Jimbo 175 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 ITV have made the highly surprising decision to part company with Jim Rosenthal, who is widely regarded as the best all-round sports broadcaster in the business. The move not to renew 's exclusive contract after 28 years with the network will send shockwaves throughout the industry, especially after his immaculate hosting of the Rugby World Cup, which delivered the ratings-obsessed channel with their best audience of 2007. Mark Sharman, ITV's head of news and sport, has just brought back Sir Trevor McDonald to News at 10 at the grand old age of 68. Yet he told Rosenthal, 60, he would not be receiving another full-time contract when his current deal ends in August because ITV were looking for new talent. Rosenthal's long list of ITV credits includes presenting Champions League and World Cup football, Formula One at 153 grands prix, athletics and boxing, as well as three Rugby World Cups. An ITV colleague said: 'The whole network are stunned at what's happened to Jim, who is revered for the way he goes about his job. 'Anyone who has seen the word-perfect way he handles an outside broadcast would assume he's talking with an autocue. He's the best there is and he doesn't shout about it.' Sharman said: 'Jim Rosenthal has made a magnificent contribution to ITV Sport over a long period of time but we will no longer tie him to an exclusive contract. 'He will be free to explore other challenges while ITV Sport will have the opportunity to make on-air changes, particularly with the new FA deal.' Rosenthal will continue to present what's left of ITV boxing, while Sharman is likely to give extra responsibility to new signing Craig Doyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Gets a lot of stick but I quite like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Looks a little too similar to the Count off Seseme street but other than that I've always thought he was a top notch broadcaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Looks a little too similar to the Count off Seseme street but other than that I've always thought he was a top notch broadcaster. And a medieval gargoyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 huge nose by all accounts. shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 who is widely regarded as the best all-round sports broadcaster in the business Not sure about that like. I don't mind him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 ''Sacked'' or going to the BBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 replaced by that up and coming top presenter Garth Crooks, to show they aren't racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Will see him on Setanta next year I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 replaced by that up and coming top presenter Garth Crooks, to show they aren't racist. You can do better than that, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Title should read Rozenhal tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Title should read Rozenhal tbh I thought it meant him when I first saw the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6951 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I wish it said "Rozenhal sacked" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 replaced by that up and coming top presenter Garth Crooks, to show they aren't racist. You can do better than that, surely. you're right, I did think about saying something with far more impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 ITV have made the highly surprising decision to part company with Jim Rosenthal, who is widely regarded as the best all-round sports broadcaster in the business. The move not to renew 's exclusive contract after 28 years with the network will send shockwaves throughout the industry, especially after his immaculate hosting of the Rugby World Cup, which delivered the ratings-obsessed channel with their best audience of 2007. Mark Sharman, ITV's head of news and sport, has just brought back Sir Trevor McDonald to News at 10 at the grand old age of 68. Yet he told Rosenthal, 60, he would not be receiving another full-time contract when his current deal ends in August because ITV were looking for new talent. Rosenthal's long list of ITV credits includes presenting Champions League and World Cup football, Formula One at 153 grands prix, athletics and boxing, as well as three Rugby World Cups. An ITV colleague said: 'The whole network are stunned at what's happened to Jim, who is revered for the way he goes about his job. 'Anyone who has seen the word-perfect way he handles an outside broadcast would assume he's talking with an autocue. He's the best there is and he doesn't shout about it.' Sharman said: 'Jim Rosenthal has made a magnificent contribution to ITV Sport over a long period of time but we will no longer tie him to an exclusive contract. 'He will be free to explore other challenges while ITV Sport will have the opportunity to make on-air changes, particularly with the new FA deal.' Rosenthal will continue to present what's left of ITV boxing, while Sharman is likely to give extra responsibility to new signing Craig Doyle. Judging by this article though it looks like he's quickly become a journalist so it's not all bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Title should read Rozenhal tbh I thought it meant him when I first saw the title Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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