I felt like announcers laid this all at Berhalter's feet

I felt like announcers laid this all at Berhalter's feet
by spade (2019-10-16 23:29:00)

In reply to: Ramos was a better option posted by wcnitz

I remember when they introduced the sideline reporter who interviewed Berhalter after the loss, I felt there was a lot of contempt in the voice of I think Ian Darke, who said "And now here is the coach on the field". But it sounded more like the announcer was just saying "Here's this dude who claims to be 'coaching' this squad".

I don't agree and though Twellman was also pointing the finger at Berhalter as well. He seemed to criticize taking off Pulisic quite roundly.

Twellman complained a lot, yes

But outside of the players, Twellman won't call him out by name and criticize him. It's a long-standing issue with both the ESPN and FOX crews that cover USMNT. Even that blowhard asshat Lalas does the same thing. They love throwing out criticisms of the 'program' but never seem to go after the hierarchy directly. They don't want to bite the hand that feeds them.

I spent an hour listening to XM FC yesterday and Tony spent the whole time shitting on Berhalter and everyone above him. Naming names.

I see what you mean, they never say Ernie or other Berhalter

Although I imagine Ernie Stewart and other Berhalter would have enough push to tell ESPN to get a different announcer for the USMNT games. Yes, that's corrupt shit, but "Hey! It's the USSF"