| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing 13:56 - Jan 9 with 15312 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 16:56 - Jan 9 with 3328 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 16:25 - Jan 9 by BlueBadger |
Strictly speaking, Frimmers is the king of sh1tting his own pants then blaming ITFC for it. |
Depends what sort of game we've had and if we're clinging onto a lead. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 17:28 - Jan 9 with 3282 views | HighgateBlue |
| 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. |
Evans actually banned legitimate members of the press from press conferences. For no good reason.
This regime has not gagged or banned anyone. They have, reportedly, asked that rumours should not be spread in a way that jeopardises the club's success in the transfer market.
I agree that gagging the press is undesirable. But this is not it. |  | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 17:31 - Jan 9 with 3262 views | BlueBadger |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:10 - Jan 9 by SitfcB |
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. |
...and are also less prone to being hijacked by other clubs because they've seen the story and decided that they fancy the player themselves. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 17:38 - Jan 9 with 3256 views | Illinoisblue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 17:31 - Jan 9 by BlueBadger |
...and are also less prone to being hijacked by other clubs because they've seen the story and decided that they fancy the player themselves. |
I don’t care too much on this issue - Watergate this ain’t - but I very much doubt deals are hijacked because a transfer target is reported in the local paper. Players and their blood-sucking agents are all chatting and texting each other all the time. They would know targets days before a local paper is publishing. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 19:07 - Jan 9 with 3147 views | homer_123 |
| 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. |
"...local press or media whose lifeblood is generating clicks etc."
So, they have nothing to do with providing, news and informative and important information, you know....journalism. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 19:47 - Jan 9 with 3064 views | NeedhamChris |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 19:07 - Jan 9 by homer_123 |
"...local press or media whose lifeblood is generating clicks etc."
So, they have nothing to do with providing, news and informative and important information, you know....journalism. |
I think you've taken that the wrong way - I don't see how those two positions contradict each other.
Clicks and advertising is critical and will be the lifeblood of keeping things going - and those clicks and advertising can be achieved by providing news and informative and important information, you know....journalism - as you so correctly say.
Why don't they work together? |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 19:49 - Jan 9 with 3051 views | yesjohn99 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:47 - Jan 9 by Illinoisblue |
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. |
Steve Curtis? | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 20:56 - Jan 9 with 2971 views | bournemouthblue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 14:11 - Jan 9 by 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” |
sounds like we need to sign a spin doctor |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 21:02 - Jan 9 with 2950 views | bournemouthblue |
| 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. |
I was literally web editor at one point for my sins
Ipswich Town are very important for them on web numbers so the club doing well is an important part of their whole operation
If we got to the Prem, it would bring more employment potentially | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 21:46 - Jan 9 with 2886 views | eireblue |
Apropos….oh nothing in particular, but…
“Just because the public is interested in something has nothing to do with whether it is in the public interest.” |  | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 22:10 - Jan 9 with 2813 views | John_Warks_Willy |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 21:46 - Jan 9 by eireblue |
Apropos….oh nothing in particular, but…
“Just because the public is interested in something has nothing to do with whether it is in the public interest.” |
Sounds like a Yes Minister quote from Humphrey 😄 | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 08:18 - Jan 10 with 2652 views | Coastalblue |
I actually quite enjoy the way it is now, as opposed to the long drawn out sagas we have had in the past with people who clearly never knew anything about a player last week suddenly providing analysis on why he would be great, or more often fail.
It spares us from a lot of the local 'experts' opinions on players that were never going to sign anyway. |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 09:14 - Jan 10 with 2551 views | Vegtablue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 15:15 - Jan 9 by Jon_456 |
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’ |
He notably hasn't replied to this one Jon. 👍
Negotiating access, not curtailing freedoms. If local journos are unhappy with current arrangements, they can always bargain together or break away. Evidently the current situation feels mutually beneficial. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:10 - Jan 10 with 2485 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 09:14 - Jan 10 by Vegtablue |
He notably hasn't replied to this one Jon. 👍
Negotiating access, not curtailing freedoms. If local journos are unhappy with current arrangements, they can always bargain together or break away. Evidently the current situation feels mutually beneficial. |
What would you like me to say?
I have no interest in starting my own, I enjoy this site.
The other point about not being forced, well they all are tbh, if there was a choice to be able to carry on with how they went about things without any restrictions put against them then im sure they'd love that, but they don't have that choice, so yes it's being forced upon them.
so you've got your response, to which you'll disagree with, that's fine, but enjoy the response you dearly require | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:19 - Jan 10 with 2459 views | Jon_456 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:10 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
What would you like me to say?
I have no interest in starting my own, I enjoy this site.
The other point about not being forced, well they all are tbh, if there was a choice to be able to carry on with how they went about things without any restrictions put against them then im sure they'd love that, but they don't have that choice, so yes it's being forced upon them.
so you've got your response, to which you'll disagree with, that's fine, but enjoy the response you dearly require |
That’s just simply not true though is it?
They both used to post freely before the takeover and they have that same freedom now.
Obviously none of us know the ins and outs but it’s clear some form of agreement has been made and it doesn’t take a genius to work out that a more successful ITFC will likely result in more views/clicks for TWTD and EADT. So potentially risking transfer deals by reporting on them early COULD hurt both ITFC and TWTD/EADT in the long term. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:28 - Jan 10 with 2430 views | Vegtablue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:10 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
What would you like me to say?
I have no interest in starting my own, I enjoy this site.
The other point about not being forced, well they all are tbh, if there was a choice to be able to carry on with how they went about things without any restrictions put against them then im sure they'd love that, but they don't have that choice, so yes it's being forced upon them.
so you've got your response, to which you'll disagree with, that's fine, but enjoy the response you dearly require |
You have me muddled up with the person who posted it, Frimley. I thought it a little rude that you continued to 'debate' on this thread, but blanked Jon's excellent reply.
You're notorious for cherry-picking replies on here in order to prolong 'discussions' for as long as possible, in my opinion. I've often wondered if you have half the forum on ignore. And yes, we're in disagreement on the fundamental meaning of words here. It's fine with me that you hold alternative definitions; enjoy your day. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:30 - Jan 10 with 2417 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:19 - Jan 10 by Jon_456 |
That’s just simply not true though is it?
They both used to post freely before the takeover and they have that same freedom now.
Obviously none of us know the ins and outs but it’s clear some form of agreement has been made and it doesn’t take a genius to work out that a more successful ITFC will likely result in more views/clicks for TWTD and EADT. So potentially risking transfer deals by reporting on them early COULD hurt both ITFC and TWTD/EADT in the long term. |
"They both used to post freely before the takeover and they have that same freedom now." no they don't, it's clearly obvious they don't. We all know why, and again as already said as a town fan I get why, I don't agree with it, but I understand why. But I certainly wouldn't pretend the local media don't sit on inside knowledge which in the past they'd happily be announcing, that's the job of all local journo's.
And again, no chance in a million years a players transfer is stopped because local media posted a story about it, if it were the case, then they'd be an example given, which has never happened.
The reason the club don't like it, is that when the transfer doesn't happen, it's a negative the club don't want fans to have. I get that, fair enough, but it most certainly isn't to stop a transfer being scuppered. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:02 - Jan 10 with 2351 views | Jon_456 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 10:30 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
"They both used to post freely before the takeover and they have that same freedom now." no they don't, it's clearly obvious they don't. We all know why, and again as already said as a town fan I get why, I don't agree with it, but I understand why. But I certainly wouldn't pretend the local media don't sit on inside knowledge which in the past they'd happily be announcing, that's the job of all local journo's.
And again, no chance in a million years a players transfer is stopped because local media posted a story about it, if it were the case, then they'd be an example given, which has never happened.
The reason the club don't like it, is that when the transfer doesn't happen, it's a negative the club don't want fans to have. I get that, fair enough, but it most certainly isn't to stop a transfer being scuppered. |
I’d like to understand how you think ITFC force these guys to not post stories? Being forced to do something and having a gentleman’s agreement are two very different things.
MA has stated many times that these leaks harm the football club. I’ll take our CEOs word over yours. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:15 - Jan 10 with 2299 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:02 - Jan 10 by Jon_456 |
I’d like to understand how you think ITFC force these guys to not post stories? Being forced to do something and having a gentleman’s agreement are two very different things.
MA has stated many times that these leaks harm the football club. I’ll take our CEOs word over yours. |
You don't need to take my word for anything. But I don't agree with just taking a ceo's words just because he's a ceo, it's part of his job to be a certain way and speak a certain way, but hey ho that's upto you. Just remember when at watford and when he left the media showed their disappointment in how they were 'restricted' by him.
signing up to a gentlemen agreement when you have no other choice is being forced, but again each to their own. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:18 - Jan 10 with 2288 views | Jon_456 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:15 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
You don't need to take my word for anything. But I don't agree with just taking a ceo's words just because he's a ceo, it's part of his job to be a certain way and speak a certain way, but hey ho that's upto you. Just remember when at watford and when he left the media showed their disappointment in how they were 'restricted' by him.
signing up to a gentlemen agreement when you have no other choice is being forced, but again each to their own. |
No other choice? You mean like simply posting the stories they have? Because they have that choice, they’re just choosing not to do it which they’re within their right to do.
Just because you don’t agree with it doesn’t mean they’re being forced. | | | |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:19 - Jan 10 with 2285 views | Keno |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:15 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
You don't need to take my word for anything. But I don't agree with just taking a ceo's words just because he's a ceo, it's part of his job to be a certain way and speak a certain way, but hey ho that's upto you. Just remember when at watford and when he left the media showed their disappointment in how they were 'restricted' by him.
signing up to a gentlemen agreement when you have no other choice is being forced, but again each to their own. |
Not sure what you are on about Frimmers Watson has basically just published our shopping list  |  |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:39 - Jan 10 with 2233 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:18 - Jan 10 by Jon_456 |
No other choice? You mean like simply posting the stories they have? Because they have that choice, they’re just choosing not to do it which they’re within their right to do.
Just because you don’t agree with it doesn’t mean they’re being forced. |
they have a choice, but one that if they continued to post what they wanted, when they wanted, they'd then have club restrictions put on them. So yes whilst that's a choice, it's a choice forced upon them. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:39 - Jan 10 with 2229 views | FrimleyBlue |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:19 - Jan 10 by Keno |
Not sure what you are on about Frimmers Watson has basically just published our shopping list |
Has he added any players from abroad on it?
surely there must be a striker from the thousands of leagues across the globe that meets the profile we're looking for. | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:42 - Jan 10 with 2225 views | Keno |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:39 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
Has he added any players from abroad on it?
surely there must be a striker from the thousands of leagues across the globe that meets the profile we're looking for. |
yes he did, there's one from Scotland | |
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| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:50 - Jan 10 with 2189 views | Jon_456 |
| I must say, the local press are doing well biting their lip on publishing on 11:39 - Jan 10 by FrimleyBlue |
they have a choice, but one that if they continued to post what they wanted, when they wanted, they'd then have club restrictions put on them. So yes whilst that's a choice, it's a choice forced upon them. |
Which is still a choice, they’re not being forced.
I’ll end it here as it clearly isn’t going anywhere. | | | |
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