TV View: Danger here? Not in the least with George Hamilton for guidance

Having the avuncular tones of George for guidance is like having a sweeper at the back or an extra midfielder screening the defence. The viewer cannot but feel better, safer, warmer

RTÉ commentator George Hamilton at the Aviva Stadium. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Good news. After days of rumours, whispers, and innuendo concerning his future, it turns out the speculation was nothing but a bottle of smoke.

Yes indeed, George Hamilton is back in the RTÉ hot seat having missed the Portugal and Azerbaijan games.