If it was only 'today' or 'this morning' it would be a bit soft but they are just small pieces in an ever growing jigsaw of lies and errors made through 'shear' football ignorance or an inability to use the English language properly, two attributes that a pundit should have.Yep the constant negative crap today seems to be a ‘dumb blonde‘ said we were losing for 80 minutes (not the factually accurate 22mins) and the reports written framed it as we ‘avoided defeat’ rather than ‘won’ the match. Terrible stuff.
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Focus on the relevant stuff, because the stuff this morning does sound a bit soft.
Frank, I enjoyed the fame and have nothing but admiration for the way Cheltenham played. What annoys me is the likes of Murphy talking throughout the game about himself. If they have to talk, mention how well their supporters did in raising money for the club and a food bank. Mention what a great gesture it was to allow City fans in to put up our flags. Mention anything except how he was stood on the kop with his rag brother.Oh yes, everyone is entitled to it and my opinion is some of its pointless whinging.
I do feel old today although I thoroughly enjoyed the match yesterday, and Villa midweek, so my bitter levels are currently low :-)
Meaty post mate.Thing is most pundits arent employed for their knowledge of the game, or for their knowledge of tactics etc.
They are employed simply because who they played for, to hopefully keep the liverpool and utd watching games that dont involve their teams.
Because I would guess most fans dont watch matches in which their team arent playing. Or is that just me , I only watch City games !.I hate the fact that on our games we get ex utd and liverpool players.
I have to explain to my missus why I dont like Ferdinand, Giggs, etc. My missus said that documentary about Ferdinand ( last year o think ) and how sad about his wife etc. I asked did it mention him shagging loads of birds behind her back or him being a drug cheat ? NO. I said that documentary was just a pr job to try and improve his image. And as for family man she didnt about his affair with his brothers wife. Missus didnt know why spitty is called spitty so I showed her the video. How he didnt get the sack is one of the most bizarre things. Again she was surprised he wasnt sack but I explained its because he is ex liverpool sky wont sack him, for fear of losing the liverpool fan base, same the press/media wont write anything bad about LFC. The same way the press/media went lightly over them setting fire to the liver building , ignore social distancing etc win they won the league
That fact that Ferdinand working for BT a British tv company said he wanted RM to beat the only English left in the champions league. He wanted a non English team to beat an English team. A very strange view when working for an English tv company.
Now I am not overly bother about pundits my only gripe is why with 1000's of ex players why cant the tv companys etc employ, good sound decent ex pros ?
Why do I want to listen to an drug cheat or someone who sleeps with his brothers wife ? No thanks I have a higher morale standard than that. I wouldnt invite someone like that into my house. I want the listern to a good ex pro with decent morals stands someone I would like in my house, not a drug cheat . Why is that to much to ask?
Just employ good solid decent ex pros.
Oh yes, everyone is entitled to it and my opinion is some of its pointless whinging.
I do feel old today although I thoroughly enjoyed the match yesterday, and Villa midweek, so my bitter levels are currently low :-)
We are sounding like dippers on here with this persecution complex
4th tier cheltenham gave us a game. We had just enough to pull through. Of course the media will paint it as a positive for the plucky underdogs.
anyone need any fanny wipes ?
I think that Camelgob would get behind any English team in a CL latter stages match as can be seen from his delirious reaction to Spurs winning the CL semi. EXCEPT for City.See I don't have an issue with Wio in this instance because he is being honest, the problem is with the overall set up and coverage.
Put in a similar position, do we want United or Liverpool to do well as they are 'representing the country' - not even remotely.
What it is missing is an Andy Morrison or the like who in reaction to Ferdinand's quip responds with 'shut it Wio you quaver mouthed bitter tw@t, you are to football insight what Chris Grayling is to train time keeping' or the like.
I think pundits should be free to express their pleasure or/ dis-pleasure as it makes them more relatable and e had not just having to lie to the audience.
Obviously I concur with the rest of you post wholeheartedly............ave
Were any of them losing with 10 mins to go?Yep and did they repeat the avoided FACup shock in the opening paragraph for Wolves,Sheff Utd,Brighton or West Ham ?
Er no
Fantastic post bill.Morning Frank..
Can I ask you a question..?
In your opinion, do you think overall, taking everything into consideration, that we receive a fair media press ?
Do Liverpool, United, Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal get reported on in a similar vein to us would you say ?
If not, why not ?
The answer is definitely not, why is this?
The above clubs have spent millions on players just like us so it can't be about money surely..
We operate within FFP which has been proven to be correct despite the unhealthy media clammer to see us prosecuted for breaking the rules at the time,
Also contrary to what the media keep peddling, our squad is no bigger than anyone elses..
We are a well organised, well run, debt free club with likeable players and manager.
We are respectful with regards to where we have come from and are humble with regards to going forward as a club..
We have no dirty laundry to hide, unlike certain clubs who are American owned, no huge debs or money laundering issues hanging over us..
So Frank, I'll ask again, do you think we get a fair and balanced press ?
I'm only asking you this because you mention certain City fans pointlessly whinging..
To be honest, the way we are treated, reported on and constantly sniped at day after day I can fully understand where they're coming from, I'm one of them..!
City fans aren't whinging, they are standing up for their club and defending it..
Absolutely nothing wrong with that and long may it continue..!