Robbored Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I always listen to interviews from LJ, Macca and Dean Holden but have become increasingly irritated by the repetition of the word 'group' when referring to the players. The players are a squad, not a group ffs............. I mean are they trying to be clever by changing the common football vocabulary or what? I find it incredibly pretentious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I thought this was going to be a topic about yourself ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Group, squad, team, rabble.......it's all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, spudski said: I thought this was going to be a topic about yourself ;-) I was going to say something very similar but not even I had the heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Anyone ever used Original Source Mint shower gel. That is a cause of irritation if you get some in the wrong place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: I was going to say something very similar but not even I had the heart. Great minds think alike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, spudski said: I thought this was going to be a topic about yourself ;-) It is, and RR uses the word pretentious to describe other people . Pretentious, moi!! 25 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Anyone ever used Original Source Mint shower gel. That is a cause of irritation if you get some in the wrong place! Not as bad as Ralgex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I've tried to listen to the interviews, but that bloody tannoy system. I'm surprised nobody has complained about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 That's very picky, as said above.. Group, team, squad are all much the same. Calling them a Group actually emphasizes their togetherness in my opinion. But while were on the topic of LJ, DH & JMc addressing the media, credit to them there all very good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 56 minutes ago, Robbored said: I always listen to interviews from LJ, Macca and Dean Holden but have become increasingly irritated by the repetition of the word 'group' when referring to the players. The players are a squad, not a group ffs............. I mean are they trying to be clever by changing the common football vocabulary or what? I find it incredibly pretentious. It seems to be a fairly new thing, I've only really picked up on it in the last 18/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Robbored said: I always listen to interviews from LJ, Macca and Dean Holden but have become increasingly irritated by the repetition of the word 'group' when referring to the players. The players are a squad, not a group ffs............. I mean are they trying to be clever by changing the common football vocabulary or what? I find it incredibly pretentious. Was Jimmy Armfield pretentious when he used the word in 1999 in an obituary to Sir Alf Ramsey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 We definitely have gone ‘all management’ in the way we talk in such interviews. It is annoying I’ll grant you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Squad is quite 'hip' and I suspect my kids would agree. I prefer the terms posse or crew. Old Skool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cigar Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Anyone ever used Original Source Mint shower gel. That is a cause of irritation if you get some in the wrong place! Tingly. Bought it once. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Worrying trend of recent posts @Robbored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortia Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I'm hoping this is a tongue-in-cheek post... If not, I'm a little concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: We definitely have gone ‘all management’ in the way we talk in such interviews. It is annoying I’ll grant you. A big media drive from the club, evident since LJ and Ashton in particular came in. There's more frequent interviews across BBC Bristol, talksport etc as well as the vocab used as you've said. I think it's all part of pushing the club toward the premier league, by increasing air time and awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 What is the collective name for OTIB posters? This time last year it would have been a mob. Other times it is a rabble. Are we group, squad, gang, flock, gaggle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Can I listen to the group on Spotify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Robbored said: I always listen to interviews from LJ, Macca and Dean Holden but have become increasingly irritated by the repetition of the word 'group' when referring to the players. The players are a squad, not a group ffs............. I mean are they trying to be clever by changing the common football vocabulary or what? I find it incredibly pretentious. I think you are right, I think that the language of football should stay routed in the past even if the english language moves forward at pace. From now on all interviews from the management should only use these terms. Custodian Half-back Inside Forward Centre Field Goal Hanger 12th Man Linesman Shoulder Charge Dribble Chaps Chums The Terraces Jumpers for Goalposts Magic Sponge Goal Average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Cider-Head23 said: But while were on the topic of LJ, DH & JMc addressing the media, credit to them there all very good at it. Not on the big screen when they're being interviewed........can't hear the question let alone the answers if you're in the Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: Not on the big screen when they're being interviewed........can't hear the question let alone the answers if you're in the Dolman. BCTV is the answer my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, downendcity said: What is the collective name for OTIB posters? This time last year it would have been a mob. Other times it is a rabble. Are we group, squad, gang, flock, gaggle? A 'Whinge'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 54 minutes ago, downendcity said: What is the collective name for OTIB posters? This time last year it would have been a mob. Other times it is a rabble. Are we group, squad, gang, flock, gaggle? A Mogodon Or perhaps a depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, downendcity said: What is the collective name for OTIB posters? This time last year it would have been a mob. Other times it is a rabble. Are we group, squad, gang, flock, gaggle? Conglomeration ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, downendcity said: What is the collective name for OTIB posters? This time last year it would have been a mob. Other times it is a rabble. Are we group, squad, gang, flock, gaggle? A confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Is Robbored TFJ? @Dollymarie @BigTone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 @Robbored it's got to that point where no one gives a shit what you say anymore mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANWRENBCFC4LIFE Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I thought this was going to be about a case of crabs and asking for medical help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Red_Wizard said: @Robbored it's got to that point where no one gives a shit what you say anymore mate. People did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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