Fans slam SBS coverage of Australia’s World Cup clash with France – branding it ‘torture’ and ‘laughable’ as Socceroos legend Harry Kewell gets savaged: ‘My four-year-old offers more than him’
Football fans who rose early to see the Socceroos dismantled by France loved Craig Goodwin’s wonder strike that gave the Aussies a shock early lead, but many were far from impressed with the coverage provided by broadcaster SBS.
Supporters took to Twitter throughout the contest to vent at the commentary team as Graham Arnold’s side lost their early lead to a French onslaught that saw them score two goals in five minutes to put their noses in front, then extend the gap with some brilliant football.
The SBS commentary team features Socceroos legends Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Harry Kewell, with the latter coming in for some rough treatment online.
‘My 4 year old is just shouting SOCCER SOCCER SOCCER but still offers more than Harry Kewell on commentary,’ tweeted Tim Beech.
The SBS commentary team – including Socceroos legends Mark Bosnich (second from left) and Craig Foster (right) – got some fans offside as Australia clashed with France
Colour commentator Harry Kewell (pictured in Australia last week) came in for some especially harsh criticism over his comments on the Socceroos match
‘Dear @SBSSportau – Please remove Harry Kewell from the commentary box immediately, please. That’s it. That’s the tweet,’ said Ray Strack.
‘Loved Harry Kewell the player, but wow – he certainly struggles on the mic,’ wrote Todd Davey.
‘Only Harry Kewell could make a bicycle kick at goal s**t boring, rare commentary talent,’ another supporter added.
‘I wish he could actually form a sentence. He is more frustrating than our performance,’ wrote one fan.
This angry fan wasn’t alone when it came to teeing off on the former Socceroos, Liverpool and Leeds star during Australia’s World Cup opener
However, the former Liverpool and Leeds Premier League star did have some backers.
‘Actually loving harry kewell’s inability not to react like he’s watching it at the pub, groaning directly into the mic after that mitch duke shot, great vibes,’ said Even Morgan Grahame.
‘Harry Kewell calling out the defensive tactics in the last 30 minutes….