| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing 13:56 - Jan 9 with 11738 views | John_Warks_Willy |
rumours and the like.
I’ve never known so little ‘official’ rumour.
For the greater good I know so fair play, but we all like a little nibble on some ‘def info’ just to pass the time 🕰️ |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 13:58 - Jan 9 with 6746 views | Zx1988 |
Def info, you say?
Water is wet - def info. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:07 - Jan 9 with 6615 views | emergencylime |
Is Maria Flores banned from ITFC pressers for leaking that photo of Jezza (being intervied in a Town top) an hour before ITFC [Post edited 9 Jan 14:07]
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:11 - Jan 9 with 6549 views | Matt_Netherlands |
I kind of hope they start throwing out some fake news just to unsettle other teams and throw people off the scent.
“Town in advanced talks regarding a move for Che Adams”
“talks regarding Bamford loan switch progressing well” |  | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:14 - Jan 9 with 6498 views | chicoazul |
In what way is lack of speculation for “the greater good”? It’s all very well at the moment while things are going beautifully but this perceived muzzling of the local press is not a good thing really. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:19 - Jan 9 with 6419 views | FrimleyBlue |
Still don't like the gagging of local press tbh. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:22 - Jan 9 with 6403 views | nrb1985 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:14 - Jan 9 by chicoazul |
In what way is lack of speculation for “the greater good”? It’s all very well at the moment while things are going beautifully but this perceived muzzling of the local press is not a good thing really. |
Sort of agree with this, benefits Ashton and the club but doesn't really help the local press or media whose lifeblood is generating clicks etc.
However, you could easily make the argument that we have a higher probability of getting signings over the line if they aren't leaked, which hopefully leads to more on field success which then benefits everyone including TWTD, EADT etc etc. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:38 - Jan 9 with 6214 views | Matt_Netherlands |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:22 - Jan 9 by nrb1985 |
Sort of agree with this, benefits Ashton and the club but doesn't really help the local press or media whose lifeblood is generating clicks etc.
However, you could easily make the argument that we have a higher probability of getting signings over the line if they aren't leaked, which hopefully leads to more on field success which then benefits everyone including TWTD, EADT etc etc. |
Pretty sure the press will be promised exclusives, scoops and interviews for keeping schtum on things which should balance out and make up for any lost clicks! | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:39 - Jan 9 with 6190 views | BlueBadger |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:19 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
Still don't like the gagging of local press tbh. |
How do you feel about a greater level of professionalism at the club that means rumours and leaks are a lot more well controlled and not allowed to influence transfer negotiations? |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:39 - Jan 9 with 6191 views | NeedhamChris |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:22 - Jan 9 by nrb1985 |
Sort of agree with this, benefits Ashton and the club but doesn't really help the local press or media whose lifeblood is generating clicks etc.
However, you could easily make the argument that we have a higher probability of getting signings over the line if they aren't leaked, which hopefully leads to more on field success which then benefits everyone including TWTD, EADT etc etc. |
Ignoring the issue itself as has been well debated previously - I think your second paragraph is based on a flawed assumption.
I doubt Phil/Gav would necessarily want to share - but I'd be shocked if engagement with forum/news comments was not higher after a defeat than a win. Same with when things are going badly - attendances at the ground fell off a cliff but I'm not sure engagement with TWTD and others would have suffered that. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:43 - Jan 9 with 6149 views | _clive_baker_ |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:19 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
Still don't like the gagging of local press tbh. |
Ever thought about getting a job at EADT?
Asking for a friend. |  | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 with 6049 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:14 - Jan 9 by chicoazul |
In what way is lack of speculation for “the greater good”? It’s all very well at the moment while things are going beautifully but this perceived muzzling of the local press is not a good thing really. |
If it stops other clubs knowing our business and transfer deals falling through, then it's 100% a good thing. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 with 6049 views | NeedhamChris |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:39 - Jan 9 by BlueBadger |
How do you feel about a greater level of professionalism at the club that means rumours and leaks are a lot more well controlled and not allowed to influence transfer negotiations? |
Irrespective of views on the issue...if the rumours/leaks were no longer an issue, there wouldn't be a debate about whether journos should publish them. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 with 6045 views | Illinoisblue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:43 - Jan 9 by _clive_baker_ |
Ever thought about getting a job at EADT?
Asking for a friend. |
Does anyone recall that fan column in the Green Un, around the early 00s? Don’t remember the name of who wrote it - and apologies if they post on here - but it was one of worst columns in the history of publishing. Never really got beyond “me and my mates went to the game and I reckon, right” analysis. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 with 6056 views | NthQldITFC |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:19 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
Still don't like the gagging of local press tbh. |
It's not like it's information that needs to be out there for the public good is it? It's sensitive information which does everybody who has an interest in it (ITFC fans) more good by it staying under wraps to protect the interests of the club. |  |
| # WE ARE STEALING THE FUTURE FROM OUR CHILDREN --- WE MUST CHANGE COURSE # | | Poll: | It's driving me nuts |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:49 - Jan 9 with 5976 views | BlueBadger |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 by NeedhamChris |
Irrespective of views on the issue...if the rumours/leaks were no longer an issue, there wouldn't be a debate about whether journos should publish them. |
No-one outside the club are actually saying they shouldn't are they? | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:50 - Jan 9 with 5979 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 by NthQldITFC |
It's not like it's information that needs to be out there for the public good is it? It's sensitive information which does everybody who has an interest in it (ITFC fans) more good by it staying under wraps to protect the interests of the club. |
Frimmers is the king of shooting himself in the foot, though. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:54 - Jan 9 with 5929 views | SitfcB |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:19 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
Still don't like the gagging of local press tbh. |
“The gagging of the local press”
 Brighton Winger Sarmiento Set For Town Loan 2nd Jan 2024 10:26Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento is set to join the Blues on loan having been recalled from a loan spell at West Brom, according to a report in Ecuador which TWTD can confirm.  70
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:03 - Jan 9 with 5791 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:54 - Jan 9 by SitfcB |
“The gagging of the local press”
Brighton Winger Sarmiento Set For Town Loan 2nd Jan 2024 10:26Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento is set to join the Blues on loan having been recalled from a loan spell at West Brom, according to a report in Ecuador which TWTD can confirm. 70
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2 stories about players who joined that day. Not close to allowing press freedom. If a random guy on a ship can tell me about the signing of sarmiento. There's no way the local press didn't know.
Anyway. I get the benefits of it. And as a town fan I agree with it to a point. But I'm also a supporter of local journos and I feel its not right to stop them. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:04 - Jan 9 with 5791 views | DarkBrandon |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:03 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
2 stories about players who joined that day. Not close to allowing press freedom. If a random guy on a ship can tell me about the signing of sarmiento. There's no way the local press didn't know.
Anyway. I get the benefits of it. And as a town fan I agree with it to a point. But I'm also a supporter of local journos and I feel its not right to stop them. |
They aren’t stopping them though, are they? |  | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:08 - Jan 9 with 5738 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:03 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
2 stories about players who joined that day. Not close to allowing press freedom. If a random guy on a ship can tell me about the signing of sarmiento. There's no way the local press didn't know.
Anyway. I get the benefits of it. And as a town fan I agree with it to a point. But I'm also a supporter of local journos and I feel its not right to stop them. |
Would you be happy with a local journo releasing news early and it scuppering the deal? | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:10 - Jan 9 with 5702 views | SitfcB |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:03 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
2 stories about players who joined that day. Not close to allowing press freedom. If a random guy on a ship can tell me about the signing of sarmiento. There's no way the local press didn't know.
Anyway. I get the benefits of it. And as a town fan I agree with it to a point. But I'm also a supporter of local journos and I feel its not right to stop them. |
I prefer the way it’s done now and we don’t get wind of deals early as they’re usually long and drawn out sometimes. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:15 - Jan 9 with 5636 views | Jon_456 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:03 - Jan 9 by FrimleyBlue |
2 stories about players who joined that day. Not close to allowing press freedom. If a random guy on a ship can tell me about the signing of sarmiento. There's no way the local press didn't know.
Anyway. I get the benefits of it. And as a town fan I agree with it to a point. But I'm also a supporter of local journos and I feel its not right to stop them. |
No one is stopping them from doing anything.
TWTD and EADT are free to publish whatever stories they like. However if they’ve agreed on a certain arrangement with the club then that’s up to them.
You also have the freedom to create your own platform to post your drivel on if you’re that against ‘stopping journalism’ | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:26 - Jan 9 with 5383 views | nrb1985 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:39 - Jan 9 by NeedhamChris |
Ignoring the issue itself as has been well debated previously - I think your second paragraph is based on a flawed assumption.
I doubt Phil/Gav would necessarily want to share - but I'd be shocked if engagement with forum/news comments was not higher after a defeat than a win. Same with when things are going badly - attendances at the ground fell off a cliff but I'm not sure engagement with TWTD and others would have suffered that. |
That's definitely true and well documented about Arsenal Fan TV, can you extrapolate that to a much smaller club though like us?
Arsenal fans rage mostly came from a sense of entitlement that they should be winning leagues, ticket prices were the highest in the league and that the current crop weren't up to much compared to Petit, Vieira, Henry et al.
Not sure that was ever the mindset here, was just total apathy tbh - I certainly wasn't as engaged and I certainly wasn't excitedly looking forward to BM and KOA podcasts. I would have a guess that engagement, downloads and traffic have all gone up in that respect. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 16:25 - Jan 9 with 4954 views | BlueBadger |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:50 - Jan 9 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Frimmers is the king of shooting himself in the foot, though. |
Strictly speaking, Frimmers is the king of sh1tting his own pants then blaming ITFC for it. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 16:54 - Jan 9 with 4738 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:08 - Jan 9 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Would you be happy with a local journo releasing news early and it scuppering the deal? |
I don't really agree that they do lead to deals being scuppered.
With the volume of Football insiders etc, a deal imo won't be scuppered because a club saw a news story in local media. I personally feel Ashton came up with that to cover the failures of some attempts.. if I'm wrong I apologise... but I can't remember any previous chairman. Ceo or any other member of the club bemoaning media stories for scuppering transfers.. if a club jumps in to grab a player from our grasps. Its because they've found out themselves, not through local media. It's too easy within football to know what's happening and where.
But... as said as a town fan and ignoring my beliefs, then of course I'll support what they decide to do. | |
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