BBC - possible sanctions

[Montgomery Burns]

Given the way Gary Lineker led the media onslaught - he all but wore the black cap before passing judgment - we have possibly reached the stage that we as a club express our displeasure with certain media organisations - after all, the way things are going they will need us far more than we will need them. A ban on interviews with the Beeb by Mark Hughes would be as good a place to start as any.

Whilst we are contractually bound to send out the manager for post match press conferences it hasn't stopped Ferguson, Allardyce and others sticking two fingers up to the BBC over a sustained period - without any kind of sanction. Why not us?

Targeting particular journalists has allegedly been Ferguson's way for years, which is largely the reason we are forced to read such pap whilst eating our Cornflakes in the morning - all the journos know that if they ask an awkward question or stand up to Him then one phone call to their editor later they're looking for new employment.

Lineker arguably deserves a rhetorical professional slap for his carefully planned mock outrage (I wonder how uncomfortable Shearer felt listening to it all after booting Neil Lennon in the head - see below)

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss_7WGYa9nQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss_7WGYa9nQ</a>

Shearer of course was found not guilty by the FA, ensuring he was free to lead England in the 1998 World Cup!

Anyway back to Lineker and the BBC - rather than send out the assistant manager like other clubs we should let supporters club nominate a spokesperson on a game by game basis - showing that despite our millions we're as close as ever to our grass roots supporters! The only proviso is that the fan must sound something like Les Battersby and not have one of those posh Cheshire accents.

 

[RealMancsAreBlue]

The last thing we want is our own Bacon face thanks

 

[moomba]

I've never really gone for that sort of stuff, but the way they're carrying on at the moment it can't be ignored.

I'd have Sky, and the sports editors of all of the daily papers on the phone first thing tomorrow, and make them aware that there are consequences of reporting that we consider unfair.

And for individual journo's that have gone to town on this, persona non grata. Let them know that they are no longer welcome at the club or at the game unless they pay for their own ticket like everyone else.

 

[mancity1]

There would be less publicity for those who commit war crimes against Congo natives.

Some perspective needs to come to the fore.

All he did was a poor imitation of Usain Bolt.

As for the incident with VP it was an accident and nothing more.

If it turns out any worse for Ade then its a case of trial by media and the FA pandering to totally over the top mass hysteria.

The Fulham second half fight back should be grabbing the headlines today.

 

[bluemanc]

To an extent i agree,the days of turning the other cheek are surely over.
What we need to do is pick a newspaper/tv station etc & take them to the cleaners someway,that would deter others from being twats.
ps.anyone at City reading this, the daily mirror may be a good starting point.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

I know as City fans we are biased but we shouldn't go too over the top in thinking we are perfect and above criticism. There will be the obvious OTT stuff maybe like the Daily Mirror ( why on earth does anybody still read that trash is beyond me) but much of the other stuff isn't as bad as it's made out.

We are targets for the press/media now , not just for the mega money angles but also because we are in the top 4 scenario now and that's what happens in this country when you are around the top. Expect it and stop being so sensitive! Most of what I have heard re the Ade incident has been fair comment. He was wrong to run to the Arse fans and he was wrong as appeared to do RVP and now he will have to take the consequences.

I wonder how City fans would have reacted if Shrek had done something similar?

 

[moomba]

We are targets for the press/media now , not just for the mega money angles but also because we are in the top 4 scenario now and that's what happens in this country when you are around the top. Expect it and stop being so sensitive! Most of what I have heard re the Ade incident has been fair comment. He was wrong to run to the Arse fans and he was wrong as appeared to do RVP and now he will have to take the consequences.

It's not a matter of being sensitive, you're naive if you don't think the current coverage is influencing how many games Adebayor will miss.

I wonder how City fans would have reacted if Shrek had done something similar?

We give it to Rooney, we've got to be prepared to cop some back.

If someone went over the top with Rooney (who has taunted our crowd before without incident) it would be their fault, not his.

 

[bluemanc]

I know as City fans we are biased but we shouldn't go too over the top in thinking we are perfect and above criticism. There will be the obvious OTT stuff maybe like the Daily Mirror ( why on earth does anybody still read that trash is beyond me) but much of the other stuff isn't as bad as it's made out.

We are targets for the press/media now , not just for the mega money angles but also because we are in the top 4 scenario now and that's what happens in this country when you are around the top. Expect it and stop being so sensitive! Most of what I have heard re the Ade incident has been fair comment. He was wrong to run to the Arse fans and he was wrong as appeared to do RVP and now he will have to take the consequences.

I wonder how City fans would have reacted if Shrek had done something similar?

but we shouldn't go too over the top

They started it.
As for the shrek bit he's given City fans plenty, BUT he's also took it back without moaning.

 

[Nelly's Left Foot]

We are targets for the press/media now , not just for the mega money angles but also because we are in the top 4 scenario now and that's what happens in this country when you are around the top. Expect it and stop being so sensitive! Most of what I have heard re the Ade incident has been fair comment. He was wrong to run to the Arse fans and he was wrong as appeared to do RVP and now he will have to take the consequences.

It's not a matter of being sensitive, you're naive if you don't think the current coverage is influencing how many games Adebayor will miss.

I wonder how City fans would have reacted if Shrek had done something similar?

We give it to Rooney, we've got to be prepared to cop some back.

If someone went over the top with Rooney (who has taunted our crowd before without incident) it would be their fault, not his.

Not being naive at all. Of course all the press coverage might influence any decsions taken re the punishment.That's life now and we have to accept the consequences of ill judged actions and not start with childish reactions like baconface.

 

[moomba]

Not being naive at all. Of course all the press coverage might influence any decsions taken re the punishment.That's life now and we have to accept the consequences of ill judged actions and not start with childish reactions like baconface.

No reason to just sit back and accept it though.

We'd be negligent if we didn't take some sort of action to turn this coverage around.