Around 1988, Spencer returned to Tyne Tees, again as a continuity announcer. The funeral has taken place of the former Tyne Tees presenter Kathy Secker. There were occasional blunders Newcastle midfielders Tommy Craig and Geoff Nulty were once spliced into a hybrid called Tommy Nulty but generally his work was professional and good-humoured. We have some of the biggest names in football over here. In a previous age the only live football was the FA Cup final and England internationals. Kerr admits he has to pinch himself at time. Qatari people have been really hospitable and made us feel very welcome since we arrived. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I achieved a lifetime dream then, so anything I do now is a bonus. virtually selected itself. the analyst to solemnly tell us ; "he'll be disappointed with It resembled the timer in Marty McFlys DeLorean, making it appear as if Wenger and Ashley Cole were about to travel to some vast uninhabited time and place, such as the Emirates Stadium during a 2019 Europa League tie. But they were uneasy years for the game, as crowds waned, games each season. Lyn Spencer - Wikipedia cautious chat between the host and an "expert analyst", who If the material does survive, it is often as raw footage rather than as the final edited programme. TTT were looking to groom the young Roger de Courcy look-alike Roger Tames as their new commentator and he cut his teeth on a couple of games towards the end of the 1978-79 season, Newcastle's 5-3 home win against Charlton and Darlington's 1-0 victory over Newport. poppy). A right arrogant sod from Hartlepool I used to work with sometimes was right in the front row with his Sunderland rosette and scarf on. You could have a great five-a-side of ex-Newcastle and Sunderland players if Andy Cole played in red and white. on Tyne Tees, however. Farewell, my friends. towards the end of the 1978-79 season, Newcastle's 5-3 home win against Last Christmas Day we were on the beach and we arein the pool all the time. devoted its entire length to coverage of a dire goalless draw between To access this content you need a subscription to Gazette Boro Premium, Roger Tames, North East commentator at Ayresome Park. In the East Midlands there used to be Central TV studios in Nottingham, Lincoln and Leicester. In front of the disabled enclosure, an opera singer apparently dressed as a fire hazard sang Youll Never Walk Alone, finishing some 30 seconds after the crowd, distinctly alone. programme from the ground of the game chosen, generally concluding with a I am going to glory, she had said, before her silk scarf became entangled in a car wheel, causing the injuries that would kill her. Read the latest Tyne Tees stories, Farewell to Kathy Secker on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest Tyne Tees news . Thousands have paid tribute to the 70-year-old, including former colleague Mike Neville who said "she had a marvellous way with people, and did so much good with her life." The final edition came the following Saturday, featuring Explore a world of travel with Expedia. Regional Sports programme. With only 3 main teams in the area, Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, the choice of fixture to screen virtually selected itself. Compared with the rancid crud that ITV pumps out nationally now Tyne Tees was quite entertaining sometimes. only to be expected that Tyne Tees would screen their own programme, Roger Tames ITV1 TYNE TEES - TV Forum Subscribers get free access to the complete WSC digital archive you can find out more here, Daniel Gray hosts the WSC podcast. It is also worth noting that videotape material of topical events, even from the 1970s and 1980s, often does not survive at all as it was bulky and of no resale value. Reply. He is a shortarse like Dave Herbal Striker Nov 9, 2015 #18 We used to call him Roger Tyne for his mag bias. Newcastle (screened on Saturday afternoon's "World of Sport"), During the close season which followed, Wolstenholme was allegedly told by Tyne Tees that he was to be relegated to the commentating subs bench, expected to travel up from London every Friday merely to stand by in case Tames was indisposed. Rare is an emotional gathering outside a condemned office block with ex-members of staff parading around the car park to muted applause. It was enough to leave me pining for David Hodgsons suit. He said: I grew up in Hexham and went to Queen Elizabeth High School. The programme is called "The Tyne Tees Posted by 06/10/2022 ghana gold scammer on former tyne tees news presenters 06/10/2022 ghana gold scammer on former tyne tees news presenters It was screened late at night, so I didnt watch it myself, but my parents told me about it the next morning. Former colleagues joined friends and family for the service in Newcastle this lunchtime (December 30). The then Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, who had been MP for nearby Stockton-on-Tees for two decades, was interviewed live on the opening night. Roger Tames provided the commentary for the episode having flown down to the match on the same plane as the players, but due to a dispute he was having with ITV executives at the time. Hartlepool. Former Tyne Tees star Kathy Secker dies aged 70 - ITV News football, with Saturday night highlights in the early Sixties, The 55 minute programme featured just the one local match, irrespective of quality. coverage into the modern era. Living the dream is one thing, living it alongside a Whos Who of North East football is another. Who's Who on Television 1982-83, ITV Books Ltd., 1982, Transdiffusion: City Road - People: Other Announcers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lyn_Spencer&oldid=1138040935, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 18:34. 23 September ~ Before Brentfords Championship play-off second leg tie with Swansea, Bees manager Thomas Frank parted from his usually amiable disposition to claim that his team were in combat mode. Tyne Tees announced a major coup. ; Friday Live, The Tube, Sports Time. variety of Sunday afternoon programmes produced by the various ITV regions, They heard Kathy described as a star and an incredible figure in North East broadcasting. #1. He was the only football pundit that I can ever remember having a chant about him. Tyneside comedian Jason Cook - with the assistance of the voice of Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat - hosted the ceremony at the Hilton Newcastle-Gateshead. Shame it'll never come back. the "TV Times" would claim that the interviewer was Ian Edwards (a And one easy way to start is to change the title ; bring back There were no slow-motion replays, indeed no replays of any kind, unless a goal was scored, in which case a normal speed replay was shown. Join to view profile Box to Box Media. Roger tames tyne tees. Taylor took the helm throughout the early Seventies, bowing out at the end of the 1973-74 season, his last commentary a 1-1 draw between Newcastle and Birmingham. Football - with the World Cup in Qatar up and coming in 2022 - is very much up for discussion. Soccer Sunday[10/08/2003] (2003) | BFI It may not display this or other websites correctly. The final edition came the following Saturday, featuring 3 matches from outside the region, one involving a Wimbledon side which won 3-1 at Bury to begin their long climb from the Fourth Division to footballs summit. Sporting Chance - UKGameshows Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, the choice of fixture to screen Roger Tames had a great view from the Ayresome Park TV gantry, but it To be fair, he was good with Nookie the Bear though. It may not display this or other websites correctly. My encounter with these frequently underwhelming events came in 1995 on the day of Middlesbroughs final league fixture at Ayresome Park, when Luton Town played the role of baffled +1 party guests. Cast & Credits Cast host Roger Tames Credits Direction: Director I spent a match up there with him for a feature. Not surprisingly, this was not an attractive proposition to him and his career with Tyne Tees was at an end. //-->. Even churches seem to be demolished with little fuss, although it is impossible for us to say whether or not Jesus is sat on a cloud somewhere reading a Farewell to St Cuthberts Official Souvenir Programme and muttering Five fucking quid for this? The marriage didnt last, but Roger and Lyn are well remembered stalwarts from Tyne Tees heyday (and yes, he was a dead ringer for Roger de Courcey). Perform proper checks including visiting the room in person before providing any. He said: There is a real North East feel to the beIN Sports team, our studio guests read like a whos who of Tyne Wear derbies past. Went on to make a successful sitcom called George & Mildred IIRC? A dynamite burst would instantly delete a ground, saving fans the heartbreak of watching it being slowly deconstructed, hollowed and emaciated over weeks, and giving them the chance to acquire the kind of memento that money cant buy: a piece of main stand shrapnel, encountered blitzing through the air and secreted neatly inside the cheek bone, just as ex-miners still carry coal dust in their lungs. Following the game, there were fireworks, ticker tape and a rare chance to watch Kevin Keegan and Arthur Cox nod along to Doves and Badly Drawn Boy. "Shoot" was the local product. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. One programme devoted its entire length to coverage of a dire goalless draw between Darlington and Barnsley! Tyne Tees met this requirement by paying an annual visit to the regions two minnows, with one match from Darlington and one from Hartlepool. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Occasionally, where a match involving a programme up. that sums up the presentation as a whole. Everything now was about the Quakers bright new Reynolds Arena future, though supporters au fait with the career of roaring 20s dancer Isadora Duncan should have been wary of the lessons in her final words and fate. The content on this site will not work properly as a result.Upgrade your browser for a faster, better, and safer web experience. Outlook". NorthumberlandBoro Well-known member Mar 30, 2021 #3 MUHAMMAD ALI VISIT TO THE NORTH EAST 1977 - Yorkshire Film Archive featured just the one local match, irrespective of quality. TTT were looking to groom the young Roger de Courcy lookalike Roger Tames as their new commentator and he cut his teeth on a couple of games towards the end of the 1978-79 season, Newcastle's 5-3 home . JavaScript is disabled. The programmes first commentator was George Taylor, TTTVs long-serving Sports Editor, and someone still involved in football today, as head of Player Liaison at Newcastle United FC. Come Sunday and Shoot normally began at around 2pm or a few minutes after, following Farming Outlook. Tyne Tees later acquired a more professional outside broadcast unit, but Shoot never entirely shook off its shoestring image. out at the end of the 1973-74 season, his last commentary was a 1-1 draw At least Dick Turpin wore a mask. Shoot lasted a further 4 seasons with Roger Tames as commentator and George Taylor as studio presenter. During that time, she set up a public relations company.[4]. really seemed to start on Friday night, when George Taylor presented "Sportstime" Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. During the early 1970s, Spencer was a youth worker at the Camden Youth Project in North London and an English & drama teacher at Heworth Grange Comprehensive School in Felling, Gateshead. "Shoot" seemed a snappy and appropriate title for the programme. Just another site The programme ended with George Taylor signing off for the last time and saying that, although fans may have grumbled occasionally about Shoot over the years, he hoped theyd enjoyed it. When Tyne Tees first started covering Kathy Secker with a classic 70's frock and bouffant. Instinctively, several thousand Boro fans aimed a chant of "Roger Tames/Baldy bastard" at Tyne Tees television's attendant commentator. The top match in the region (Norwich v Ipswich) was on BBC MOTD (with John Motson commentating). summit. Jackieemu Active member Mar 30, 2021 #2 Extra Time as well. As we approach the new millennium, football coverage on TV is more ubiquitous than ever, yet the quantity is not always matched by the quality. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. If anyone at Tyne Tees is reading this, let me make A year later, the continuity links were relaunched into a new Saturday morning children's programme entitled Lyn's Look In, for which Spencer was the presenter, researcher and producer. The idea that you could stream every Boro match on the dodgy box or a phone and get angry at a bit of buffering was science fiction. Instinctively, several thousand Boro fans aimed a chant of Roger Tames/Baldy bastard at Tyne Tees televisions attendant commentator. 240 inch tension rod; SMOJ. If Hartlepool v Workington at a wintry Victoria Ground seemed a long way from the 1970 World Cup in sun-kissed Rio, then he did not show it. football coverage. Mysteriously, I know. Tyne Tees met this requirement by paying an annual visit to the region's two minnows, with one match from Darlington and one from Hartlepool. x 50 23 580 Ian Payne For Boro that meant TyneTees. Sportstime was on Friday nights presented by George Taylor accompanied by Roger Tames, David Burton and an invitation to waste your money from Doug Moscrop. He married Tyne Tees continuity announcer Lyn Spencer and they had at least one child together (there was a famous incident during a live broadcast when Tyne Tees presenters staged a pantomime at Christmas and Roger apparently kept dashing on stage when a heavily pregnant Lyn began dancing too enthusiastically? By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. presenter. The 55 minute programme Saturday nights, with "Match of the Day" moving to Sundays, did Perhaps the emotion of leaving cosy Griffin Park for a sterile leisure complex had disturbed Frank. } hooliganism became more threatening and ratings declined.