Ill find teesider with a wit as sharp as tack. They're in abundance.
Always thought I could rely on the Beeb. When ITV cut things like southbank, I could accept it, because they want to make money, and that wasnt, but I thought the BBC's priority was entertainment.
I dont blame you charlsie. Ive loved all these blogs for the last 9 years, and I realize we're all shootin the messenger, but its blinking annoying the way things are going.
Sort it out BBC.
- 296. At 7:53pm on 17 May 2010, Marc wrote:
What you have to love about the BBC is, despite the overwhelming support for quotes of the week. Which is immensely enjoyable and far more interesting than their rather pathetic attempts at articles. No, despite all the people who want it, they decided to get rid come what may.
So yet another example of the BBC ignoring the will of the people? Are you labour in disguise?! Just do what we sodding tell you to do! How hard is it? And what other blogs are doing this successfully? And more to the point, who cares! People want to read this one clearly.
I mean really, how hard is it to collate quotes of the week with everyone contributing to them, all you have to do is scroll through the e-mails surely! Hardly going to take millions of pounds to support. And yet you pay the likes of Hansen and Lawro to talk utter rubbish that no one reads and no one wants. Although to be fair to Hansen, at least he was a top quality player so may have the odd insight.
- 297. At 09:42am on 18 May 2010, ktars5 wrote:
I registered only to put these comments through.
I follow this section regularly from my home country. Though I can't enjoy any live matches, QOTW gives me a feel of the premier league atmosphere.
Its very unfortunate that BBC has decided to terminate this along with many other blogs. The reasons provided are mere laughable, maybe next time they will be honest with the reasons atleast!
- 298. At 1:58pm on 18 May 2010, redlines wrote:
Like others I have registered here to express my anger at the decision to scrap this feature. What has really annoyed me is that I tried to click on the link to the twitter account (against my better judgement) to find that it doesn't work. This is stupid - just Save QOTW!....and ROTW!.......Immediately.
- 299. At 2:53pm on 18 May 2010, LaneyShrew wrote:
I know I'm a little late on the boards, but I've been away, what an utter disappointment to find QOTW is to be no more, sort it out BBC. If Chris is not able then a relplacement MUST be found.
- 300. At 00:48am on 19 May 2010, MattWPBS wrote:
Absolute and utter travesty. Maybe someone ought to explain to BBC Sport about remote working, and how that works work stuff like blogs in particular.
I'd suggest that people who aren't happy about QOTW/ROTW going make a complaint. I'll be doing this tomorrow.
- 301. At 09:04am on 19 May 2010, Jon wrote:
The more I think about this the more angry I get! I live in Yorkshire but work in London and rarely go there. The 'magic' of the telephone and that information super-highway thingy makes this possible! You can find 100's of millions out of your sports budget to cover F1 (which is not even a sport is it?). But not 1 ball of live cricket all year at any level and now no QOTW.
Think I am hammering this keyboard too hard, temper, temper!
- 302. At 6:51pm on 19 May 2010, Rory_87 wrote:
On the skysports website, on Guillem Balague's team of the week, he says about Pedro:
"Cool in front of goal, his 12 goals this season - seven with the right foot and six with his left - illustrate his wonderful goalscoring technique".
One presumes then that he scored one goal with a hop-kick of some sort!
- 303. At 1:44pm on 25 May 2010, Str0b3 wrote:
Another new registration to SAVE QOTW...
Is this a ploy by the beeb to get people to register for the site..:-)
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