Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??

jordz16 · May 2013

I don't know if this stems from my dislike of change but in my opinion the two newest presenters just don't seem to cut it, they seem very out of their depth and it seems they just throw in random jargon they have overheard which is continually used in the wrong context, they both look like nice people and are very professional but as for their poker know-how or there ability to entertain there leaves a lot to be desired, i can't help but wonder if they were given the jobs based on racial equality as opposed to their suitability.. maybe it is just me. Would love to know what other people opinions are.

THEROCK573 · May 2013

not that keen to be honest which is why i knocked it off after 30 mins, there just doing a job to be fair and there not going to please everyone, if you dont like then dont watch, i usually only watch when orford and carlo are on cos there good crack.

LARSON7 · May 2013

Both presenters are fantastic. Jen Mason is really good and on the show all the time.

"jobs based on racial equality as opposed to their suitability"

That's a rediculous statement, they are there on merit nothing else.

Yiannis, used to be a pres on sky years ago, i seen him on his first show back and it was a really good entertaining show. Yiannis also, for a presenter, seems to have a good knowlegde of poker.

And given it is the first time Jen and Yiannis have worked together, they have a good onscreen chemistry, given they've never worked together before.

They are doing a great job, on what is ahard format, 5 hours live. I would say over all, all presenters analysts are really good on sky.

benc · May 2013

I'm not watching so can't really comment specfically on how they have performed tonight, it does seems like pretty harsh criticism suggesting they have only been chosen for equality reasons. I thought Jen Mason was a really good poker player who has cashed in multiple tournaments?, so i would assume she knows what she is talking about in regards to the analyst role, the presenter as far as i was concerned doesn't need to be an expert so long as they have a certain amount of knowledge to be able to make the show run smoothly and have discussions with the analyst. When i have watched ryan or tikay and anna, it's clear that ryan/tikay is the analyst and Anna is there to fundamentally present without having expert knowledge but having enough of an idea to make the show a good run smoothly and make it entertaining.

jordz16 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

Both presenters are fantastic. Jen Mason is really good and on the show all the time. "jobs based on racial equality as opposed to their suitability" That's a rediculous statement, they are there on merit nothing else. Yiannis, used to be a pres on sky years ago, i seen him on his first show back and it was a really good entertaining show. Yiannis also, for a presenter, seems to have a good knowlegde of poker. And given it is the first time Jen and Yiannis have worked together, they have a good onscreen chemistry, given they've never worked together before. They are doing a great job, on what is ahard format, 5 hours live. I would say over all, all presenters analysts are really good on sky.
Posted by LARSON7

Sorry i am not refering to Jen she is an analyst and in my opinion a very good one at that, I was refering to the other new female presenter, they are only my opinions, and i am by no means saying i am correct thats why i was interested in other peoples opinions,

jordz16 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

I'm not watching so can't really comment specfically on how they have performed tonight, it does seems like pretty harsh criticism suggesting they have only been chosen for equality reasons. I thought Jen Mason was a really good poker player who has cashed in multiple tournaments?, so i would assume she knows what she is talking about in regards to the analyst role, the presenter as far as i was concerned doesn't need to be an expert so long as they have a certain amount of knowledge to be able to make the show run smoothly and have discussions with the analyst. When i have watched ryan or tikay and anna, it's clear that ryan/tikay is the analyst and Anna is there to fundamentally present without having expert knowledge but having enough of an idea to make the show a good run smoothly and make it entertaining.
Posted by benc

I'm not talking about Jen as she is not a presenter and yes i agree she is a good analyst and poker player

macapaca · May 2013

The latest 2 Presenters are awful and boring IMO!!! And defo not talking about Jen mason as she is a analyst and absalutly awesome, but this dude tonight and jules are a no no for me.

macapaca · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

Both presenters are fantastic. Jen Mason is really good and on the show all the time. "jobs based on racial equality as opposed to their suitability" That's a rediculous statement, they are there on merit nothing else. Yiannis, used to be a pres on sky years ago, i seen him on his first show back and it was a really good entertaining show. Yiannis also, for a presenter, seems to have a good knowlegde of poker. And given it is the first time Jen and Yiannis have worked together, they have a good onscreen chemistry, given they've never worked together before. They are doing a great job, on what is ahard format, 5 hours live. I would say over all, all presenters analysts are really good on sky.
Posted by LARSON7

He has a food knowledge of poker???? I couldn't dis agree more. Hasn't got a clue IMO

macapaca · May 2013

*good

Ice_Tiger · May 2013

I have watched every SKY Poker show for years except for holidays & tonight is the first time I have turned off.

Not sure what it is about Yiannis. He tries so hard but I think it works best if the presenter pretends to know nothing about poker. This worked well for Anna & Sarah and I like Jules, who does the same. Maybe Yiannis would do better if he stopped offering an opinion on everything.

James is an exception because he is really knowledeable and Richard is self depricating.

I will still watch most shows but it has made me wonder about watching so much SKY Poker. I presume that SKY will see the viewing figures & make decisions based on that.

I love all the analysts but would love to see more of Stu Rutter.

benc · May 2013

Yep misread your post, assumed you meant the two people on tonight .

macapaca · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

I have watched every SKY Poker show for years except for holidays & tonight is the first time I have turned off. Not sure what it is about Yiannis. He tries so hard but I think it works best if the presenter pretends to know nothing about poker. This worked well for Anna & Sarah and I like Jules, who does the same. Maybe Yiannis would do better if he stopped offering an opinion on everything. James is an exception because he is really knowledeable and Richard is self depricating. I will still watch most shows but it has made me wonder about watching so much SKY Poker. I presume that SKY will see the viewing figures & make decisions based on that. I love all the analysts but would love to see more of Stu Rutter.
Posted by Ice_Tiger

Yes I will not watch another show with this guy on, and I defo agree about more stu Rutter please!

LARSON7 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters?? : He has a food knowledge of poker???? I couldn't dis agree more. Hasn't got a clue IMO
Posted by macapaca

The last time he was on, it was clear he enjoyed playing the game. Where as other presenters only really picked stuff up after presenting the show for a while. He's a recreational player thats knows a decent amount.

If somebody isn't enjoying it don't watch it.

jordz16 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Opinions on the 2 newest sky poker presenters??:

I have watched every SKY Poker show for years except for holidays & tonight is the first time I have turned off. Not sure what it is about Yiannis. He tries so hard but I think it works best if the presenter pretends to know nothing about poker. This worked well for Anna & Sarah and I like Jules, who does the same. Maybe Yiannis would do better if he stopped offering an opinion on everything. James is an exception because he is really knowledeable and Richard is self depricating. I will still watch most shows but it has made me wonder about watching so much SKY Poker. I presume that SKY will see the viewing figures & make decisions based on that. I love all the analysts but would love to see more of Stu Rutter.
Posted by Ice_Tiger

completely agree with all this

The_Don90 · May 2013

In a sense i feel kind of sorry for yannis. I personally dislike his presenting style. At the same time im really not sure what to suggest for him to improve.

I think all the presenters have their own humour and yannis' just seems to annoy me. Thats not to say it cant be corrected or others dont like him.

I commented on this elsewhere but i feel it has since gotten slightly out of hand.

I havent seen much of Jules to comment on her. I think the huge issue we have is we all want every one to be like our favourite presenters, weather that is Rich, James, as 2 who have been mentioned in here. But others wont be like them. Unfortunetly its purely trial and error.

I think Ice Tiger picks up on a huge point about him offering an opinon on everything.

MeloPete · May 2013

May be its just me, but how many times did he call a set, trips and why did no one in the gallery correct him. It was proper winding me up.

RogueCell · May 2013

Sorry Yiannis, but you just don't do it for me. Perhaps it is because you have higher cheekbones than me, and are all around a better looking wo/man, and I am just jealous, who knows.