BBC commentator Danny Murphy has been criticised for 'biased' commentary during England’s 6-1 World Cup victory over Panama.
The former footballer who was summariser for the Auld Enemy's game second Group G game has been at the centre of the complaints to the BBC through social media about his use of the word "we" when mentioning England.
The former England star was also slammed for his monotone delivery while the 'controversy' meant his name was trending on Twitter.
One Twitter user called his co-commentary “absolute garbage”, with another urging the BBC to “get rid” of the 41-year-old.
“Dear BBC Sport. Can you asked Danny Murphy to stop referring to England as ‘we’ seeing as you’re a UK based channel and he should be an unbiased commentator,” one Twitter user wrote.
Another Twitter user said: “Danny Murphy: ‘We we we...’ The BBC: impartial broadcasting.’”
BBC commentators in the England v Panama game were so horrible and biased... Especially Danny Murphy awful job he did
— #ItoriGod🙏🏾 (@supazeez) June 24, 2018
Danny Murphy shouldn’t refer to England as “we”. A commentators job is provide an unbiased view of the game. I know exactly how irritating it is listening to biased commentary when you’re either neutral or supporting the other team #WorldCup
— Carlton Evans (@Carlton_LFC) June 24, 2018
The worst part of England games is the biased commentary. It’s ridiculous. And Danny Murphy’s monotone voice is mind numbing!
— Matty Garscadden (@MattyGarscadden) June 24, 2018
Why does the BBC employ Danny Murphy he’s so biased I expect he walks lopsided.
— mendry (@mendry) June 24, 2018
"There's nothing to fear for this side" says Danny Murphy after games against Tunisia and Panama. Hello hubris, my old friend.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) June 24, 2018
I know English people like Michael McIntyre and Nigel Farage, but surely even they can't find Danny Murphy interesting
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) June 24, 2018
Why does the BBC employ Danny Murphy he’s so biased I expect he walks lopsided.
— mendry (@mendry) June 24, 2018
Danny Murphy shut up, we this we that, BBC aren't biased are they.
— elpistolero (@elpistolero85) June 24, 2018
Sorry but the English commentators are so biased man, You need to be as neutral as possible.....ridiculous man especially Danny Murphy
— Mr_Reezy (@OriginalReezy) June 24, 2018
England are beating the Dog & Duck yet Danny Murphy and his mate are still feeling the need to be shockingly biased with their commentary. Some of it is embarrassing.
— Ronan Devlin (@Ronan_Devlin) June 24, 2018
Others came to the former Liverpool star's defence, arguing it would be normal for him to favour England.
Sam Plackett said: "Why is Danny Murphy being biased an issue? He’s an Englishman commentating on an England game for English TV for Christ's sake!"
Steve Lynes added: "I might not be Danny Murphy's biggest fan but I have no problem with him calling England 'we. He's English deal with it!"
Why is Danny Murphy getting stick for referring to England as 'we' ?
— TheWelshDragon 🐉 (@TheWelshDragon9) June 24, 2018
Other countries commentators go crazy when they score.
I'd also expect any ex Welsh player on co comms to refer to us as 'We' and go mental if we scored.
Some saw the funny side of the BBC analysis.
Danny Murphy just described Panama’s last couple of minutes as “their best passage”, which is harsh on the canal.
— Tom Hamilton (@thhamilton) June 24, 2018
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