ACROSS the wide spectrum of TV sports coveage, the programmes and that stand out and gain the biggest audience are those that present expert analysis or offer a difference of opinion among the panellists, a bit of conflict to get the temperature rising and create debate. Think Giles/Dunphy, Hook/Pope, Keane/anyone. The Saint and Greavsie? (Too old?)

The introduction of A.P. McCoy was expected add an extra element to Channel 4’s racing coverage but after his initial outing last week the jury is out.