FIFA 12: Behind-the-scenes videos of the new commentary team in action, may include Spaceballs reference

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Naughty Andy Gray is substituted out as ex-Arsenal man, Alan Smith lends his voice to the footie action

It's out with the old super sexist and in with the new as FIFA 12 turfs out Andy Gray and bring in ex-Arsenal player, Alan Smith to provide the commentary with FIFA stalwart,Martin Tyler. We managed to capture the dynamic duo spitting some brand-spanking new commentary that will eventually be featured in FIFA 12, which is out in September.

Listen out for colourful chatter about upcoming transfers that will be threaded through the new career mode (more on this very soon) andquite anoff-kilter segue into talk about the movie, Spaceballs. Anyway, enough words, let's hear the men go at it...

Transfers and player retirements



Naughty tackles and epic matches



Unattainable players and Spaceballs



Penalties and fluffed shots




June 30, 2011

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Hi, I’m Nathan. You may remember me from such websites as, erm, this one circa 2011. Been hustling in games for over a decade and write for Official PlayStation, Official Xbox, Gamesmaster and more.
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