Radio WM

[villabear]

The raids in Birmingham after yesterday's attacks must have taken the BBC by suprise, so the live reporter from the Hagley Road this morning on 5 Live was none other than Daz Hale.

He's trying to deliver his first ever piece of serious radio, but he still can't help to do so without a chuckle in his voice.  Awful.

I'm surprised they didn't send Alison Hammond.

[kiddylion]

Great news,the live Speedway is back tonight

[Percy McCarthy]

The raids in Birmingham after yesterday's attacks must have taken the BBC by suprise, so the live reporter from the Hagley Road this morning on 5 Live was none other than Daz Hale.

He's trying to deliver his first ever piece of serious radio, but he still can't help to do so without a chuckle in his voice.  Awful.

I'm surprised they didn't send Alison Hammond.

She works for ITV doesn't she?

Amy Cole would be my choice. For anything, ever.

*swoon*

[Percy McCarthy]

WM's 'introducing' on Saturday night at 8 o'clock is very good and eclectic. There are always the four most recent shows available on BBC i-player listen again.

[castlefields_villan]

On another note - interesting listen last night, with Spinky.

Talking about best ever moments - obviously for anyone there it would have to be Rotterdam (although I know for some beating Man Utd in 1970 runs it close).

Anyway, some tremendous memories, one caller - Ray - I think must have been in the same party as me from New Street in the early hours of the Wednesday morning - straight back to Calais (or was it Dunquerke ?) after the game, only to see the last ferry departing for Dover leaving as we got there - and abandoned in the railway station overnight ! - Who cared - we were the European Champions !

Also interesting, Nigel didn't seem to accurately recall the Barcelona game in the Super Cup 6 months later, I think he said that Sid's penalty rebound levelled the tie overall - of course Gary Shaw's goal at the Holte End made it 1-1 on aggregate - I always remember that because it came from a free kick about 30 yards from goal and one of their players was about 6 inches away when it was taken, however the referee, making a superb decision, decided to play on and see what happened and of course the ball bounced to Gary Shaw and he smashed it in - their players then surrounded the referee saying the free kick should've been re-taken as their player wasn't 10 yards away.

That really was a violent night and it was mentioned about Sid being volleyed into the net by their goalie after he scored on the rebound.

A really interesting phone-in.

[kiddylion]

On another note - interesting listen last night, with Spinky.

Talking about best ever moments - obviously for anyone there it would have to be Rotterdam (although I know for some beating Man Utd in 1970 runs it close).

Anyway, some tremendous memories, one caller - Ray - I think must have been in the same party as me from New Street in the early hours of the Wednesday morning - straight back to Calais (or was it Dunquerke ?) after the game, only to see the last ferry departing for Dover leaving as we got there - and abandoned in the railway station overnight ! - Who cared - we were the European Champions !

Also interesting, Nigel didn't seem to accurately recall the Barcelona game in the Super Cup 6 months later, I think he said that Sid's penalty rebound levelled the tie overall - of course Gary Shaw's goal at the Holte End made it 1-1 on aggregate - I always remember that because it came from a free kick about 30 yards from goal and one of their players was about 6 inches away when it was taken, however the referee, making a superb decision, decided to play on and see what happened and of course the ball bounced to Gary Shaw and he smashed it in - their players then surrounded the referee saying the free kick should've been re-taken as their player wasn't 10 yards away.

That really was a violent night and it was mentioned about Sid being volleyed into the net by their goalie after he scored on the rebound.

A really interesting phone-in.

Yes things like that generally are interesting,unfortunately the last few years the phone in has turned into staged comedy with "characters" like Eddie & Alan etc baiting each other.
It was probably funny 1st time round but 2/3 years on I'd say it's all abit boring now.

[tomd2103]

On another note - interesting listen last night, with Spinky.

Talking about best ever moments - obviously for anyone there it would have to be Rotterdam (although I know for some beating Man Utd in 1970 runs it close).

Anyway, some tremendous memories, one caller - Ray - I think must have been in the same party as me from New Street in the early hours of the Wednesday morning - straight back to Calais (or was it Dunquerke ?) after the game, only to see the last ferry departing for Dover leaving as we got there - and abandoned in the railway station overnight ! - Who cared - we were the European Champions !

Also interesting, Nigel didn't seem to accurately recall the Barcelona game in the Super Cup 6 months later, I think he said that Sid's penalty rebound levelled the tie overall - of course Gary Shaw's goal at the Holte End made it 1-1 on aggregate - I always remember that because it came from a free kick about 30 yards from goal and one of their players was about 6 inches away when it was taken, however the referee, making a superb decision, decided to play on and see what happened and of course the ball bounced to Gary Shaw and he smashed it in - their players then surrounded the referee saying the free kick should've been re-taken as their player wasn't 10 yards away.

That really was a violent night and it was mentioned about Sid being volleyed into the net by their goalie after he scored on the rebound.

A really interesting phone-in.

Yes things like that generally are interesting,unfortunately the last few years the phone in has turned into staged comedy with "characters" like Eddie & Alan etc baiting each other.
It was probably funny 1st time round but 2/3 years on I'd say it's all abit boring now.

You can always tell when they are struggling for things to talk about because Franks will resort to his "who is the biggest club in our patch" routine, safe in the knowledge that drongos like that Albion fan Eddie will be straight on the phone.

Saying that, he had a pretty good interview with Steve Froggatt tonight. 

[LeeB]

On another note - interesting listen last night, with Spinky.

Talking about best ever moments - obviously for anyone there it would have to be Rotterdam (although I know for some beating Man Utd in 1970 runs it close).

Anyway, some tremendous memories, one caller - Ray - I think must have been in the same party as me from New Street in the early hours of the Wednesday morning - straight back to Calais (or was it Dunquerke ?) after the game, only to see the last ferry departing for Dover leaving as we got there - and abandoned in the railway station overnight ! - Who cared - we were the European Champions !

Also interesting, Nigel didn't seem to accurately recall the Barcelona game in the Super Cup 6 months later, I think he said that Sid's penalty rebound levelled the tie overall - of course Gary Shaw's goal at the Holte End made it 1-1 on aggregate - I always remember that because it came from a free kick about 30 yards from goal and one of their players was about 6 inches away when it was taken, however the referee, making a superb decision, decided to play on and see what happened and of course the ball bounced to Gary Shaw and he smashed it in - their players then surrounded the referee saying the free kick should've been re-taken as their player wasn't 10 yards away.

That really was a violent night and it was mentioned about Sid being volleyed into the net by their goalie after he scored on the rebound.

A really interesting phone-in.

I thought the reason the Barca players were moaning was because Peter Withe had taken the opportunity as the ball was crossed to perform some reconstructive surgery to their centre half's nose, via his elbow.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Apparently fwanksy said of the scum at Ipswich on his show that they played with 5 at the back 6 in midfield and 1 up front. If true that sums him, his show and radio wm up!!!!

[tomd2103]

Apparently fwanksy said of the scum at Ipswich on his show that they played with 5 at the back 6 in midfield and 1 up front. If true that sums him, his show and radio wm up!!!!

He certainly did!!  He seemed a bit confused as he then said five at the back in six in midfield. 

[wolfman999]

Comedy gold. I particularly enjoyed Rob the Villa fan. Sounded like he needed the number for samaritans he was so unhappy after our sixth win in seven and only one goal conceded. Christ knows what he does if we draw.

[Richard E]

Comedy gold. I particularly enjoyed Rob the Villa fan. Sounded like he needed the number for samaritans he was so unhappy after our sixth win in seven and only one goal conceded. Christ knows what he does if we draw.

He was also on a one man crusade to convince the world that Westwood is better than Hourihane.

[GarTomas]

Comedy gold. I particularly enjoyed Rob the Villa fan. Sounded like he needed the number for samaritans he was so unhappy after our sixth win in seven and only one goal conceded. Christ knows what he does if we draw.

He was also on a one man crusade to convince the world that Westwood is better than Hourihane.

That did make me snigger.

[Des Little]

Well other than our win, tonight's highlight was some Nose calling in to Franksy saying that they should sack Zola and get Francis back. I honestly never thought I'd hear that again. Brilliant.

[tomd2103]

Well other than our win, tonight's highlight was some Nose calling in to Franksy saying that they should sack Zola and get Francis back. I honestly never thought I'd hear that again. Brilliant.

It was a Trevor Francis / Paul Robinson dream team wasn't it?