A Day in the life of a Football Commentator

[@Loffacius_XVI]

You're just full of surprises aren't you? Awesome that you can mean so much for a group of people. I hope you eventually get that commentating gig for a big broadcast. You're a gem, Tom!

[@erethjallsen8819]

Love the accessibility you're offering Tom! Love it!

[@BobTC22]

As someone who has failing euesight I'm so impressed with this work. I can still see the players, can't read the names on the shirts, numbers are ok, the ball is hard for me to spot. The thought that I can still enjoy the game thanks to commentators like you is MASSIVE. Thank you to all the audio descriptive commentators out there.

[@bentarbuck6161]

I know this is an FM channel, but for me this was the best video you've done. FM is a crowded market and a lot of the videos tend to overlap or be similar. What we saw in this video however, was unique and super interesting. Im not sure what you can and can't see but for my money, the more of these the better

[@Prederick]

Agreed. Don't get me wrong, Tom's FM content is great, but this was a super-interesting and super-cool thing to learn about.

[@bentarbuck6161]

@@Prederick absolutely. its not a knock on the original content, just an appreciation for how good this was

[@romeo.3472]

Love it. I've often thought that modern commentators, aren't actually commentating on the game, just telling you who's in possession off the ball. Your doing a good thing bud, best of luck to you and Lincoln in the coming season.

[@impy1980]

Totally agree, I think the art of commentary is all but dead, it's just waffling now, as you say, x player has the ball, x player passes to x player, then some nonsense conversation with whichever numpty is sat next to them, it's also not helped by box ticking co-commentators who are often employed for reasons other than their knowledge of the particular sport or even skill in putting 2 sentences together. If you're local, I know Radio Lincolnshire gets knocked by some people, and Michael Hortin has his ways, but compared to many Lincoln away commentary I've heard, we're very lucky to have the team we do, Rob Makepeace is very knowledgeable.

[@TylerAven10]

This is fascinating. This is exactly how it works with radio commentaries for US sports. Especially hockey, where I struggle to understand how they speak that fast and that descriptively. I would’ve never guessed that radio broadcasts in Europe weren’t like this so I’m very used to hearing what you’re talking about.

[@finleysdesign]

Im a graphic designer at exeter city, loved this video, great insight into football commentsry.

[@briekvermeesch5103]

Great to hear and see you doing this for people with needs! A lot of respect!

[@nathanguillaume1247]

I really enjoyed the video. It's good that Blackman wasn't available because he was a legend in Zealand's twitch save.

[@hollyhope4220]

My in-laws are from Lincolnshire, my wife went to the uni of Lincoln, this was very cool to see! Love from the states

[@MT-uo8lm]

Is the audio description something that happens in all clubs of that level? Or are Lincoln an outlier in that? Either way it's so important that sports are for everyone , and they should be able to enjoy it regardless of any disabilities.

[@impy1980]

My understanding is, that it is not a legal requirement to provide audio descriptive commentary at games, however under disability discrimination act and equality act laws, every attempt to make goods or services accessible to all must been done within means and business limitations - for example that's why you may see at some shops or businesses with steps outside, there's a "ask for assistance sign" a sign and a ramp is enough to comply with obligations and being wheelchair friendly. Some industries and organisations are required by law to provide ADS, although football isn't one, but it is now accepted that it will be provided by many footballing bodies and clubs. Now, audio description services range from organisation to organisation to club to club, Alan March Sport Ltd provides services to the likes of UEFA and the Premier League, to Wrexham and Crawley Town, while at other clubs, ADS could be operated by the club's disabled supporters club, an organisation under the club's umbrella or some other voluntary group, there's no real centralised agreed way of doing it, or rule, although everyone does get the same kinda training based on Audio Description Standards,, this could be provided by Audio Description Association (ADA) or other agencies such as Audio Description Solutions, or even trained freelancers. This isn't limited to football, theatres and museums and such like will have obligations to provide ADS. But to answer your question, no Lincoln is not an outlier, most if not all professional clubs in UK will have ADS available, it's just a matter of who provides it.

[@jmrutter1427]

love this. i sit lower 4 of the now GBM stand, wasn't extremely happy with a 1-1 i think the Exeter goal could have been avoided. need Montsma back Tom!

[@erethjallsen8819]

So So So Awesome Tom! Congrats on another season! Cheers!

[@skendae2003]

Good video Tom! Nice to see some insight on what you do outside of youtube

[@davod4177]

Man living the dream

[@ryanmkick]

Love this! Commentary like this is really popular is sports like ice hockey. I wish football did that more.

[@88965]

Got the exe formation spot on, obviously put a lot of research in, class man

[@tomnicholls2986]

I had no idea such a service existed. This is fantastic and good on you. Love the note book, must help with FM. Good luck on the commentary path. We will see you on our screens or hear you on the radio soon!

[@SuperJNG18]

I love this!! I feel like radio commentary for sports in the USA must be different, because I was watching a video of different calls of the Mets' no-hitter last season and the radio commentator was very specific in describing the action on the field while also putting the right amount of emotion into it.

[@lardlad12]

What a noble pursuit. Bringing those with impairments closer to the game

[@xXTheB3N573RXx]

This is actually really awesome, big up making the game available for all. Good work mate 👍

[@LoboLakerGaming]

Your style of commentary reminds me of baseball radio commentary in the US. The good announcers are so descriptive of the environment, teams, and obviously the plays that it can really help you see what’s happening, even if driving down the road.

[@uguralperenatasoy3969]

Good old days in Lincoln. I remember my first game against Accrington, supporting Lincoln with my Trabzonspor scarf.

[@thebrudderz]

it's an awesome service you are helping to provide Tom!

[@powermonger9090]

Can I just say how excellent you are at commentating so fluently and without any pauses. This is why I would be no good at doing FM videos, I get too caught up in my thinking and would just be full of pauses, umming and arring 😁

[@jadenn216]

yea i would love to be commentator and sometimes i can commentate on something fluently but sometimes I talk to fast, struggle to find the right words, say the wrong words, or just stutter entirely

[@TheUnitedCityFM]

This is absolutely epic Tom, what a cool thing to be able to do. Anything that makes football more accessible to all is something to celebrate. Great stuff!

[@Wato82]

I love this video and I love to see how you do your research for a game as people never see the work commenters put in

[@haydenkrzyz]

Tom, this is something I can only dream of doing. You've made me quite jealous. Cheers for the inside look!

[@Steve-1978]

You sound like a young Johnathon Pierce - he was master of radio commentary in the 90’s/2000’s

[@evonneokafor]

Also the 1980s as well...

[@lajosdijkstra4194]

I got Rushworth as my number one keeper in the Eredivisie with sc Heerenveen in my save. He scored the last penalty to secure the cup against Ajax😁

[@JorgenDVZ]

That is very good commentary 👍🏻

[@karverrebound740]

This is actually really cool, plus I used to live near the ground when I was at Uni in Lincoln :)

[@finlayduffy382]

Cool job man

[@stuartygibson7079]

Amazing Tom, a man of many talents

[@midimanify]

Full of respect Tom. Great job

[@George_Bass_UK]

Great work! I think you will go far with that attitude and you clearly know your stuff! As a Lincoln fan I wish we could get your commentary on Radio Lincolnshire!

[@bnek8547]

My favourite FM KZbinr right now, great stuff Tom! :D

[@toadgamesNL]

Really nice that you do this Tom, hope your career dream in this field will become reality in the future, just unfortunate that I wouldn't be able to tune in. Keep up the work, love your FM videos as well. And congrats on becoming a full time youtuber!

[@Rikbear13]

That's fantastic. More clubs should offer what you/Lincoln are doing. Coming from a wee shithole town in Scotland everyone should be able to enjoy local football

[@Nunnaldo]

This was so good!!

[@st3vn698]

love this! great video tom!

[@lukeharrison7879]

Great video Tom, something I knew very little about. Really worthwhile thing to be doing but also looks very enjoyable. And perhaps a great stepping stone for the future, hopefully hear you on Match of the day some day. Keep it up mate, legend.

[@domedwards6996]

Doing a great service Tom! Love it!

[@twilliamspro]

Fair play to you Tom. Ian Danter started out doing the job your doing at Birmingham

[@LordWay]

Tom as someone who lives very close to Exeter this is very cool

[@KingKalaktaXIX]

I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago and I’ve been binging your Wrexham series and always thought you’d make a good commentator lol and low and behold you pretty much are! Legend

[@sharbin6716]

This was awesome. Keep up the great work!

[@samtheman5025]

you are killing it tom

[@yaroslavmatveev9297]

A very insightful video! Was always interested in how it works for you, so it's nice to see this to come out. Thank you for making this, Tom :)

[@garychristopher4476]

Respect dude. Keep up the good work. UTI

[@alfredallison9171]

I really enjoyed it great video!

[@josephhornsey2275]

Lots of Love Tom

[@nintendope8837]

Goated guy

[@mochengye7197]

Love you Tom!

[@itsgionnie]

bro are living his dream keep it up mate

[@stevenrussellhaime6626]

Total respect for helping the disabled Tom

[@adoodlebug108]

I support Exeter good luck with your season !!!! SO SICK BTW

[@martinimalone]

Really nice Video, should try to install that ad service for the club I am working for :)

[@StraightEdgeTV]

Outstanding insight!! Would love to see more videos like this! More branches to the channel 👍🏻

[@stephenanakie3500]

Good job & good luck getting a commentary full time

[@5340robert]

Cool video tom. Didn't realise Tashan Oakley-Boothe had signed for Lincoln

[@lowencraft1404]

That thumbnail made me think of Özil for some reason

[@adampark4238]

The ground reminds me of Motherwell ground every stand a different size ❤

[@akashradia]

Phenomenal stuff Tom

[@neilh8531]

Loved the video. My dream job as a kid but never had a chance to do much with it so I hope you plugging all the TV channels works for you!😀

[@marcusrashid]

ITSS GAME DAY!!!

[@finnkeatinge4794]

Love this

[@lps2013]

You love to see it

[@limeflashlight4101]

Let's gooo!

[@denisdvorak8715]

PRAISE!

[@jacekatalakis8316]

See, this this is where radio shines, with the right people. The fantastic John Hindhhaugh, my go to for making anything amazing, puts it like this: You don't have pictures to show what's going on. You have to paint the picture. You aren't bound by what the cameras are showing at all and you can talk about things. @TomFM I'm half agreeing with your point on that's how radio should be...but. The BBC have nailed it with some sports, like F1 and tennis, and certain football matches. Rugby, too or that matter. Now if every match was like your second example, then you'd get several blind people telling you to STFU so they can enjoy the match, you'd get some wanting more description and so on. It's a balancing act of finding out how much info to convey with what's going on with that. I've found some US sports absolutely nail the whole descriptive aspect of it. MRN, they cover US motosports and typically have someone up in each bit of the trac, and give way more detail than the TV crews do and have o to throw it around the track as the cars get to each bit. It's like if you're working with three people, you're at the half way line, you got someone covering each penalty area and you switch back and forth depending on where the ball is. So question, what about if sight lines or poor stadium design means you can't get a good view of what's going on, for instance a goalmouth scramble?

[@Crafttee]

Well played bud 👏

[@EspressoCatPlays]

I love to commentator for Guiseley AFC, live in Sweden tho

[@robinpictures1]

As an Exeter fan, this was fun to watch

[@kimib0g]

Great video

[@Trex1980]

You are awesome. 🤠👍

[@mentalhealthme128]

Brilliant video really enjoyed it mate

[@oceanmike8516]

NIce one Tom.

[@edlittle8831]

The guy you were saying has only missed a handful of matches in 60 years.. is that Chris Ashton?

[@alexanderward4388]

Love this Tom! Just wondering is there anyway you could use FM to track stats for the season? Like manually adding the scores and stats through FM. No idea if this is even possible but just thought it works well with your KZbin and your IRL career.

[@OddlySpecificGaming]

Interesting video!!!

[@randallbestrcb]

This is really fantastic. Question, are you provided an opposition team sheet with name pronouncing guide? Just a sime guide to help you with phonetic pronouncing and syllable accents and the like.

[@kevinbailey3302]

Love this! Only one suggestion. Work on eliminating the filler words. Umm, uh, etc. Will take you to the next level

[@06rkenny]

It would be cool if for every Lincoln City game this season you ran it through FM22, with the same line ups and everything. Just to see if FM could get the same result as real life. And you could excell sheet the progress.

[@OddlySpecificGaming]

That gangway hanging plank thing looks scary as heck haha

[@scotttysoe8894]

Who is that guy in your video? He’s good. Could do with more of him on the channel!

[@zackmtfc7220]

My club Mansfield had this opportunity available and I’m still kicking myself I didn’t apply

[@ChrisHockman]

I always say I do commentary for free, what I'm paid for is the research. I typically come with eight pages of notes per teams.

[@Tipps72]

How has Adelakun been for you Tom, he never got an opportunity at my club (Bristol City).

[@dylanlarge11]

OOO RRR WE ARE EXETER!!!! 🔴⚪

[@naymarshy1]

As a football fan who is severely sight impaired (registered blind) this is awesome and please don’t underestimate how much good you are doing. Thankfully for me, my dad stands next to me at our local non league side, telling me what’s going on.

[@CHOWDHURY5939]

Hello sir. I am a university student from Bangladesh. I wanna be an international football commentator. I can move heaven and earth to get a football commentator. Please guide me how i can move forward.

[@noahhammond1821]

Super Tom hopper, once a shrimper always a shrimper

[@KayfabeKarl]

Wait Lincoln have Rushworth? Good lad he is

[@elprofesor2899]

So what your telling us is you have a cool qss job

[@mrfishywishy1]

Motson in the making

[@dannymcfadyen]

MOTD looking for a couple of new broadcasters 😂😂

[@haydenbennett2010]

just here to show some love to Largie Ramazani

[@DMMoore1313]

What a cool gig, it's very cool work to add to matchday inclusivity. Enjoyed watching your stream today, too. Condolences about your wife. -- NocturalPlea

[@Leikjarinn]

go go READING !!