Media Discussion - 2023/24

[Big Dave Watson]

Can’t understand anybody praising Henry Winter ?

He’s spent the last 12 months screaming ‘warrabout City’ and claiming our success is tarnished.

Exactly. Also on Twitter he constantly kisses Utd’s arse at every opportunity, it’s sickening.

 

[big gaz]

You never know with City.

Personally I'd just bring Vinny back to be our official mouthpiece calling everyone corrupt cunts.

:)

With Big Nige as his go to man:-)

 

[69FACUPfinal]

Just Chelsea, Spurs, Palace, Arsenal and Liverpool have got something from going there this season

I listened on 5 Live and the City loathing from Waddle was extreme. The actual match commentator ( don't recall his name) was actually OK ish.

Don't listen to TNT just watch but as my pic lags, like sound too.

 

[69FACUPfinal]

Exactly. Also on Twitter he constantly kisses Utd’s arse at every opportunity, it’s sickening.

He used to be okish about 5 years ago, but recently dreadful.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Have mixed feeling about Winter. I think he comes across a pompous **** at times, and his line of questioning at Mancini‘s first presser ‘these sort of people’ was reprehensible, for which I don’t believe he’s apologised.

On the other hand he writes very well and clearly loves the game, to a higher level than most of his peers - on both counts.

Don’t expect he’ll be sweeping the streets anytime soon.

 

[MCFCTrick]

Surprised by that news, as he is one of the better football journalists, but says a lot about the state of the industry. Think he was on a salary of about £400k so guess The Times must be looking to cut costs.

According to a former colleague of mine still in the industry, The Times, and they certainly aren't alone in this, are really having to reign in their spending after the yearly accounts have been perused.
Oh dear, what a shame, never mind ... ;-)

 

[ClaudioDeyna]

Surprised by that news, as he is one of the better football journalists, but says a lot about the state of the industry. Think he was on a salary of about £400k so guess The Times must be looking to cut costs.

Yeah, they cleared out Tony Evans for sure and I think Gab Marcotti to accommodate Winter's pay cheque in the first place.

Pound to a penny Rudd stays, though.

 

[69FACUPfinal]

According to a former colleague of mine still in the industry, The Times, and they certainly aren't alone in this, are really having to reign in their spending after the yearly accounts have been perused.
Oh dear, what a shame, never mind ... ;-)

Let's hope same happens at the Daily Wail - Holt, Ladyman, Grubby Herbert, Raith Al Samwotsisname etc need I go on?! We can but hope.

I noticed since Souness has been ghosting a Saturday column it is a total alternating week Dippers/ Rags lurve in. One of the Red cheek fanboyz clearly writes it for him.

 

[cheekybids]

Have mixed feeling about Winter. I think he comes across a pompous **** at times, and his line of questioning at Mancini‘s first presser ‘these sort of people’ was reprehensible, for which I don’t believe he’s apologised.

On the other hand he writes very well and clearly loves the game, to a higher level than most of his peers - on both counts.

Don’t expect he’ll be sweeping the streets anytime soon.

Like many he’s never reported honestly on the CAS verdict & deliberately throws shit at our club whilst never criticising the Dippers. He’s not the worst by a long way & the fact they will still be employed tells you everything about the industry.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Like many he’s never reported honestly on the CAS verdict & deliberately throws shit at our club whilst never criticising the Dippers. He’s not the worst by a long way & the fact they will still be employed tells you everything about the industry.

You’re right that he never criticises Liverpool, but then none of the spineless cunts ever do.

 

[Rochdale Blue]

Oh heck no I’m old fashioned and even if we’re winning 4-0 with 5 minutes to go I’m still just waiting and hoping!!
I understand what you mean about being objective it just seemed to hit a raw nerve with me this morning for some reason. Really I should keep calm and get a cuppa as they say. :-)

Proof that what that Spanish waiter said on X is true. City fans don't eat, they just drink.

 

[bluenova]

You’re right that he never criticises Liverpool, but then none of the spineless cunts ever do.

Is it a surprise? Max Rushden recently committed the crime of not praising Klopp's kids enough after the Carabou Cup final.

He ended up writing an apologetic article saying he was wrong, and they were wonderful...

...and, by the way, would Liverpool fans stop abusing him and threatening him with violence

 

[Blue Maverick]

According to a former colleague of mine still in the industry, The Times, and they certainly aren't alone in this, are really having to reign in their spending after the yearly accounts have been perused.
Oh dear, what a shame, never mind ... ;-)

FFP for the press, whatever next!

 

[cheekybids]

FFP for the press, whatever next!

Not a bad idea, maybe it can be used with lobbying & political donations.

 

[69FACUPfinal]

Yeah, they cleared out Tony Evans for sure and I think Gab Marcotti to accommodate Winter's pay cheque in the first place.

Pound to a penny Rudd stays, though.

I absolutely detest her. She really isn't right in the head imo. Best player ever for her Jari Litmanen my arselona.....

 

[Asa's left peg]

Not a bad idea, maybe it can be used with lobbying & political donations.

And watches as gifts!! And while we are at it, journalists getting free food and drink at games should have to declare it as a taxable benefit.

 

[Gazza]

Yeah, they cleared out Tony Evans for sure and I think Gab Marcotti to accommodate Winter's pay cheque in the first place.

Pound to a penny Rudd stays, though.

She could always go back to playing Zelda in Terrahawks, the producers love the make-up savings.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Can’t understand anybody praising Henry Winter ?

He’s spent the last 12 months screaming ‘warrabout City’ and claiming our success is tarnished.

I agree, clearly a clever chap but also a loathsome biased jounalist in my eyes.

 

[Gazza]

Is it a surprise? Max Rushden recently committed the crime of not praising Klopp's kids enough after the Carabou Cup final.

He ended up writing an apologetic article saying he was wrong, and they were wonderful...

...and, by the way, would Liverpool fans stop abusing him and threatening him with violence

I'm beginning to think that L'pool have set up their own version of the ADL.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Like many he’s never reported honestly on the CAS verdict & deliberately throws shit at our club whilst never criticising the Dippers. He’s not the worst by a long way & the fact they will still be employed tells you everything about the industry.

Certainly in the early days after the takeover Winter was one of the worst for playing the "little Englander" card. He was very critical of City's new owner and the fact he was Arabic seemed to be a problem for him, like so many in the media. To be fair Winter has softened in recent years probably because he is a huge fan of Pep and his style of football.