Media discussion - 2024/25

[Gingers Dad]

Looking forward to O'Neil facing an inevitable disrepute charge.

 

[surprisedbygrass]

Pure deflection . Even Park the Bus would be proud of that verbal diarrhoea. Job's on the line , methinks ....come to think of it , given his tactics , maybe they're related .

 

[surprisedbygrass]

Can’t be arsed linking it, but I see Wilson has offered up yet another rehash of his one story again today in the Guardian.
All those lunatic Arsenal and Wolves fans and their foam flecked, dribblings about corruption, cos refereeing decisions didn’t go their way this weekend?
Well, you’ll be as surprised as I was to learn that the root cause of their whataboutery and victim orientated nonsense, is “mega-rich owners”, who “have the potential to bankrupt whole competitions through repeated legal action of questionable merit.”
The premise appears to be that not wishing to acknowledge such owners’ lack of respect for traditional supporters (something that does admittedly resonate) and the game itself, is too painful to accept and has led to ‘discomfort displacement’ in the form of conspiracy theories about referees……
Who knew?!!

I read the article and some of it resonated . But, come on Mr Wilson . The elephant in the room , and one that he has to obviously quickly dismiss as the main cause of conspiracy theories, is the need for clicks in all forms of media . Outrage fuels clicks fuels conspiracy .

Heck . On the same sports page there's an article from the day before outlining Gary O'Neill's rant in his post match presser . Both Wilson and O'Neill need to stay in their jobs and I know journalists are no longer in a newsroom sweating over their copy , so I get it , but it's just a tad ironic.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Surprise, surprise, he’s a London Journalist.

That’s mainly the problem, bar the Northern based Red Shirt Sill Journalist, most of the Journalists are London based,

This is a distortion and biased version of what O’Neil actually said. The usual dishonesty we see from the media. No fan of ONeill but the point he made was that some refs might show unconscious bias to bigger teams perhaps because they fear the publicity they may get from making those big calls. There is some truth in this and we have seen it over the years. Just as refs are influenced by home crowds.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

First time he wasn't being paid to be at utd in nearly 40 years he showed his true colours. To be fair I wouldn't watch that shite either.

.....so went for a freebie at keltic.

Greedy shameless bastard.

 

[surprisedbygrass]

Notice the GPC abandoned OT on Saturday in favour of watching Aberdeen at Celtic. Don't think he took his contract termination well. Doesn't seem impressed with Ten Bob and Chelsea Jim.

Wait a minute . Is that a pale blue tie he is wearing ?? Clearly his last two rational brain cells have finally connected .... or else he thinks it's the Boat Race and he's backing Cambridge.

 

[give it to gordon]

Dear Gary O'Neil

May I suggest that you stand down as manager of Wolves. I think Wolves deserve a manager who understands the rules of football. You are perhaps better suited to under 11's at the local rec.

Yours sincerely
Gordon

 

[Solatron]

This is a distortion and biased version of what O’Neil actually said. The usual dishonesty we see from the media. No fan of ONeill but the point he made was that some refs might show unconscious bias to bigger teams perhaps because they fear the publicity they may get from making those big calls. There is some truth in this and we have seen it over the years. Just as refs are influenced by home crowds.

To be fair United and Liverpool were getting all this nonsense when they were top dogs. It comes with the territory!

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

I reckon Twatterface has got the smallest dick in the world hence why Natalie Sawyer fucked him off...

Fuck Wolves and fuck all the City haters, Your tears make us stronger.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Notice the GPC abandoned OT on Saturday in favour of watching Aberdeen at Celtic. Don't think he took his contract termination well. Doesn't seem impressed with Ten Bob and Chelsea Jim.

Well, he's finally worked out what 'The United Way' really means. Doesn't matter that yer've got a stand at the Swamp, we'll fuck you over if we're slipping down the pan.

 

[manimanc]

Is there anybody more annoying on tv at the minute than the scruffy loudmouth twat carragher?
He is absolutely obsessed with us.

 

[mayo31]

Is there anybody more annoying on tv at the minute than the scruffy loudmouth twat carragher?
He is absolutely obsessed with us.

Richard Madeley followed by Susanna Reid

Had the misfortune to see them on tv this morning as I was early up.

What a pair of cunts

 

[mad4city]

Can’t be arsed linking it, but I see Wilson has offered up yet another rehash of his one story again today in the Guardian.
All those lunatic Arsenal and Wolves fans and their foam flecked, dribblings about corruption, cos refereeing decisions didn’t go their way this weekend?
Well, you’ll be as surprised as I was to learn that the root cause of their whataboutery and victim orientated nonsense, is “mega-rich owners”, who “have the potential to bankrupt whole competitions through repeated legal action of questionable merit.”
The premise appears to be that not wishing to acknowledge such owners’ lack of respect for traditional supporters (something that does admittedly resonate) and the game itself, is too painful to accept and has led to ‘discomfort displacement’ in the form of conspiracy theories about referees……
Who knew?!!

I have nothing against the use 9f technical terms and, being a bit of a literary nerd, quite enjoy learning new words.
Jonny-boy already know this but for the benefit ofanyone who might be swayed by his pseudo-intellectual babble, "discomfort displacement" isn't actually a thing.
Discomfort is a broad term, of course. And displacement (normally referred to as deflection) is also a recognised term. However, medical terminology isn't Richard Osman and four D-list celebrities playing answer smash. You don't just make it up and pretend it's a condition.
The sort of terms the boy of the Wilson's needs are lashing out, finger-pointing or tantrum throwing. I have no doubt he already knows this. He's just scared shitless he might offended his readers with something so obnoxious as the truth.

 

[Elbow beards]

Richard Madeley followed by Susanna Reid

Had the misfortune to see them on tv this morning as I was early up.

What a pair of cunts

Susanna could give me a tit wank anyday. Where as Caragher is just a wanker and tit.

 

[halfcenturyup]

This is a distortion and biased version of what O’Neil actually said. The usual dishonesty we see from the media. No fan of ONeill but the point he made was that some refs might show unconscious bias to bigger teams perhaps because they fear the publicity they may get from making those big calls. There is some truth in this and we have seen it over the years. Just as refs are influenced by home crowds.

Stupid to give two word-for-word quotes to the press that can be presented like that. Not sure it matters that he may have a point or that he is under pressure. Much better to take the Guardiola approach: disappointing but didn't play well enough to win irrespective of the last minute goal. Congratulations to City and we will try to win the next game.

Incidentally, much was made of him being a young English manager and what a tragedy it is that there aren't more. So what happens? Five at the back and hoof it up in hope more than anything to the big guy. Wonder why there aren't more like him in the PL ......

 

[mayo31]

Susanna could give me a tit wank anyday. Where as Caragher is just a wanker and tit.

She would not spit on it whilst Carra might

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Any mention of the PL meeting today ?

No leaks, forecasts of impending problems/ further doom awaits City ?

What are the shills doing regarding their support for the PL - lazy bastards ?

 

[blue b4 the moon]

She would not spit on it whilst Carra might

Could be a dilemma for some.

 

[Gazza]

If this is the reaction to a perfectly lawful goal, imagine the debate/venom/crying if we get a last minute winner next week that turns out to be unlawful.

 

[Gazza]

Could be a dilemma for some.

Hawk tuah girl?