Media Thread - 2021/22

[Marvin]

Guardian 10 things to talk about from the FA Cup: "City, clear at the top of the Premier League, have this week been strengthening their finances further by adding an Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company to their sponsorship portfolio." The journalist's point was on the face of it to draw a contrast between the wealth of City and Swindon but in reality it's just click-bait and sadly there are still some City fans who comment. Why does it matter that the company is based in Abu Dhabi? The magic of the FA Cup is essentially about ties like this.

If you are commenting in the Guardian, why?

 

[bluealf]

Guardian 10 things to talk about from the FA Cup: "City, clear at the top of the Premier League, have this week been strengthening their finances further by adding an Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company to their sponsorship portfolio." The journalist's point was on the face of it to draw a contrast between the wealth of City and Swindon but in reality it's just click-bait and sadly there are still some City fans who comment. Why does it matter that the company is based in Abu Dhabi? The magic of the FA Cup is essentially about ties like this.

If you are commenting in the Guardian, why?

Well it matters to them as it is another way to say the Sheikh has got another state sponsor. If the energy company was Scottish it wouldn't be mentioned but, of course, they miss the point and we are always going to have a lot UAE advertising as people from that region watch City games for obvious reasons, well obvious to some but tHeY aRe StAtE oWnEd will be their mantra as per

 

[jrb]

The Scouse Cult really are obsessed by City. Their need to question everything about City is not healthy to say the least.

I'm waiting for the illegal Liverpool player data hacking and money laundering Standard Chartered articles to follow.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

If anyone was still in any doubt how far newspapers in this country will bend over to spin for United...

Today we have been treated to why Ed Woodward quit as United Executive Vice-Chairman.

All briefed by Neil Ashton, no doubt, who Woodward appointed on £120k a year to improve his image.

Apparently he tendered his resignation when the Glazers pushed for the Super League.

He's now pushing for a job at government level by the way, secret meetings with Victoria Newton at The Sun, meeting government officials.

Anyhoo... I'll just leave this one here from our old friend Ceferin at Uefa, who provided a more accurate description of Woodward and his backstabbing.

Would have taken someone two minutes to have contradicted the bullshit Woodward brief.

European Super League: Woodward and Agnelli are ‘snakes’ and ‘liars’ — UEFA president Ceferin

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has described Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli as “snakes” and “liars”. On Sunday, twelve European clubs announced their intention to form a breakaway competition. Manchester United, Juventus and AC...

theathletic.com

 

[Shirley]

Guardian 10 things to talk about from the FA Cup: "City, clear at the top of the Premier League, have this week been strengthening their finances further by adding an Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company to their sponsorship portfolio." The journalist's point was on the face of it to draw a contrast between the wealth of City and Swindon but in reality it's just click-bait and sadly there are still some City fans who comment. Why does it matter that the company is based in Abu Dhabi? The magic of the FA Cup is essentially about ties like this.

If you are commenting in the Guardian, why?

If you are reading the Guardian, why?

 

[pirate]

Posted at 10:5110:51

Borrell takes charge for Man City​

Swindon v Man City (20:00GMT)

Simon Stone
BBC Sport
With Pep Guardiola amongst a number of Manchester City players and staff testing positive for coronavirus, coach Rodolfo Borrell will be in charge for tonight's FA Cup tie at Swindon.
It will be the first time Borrell has been in sole charge of a team since November 2012, when he was leading Liverpool's Under-21 side into a game against Middlesbrough.
Borrell said on Thursday City are committed to fulfilling the game, although he was not too sure which players would be available.
I am guessing there is more concern over next Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City.


excellent proof reading and editing from the BBC

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Posted at 10:5110:51

Borrell takes charge for Man City​

Swindon v Man City (20:00GMT)

Simon Stone
BBC Sport
With Pep Guardiola amongst a number of Manchester City players and staff testing positive for coronavirus, coach Rodolfo Borrell will be in charge for tonight's FA Cup tie at Swindon.
It will be the first time Borrell has been in sole charge of a team since November 2012, when he was leading Liverpool's Under-21 side into a game against Middlesbrough.
Borrell said on Thursday City are committed to fulfilling the game, although he was not too sure which players would be available.
I am guessing there is more concern over next Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City.


excellent proof reading and editing from the BBC

You sure it's a proof reading problem?

With a 'mistake' like that they are GUARANTEED thousands of clicks and shares from disgruntled City fans.

 

[Nicholas van Whatsisface]

The Scouse Cult really are obsessed by City. Their need to question everything about City is not healthy to say the least.

I'm waiting for the illegal Liverpool player data hacking and money laundering Standard Chartered articles to follow.

They don’t care about City!

 

[moomba]

He used to be Liverpool's academy coach, back then is probably when he last was in charge.

Unless I've missed something else.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

He used to be Liverpool's academy coach, back then is probably when he last was in charge.

Unless I've missed something else.

I think it's the fact that we seem to be playing ourselves next weekend.