BBC commentator trending on Twitter as angry fans expressed their frustration over his 'disgraceful comments'
Sunday, April 13, 2014
BBC athletics commentator Brendan Foster was accused of being "rude" and "unnecessarily negative" about Mo Farah's performance at the London Marathon 2014.
Angry fans used Twitter to vent their frustration at the BBC's commentator for his "joyless response" to Farah's efforts, who completed his marathon debut in a time of 2hr 8min 21sec, four minutes behind Kenya's Wilson Kipsang, who won the event with a course-record time of 2hr 4min 29sec.
Farah himself was "disappointed" with his performance and vowed to improve his timing, but Mr Foster's comments seem to have a struck a nerve.
The former long-distance runner suggested Farah wasn't strong enough to complete with "these guys" and should concentrate on shorter distances.
He added: "Why would Mo Farah want to take on guys like Wilson Kipsang in the marathon in the future? These guys are just so strong.
"I hope Mo stays on the track, runs the shorter distances and defends his title in Rio. I just think this is too much of an unknown territory for Mo."
An angry fan wrote: "Brendan Foster should be replaced. So negative about Mo Farah. I don't pay my licence fee for judgemental views!"
Another viewer tweeted: "Could the Brendan Foster be any more negative about Mo Farah's marathon debut? Life's not over when you run 2:08."
While others accused him of being "too negative", "disgraceful" and "disrespectful towards a British hero like Mo".
Source: The Independent