Media Thread 2020/21

[MillionMilesAway]

In the meantime is it too much to expect professional journalists from accurately reporting the ownership structure of our club? Sheikh Mansour has business interests all over the world including a major stake in the car firm Ferrari but you don't hear people referring to that as being "state owned."

I thought Fiat had re-acquired that stake - about 5-10%, I think.

 

[Gary James]

In order to separate individual and state, the owner, Mansour himself, must be more visible at the stadium.
Maybe he will be at the chumps league final, but that should only be the start.
Regular visits to the games is what is needed.
Until that happens our ownership will be perceived as government state, by proxy. No matter what the reality is.

Of course in the past none of us seemed to know whether our majority shareholders were in attendance or not. We expected our chairman or CEO to be there and Khaldoon usually does attend, as does Ferran. But in the past did we ever make a big song and dance about whether David Makin (I’m sure he did attend every game but it wasn’t broadcast) or Stephen Boler (who kept Swales in power with his large shareholding) were there?

No media person pointed to our ownership and questioned whether they attended.

Bottom line is some newspapers want to sell content; some journalists want to get headlines and readers... MCFC and us fans are an easy target.

As someone who has received abuse off one of these so called professional journalists I’ve decided to ignore them. My words won’t stop them and their editors and owners (let’s not forget ALL newspapers are owned by someone and journalists have to write content that their editors and owners want otherwise they’d be moved on).

Let’s not fuel their need for readers and attention.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

The point is City are just one of his many investments in his personal portfolio.
He also invests for a living for AD so many, many stakes in diverse sectors of global stock exchanges.

Why should we expect his attendance? Are we really that special compared to others and if so would he leave himself open to giving us special treatment perhaps giving ammo to those who claim our purchase was purely political.

That is also a good point. Sheikh Mansour's presence could incite the City haters even more. Would he also have to attend matches across the whole City Football Group as well. He can't win can he?
I do think Khaldoon could be more proactive though in promoting our strategy. He does very few media interviews but when he does he is very impressive.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I thought Fiat had re-acquired that stake - about 5-10%, I think.

You may be correct but it is the broad principle I am arguing. He is also investing in the world's biggest renewable energy project (a huge wind farm) but all you hear about is "oil money."

 

[FootballSense]

Press and their Photographers

United have suspended photographers who followed anti Glazer protestors into Old Trafford because apparently they lacked accreditation. Is this unlike the trespassers and hooligans who clearly must have been accredited? You couldn`t make it up. Media colleagues are "infuriated" but what will happen?

It is well known that Ferguson bullied the press. Now the club want to ban the picture takers but not the pitch invaders. United`s PR Adviser, formerly of The Sun, Neil Ashton, has been manipulating their press relations since his appointment circa 18 months ago. The Sun and Utd are a great match. This one looks like an own goal though.

The wider issue is what punishment will United face for a PL match v Liverpool having to be postponed due to illegal disorder, trespass and inadequate security. This was continued with more disorder for the re-arranged match. There was a need for considerable GMP resources to be diverted from more important priorities in our conurbation. The media should be reporting on the importance of sanctions against the club which should now follow.

The club has to be called to account. Everyone has had enough of the United Way.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

You may be correct but it is the broad principle I am arguing. He is also investing in the world's biggest renewable energy project (a huge wind farm) but all you hear about is "oil money."

Yes, quite agree with that, and I understood the point.

Just trying to limit inaccuracies which may get copied on further.

Sportswashing probably hadn't been invented when Fiat sold off chunks of Ferrari!

 

[Digger946]

" 'e were a great baker, our dad."
(Fade out Black Dyke Mills band)

Filmed on Golden Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Eee by gum.

 

[mat]

Press and their Photographers

United have suspended photographers who followed anti Glazer protestors into Old Trafford because apparently they lacked accreditation. Is this unlike the trespassers and hooligans who clearly must have been accredited? You couldn`t make it up. Media colleagues are "infuriated" but what will happen?

It is well known that Ferguson bullied the press. Now the club want to ban the picture takers but not the pitch invaders. United`s PR Adviser, formerly of The Sun, Neil Ashton, has been manipulating their press relations since his appointment circa 18 months ago. The Sun and Utd are a great match. This one looks like an own goal though.

The wider issue is what punishment will United face for a PL match v Liverpool having to be postponed due to illegal disorder, trespass and inadequate security. This was continued with more disorder for the re-arranged match. There was a need for considerable GMP resources to be diverted from more important priorities in our conurbation. The media should be reporting on the importance of sanctions against the club which should now follow.

The club has to be called to account. Everyone has had enough of the United Way.

Maybe a few of these photos they took go against the narrative they are giving the PL over the incident?

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Everyone has had enough of the United Way.

Everyone except the FA/PiGMOL/BBC/SKY.....

 

[Jazzman]

Of course in the past none of us seemed to know whether our majority shareholders were in attendance or not. We expected our chairman or CEO to be there and Khaldoon usually does attend, as does Ferran. But in the past did we ever make a big song and dance about whether David Makin (I’m sure he did attend every game but it wasn’t broadcast) or Stephen Boler (who kept Swales in power with his large shareholding) were there?

No media person pointed to our ownership and questioned whether they attended.

Bottom line is some newspapers want to sell content; some journalists want to get headlines and readers... MCFC and us fans are an easy target.

As someone who has received abuse off one of these so called professional journalists I’ve decided to ignore them. My words won’t stop them and their editors and owners (let’s not forget ALL newspapers are owned by someone and journalists have to write content that their editors and owners want otherwise they’d be moved on).

Let’s not fuel their need for readers and attention.

This.
And moreover how often is John Henry, a Glazer or Stan Kroenke seen?