TNT SPORTS’ coverage of the Premier League has been likened to Lord of the Rings with fans in shock at a hilarious difference in height.
People were quick to comment on the immense stature conflict between Peter Crouch and Gustavo Hamer.
The pair shared the screen for an interview alongside Joleon Lescott and Lynsey Hipgrave in the pre-match chatter before Sheffield United’s matchup against Everton.
Crouchy was stood right next to The Blades’ new signing who joined the club from Coventry City this summer.
Hamer stands at just 5ft 6inches tall which is OVER A FOOT smaller than the former Liverpool and Stoke striker.
Crouch is a whopping 6ft 7inches tall and it was abundantly clear that he was towering over the Dutchman during their interview.
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Fans took to social media to react to the crazy height discrepancy.
One fan said: “Sticking Hamer next to Peter Crouch was a bit unfair.”
Whilst another added: “Why would you stand the poor lad next to Peter Crouch?!?”
A third wrote: “Not the best of ideas sticking Gustavo Hamer in between Peter Crouch and Joleon Lescott.”
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Another fan compared the scene on his television screen to something mythical, simply posting: “Lord of the Rings.”
And it wasn’t just fans that felt they needed to comment on the situation with Hamer making a joke during his interview too.
When asked about what Sheffield United fans can expect from him this season, he said: “I hope some more goals from me and hard work – I will always work hard.
“I’ll try to get the ball at my feet because I’m not the tallest one as you can see right here [pointing at Crouch].”
Hamer has already settled in well at Bramall Lane after scoring a stunning goal against Nottingham Forest on his debut.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
