Pundit wars: who the networks pay to pull in the Euro 2004 viewers

LED by Eamon Dunphy, the grizzled, growling veteran, who peppers his patter with a little philosophy and humour, the RTÉ Euro 2004 maybe could do with a little more lightening up.

Certainly, Liam Brady, for all his astuteness though Celtic fans may disagree has a deadly serious, detached delivery that compares badly to his animated and exciting personality on the pitch.

Denis Irwin, who only retired from the game, brings a down to earth and up to date knowledge of the professional game to the panel. And it's delivered in that delightful Cork lilt.