I have mixed feelings about this, as I think that both JP and Adrian are excellent announcers. So I'm happy for Adrian that his good work has been recognized. But I'm disappointed for JP, as I think he did a great job for ESPN and they are foolish to let him go. I hope that JP lands a steady gig with FSC, as he deserves a lead announcer role.

It most certainly boggles the mind to yet see another Brit become ESPN's "expert-of-sorts" replacing someone who many feel is the country's best-known and soccer knowledgeable soccer commentator! It is a sad day, indeed, and it seems as if the so-called "gurus" at ESPN can't "see the trees for the forest" and would claim that there aren't many US Soccer knowedgeable persons, and yet seem to be enamoured with the Brit accent thinking that speaking with such an accent will automatically declare them experts of the sport. As for JP,and yes Lalas, Stone and Twellman, maybne if you guys practiced speaking with an English/Scot/Irish/Welsh or even Aussie/NZ "twangy-accent" there will be more doors opened to you, better yet, come to Hollywood and contract with a "diction coach" to learn to speak like a good ole "mate," and "bloke"- lord knows there are quite a few, and charge the cost to ESPN! Lastly, JP will flourish at FSC!

We could see this coming when JP was not given the lead at the last World Cup. ESPN has an agenda, which is to promote its EPL telecasts. Therefore being an Italian-American and having more passion than any ten British Announcers counts for little. JP, we love you in NY. You're better off without ESPN. Good Luck!