Media Thread 2017/18

[blueju]

I don't know how to post a link but guess who the main story in the DM sport section is about...I'll give you a clue, oil money

 

[mcfc1632]

Not one for making an agenda out of everything but find this ridiculous, using this image in this article:


Remember when Aguero was absolutely snapped at Crystal Palace away in 2015, had to go off injured, ref missed a blatant red card, think he was out for a while. Well they've used that image in a diving article.

Article from that game even refers to it as a 'knee high challenge' from Scott Dann on Aguero:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...ace-after-scott-danns-knee-high-10498070.html


EDIT: I should point out, I know this could look slightly petty as there is every possibility it is a complete accident.

I just remember at the time I was particularly aggrieved with that challenge that Aguero was on the end of because it could have caused serious damage. The ref seen it and still only give Dann a yellow and then for it to be the main picture for a diving related article is a bit disingenuous.

Also, Aguero is actually one of the rare few who tries to stay on his feet.

I'm also sure that there have been far more notorious divers in the premier league that would have been a more appropriate image for that article.

"The ref seen it and still only give Dann a yellow and then for it to be the main picture for a diving related article is a bit disingenuous."

You are being too reasonable here - no fucking way that image should be involved

Ashley starfish Young could and should have been used

 

[Feed the Elk]

I don't think I'm looking for these, they just seem to hit you right in the face!!

The Indy are running an article headed "The Football Association to increase the number of drug tests for the new season" and have conveniently filed it under Manchester City club news.

As for comparing the Matic signing headline you just have to love the trollograph......
"Why Nemanja Matic joining Man Utd is the logical next step in the Jose Mourinho masterplan"

Surely City buying a full back or 3 was a 'logical next step'‪ after letting 4 go?!

It's all just click bait for the rags

 

[SilverFox2]

Exactly the tone from that SSN Transfer Ranking I posted. All City transfers are "madness" and our players are "doomed to failure" but any United transfers are "genius" and their players are "destined for greatness". Despite nearly every everything that has occurred the last six years proving that "City" narratives actually fully applies to United and the "United" narrative fully applies to us.

And, what is worse, these stories have some how convinced the masses this bizzaro land is the one they live in.

Surely when their opinion is disproved the fair minded supporter ie non United or City will be unimpressed by the opinion of said reporter ?

 

[blueinsa]

Great spot by Ric that. He needs calling out on those articles.

The whole point of this thread is for articles like this to be called out Frank which begs the question, why do you spend so much time trying to defend the majority of them and its a bit funny that as soon as Ric shows his displeasure at the media bias on show, you suddenly agree?

 

[andyhinch]

I don't think I'm looking for these, they just seem to hit you right in the face!!

The Indy are running an article headed "The Football Association to increase the number of drug tests for the new season" and have conveniently filed it under Manchester City club news.

As for comparing the Matic signing headline you just have to love the trollograph......
"Why Nemanja Matic joining Man Utd is the logical next step in the Jose Mourinho masterplan"

Not seen the papers this morning, assume there's a few United drug scandal headlines ?

 

[Tanzeylee]

I don't think I'm looking for these, they just seem to hit you right in the face!!

The Indy are running an article headed "The Football Association to increase the number of drug tests for the new season" and have conveniently filed it under Manchester City club news.

As for comparing the Matic signing headline you just have to love the trollograph......
"Why Nemanja Matic joining Man Utd is the logical next step in the Jose Mourinho masterplan"

To be fair it is the logical next step for Maureen i.e. Get another big daft **** into his team

 

[HelloCity]

Not one for making an agenda out of everything but find this ridiculous, using this image in this article:


Remember when Aguero was absolutely snapped at Crystal Palace away in 2015, had to go off injured, ref missed a blatant red card, think he was out for a while. Well they've used that image in a diving article.

Article from that game even refers to it as a 'knee high challenge' from Scott Dann on Aguero:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...ace-after-scott-danns-knee-high-10498070.html


EDIT: I should point out, I know this could look slightly petty as there is every possibility it is a complete accident.

I just remember at the time I was particularly aggrieved with that challenge that Aguero was on the end of because it could have caused serious damage. The ref saw it and still only give Dann a yellow and then for it to be the main picture for a diving related article is a bit disingenuous.

Also, Aguero is actually one of the rare few who tries to stay on his feet.

I'm also sure that there have been far more notorious divers in the premier league that would have been a more appropriate image for that article.

This is the sort of thing we need to clamp down on.

 

[SilverFox2]

The whole point of this thread is for articles like this to be called out Frank which begs the question, why do you spend so much time trying to defend the majority of them and its a bit funny that as soon as Ric shows his displeasure at the media bias on show, you suddenly agree?

Hi BI, just a point on the reason for the thread. I understood its purpose was to bring the articles to light then discuss the reason for this happening am I wrong ?

 

[franksinatra]

The whole point of this thread is for articles like this to be called out Frank which begs the question, why do you spend so much time trying to defend the majority of them and its a bit funny that as soon as Ric shows his displeasure at the media bias on show, you suddenly agree?

Oh Blueinsa your paranoia is running rampant again.

No offence to Ric but I have never met the guy, he has never met me and I am sure he does not care whether he agrees with my opinion on a topic and similarly I do not care If I agree with him. He is just another person commentating on a forum.

Seriously what are you trying to suggest? Am I trying to court favour so I get VIP access to the bluemoon podcast? Or maybe Ric offers a bluemoon goody bag, which includes a free sticker album of moderators, to collect for those who agree with him? What do you think I could possibly gain from agreeing with Ric?

I know you do not see it but for the last week and a bit we have had a load of nonsense on here with people moaning about friendlies not being reported on, and then when they are uploaded its been complaints about the time of the upload. Its been drivel imo If I am honest and so I have not agreed with it.

Ric has linked two articles directly to the same reporter and highlighted the difference in reporting, in a short timeframe, and in my opinion his comments on Walker were extreme and he quite rightly, due to rics tweet, will be challenged on it.

I have no issue criticising a report/article If I think it is wrong like I have done with many others.