Their commentary during games doesn't help the game becasue all they want to talk about is controversy even when there isn't any. They rarely talk about good play in the way that the NRL commentators do. The sooner SKy get rid of the pair of jokers the better.

Just another aspect of our game which poorly promotes such a great sport. These two clowns have a 'loud voice' in RL as sky's chief broadcasters and they poorly represent our sport.

The NRL footy show puts it to shame. It's a lighthearted comedy fuelled show with many different segments which possibly would be entertaining to other non-RL fans.

In fairness I do champion Steveo's passion for the game, but it's time to revamp, not just boots and all, but RL in the UK.

And when they do it's not usually that good.

I do like it though when they start waffling on about some sort of "controversial issue" and then phil Clarke wades in with a voice of reason and shuts the pair of them up.

They need to go. Outdated and damaging to the sports image.

Indeed. I used to love them but they just seem a bit of a joke now. It happens to them all - Eddie Waring and Ray French for example.

Stevo played his last game in British Rugby League 38 years ago! How can he still understand the modern game? He's been retired full stop 34 years. So basically no on under the age of about 50 remembers him playing! He needs to step down with grace!

Amused that his wikipedia page reckons his middle name is "Barbara" though.

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we need a "Eddie Waring" type.........without the flat cap and whippet image.

ie...a commentator who commentates.

Personally I like the Thursday night team. They come out with some funny comments, but tend to not get over hyped on controversial issues and just go with it.

I dont like the whole format, the people just make it worse. No other sports I watch is the presenter also the main commentator while 3 or 4 other people are in the commentary box spouting their own opinions with nobody actually calling the game. Too many people, too opinionated and too biased!

Agreed. They need a studio host, 2 studio guests (with at least 1 relative to the teams playing), 2 commentators and a sideline reporter who only comments during the game and hosts the interviews.

Saturday for example:

host - Eddie (although I would look to replace)
guest 1 - Stevo (see above)
guest 2 - Clarkey
commentators - Bill Arthur (lead) and Barrie Mac
Reporter - Terry O

what like When all year he tips Saints to win the Grand final and now with just the semi finals to go he decides Wigan are going to beat Saints and Saints wont even get to the final............

voice of reason or Biased pleb ....you decide.

We are miles behind other sports in terms of our TV coverage in terms of quality. Boots n All is average at best and often filled with idiotic, mindless and frankly embarrassing comments from our so called 'experts'.

During the live games, the commentary is absolutely abysmal. There is no insight into the game, just very plain description with lots of waffle. Often they are still bikkering and making a big deal out of nothing, when something exciting happens and they are showing replays still discussing a load of crap, its so frustrating!

There is no tactical insight, just occasionaly Stevo says 'whats the chase like' or 'apply the pressure'. Oh and the classic 'they need to look for something different in attack, maybe a chip over the top' EVERY single time. There must be more knowledgeable and capable people of doing these muppets jobs, pray let there be change!!!!