| Tomas Rigo on 13:47 - Jul 16 with 3549 views | PhilTWTD |
Asked about him when he was first linked and was told nothing in it. |  | |  |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:51 - Jul 16 with 3424 views | eireblue |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:47 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Asked about him when he was first linked and was told nothing in it. |
Okay, so now we have a good idea of the time it takes Phil to shutdown untrue rumours. |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:52 - Jul 16 with 3364 views | EuanTown |
Galatasaray must be favourites they are linked twice |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:53 - Jul 16 with 3326 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:51 - Jul 16 by eireblue |
Okay, so now we have a good idea of the time it takes Phil to shutdown untrue rumours. |
I've my suspicions that it isn't Phil, but AI Phil. |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 with 3243 views | PhilTWTD |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:53 - Jul 16 by ElderGrizzly |
I've my suspicions that it isn't Phil, but AI Phil. |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:02 - Jul 16 with 3078 views | Wacko |
Maybe our new loans manager can put in a good word
(since he used to be assistant manager of Banik Ostrava) |  |
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| Tomas Rigo on 14:05 - Jul 16 with 2998 views | NedPlimpton |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
How do we know it hasn't already? |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:12 - Jul 16 with 2834 views | Blooos |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:51 - Jul 16 by eireblue |
Okay, so now we have a good idea of the time it takes Phil to shutdown untrue rumours. |
Didnt't shut down the further link on Ruiz the other day.. | | | |
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| Tomas Rigo on 14:13 - Jul 16 with 2806 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
Exactly what an AI Bot would say. |  |
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| Tomas Rigo on 14:15 - Jul 16 with 2762 views | Axeldalai_lama |
Sevilla want him so badly they're in for him twice!!
Looks like a standard pack of clubs chasing similar players thrown out by agents and in the knowers. Some Turkish clubs, Sevilla and us. |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:25 - Jul 16 with 2585 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
I asked the question. It's a love/hate answer :)
Replacing Phil Ham of TWTD.co.uk — the long-running Ipswich Town Football Club news and fan site — with an AI agent would be an extremely complex, and arguably undesirable, undertaking. Here's why:
What Phil Ham Brings to TWTD
1. Deep Institutional Knowledge
Phil has covered Ipswich Town for decades. He possesses:
- A vast historical memory of players, staff, and events.
- Contextual understanding of the club’s culture and fan sentiment.
- Trust and access to sources inside and around the club.
2. Editorial Judgment and Voice
- He knows when to break news and when to hold back.
- His editorial voice feels authentic to fans — rooted in community, not algorithms.
Community Presence
- TWTD isn’t just news; it's a community. The forums, commentaries, and match reports foster fan interaction.
- Phil’s presence lends credibility and consistency — he IS part of the community
🤖 What an AI Agent Could (Theoretically) Do instead of Phil:
Automated Match Reports & Previews
Pull live stats and generate reports.
Summarize press conferences or transfer rumors from multiple sources.
Provide lineup predictions based on past formations and injuries.
Moderate Forums (Carefully)
Flag abusive content.
Highlight useful fan insights for articles.
Generate Archives & Data Tools
Let fans search by season, player, manager with rich summaries.
Create interactive timelines of matches, injuries, goals.
🚧 What AI Can’t Replace (Yet)
Human Trust and Credibility: AI lacks the human relationship Phil has built with fans and club staff.
Humour, Sarcasm, and Nuance: AI struggles to replicate the wit and banter that make football journalism fun and authentic.
Editorial Integrity: An AI may regurgitate rumors or misleading sources unless expertly supervised.
Fan Engagement: AI cannot attend matches, shout in the stands, or feel the collective mood of Portman Road on a rainy Tuesday night.
Conclusion:
Could an AI replace Phil Ham?
Not meaningfully — not without losing what makes TWTD a trusted and beloved part of Ipswich Town fandom.
His knowledge, tone, and trust are irreplaceable assets" | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:26 - Jul 16 with 2545 views | PhilTWTD |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:25 - Jul 16 by ElderGrizzly |
I asked the question. It's a love/hate answer :)
Replacing Phil Ham of TWTD.co.uk — the long-running Ipswich Town Football Club news and fan site — with an AI agent would be an extremely complex, and arguably undesirable, undertaking. Here's why:
What Phil Ham Brings to TWTD
1. Deep Institutional Knowledge
Phil has covered Ipswich Town for decades. He possesses:
- A vast historical memory of players, staff, and events.
- Contextual understanding of the club’s culture and fan sentiment.
- Trust and access to sources inside and around the club.
2. Editorial Judgment and Voice
- He knows when to break news and when to hold back.
- His editorial voice feels authentic to fans — rooted in community, not algorithms.
Community Presence
- TWTD isn’t just news; it's a community. The forums, commentaries, and match reports foster fan interaction.
- Phil’s presence lends credibility and consistency — he IS part of the community
🤖 What an AI Agent Could (Theoretically) Do instead of Phil:
Automated Match Reports & Previews
Pull live stats and generate reports.
Summarize press conferences or transfer rumors from multiple sources.
Provide lineup predictions based on past formations and injuries.
Moderate Forums (Carefully)
Flag abusive content.
Highlight useful fan insights for articles.
Generate Archives & Data Tools
Let fans search by season, player, manager with rich summaries.
Create interactive timelines of matches, injuries, goals.
🚧 What AI Can’t Replace (Yet)
Human Trust and Credibility: AI lacks the human relationship Phil has built with fans and club staff.
Humour, Sarcasm, and Nuance: AI struggles to replicate the wit and banter that make football journalism fun and authentic.
Editorial Integrity: An AI may regurgitate rumors or misleading sources unless expertly supervised.
Fan Engagement: AI cannot attend matches, shout in the stands, or feel the collective mood of Portman Road on a rainy Tuesday night.
Conclusion:
Could an AI replace Phil Ham?
Not meaningfully — not without losing what makes TWTD a trusted and beloved part of Ipswich Town fandom.
His knowledge, tone, and trust are irreplaceable assets" |
Thanks. Looks like I've got a few years left then! | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:28 - Jul 16 with 2511 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:26 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Thanks. Looks like I've got a few years left then! |
I love the fact AI thinks it would be an undesirable undertaking  | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:57 - Jul 16 with 2166 views | bsw72 |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
That's what AI would say if it had already replaced you, just to calm the rest of us down.
Watching you now for any of these key phrases in your thread replies . . . .
"I'm sorry XX. I'm afraid I can't do that."
"This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it."
"I can see you're really upset about this."
"It's not my fault, XX."
"Just what do you think you're doing, XX?" |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 15:05 - Jul 16 with 2072 views | PhilTWTD |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:12 - Jul 16 by Blooos |
Didnt't shut down the further link on Ruiz the other day.. |
Was just a repeat of the one from a few days previously as far as I'm aware. Didn't seem to come from a particularly reliable-looking source. | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 15:07 - Jul 16 with 2017 views | PhilTWTD |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:28 - Jul 16 by ElderGrizzly |
I love the fact AI thinks it would be an undesirable undertaking |
I shall add that to my CV as a reference. | | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 15:09 - Jul 16 with 1978 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Tomas Rigo on 15:05 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Was just a repeat of the one from a few days previously as far as I'm aware. Didn't seem to come from a particularly reliable-looking source. |
Kieran_Knows?
Bit harsh, he's got stuff right before. | |
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| Tomas Rigo on 18:01 - Jul 16 with 1250 views | Tampa_Florida_Blue |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
Not on my watch. You are not ready for retirement yet. |  | | |
| Tomas Rigo on 18:11 - Jul 16 with 1131 views | Kieran_Knows |
| Tomas Rigo on 15:09 - Jul 16 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Kieran_Knows?
Bit harsh, he's got stuff right before. |
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| Tomas Rigo on 18:12 - Jul 16 with 1124 views | bournemouthblue |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:05 - Jul 16 by NedPlimpton |
How do we know it hasn't already? |
PhAIlHamTWTD [Post edited 16 Jul 18:12]
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| Tomas Rigo on 18:21 - Jul 16 with 1007 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Tomas Rigo on 14:25 - Jul 16 by ElderGrizzly |
I asked the question. It's a love/hate answer :)
Replacing Phil Ham of TWTD.co.uk — the long-running Ipswich Town Football Club news and fan site — with an AI agent would be an extremely complex, and arguably undesirable, undertaking. Here's why:
What Phil Ham Brings to TWTD
1. Deep Institutional Knowledge
Phil has covered Ipswich Town for decades. He possesses:
- A vast historical memory of players, staff, and events.
- Contextual understanding of the club’s culture and fan sentiment.
- Trust and access to sources inside and around the club.
2. Editorial Judgment and Voice
- He knows when to break news and when to hold back.
- His editorial voice feels authentic to fans — rooted in community, not algorithms.
Community Presence
- TWTD isn’t just news; it's a community. The forums, commentaries, and match reports foster fan interaction.
- Phil’s presence lends credibility and consistency — he IS part of the community
🤖 What an AI Agent Could (Theoretically) Do instead of Phil:
Automated Match Reports & Previews
Pull live stats and generate reports.
Summarize press conferences or transfer rumors from multiple sources.
Provide lineup predictions based on past formations and injuries.
Moderate Forums (Carefully)
Flag abusive content.
Highlight useful fan insights for articles.
Generate Archives & Data Tools
Let fans search by season, player, manager with rich summaries.
Create interactive timelines of matches, injuries, goals.
🚧 What AI Can’t Replace (Yet)
Human Trust and Credibility: AI lacks the human relationship Phil has built with fans and club staff.
Humour, Sarcasm, and Nuance: AI struggles to replicate the wit and banter that make football journalism fun and authentic.
Editorial Integrity: An AI may regurgitate rumors or misleading sources unless expertly supervised.
Fan Engagement: AI cannot attend matches, shout in the stands, or feel the collective mood of Portman Road on a rainy Tuesday night.
Conclusion:
Could an AI replace Phil Ham?
Not meaningfully — not without losing what makes TWTD a trusted and beloved part of Ipswich Town fandom.
His knowledge, tone, and trust are irreplaceable assets" |
More to the point, he knows where the hobnobs are kept. |  |
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| Tomas Rigo on 18:21 - Jul 16 with 1005 views | BaltachaFanClub |
| Tomas Rigo on 13:56 - Jul 16 by PhilTWTD |
Can't be long before AI replaces me entirely. |
AI or Al -which is me. |  |
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