3 Legends Century FM North East - Radio

Mackemsafc · 09-03-2007, 23:54

Looks like there has been a massive fall out at Century Eric Gates is the first to depart. WHAT NOW FOR CENTURY

srhugo · 10-03-2007, 20:11

Ever since GMG took charge of Century - mayhem has insued.

I wouldn't like to think what will happen next.

nodoctorno · 10-03-2007, 21:27

Obviously GMG aren't from the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' school of programming.

srhugo · 10-03-2007, 22:09

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Originally Posted by nodoctorno

Obviously GMG aren't from the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' school of programming.

We saw that when they axed Pat Sharp inexplicably, then changed the previously excellent playlist into some sort of Real Radio clone...with lots of 70's cheese and one new song every show.

gipper · 11-03-2007, 19:43

did they axe Pat Sharpe????

hhhhmmmmmmm

dpb · 11-03-2007, 20:17

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Originally Posted by watsonbotson

We saw that when they axed Pat Sharp inexplicably, then changed the previously excellent playlist into some sort of Real Radio clone...with lots of 70's cheese and one new song every show.

Bringing the station in line with Real Radio (whether it be playlist changes or a local evening show) was to be expected and even if Chrysalis' last minute offer had been accepted it would have fallen in line with the Heart brand. It's the way these things work.

bingledee · 11-03-2007, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Mackemsafc

Looks like there has been a massive fall out at Century Eric Gates is the first to depart. WHAT NOW FOR CENTURY

even as a sunderland fan i'm pleased to see the back of gatesy from century (or any other station)... perfect face for radio

Nelad · 11-03-2007, 21:30

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Originally Posted by dpb

Bringing the station in line with Real Radio (whether it be playlist changes or a local evening show) was to be expected and even if Chrysalis' last minute offer had been accepted it would have fallen in line with the Heart brand. It's the way these things work.

Well the Heart brand when I have heard it in London or the West Midlands has always been far superior to Real Radio.

Oh what might have been

chunkymagmonkey · 12-03-2007, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Mackemsafc

Looks like there has been a massive fall out at Century Eric Gates is the first to depart. WHAT NOW FOR CENTURY

I understand that Century is recruiting Nick Pickering to take Eric's place. No disrespect the Nick, but he is not in the same league as Eric G.

I wonder if the other two Legends will depart. If they do I suspect that the listeners to the Legends' show will switch off Century in droves

HonyTorne · 12-03-2007, 21:40

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Originally Posted by chunkymagmonkey

I understand that Century is recruiting Nick Pickering to take Eric's place. No disrespect the Nick, but he is not in the same league as Eric G.

I wonder if the other two Legends will depart. If they do I suspect that the listeners to the Legends' show will switch off Century in droves

they haven't recruited him, he's a guest for a few nights. they've also got Dickie Ord and Marco Gabiadini according to tonight's show.

the papers make it pretty obvious what's going on, so Century have to do something to protect their audience. Shame the bbc thinks it can just wade in and steal shows that commercial radio has spent years and years building up.

Mackemsafc · 12-03-2007, 21:40

Well obviously the new bosses GMG have come in and want to make the station brilliant and climb up in the ratings by sacking there BEST DJs and Shows which basically keep the station going.

WHAT A DISGRACE. WELL DONE GMG AND CENTURY MANAGEMENT.

HonyTorne · 12-03-2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Mackemsafc

Well obviously the new bosses GMG have come in and want to make the station brilliant and climb up in the ratings by sacking there BEST DJs and Shows which basically keep the station going.

WHAT A DISGRACE. WELL DONE GMG AND CENTURY MANAGEMENT.

well obviously, even though three newspapers have done stories about Gatesy signing for another radio station! even when he still had over a year to go on his century cvntract!! Thats why he's not on air!!!

chunkymagmonkey · 13-03-2007, 19:09

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Originally Posted by HonyTorne

they haven't recruited him, he's a guest for a few nights. they've also got Dickie Ord and Marco Gabiadini according to tonight's show.

the papers make it pretty obvious what's going on, so Century have to do something to protect their audience. Shame the bbc thinks it can just wade in and steal shows that commercial radio has spent years and years building up.

The show has been "re-named" the Legends. Callers who phone up the show and ask what has happened to Eric get cut off!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to Century management!

HonyTorne · 13-03-2007, 20:54

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Originally Posted by chunkymagmonkey

The show has been "re-named" the Legends. Callers who phone up the show and ask what has happened to Eric get cut off!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to Century management!

dur, he's signed for another radio station!!!!!!!!!! name me one radio station that keeps a presenter in a high profile show when they don't want to be there? Gatesy's lucky he's not doing overnights

chunkymagmonkey · 13-03-2007, 21:15

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Originally Posted by HonyTorne

dur, he's signed for another radio station!!!!!!!!!! name me one radio station that keeps a presenter in a high profile show when they don't want to be there? Gatesy's lucky he's not doing overnights

Which Radio Station has he signed for?

The remaining "two legends" were extremely ill at ease tonight when the show was bombarded with callers enquiring about Gatesy's whereabout: there were loads of "pregnant pauses" The callers were more interested in asking about Gatesy than talking about the match against Stoke!

Nelad · 13-03-2007, 21:52

Would be great to see the 3 legends re-united on the BBC. The only thing is, that if they were to continue as before surely the programme would have to be joint funded by Radio Newcastle and Radio Cleveland to cover the whole region.

Maybe even extend it across BBC NE&C to take in Carlisle fans too.

HonyTorne · 13-03-2007, 23:10

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Originally Posted by chunkymagmonkey

Which Radio Station has he signed for?

The remaining "two legends" were extremely ill at ease tonight when the show was bombarded with callers enquiring about Gatesy's whereabout: there were loads of "pregnant pauses" The callers were more interested in asking about Gatesy than talking about the match against Stoke!

read the papers. typical of the bbc to try stealing a show that commercial radio has nutured from nothing.

chunkymagmonkey · 14-03-2007, 00:08

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Originally Posted by HonyTorne

read the papers. typical of the bbc to try stealing a show that commercial radio has nutured from nothing.

Sorry I don't have time to read local newspapers: so can you enlighten me

Ps
Is your day job @ Metro Radio as you don't seem too complimentary of the Beeb

HonyTorne · 14-03-2007, 11:30

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Originally Posted by chunkymagmonkey

Sorry I don't have time to read local newspapers: so can you enlighten me

Ps
Is your day job @ Metro Radio as you don't seem too complimentary of the Beeb

evening chronicle has the story here: http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/c...name_page.html

who is keen on the beeb?

srhugo · 14-03-2007, 17:48

I find it utterly appalling that the BBC will just wade in so arrogantly, to try to prise away a long-running show from Century.

Mind you, GMG have just as large a part to play in all this.

HonyTorne · 15-03-2007, 09:33

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Originally Posted by watsonbotson

Mind you, GMG have just as large a part to play in all this.

Hows that?

zapp · 15-03-2007, 18:37

A possible story of what happened http://groups.google.com/group/alt.s...ae9a90ec3bf663

wtopnewstime · 15-03-2007, 21:27

It's all a bit pathetic really. They're too obsessed with 'the beautiful game' up there.

Makes you wonder if there's any life in the North East beyond football and the dole.

19-03-2007, 05:07

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Originally Posted by wtopnewstime

It's all a bit pathetic really. They're too obsessed with 'the beautiful game' up there.

Makes you wonder if there's any life in the North East beyond football and the dole.

So because we have a phone in show about Football we're all obsessed about Football are we?

If you did listen to the show you would find it's more about the banter than the actual football content. Century had a garden show a while back which was a joy to listen to; again not about the subject of gardening but the craic with the presenters and callers.

As for your dole comment, think your funny do you? The NE people are some of the most hardworking people in this country, you ill informed, stereotyping imbecile.

srhugo · 19-03-2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by wtopnewstime

Makes you wonder if there's any life in the North East beyond football and the dole.

What a vituperative, disparaging, opprobrious, ill-informed generalisation.

Just because people in the local area have a passion for football, amongst other things; it is not cannon fodder for prejudiced jibes.

There is nothing wrong with taking an interest in enjoyable leisure pursuits.

With regards to your "dole" comments - what a deplorable comment. I suggest you have factual reference to hand before throwing around insulting sweeping statements like that in future...

09-03-2007, 23:54	#1
Mackemsafc Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunderland Services: Sky +, Tiscali Posts: 322	3 Legends Century FM North East Looks like there has been a massive fall out at Century Eric Gates is the first to depart. WHAT NOW FOR CENTURY

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wtopnewstime Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 328	It's all a bit pathetic really. They're too obsessed with 'the beautiful game' up there. Makes you wonder if there's any life in the North East beyond football and the dole. Last edited by wtopnewstime : 15-03-2007 at 21:50.

10-03-2007, 20:11	#2
srhugo Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home Counties. Posts: 2,912	Ever since GMG took charge of Century - mayhem has insued. I wouldn't like to think what will happen next.

10-03-2007, 21:27	#3
nodoctorno Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 79	Obviously GMG aren't from the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' school of programming.

11-03-2007, 19:43	#5
gipper Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 140	did they axe Pat Sharpe???? hhhhmmmmmmm

12-03-2007, 21:40	#11
Mackemsafc Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunderland Services: Sky +, Tiscali Posts: 322	Well obviously the new bosses GMG have come in and want to make the station brilliant and climb up in the ratings by sacking there BEST DJs and Shows which basically keep the station going. WHAT A DISGRACE. WELL DONE GMG AND CENTURY MANAGEMENT.

13-03-2007, 21:52	#16
Nelad Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 506	Would be great to see the 3 legends re-united on the BBC. The only thing is, that if they were to continue as before surely the programme would have to be joint funded by Radio Newcastle and Radio Cleveland to cover the whole region. Maybe even extend it across BBC NE&C to take in Carlisle fans too.

14-03-2007, 17:48	#20
srhugo Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home Counties. Posts: 2,912	I find it utterly appalling that the BBC will just wade in so arrogantly, to try to prise away a long-running show from Century. Mind you, GMG have just as large a part to play in all this.

15-03-2007, 18:37	#22
zapp Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 862	A possible story of what happened http://groups.google.com/group/alt.s...ae9a90ec3bf663