bs3 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Been following him for a while on Twitter , is it me but his he a bit of joke. What normally happens is that he starts a rumour and he lets it run for a day and then when his story fails to come true he is back on Twitter claiming that the rumours we are signing x is wide of the mark and comes across as a smug know it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Would be pretty suicidal from a journalistic point of view of that was true. I don't like him particularly on Twitter, he does come across as smug and seems to enjoy delivering bad news. However, I don't think he's as bad as people on here say. He's got a job to do, and part of that is gaining views for Bristol Post articles. I just think he doesn't have many good sources so doesn't break many exclusives. As a result, he's often slow to breaking stories. He's not perfect by any means, but he's not as bad as some say. It's an easy shot to criticise him on here really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 1 minute ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. Well said Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. We love you Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Got to say I have always found him alright and as others said he's only trying to do his job. He's not ITK so has to scrape around and pick the bones out of rumours best he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 1 minute ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. Have to agree with this. But as I've said before if you work, write and exist in the public domain, you will always be open to criticism and that is the basis of freedom of speech for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. One thing that's genuinely quite annoying is the accessibility of the post articles. I usually browse from a phone, opening the articles and being hit with popups and adverts can make the stories unreadable. As a result, I barely ever read them. If they weren't so hard to read, I would. I bet this is the case for lots of people. They want views, and I know they've got to make ad revenue. However, it seems a very counter intuitive way to get people to read the stories - and view the ads - when they make the stories so irritating to open and attempt to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, Super said: Well said Andy Come on Super, you're better than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 14 minutes ago, bs3 said: Been following him for a while on Twitter , is it me but his he a bit of joke. What normally happens is that he starts a rumour and he lets it run for a day and then when his story fails to come true he is back on Twitter claiming that the rumours we are signing x is wide of the mark and comes across as a smug know it all. Please show us the tweets where he "starts a rumour". (Hint: responding to already-established speculation is not starting a rumour) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Come on Super, you're better than that! Sorry Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 He can't win really. We have the same access to most rumours via NewsNow etc. if he doesn't mention them, he'll be mocked for being behind the game. If he does, people suggest he gets them here. So all he can do is mention them quickly, check them out from whatever inside sources he has, then comment on whether they seem genuine. Exactly what else do people expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Oh and the OP could at least get his name right. Hypocrisy or what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I know online 'journalism' is also about click bait these days but it must be painful having to write articles and headlines like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 15 minutes ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. Come on though... What sort of journalist publishes an article about our interest in singing "Long" and then an hour later tweets that there is no truth in reports suggesting that we have any interest in "Long" That is poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 No it isn't. As I said, he reports a "link" that the Sun (or whoever) is mentioning, then updates after he's checked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Football is a business with the fans as (*spit!) consumers/customers. The local newspaper even in this age of social media, is still potentially an excellent outlet for the football club to disseminate information and garnish interest. For a local journalist not to be onside with the club is arguably a reflection of the club's view of that journo's credibility and may be a reflection of previous experiences the club may have had with that journo. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 He blocked me on Twitter because I suggested a Lee Tomlin tweet (saying no official offer had been made) was his next story. All in good taste of course. Bit annoying because he was great comedy value and I don't tend to think too much about what he writes anymore. I think personally he is just a bit lazy and very comfortable in his position. I reckon the Bristol Post need to look at the lower leagues for someone young and ambitious...saying that, his apparent mentoree is an even bigger clown. Perhaps that's what journalism has become now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolBEAT Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 The guy gets terribly treated on all platforms. People take things way too far. He tries to stretch out and report absolutely everything including rumours. Not sure why it winds people, but it's more than most supported clubs get from an unofficial reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, Libertine1 said: He blocked me on Twitter because I suggested a Lee Tomlin tweet (saying no official offer had been made) was his next story. All in good taste of course. Bit annoying because he was great comedy value and I don't tend to think too much about what he writes anymore. I think personally he is just a bit lazy and very comfortable in his position. I reckon the Bristol Post need to look at the lower leagues for someone young and ambitious...saying that, his apparent mentoree is an even bigger clown. Perhaps that's what journalism has become now. He blocked as well for asking if he'd lifted a story off here. Touchy sod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: He blocked as well for asking if he'd lifted a story off here. Touchy sod. He blocked me for retweeting a tweet from a Barnsley fan who said regarding Mawson that he knew nothing. Real shame, because I miss his insight following Luke Ayling's move to Celtic last week and last season when he said Nathan Baker was joining West Brom, not us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: He blocked me for retweeting a tweet from a Barnsley fan who said regarding Mawson that he knew nothing. Real shame, because I miss his insight following Luke Ayling's move to Celtic last week and last season when he said Nathan Baker was joining West Brom, not us.. Don't forget his exclusive information that Pemberton would 'probably be off' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChilternRed Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 He does a good job in managing a difficult situation of rumour and counter rumour. No he doesn't get it right every time, but helps to present a balanced view. Most of the time I prefer to take his opinion than some of the others who claim to be the know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 So some of you guys are happy to broadcast insults about him on Twitter, then disappointed if he reacts? Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I write a blog and he blocked my twitter account, funny. Although he does do a good job writing everyday about City and does have our best interest at heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#TeamsLikeBarnsley Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 2 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: He blocked as well for asking if he'd lifted a story off here. Touchy sod. He tweeted a while ago about Barnsley fans, said something along the lines of "I hope these warriors say these things to my face when I visit Oakwell this season". I replied to him suggesting that was unprofessional. He blocked me. Can't wait to say hello in the press room this season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 hours ago, The Journalist said: Is it me, or is this all getting a bit out of hand now? Yeah, he's not perfect, we all get that, but the bloke is only doing his best. If you'd don't like his best, don't buy his newspaper, don't click on his website and don't follow him on Twitter. And don't be such a bloody keyboard warrior, either. He could spell Andy's surname correctly too if he wants to have a dig.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Please show us the tweets where he "starts a rumour". (Hint: responding to already-established speculation is not starting a rumour) Still waiting @bs3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Still waiting @bs3 He posted an article today about our interest in Long and then tweeted that there was no truth in reports of our interest in Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 5 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: He blocked as well for asking if he'd lifted a story off here. Touchy sod. A simple "yes" would have done..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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