The Sparks has Gone

"BBC Radio Devon presenter and Gordon Sparks is
...taking a break from commentating on Plymouth Argyle matches for the 2016-2017 season.

Gordon, whose commentary is also hard on Argyle Player, said: “I must admit it will be something of a relief to have a break from commentary duties which involves plenty of preparation and watching games with a notepad, stopwatch and a producer in my ear.

"Fortunately, my wishes have been considered in my favour. I will continue to present my weekday Early Show and also sport on the Breakfast Show with Simon Bates which I enjoy immensely.

"It will be a refreshing change to watch Plymouth Argyle matches purely as a fan, if for no other reason that I won’t have to observe a Football League rule of not being able to wear club colours from now on.”

Mark Grinnell, Editor of BBC Radio Devon, said: “Gordon and Plymouth Argyle are umbilically connected, so I realise fans will miss him this year but we’ve got a great new commentary team lined up while Gordon takes a break and enjoys the matches from the stands.

"Gordon is still a massive part of the Radio Devon family and continues on air in his regular shows.”

The commentary for Plymouth Argyle matches for the 2016-2017 season on BBC Radio Devon and Argyle Player will mainly be covered by Alan Richardson, Drew Savage and Charlie Price.

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Don't really listen to radio commentary as they've more often than not got Exeter on instead so not bothered about Sparks or "Gorn" as he was otherwise known leaving. Did have the misfortune to hear Webby once who was utter shite as you'd expect. Drew Savage I assume will cover the north.

Sad news.

I like Sparksy's commentary and will miss him.

Looks like it might just be a season break?

Reckon Webby should take over, what with his amazing knowledge of all things Argyle, and coherent articulate conversational skills.

great news for me, hated his commentary might actual tune in now and again now aslong as piefucker or wife stealer arent on.

Just hope they have F#@Ked the wife snatcher /bearded ponce off to

Good news

Never liked Sparksy as a commentator, I think he had his fingers in a few pies for such a poor commentator to remain as such for so long.
I could never really tell what was really happening when he was commentating. I see on Pasoti it's like somebody has died.