Vicki Sparks commentary on the Portugal v Morocco match in the football World Cup has once again divided opinion. The problem the broadcasters face is simple. They want to embrace positive discrimination, as it is what they think is best for a quiet life, but women do not have the vocal attenuation to be able to add anything to a football commentary.
The BBC tried it with rugby but it did not work and they abandoned it after one game, so please lets hope this is another one off experiment which they will realise was a mistake.
I would question the value of female pundits too but Sky Sports are using them more and more, even though they are nowhere near the standard of their female Sky Sports news reporters. Only Michelle Owen seems to meet the standard required.
So its not jobs for the boys, its what suits best, and high pitched female voices just don't fit.
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