Think before you speak!

I am always astounded by the way commentators seem to completely lose all sense of intelligence when engaged in verbal banter during sports events. One can forgive them when describing an event whilst it is in progress. After all trying to make sense in the 10 seconds or less it takes for an athlete to run the 100 meters is nigh on impossible, and many events become quite fast and furious in their closing stages!

We are all aware of British commentators such as Murray Walker and John Motson making incredible faux pas' whilst trying to get a grip of what was happening on the track or field they were observing. But who in their right mind, having had time to think about what they are going to say in a programme that rounds up the days sport, doesn't check what they are saying makes sense or cannot be misconstrued?

Such was my surprise on hearing Gaby Logan commenting on a swimming event the other day. "He is the best Breast Stroker ever!" Me thinks that with a little thought this could have been worded a bit better.

Mind you I am sure that some of these presenters deliberately try to include comments that can be misinterpreted. I am reminded of Blue Peter presenter who, when describing a set of door knockers from Durham Cathedral finished by saying:"They are the best pair of knockers I've ever seen!" One for the adults watching I think.

So, on goes the sports fest that is the Olympics, joined today by the official start of the football season. Good job the weather has been dreadful! Staying in is the new sport in our house and very tiring it is too!