The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Page 74 of today's 'i' newspaper has the following quote from Fordy62 (OTIB is credited), as part of The Fan Matrix: "I've seen Fammy do nothing. Nothing at all. Now I know it's going to take time for him to adapt to the Championship, but we can't just keep playing with essentially 10 men. Someone else has got to have a go at starting." The trouble with this is that it is being represented as a typical view from Bristol City supporters. If the quote was just mined from this forum, then it shows the dangers of randomly slagging of our own players. If Fordy62 gave consent for it to be used, then that is a disgrace. I completely disagree with the quote, but that's almost unimportant. We should not be seen to be criticising our own players in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 This section of the forum is public, he doesn't need to give consent. There was a thread a few months back, there are several quotes from this forum in newspapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Despite his goal on Tuesday, I would play Woodrow today. He is cup-tied on Tuesday, so Famara can rest today, be fresh as a a daisy on Tuesday v Stoke. Leko can play right side today, and Eliasson can play Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Surely, in a free and democratic society, everyone has a right to express an opinion. Whether one person's view should be presented as being representative of others is another matter, and one you might want to take up,with The I. However, I don't think we should chastise Fordy for expressing an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, HitchinRed said: Surely, in a free and democratic society, everyone has a right to express an opinion. Whether one person's view should be presented as being representative of others is another matter, and one you might want to take up,with The I. However, I don't think we should chastise Fordy for expressing an opinion. It would be useful if the opinion was factually correct though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: It would be useful if the opinion was factually correct though. I think it's clear that he was simply expressing an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 As long as it isn't LJ or his staff making negative comments about our players in the media it is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, HitchinRed said: I think it's clear that he was simply expressing an opinion. True, but as I said it is then presented as a typical view of Bristol City supporters. Nothing that can be done, I suppose, but it certainly makes me think about what I say on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Wait till they start quoting Thatch or the pantomime dame !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Wait till they start quoting Thatch or the pantomime dame !!!! It would be too difficult for them to work out for sure, who the boos are aimed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Wait till they start quoting Thatch or the pantomime dame !!!! Or Rudolf, or Septic..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Wait till they start quoting Thatch or the pantomime dame !!!! I'm not sure they'll be too interested in what Warnock has to say about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 14 minutes ago, HitchinRed said: I think it's clear that he was simply expressing an opinion. I realise that, but too many people use absolutes in their opinions, 2 goals and 2 assists may not be world class but it is not "absolutely nothing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 We have been spoilt with Kodjia, Abraham and now Reid. Not every striker will get 20 for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I think even Fammy himself might agree he's not had a dream start - every striker wants to be banging them in from day one. I've been impressed with his work rate but his scoring has obviously been an issue given his position. Now he's off the mark a bit hopefully it will give him the boost he needs, and comments like that fuel him rather than get him down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 50 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: Page 74 of today's 'i' newspaper has the following quote from Fordy62 (OTIB is credited), as part of The Fan Matrix: "I've seen Fammy do nothing. Nothing at all. Now I know it's going to take time for him to adapt to the Championship, but we can't just keep playing with essentially 10 men. Someone else has got to have a go at starting." The trouble with this is that it is being represented as a typical view from Bristol City supporters. If the quote was just mined from this forum, then it shows the dangers of randomly slagging of our own players. If Fordy62 gave consent for it to be used, then that is a disgrace. I completely disagree with the quote, but that's almost unimportant. We should not be seen to be criticising our own players in the media. I think you would be surprised just how many of us on here agree with fordy62, however you dress it up for a player that in my opinion was brought in to be our main goal scorer, 2 goals of which one was a penalty is pretty disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 38 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: True, but as I said it is then presented as a typical view of Bristol City supporters. Nothing that can be done, I suppose, but it certainly makes me think about what I say on this forum. I reckon there would be about 20 people that read that. It's in the I and how many people would give a monkeys on a fans view on City anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Don't think it matters really, fans discussing a player's performance on a forum is nothing extraordinary. What Fordy said wasn't particularly outrageous anyway, quite balanced really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 43 minutes ago, 42nite said: Or Rudolf, or Septic..... I wouldn't make the sports pages, that's for sure, but I'd fill the celebrity gossip section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 53 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I wouldn't make the sports pages, that's for sure, but I'd fill the celebrity gossip section. What about the "Personal Services" page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Theres nothing wrong with what he has said. Famara is quite obviously not a Championship quality player, and we've paid 5.5m for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Red Ferret said: Theres nothing wrong with what he has said. Famara is quite obviously not a Championship quality player, and we've paid 5.5m for him! 8 games 3 goals A big move from abroad. Not quite sure why you think it's so "obvious" he's not up to it. Give the bloke a chance and see what happens instead of slating him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 1 hour ago, allyolly said: 8 games 3 goals A big move from abroad. Not quite sure why you think it's so "obvious" he's not up to it. Give the bloke a chance and see what happens instead of slating him. He was good today when he came on. Probably did him good to give it his all for 25 mins rather than 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 6 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: True, but as I said it is then presented as a typical view of Bristol City supporters. Nothing that can be done, I suppose, but it certainly makes me think about what I say on this forum. Gary O'Neill is crap. Oh god, what have I done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ripping quotes off the forum is pretty weak journalism but anything you post in public is, well, public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I thought that's the point of forums? Discussing different options on players etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Also 3 in 8 isn't too bad. I'm not convinced yet but can't expect everyone to hit 20 in their 1st season for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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