attack!attack!attack wrote: Tue May 06, 2025 8:03 am
Greengo should get the gig.
Where do I start? First of all, I have no problems with Martin in the Comms room and I wouldn't criticise him personally but Greengo's stint on the PA has highlighted something I have stated on here for years.
We have deleted a few threads over the years (due to space) in which I broke down where the match night experience is going wrong and the playlist has always been a gripe for me. Over the years you could tell what song was going to be played and you could tell what time it would be played and be within a minute or two from your mark, without fail. I used to hear the songs were requested by the squad at the time but I am sure even they would have wanted it shook up.
Granted, having the same playlist helped Martin out so he could focus on the announcements but Greengo asked for requests and he played a good mix. In between discussions on the Radio I was able to hear The Faces, Emotional Fish and A Flock of Seagulls. To me that is quality and I enjoyed my experience. Over this last few days it has been back to the same old of Ventura Highway and a song that is allegedly about Jim McLaughlin. Also, announcements on LOI Football latest in both divisions have gone down well from what I have saw. That too wasn't present this weekend.
Agree re the tannoy announcements. The whole matchday experience at the Brandywell is pretty poor really - bare minimum stuff. It reallty needs a complete shake up.
Also - Given that we had 2 home games over the Bank Holiday weekend when the Jazz Festival was on - a major event for the city these days - then I think we missed an opportunity by not linking into that somehow e.g. having bands on at half-time. We talk about being a community club etc, yet too often do little to avtually weave ourselves fully into the life of the city.
