Media Thread 2020/21

[Blue Mist]

I’ve honestly never noticed you referring to him as a mate. I clearly need to spend more time on here!

Nothing wrong whatsoever with you defending someone you consider a mate. I would doubtless do the same. We can‘t all agree about people and life would be significantly duller if we did. My principal point remains, however: at a time of crisis for the club, he conspicuously failed to report on us in a way that was fair or informed, and for me, that is unforgivable, as well as being completely unprofessional; he is well rewarded for reporting on Manchester City and should respect that fact when disseminating on such an important subject. The fact the subject matter was in relation to something I (and you) care about so deeply, inevitably accentuates any negative feeling on my part. Stands to reason.

As to defending me personally, whilst much appreciated, having, as you say, met me in real life, you’ll be well aware I’m more than capable of defending myself :-)

I have only met you once but from reading your posts I would summise that if you had to defend yourself it would be followed by an invoice :-)

 

[Mike Cledford]

And here's me thinking you follow my posts religiously!

I was highly critical of the Athletic's coverage of the CAS case in general and specifically of Sam and Matt Slater and their lazy attitude towards what constituted an expert on the matter. Specifically in their case because they had been burned by their 'sources' first time round on the initial UEFA investigation verdict, I found it depressing they then doubled down on 'guilty until proven innocent' rather than looking at the facts.

The whole thing definitely put a strain on our friendship, but ultimately he's a good guy, and whilst it may not be what you want to hear, I don't believe his integrity can be questioned. From top to bottom the only 'experts' around were ones who were absolutely convinced that City were guilty and were bang to rights. In our City bubble we would absolutely be seeking out different voices, but I understand why Sam ended up in the position he ended up in. He was surrounded by people who were queuing up to say the same thing and everyone around him was lapping it up.

Stefan said to me around the time of the verdict that he couldn't believe how many otherwise intelligent, highly successful people he'd encountered, who were completely blinkered when it came to the CAS case because of their tribal loyalties. Barristers, doctors, the lot.

Ultimately though we won. The Athletic and all their experts were wrong. Forgive a moment of hubris but I think the best and most accurate coverage of the whole thing came from Stefan on our podcast. You can't buy that sort of satisfaction after everything that had been written before it rugby and

I'm sorry if it sounded like I was being a dick when I said you spend too much time on here. You do, but since you have managed to do that and also become a yacht owning sweater round the neck wearing lord of the manor, who am I to judge.

What are you drinking? I'm going to start on the mezcal now...Mezcal Mondays has a nice ring to it.

Your comment about professionals getting blinkered reminded me of ortho surgeon. A fan of rugby league and cricket with all the qualities of fair play and sportsmanship associated with those sports, he changes completely when it comes to City and CAS. At times l wonder if I would have signed the consent forms had l known his attitude before he took his saw to my leg.
Oh did I mention when not engaged in watching decent sport he supports the dippers?

 

[Mike Cledford]

I have only met you once but from reading your posts I would summise that if you had to defend yourself it would be followed by an invoice :-)

A fee note in guineas.

 

[Blue Mist]

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They ended up paying him substantial damages.

The fact he got damages is by the by. The fact is a scouse lynch mob wanted blood and his employers caved in for fear they would be hounded by the same feral internet mob. It was easier to get rid of him than fight the real enemy, a very sad state of affairs indeed.

 

[dickie davies]

Your comment about professionals getting blinkered reminded me of ortho surgeon. A fan of rugby league and cricket with all the qualities of fair play and sportsmanship associated with those sports, he changes completely when it comes to City and CAS. At times l wonder if I would have signed the consent forms had l known his attitude before he took his saw to my leg.
Oh did I mention when not engaged in watching decent sport he supports the dippers?

Did you not have any decent wheel trims so he sawed off a leg instead!

 

[Mike Cledford]

Did you not have any decent wheel trims so he sawed off a leg instead!

Well he lives in Crosby and I thought that parts of that are very nice and would not include the normal scouse riff raff.
Then I saw the Kilroy type characters peering over the fence at the Marine match waiting for the ball to be kicked over so they could whisk it off to the pub and get it sold.

 

[stonerblue]

The fact he got damages is by the by. The fact is a scouse lynch mob wanted blood and his employers caved in for fear they would be hounded by the same feral internet mob. It was easier to get rid of him than fight the real enemy, a very sad state of affairs indeed.

It shows that they were wrong to dismiss him.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I have only met you once but from reading your posts I would summise that if you had to defend yourself it would be followed by an invoice :-)

I spent the whole night buying rounds you cheeky ****!

 

[Blue Mist]

I spent the whole night buying rounds you cheeky ****!

GDM, I will type it slowly so it is easier to understand. You were having a minor disagreement with Mr Shears, at the end of one of your lengthy posts you said you were quite capable of defending yourself. I merely mentioned that if you did you would probably invoice yourself :-)
I was not implying you do not buy beer, I seem to recall the night I met you, you were the only one buying as @dronefromsector7G and @BlueMoonRisin' had sewn up their pockets before leaving home.

 

[Barcon]

GDM, I will type it slowly so it is easier to understand. You were having a minor disagreement with Mr Shears, at the end of one of your lengthy posts you said you were quite capable of defending yourself. I merely mentioned that if you did you would probably invoice yourself :-)
I was not implying you do not buy beer, I seem to recall the night I met you, you were the only one buying as @dronefromsector7G and @BlueMoonRisin' had sewn up their pockets before leaving home.

Was it a day that ends in "Y"?