sidcow Posted July 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, ronk-villa said: I saw an interview with him a few years back where he said he always hated playing at villa park. I assume we gave him some abuse at some point. Big baby. Boohoo. Nasty Aston Villa fans were mean to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2021 48 minutes ago, RichiBoi11 said: Murphy is also a Grade A Skidmark though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 The best one yesterday was that City want to sell 5 players to then try and buy Kane and Grealish all in this window. Good luck with that one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Mills is winding the Gooners up now saying Ben White can do better. Literally just spouting shite for the reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, birdman said: Mills is winding the Gooners up now saying Ben White can do better. Literally just spouting shite for the reactions. OK but in this case he probably isn't wrong. But also the gooners could do better as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, birdman said: Mills is winding the Gooners up now saying Ben White can do better. Literally just spouting shite for the reactions. They’re obviously paying him in the amount of calls he generates. I honestly don’t know why anyone listens the station - they used to have some great and informative guests on, with the occasional bit of punter baiting. But nowadays it’s all about provoking a response, spouting any old bobbins for the premium telephone lines! it’s criminal they consider themselves a sports journalism station. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, theboyangel said: They’re obviously paying him in the amount of calls he generates. I honestly don’t know why anyone listens the station - they used to have some great and informative guests on, with the occasional bit of punter baiting. But nowadays it’s all about provoking a response, spouting any old bobbins for the premium telephone lines! it’s criminal they consider themselves a sports journalism station. It is what GB news will be doing very shortly. If you want to make money in the commercial media section then that is basically the only way to do it at present. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: It is what GB news will be doing very shortly. If you want to make money in the commercial media section then that is basically the only way to do it at present. Isn’t that a sad indictment on modern ‘information’ media… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: They’re obviously paying him in the amount of calls he generates. I honestly don’t know why anyone listens the station - they used to have some great and informative guests on, with the occasional bit of punter baiting. But nowadays it’s all about provoking a response, spouting any old bobbins for the premium telephone lines! it’s criminal they consider themselves a sports journalism station. This is it for me. I mean I actually don't listen to it but it's clear from all I read on here that it's more a fiction entertainment show/premium rate call generator with no basis in reality/journalism. I have it as a preset but purely for commentary when they are covering a match. I wouldn't consider having it on at other times. Might as well listen to The Archers for your football news. Edited July 20, 2021 by sidcow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2021 38 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Isn’t that a sad indictment on modern ‘information’ media… Well people want everything for free. What do they think the media are going to do? I wouldn't mind betting that The Athletic haven't been able to get enough subscribers to generate enough income to pay the writers and fund the operation so are focusing on clicks to make up the shortfall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Talksport business model is built on idiots. Plenty of them around so it’s a good model. Why fans get wound up by what they say is beyond me. They just say things for reaction. It’s actually a good listen for comedy value, anyone who takes it seriously need their heads testing imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, sidcow said: Well people want everything for free. What do they think the media are going to do? I wouldn't mind betting that The Athletic haven't been able to get enough subscribers to generate enough income to pay the writers and fund the operation so are focusing on clicks to make up the shortfall. This, and Google rewards clicks not quality of content. Like there was a story over the weekend that was like "Chelsea tipped to make amazing Aston Villa Signing" or something, and it was about Tammy... Nonsense, but I clicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: Isn’t that a sad indictment on modern ‘information’ media… Not to go totally off topic but I think GB News is doing as well as it could do considering the circumstances. Neil Oliver and Andrew Doyle are a breath of fresh air. A few presenters aren't my cup of tea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, ChicagoVillan1983 said: This, and Google rewards clicks not quality of content. Like there was a story over the weekend that was like "Chelsea tipped to make amazing Aston Villa Signing" or something, and it was about Tammy... Nonsense, but I clicked. I've noticed this new tack with Meaning Evil where they are making outgoing transfers sound like incoming transfers. Sly bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 4 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Mills and Murphy are basically the same bald gimp I'm surprised at your cheap gag treachery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I've managed to convince my housemate it's worthwhile going to the Bristol City friendly. How? By telling his girlfriend that Grealish is Villa's captain and may be playing, although I doubt he will be. This is someone who has had absolutely 0 interest in football in her life up to now. It really can't be underestimated how marketable he is and the Euros seem to have made him a household name in a matter of weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Dont like this from Collymore now after those earlier tweets ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, WHY said: Talksport business model is built on idiots. Plenty of them around so it’s a good model. Why fans get wound up by what they say is beyond me. They just say things for reaction. It’s actually a good listen for comedy value, anyone who takes it seriously need their heads testing imo. Its the same reason why the Scum (I think) is still the biggest selling 'news' paper in the UK (outside of Liverpool) and the Daily Hail is the most views online news/alt right newsite. People want crap and crap is what they get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Dont like this from Collymore now after those earlier tweets ffs What were his earlier tweets? I just had a scroll and didn't see anything particularly startling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: What were his earlier tweets? I just had a scroll and didn't see anything particularly startling. The ones when he was with Jacks Dad insinuating that Jack was signing the deal. Then compounding it with the one below. Seems with that last one as if Jacks open to moving.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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