OhCanadaOhBaby Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Wheeler > Luke and Steven (Let’s not talk about Terry) Haters gonna hate… I think the kind of flair and character that Wheeler brings to the broadcast and his journalism Is exactly what this team and fan base needs. Since day one ppl just love to find excuses to hate on Wheeler, and sure he was out of order with the Alex thing but that’s one incident and people are calling for him to be dumped?! Give me a break. The Canadian soccer scene is better with him. What would we be without Oh Canada, Oh Baby… NOTHING!! LeoH037, Ally McCoist, Califax and 3 others 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Cheeta said: Yeesh. Tough crowd. Loves to ham it up a bit. And Larson got pilloried for this as well, isn't shy about trying to stir a discussion, justifiably or no. On both accounts my response is so what? Hasn't anybody here been watched some of the sports casting going on out there for the last how many years? In any sport? Come on. Sorry, but Wheeler is a class act compared to Larson. Wheeler's biggest fault is pure unbridled passion for Canadian soccer. He's not looking for clicks, drama or viewers. Larson follows the Fox playbook. His only passion is advancing his career, money and fame. There is no limit to how low he'll go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: Wheeler > Luke and Steven (Let’s not talk about Terry) Haters gonna hate… I think the kind of flair and character that Wheeler brings to the broadcast and his journalism Is exactly what this team and fan base needs. Since day one ppl just love to find excuses to hate on Wheeler, and sure he was out of order with the Alex thing but that’s one incident and people are calling for him to be dumped?! Give me a break. The Canadian soccer scene is better with him. What would we be without Oh Canada, Oh Baby… NOTHING!! Is that you Wheels? narduch, ImYourKeeper, ray and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: Wheeler > Luke and Steven (Let’s not talk about Terry) Haters gonna hate… I think the kind of flair and character that Wheeler brings to the broadcast and his journalism Is exactly what this team and fan base needs. Since day one ppl just love to find excuses to hate on Wheeler, and sure he was out of order with the Alex thing but that’s one incident and people are calling for him to be dumped?! Give me a break. The Canadian soccer scene is better with him. What would we be without Oh Canada, Oh Baby… NOTHING!! It's been a long standing Voyageur tradition for the folks here to create a "fall guy"; a player who seems to be criticized no matter what they do. Opposite to that is the guy who avoids criticism no matter what he does, maybe because once he made a play so spectacular that it remains in everybody's hearts and minds and the player gets a future free pass. But Mr Wheeler doesn't fall into those categories, i think most people here enjoy his enthusiasm, his Canadian soccer knowledge. I think when he compared his own catchphrase to Osk Kee Wee Wee was kind of a tipping point for me in a plethora of self made bone headed utterings. What would we be without Oh Canada Oh Baby, we'd be one lame manufactured catchphrase less, that is what we would be. I don't know how young or old the OP is but I've seen better, far better broadcasters and broadcasts and unlike some folks today haven't forgotten or worse deny it ever existed. ImYourKeeper and red card 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Wheeler is the Nickelback of announcers ImYourKeeper, Ruffian, Edgewater17 and 9 others 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, narduch said: Wheeler is the Nickelback of announcers *Upon seeing the Duverger own-goal* Wheeler: "Look at this keeper's gaffe! Every time I do it makes me laugh!" AvroArrow, RichV, Atlantic and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 We should probably rename this thread "The importance of Gareth Wheeler" Atlantic, ClashCitySoccer, The Real Marc and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, narduch said: Wheeler is the Nickelback of announcers I don't know if I agree with the accuracy of the comment but I agree with the sentiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, narduch said: Wheeler is the Nickelback of announcers I gotta be honest - I can (and do) actually listen to Nickelback by choice on occasion. I would never do that with Wheeler. ImYourKeeper, narduch, Corazon and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 47 minutes ago, Floortom said: We should probably rename this thread "The importance of Gareth Wheeler" Or rename it, "Has the fame gone to his head". I've listened to hours and hours of COYR podcasts over the years and he never acted like that, its almost like he was doing an impression of Larsson. Not annoying in his slightly corny super excited, super fan kind of way, but dickish and petty. For no reason really cause that Alex seems like a good addition. Joe MacCarthy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 5 hours ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: Wheeler > Luke and Steven (Let’s not talk about Terry) Haters gonna hate… I think the kind of flair and character that Wheeler brings to the broadcast and his journalism Is exactly what this team and fan base needs. Since day one ppl just love to find excuses to hate on Wheeler, and sure he was out of order with the Alex thing but that’s one incident and people are calling for him to be dumped?! Give me a break. The Canadian soccer scene is better with him. What would we be without Oh Canada, Oh Baby… NOTHING!! I hope you're kidding. Ill give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 7 hours ago, GasPed said: I gotta be honest - I can (and do) actually listen to Nickelback by choice on occasion. I would never do that with Wheeler. I remember trying to explain to family members who aren't Canadians why Canadians hate Nickelback. After I gave a long explanation and they just looked at me confused I realized that we Canadians can be real arrogant douche bags sometimes johnyb, GasPed, ImYourKeeper and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Bison44 said: Not annoying in his slightly corny super excited, super fan kind of way, but dickish and petty. He did it again with Platt and Platt looked like he was tired of it and not gonna take it and fired back. Maybe I'm wrong and they're laughing and saying we're being sucked in by the shtick, I dunno. Anyway, if he feels it is necessary (the shenanigans) to sell the game in this country, I would ask him to look at who he's trying to sell it to. If that is what is needed "to sell the game" to some people, I don't think they are going to be around very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 7 hours ago, SpursFlu said: I remember trying to explain to family members who aren't Canadians why Canadians hate Nickelback. After I gave a long explanation and they just looked at me confused I realized that we Canadians can be real arrogant douche bags sometimes Canadians hate Canadians who become successful: Nickelback, Bieber, Drake, Celine Dion and Wheeler 😋 Bikerack, rkomar, WestHamCanadianinOxford and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhCanadaOhBaby Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: It's been a long standing Voyageur tradition for the folks here to create a "fall guy"; a player who seems to be criticized no matter what they do. Opposite to that is the guy who avoids criticism no matter what he does, maybe because once he made a play so spectacular that it remains in everybody's hearts and minds and the player gets a future free pass. But Mr Wheeler doesn't fall into those categories, i think most people here enjoy his enthusiasm, his Canadian soccer knowledge. I think when he compared his own catchphrase to Osk Kee Wee Wee was kind of a tipping point for me in a plethora of self made bone headed utterings. What would we be without Oh Canada Oh Baby, we'd be one lame manufactured catchphrase less, that is what we would be. I don't know how young or old the OP is but I've seen better, far better broadcasters and broadcasts and unlike some folks today haven't forgotten or worse deny it ever existed. No doubt that there are a bunch of Canadian broadcasters (soccer broadcasters for that matter) that are better than Wheeler. Obviously my post was satirical, but I do stand by the fact that people are too hard on Wheeler. Whatever you may think about him and the fame, or His corny wannabe Peter Drury catchphrases, he is still good for the Canada soccer scene. Take one look at the work he’s done at OS alone and it’s pretty hard to say we’re better without him gator, johnyb and Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 minute ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: I do stand by the fact that people are too hard on Wheeler. Your point is backed up by the fact that this thread is 23 pages long. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Watching this Q&A, he isn’t coming off well at all.... Obinna, Sal333, ImYourKeeper and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Seriously, is something going on with Gareth? He's just acting like a jerk now ImYourKeeper, Approve My Account Pls, Buchta and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Ruffian said: Canadians hate Canadians who become successful: Nickelback, Bieber, Drake, Celine Dion and Wheeler 😋 What about Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Tragically Hip, The Band? No one says anything negative about them narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 It is easy to pick faults with Wheeler if you choose to do so, I don't mind him and I think he has improved on his call of Canada games which this thread is all about, some of the midweek shows I can find a little annoying but they are grasping for content at times and think they have to be outrageous or controversial! I watched the 2 MLS vs Lg Mex matches this week and the American broadcaster whoever he was really was annoying to me, he sounded like a hockey guy trying to do soccer, I don't rate many of the American hockey broadcasters either, there's only one Mike Emrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 It appears the increase popularity and focus on the CMNT has really gone to his head. I wished someone asked him where Yankov was. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Yeah getting harder to defend Wheeler every day. Like, I know the point he's making, but it comes off as not understanding the culture of the Voyageurs / hardcore supporters, or like he's talking from his ivory tower. My guess is that he's speaking to the less knowledgeable fans who possible bombard him with these questions on Twitter. That makes sense of his comments on Ugbo. Yeah, nobody on Twitter guessed that's who it was, but he was brought up here many, many, times and we know of this player for a while. He's acting like it took everybody by surprise, but clearly it didn't. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 ^None of that is to say I dislike Wheeler. I actually like we have a pundit with a big personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I don’t understand what anyone has ever seen in this guy to begin with. Is it being an “original” voice of Canadian soccer prior to the rise in popularity? The fan-boy antics? The substance of what he says is meddling and the tone of his voice is like nails on a chalk board. Just find somebody better already Corazon, Buchta, JohnnyFranchise and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, Sal333 said: What about Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Tragically Hip, The Band? No one says anything negative about them Actually I will. I thought what Young and Mitchell did in protest to Joe Rogan was ill advised, but they were free to be stupid. WestHamCanadianinOxford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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