andyhinch
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We don't exist :-) only team in the top 6 that didn't get talked about and the same went for the CL, fuck em
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Complaint to BBC regarding Pete the Badge
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HalfwayUpTheKippax
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A great effort from PB et al but we are still waiting for a decent response from the BBC. Whilst pleased that Vicky Kloss actually gave a reply, I was completely underwhelmed by it. I suppose she has to play the long game with various media organisations and can't go overboard on one instance. As regards the generic BBC reply to various complainants, I understand why they do that and don't want to give individualised replies to numerous versions of the same complaint. After all, given the prominence of the BBC and with declining quality and numerous examples of bias they must be inundated with complaints. However I cannot understand how Vicky can be satisfied with the BBC response.
Of course the post should have been and was removed but the offence had already been made and taken by then as intended. With the added benefit to the weasels involved of evidence of City fans appearing, in the weasels' eyes, to be overly sensitive and unable to take a joke. Pete was the primary target and I haven't read anything to say how he feels about it but let's not forget that we were, as City fans, all intended targets. In fact I'm sure that was the main intention. Taking such an embarassing post down is not exactly a hardship never mind a punishment for a deliberately pathetic personal slur on an old man by a publicly funded national body.
The lies and obfuscation in the BBC reply not only negated any attempt to explain or apologise but added significant further offence and compounded the lack of respect for Pete and all City fans shown in the original post. Great work done by some BM members has given us proof of these lies. By digging such a hole, Ms Tsang has surely made this issue much bigger than it originally was.
What also, in my eyes, makes this issue greater than just the post is that it highlights editorial failings within the BBC. A simple apology would not suffice, they need to demonstrate that they are taking it seriously enough and show what they are doing to prevent similar issues happening in the future.
Another aspect that needs to be highlighted is that it was not just a BBC Sports issue, the post was specifically branded MOTD by coming from an official MOTD account. Surely it is no coincidence that this came from a programme that appears completely biased against City on a weekly basis.To take the most recent example, the highlights of last weekend's game against Swansea was completely distorted compared to both possession and chances created, Gabby Logan's preposterous and untruthful comment on the atmosphere and the lack of any analysis on Sterling's yellow card following yet another penalty not given. We hear they like a narrative on MOTD. Well what about one of England's best young players, who happens to be the most fouled in the PL this season, not being given clear penalties in consecutive home games and indeed being wrongly punished.
Good luck to those who are continuing with their complaints. Facts and tenacity are a potent combination of weapons.
Of course the post should have been and was removed but the offence had already been made and taken by then as intended. With the added benefit to the weasels involved of evidence of City fans appearing, in the weasels' eyes, to be overly sensitive and unable to take a joke. Pete was the primary target and I haven't read anything to say how he feels about it but let's not forget that we were, as City fans, all intended targets. In fact I'm sure that was the main intention. Taking such an embarassing post down is not exactly a hardship never mind a punishment for a deliberately pathetic personal slur on an old man by a publicly funded national body.
The lies and obfuscation in the BBC reply not only negated any attempt to explain or apologise but added significant further offence and compounded the lack of respect for Pete and all City fans shown in the original post. Great work done by some BM members has given us proof of these lies. By digging such a hole, Ms Tsang has surely made this issue much bigger than it originally was.
What also, in my eyes, makes this issue greater than just the post is that it highlights editorial failings within the BBC. A simple apology would not suffice, they need to demonstrate that they are taking it seriously enough and show what they are doing to prevent similar issues happening in the future.
Another aspect that needs to be highlighted is that it was not just a BBC Sports issue, the post was specifically branded MOTD by coming from an official MOTD account. Surely it is no coincidence that this came from a programme that appears completely biased against City on a weekly basis.To take the most recent example, the highlights of last weekend's game against Swansea was completely distorted compared to both possession and chances created, Gabby Logan's preposterous and untruthful comment on the atmosphere and the lack of any analysis on Sterling's yellow card following yet another penalty not given. We hear they like a narrative on MOTD. Well what about one of England's best young players, who happens to be the most fouled in the PL this season, not being given clear penalties in consecutive home games and indeed being wrongly punished.
Good luck to those who are continuing with their complaints. Facts and tenacity are a potent combination of weapons.
meltonblue
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I really don't get it. Over the the last 6 games they've lost ground on City, Spurs and Chelsea. Arsenal are going through bad form but it won't last so they won't catch them either.
There's only one story from last weeks football and it's Jesus
Last five games, they've made (very slight) gains on us over the last six.
I agree with the overall sentiment though.
Mikejl
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I think it's actually fascinating there hasn't been an MCFC update on the BBC football page for 5 days. They will be paranoid & shit scared of publishing anything about us this week after what has happened & them getting called out on it. Anything related to us will probably have to get signed off in triplicate until the dust has settled I reckon & watch out for a few puff piece friendly articles I bet
PannickAtTheDisco
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I think it's actually fascinating there hasn't been an MCFC update on the BBC football page for 5 days. They will be paranoid & shit scared of publishing anything about us this week after what has happened & them getting called out on it. Anything related to us will probably have to get signed off in triplicate until the dust has settled I reckon & watch out for a few puff piece friendly articles I bet
classic "if you can't say something nice...", just won't bother writing about us at all now.
quiet_riot
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And some said Vicky is a City fan? Doesn't appear that arsed about it tbh.
And some said Vicky is a City fan? Doesn't appear that arsed about it tbh.
As others have said it's not her job to express her own opinion/concerns. She will take direction from the clubs hierarchy.
Like you I'd like Vicky and the club to go to war with the media but it ain't going to happen.
The Black Shed
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More slack reporting from HT today:
Man Utd 1-0 Watford
Posted at15:55
Manchester United are going into the top four as things stand, moving above Liverpool into fourth although it might only be for a couple of hours. Jurgen Klopp's side play Tottenham in the evening kick off.
Man Utd 1-0 Watford
Posted at15:55
Manchester United are going into the top four as things stand, moving above Liverpool into fourth although it might only be for a couple of hours. Jurgen Klopp's side play Tottenham in the evening kick off.
squirtyflower
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We're not really hereMore slack reporting from HT today:
Man Utd 1-0 Watford
Posted at15:55
Manchester United are going into the top four as things stand, moving above Liverpool into fourth although it might only be for a couple of hours. Jurgen Klopp's side play Tottenham in the evening kick off.
andyhinch
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We didn't get one mention on football focus, they're in full on denial mode :-)We're not really here