Media Thread 2017/18

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

So whatever it was that influenced these two independent bodies to vote on only two occasions for anybody other than the title winning manager (both times coming in years City won the league) it wasn't the media - is that what you are saying?

The LMA one has only been won by 5 managers who had won the top division, so that probably has nothing to do with the media.

 

[Healdplace]

Went into the local shop before 10 am this morning for a paper. They had sold out.The man said it was the first time in years this had happened and that people who normally buy one paper were buying several. He wondered why.

I think we can have a good guess.

 

[hawkhurst]

And there you go again, akin to your offensive tinfoil comment. You're not worth arguing with.

OK, apologies. Just interested to hear your theory why you think only city get overlooked. You stated LMA award goes to the winning manager every time expect when city win the league. Since 2008, the manager who won the league has won the award 5 times (Fergie x 3, Conte and Ranieri). Going back to 2007 Howe, Rogers, Moyes, Hodgson and Coppell have all won. Mourinho, Benetiz and Ancelotti have not won this award. Ever.

My point is that there this thread often seems fueled by this hysteria of city v world based on inaccurate information or twisted interpretations of things. 90% of the posts lack any nuance whatsoever which in turn increases a lot of posters' paranoia. This isn't aimed at you per se, but I just thought I'd flag it as an example. There's a lot of great journalism out there writing platitudes for City every week. There are also some shit house broadcasters/newspapers whose modus operandi is either to wind people up (Talksport/Sun) or appeal to such a low common denominator that it's not worth reading.

 

[Rolee]

OK, apologies. Just interested to hear your theory why you think only city get overlooked. You stated LMA award goes to the winning manager every time expect when city win the league. Since 2008, the manager who won the league has won the award 5 times (Fergie x 3, Conte and Ranieri). Going back to 2007 Howe, Rogers, Moyes, Hodgson and Coppell have all won. Mourinho, Benetiz and Ancelotti have not won this award. Ever.

My point is that there this thread often seems fueled by this hysteria of city v world based on inaccurate information or twisted interpretations of things. 90% of the posts lack any nuance whatsoever which in turn increases a lot of posters' paranoia. This isn't aimed at you per se, but I just thought I'd flag it as an example. There's a lot of great journalism out there writing platitudes for City every week. There are also some shit house broadcasters/newspapers whose modus operandi is either to wind people up (Talksport/Sun) or appeal to such a low common denominator that it's not worth reading.

I didn't state that, I agreed that you were right about the LMA award but that it was the Premier League award that consistently goes to the winner of the league.

I don't know where you're getting 90% from. I accept there's some, a much smaller percentage I'd wager, that are a bit sensitive and look for negatives where none exist.

Like I said earlier, most of the negative stuff we see from the media regarding City is to satiate the customer base, it makes sense from a commercial point of view but that doesn't mean we shouldn't call bollox on it and to do so doesn't mean we're paranoid either.

As for the positive press regarding the football we're producing, of course we're getting that, if that was being ignored then that wouldn't just be bias, it would be gross incompetence.

 

[jimharri]

Just in the door form work and was treated to, firstly, Mike Phelan. And now, dad of the year is on. To nick a line from the Fast Show; "Brill-i- ant".

 

[aguero93:20]

Mourinho, Benetiz and Ancelotti have not won this award. Ever.

When did Benitez win the league?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

MUEN excelling themselves , their are SIXTEEN seperate articles/headlines about the merc. from him being a boyhood Rag to him forcing players like Snipenose to play better , can't wait for his 1st goal there will be a special commemorative eight page pull out and a full analysis of how the Rags are gonna close the "Gap".

 

[oldius]

Looked at the Mail online earlier. The first seven sports stories were Sanchez: Pathetic.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

OK, apologies. Just interested to hear your theory why you think only city get overlooked. You stated LMA award goes to the winning manager every time expect when city win the league. Since 2008, the manager who won the league has won the award 5 times (Fergie x 3, Conte and Ranieri). Going back to 2007 Howe, Rogers, Moyes, Hodgson and Coppell have all won. Mourinho, Benetiz and Ancelotti have not won this award. Ever.

My point is that there this thread often seems fueled by this hysteria of city v world based on inaccurate information or twisted interpretations of things. 90% of the posts lack any nuance whatsoever which in turn increases a lot of posters' paranoia. This isn't aimed at you per se, but I just thought I'd flag it as an example. There's a lot of great journalism out there writing platitudes for City every week. There are also some shit house broadcasters/newspapers whose modus operandi is either to wind people up (Talksport/Sun) or appeal to such a low common denominator that it's not worth reading.

Unless there are two lists, your interpretation of only 5 PL champions since 2008 whose manager scooped the award is misleading. I make it only 3 of the last 10 who haven’t won it, 2 of which were Mancini and Pellegrini. The other was Taggart in 2010 when Redknapp got it. Either way, given that Ferguson has been overlooked just twice in 13 title winning seasons, yet we have been torpedoed twice from two, I’d say blue paranoia is fully understandable

 

[yeseye]

Went into the local shop before 10 am this morning for a paper. They had sold out.The man said it was the first time in years this had happened and that people who normally buy one paper were buying several. He wondered why.

I think we can have a good guess.

I’m surprised anyone in the right mind would buy a paper today!

 

[foggy1974]

Sky had Danny Fucking Higginbottom on for about 20 minutes tactically going through how he thinks Sanchez will improve Uniteds attack. They really are desperate.

How about spending 20 minutes on how he tactically ruined Arsenal's this season Danny?

I think he is a reasonable pundit,

 

[Chris in London]

I think he is a reasonable pundit,

I don’t think he’s objective enough when it comes to the rags. I remember before the derby another 30 minute piece on how the rags were going to beat city and we know how that panned out. When he is just commenting on city I think he is fair and sound, but he does have a bit of a blind spot about the rags

 

[foggy1974]

I don’t think he’s objective enough when it comes to the rags. I remember before the derby another 30 minute piece on how the rags were going to beat city and we know how that panned out. When he is just commenting on city I think he is fair and sound, but he does have a bit of a blind spot about the rags

Is that not more the agenda of sky though

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Is that not more the agenda of sky though

Absolutely , they just interviewed tonights co-commentator and died in the wool blue Hinchcliffe and the 1st thing out of his gob , was the "amount of money City have spent" , Hinchcliffe has not got an ounce of pride in his body , just repeats any negative he possibly can , to pay the mortgage . Hard to believe he ever pulled on a blue shirt

 

[foggy1974]

Maybe not being a fan of the media four is major when trying to make a living in the media, so Hinchcliffe and Goater have to say things that they don't necessarily believe just to get a foot up.

 

[MCFCTrick]

Went into the local shop before 10 am this morning for a paper. They had sold out.The man said it was the first time in years this had happened and that people who normally buy one paper were buying several. He wondered why.

I think we can have a good guess.

Everyone wanting to read about the Ginger Prince's contract extension ... ?

 

[mad4city]

Genuine question, what am I missing that you all seem to want for City? Surely everyone would love to see us fauned over and win everything consistently while utd languish in debt and dissaray in about 17th place?

Congratulations! You're one of a kind...

I've been supporting City for nearly fifty years now. During that time I have spoken to, went on the piss with, argued with, celebrated and commiserated with thousands of fellow City fans along the way... but I have never, ever, heard any of them express such a view.

Well done again, you sir, are truly special.

i'll tell you what I want for city, respect. after years of being laughed at, ridiculed, felt sorry for I want respect. trophies are great and in the project essential but I want to be admired too. I like people to know you don't fuck with us, I want sky to throw up as they yet again announce that we are champions, maybe even double winners or god forbid a treble. I want people to fear us, not just opponents but people in the game, including agents. sooner or later a player will have the sense and the balls to say to his agent you can fuck off wanting a wedge, this my career we are talking about and I want trophies. now some players and some clubs are far too shallow and weak to follow our lead. that is what desperation does to you.

give me city and give me being a blue any day of the week.

Testify, Brother William! Testify!!

 

[frothy]

I think he is a reasonable pundit,

Agree he is talks a lot sence, and even though he is a rag like listening to him more than some of the cnuts they have on there, same with Tony cottie and matt latisia

 

[city are coming]

Absolutely , they just interviewed tonights co-commentator and died in the wool blue Hinchcliffe and the 1st thing out of his gob , was the "amount of money City have spent" , Hinchcliffe has not got an ounce of pride in his body , just repeats any negative he possibly can , to pay the mortgage . Hard to believe he ever pulled on a blue shirt

Those with long memories will remember his quote when he signed for Everton from City.

“ I have gone from a good club to a great club”......

 

[nellyonthewing]

Daily Express "City scrape through";;Daily Mail "City survive scare".............. Put our numerous chances away and they'd have to write different shit.