Twitter reacts as George Hamilton commentates on tonight’s match from inside a bucket

The first commentator in space, anybody?

Technical problems in Camp Nou meant that RTÉ's commentary team of Ronnie Whelan and George Hamilton sounded like they were transported back in time. Twitter, understandably, couldn't keep quiet.

Is George Hamilton doing this commentary over his phone from his sitting room? @RTEsoccer — Rico Casey (@RicoCasey) March 12, 2014

 

Sounds like George Hamilton is broadcasting from 1979 #BarcaManCity — Aoife Dowd (@aoifedowd) March 12, 2014

 

George Hamilton is reporting from a time machine. pic.twitter.com/qyHLdEOfSM — Paul Cahill (@paulcahill13) March 12, 2014

 

George hamilton's commentary reminds me of World Cup 94 qualifier from Albania #rtesoccer — Shane (@ShaneMcDanger) March 12, 2014

 

Aguero off and Dzeko on for #MCFC . Sound issues in Barcelona mean George Hamilton sounds like he's in Mexico and it's 1986. — Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) March 12, 2014

 

I'm expecting George Hamilton to mention Joe Corrigan instead of Joe Hart...#1970's — Des Cahill (@sportsdes) March 12, 2014

 

George Hamilton adding to the excitement by sporadically commentating with his head in a bucket — Dr Richard Roche (@RRocheNeuro) March 12, 2014

 

Loving the old school commentary from George Hamilton down the crackly line. Throwback to the 1980s and games in Budapest and Belgrade — Fionnan Sheahan (@fionnansheahan) March 12, 2014

 

Great to hear George Hamilton’s 1986 World Cup sounding commentary. Expect more of this same this summer in Brazil. #RTE2 #ChampionsLeague — Michael O'Neill (@michael_oneill) March 12, 2014