  Well, one half of possibly the worst commentary team on TV has been sent home early doors. Mind you, while many truely hate Clive "I remember another game with two late substitutions in it, in Barcelona..." Tyldesley, people always quite liked the bizarre terminology that came out of Ron Atkinson's mouth. However, I think his latest observation about Marcel Desailly may be a bit too much for some: "He's what is known in some schools as a fucking lazy thick n*****" Yes, I don't usually edit sentences like it's a footballer's text message, but, let's face it, it's not pleasant and considering the apparent sensitivity of the Google search up top, I don't want links for the BNP and the films of Charlton Heston. While he did not make this comment during the live game, he was picked up by a Gulf Sports channel using the ITV feed and clearly heard by the viewers. Of course, this isn't the first time that this has happened to him... "He's a little twat, that Totti.
I can't see what all the fuss is about. " The wise words of Big Ron, picked up last year by German TV. Of course, Ron has come out to try and defend himself. He described his comment as a 'momentary lapse'. To suggest that racism is something that you have to struggle to keep under control usually isn't the best way to go. Like, say, Ian Huntley had a 'momentary lapse' in his struggle not to abuse young girls. And: "If you look at my track record as a manager, I was one of the first managers in the game to give black players a chance.
" I hear some of his best friends are black, too. As a memory, then, of our fallen hero, here is a urlLink guide to remind us that Champion's League commentary may improve, but it may be a lot duller. 
