TrentVilla Posted June 30, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, rjw63 said: Hope so, I've never had it (I'm sure everyone already knows my views on SkyScumSport) I think you've mentioned it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I've cancelled my sky subscription. I won't be renewing either further down the line either. I've got BT sport for 6 months free with my new phone contract so I'll activate that come September and hope for the best. To be frank I've never really liked Sky. It's a top 4 fan club with very few people that know their stuff well apart from the ex players. I can't stand Kammy either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, rjw63 said: Hope so, I've never had it (I'm sure everyone already knows my views on SkyScumSport) I don't, please tell me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Quote Karen Bradley: Stop Murdoch's Sky takeover Here's the letter: Dear Karen Bradley, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: We know you’re “minded-to” refer Murdoch's Sky TV bid for a full investigation by the CMA. We hope you’ll follow through and make sure this deal isn't pushed through behind closed doors. The British public care about having a diverse media. We don’t believe that Rupert Murdoch should be given more control over our news. Signed, Thousands of citizens of the United Kingdom 38 Degrees Sign to needle the rocket polisher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Quote James Murdoch warns No 10 not to shun Fox's Sky bid in Brexit run-up Fox chief executive says leaving the EU means it is more important than ever for Britain to attract investment James Murdoch has issued a stark warning to the government not to turn its back on 21st Century Fox’s bid for Sky as the UK prepares to leave the European Union, claiming Brexit makes it more important than ever that the country attracts investment. Murdoch said he was looking forward to going through the regulatory process on the deal if the UK “truly is open for business” and also defended his track record as chief executive and chairman of Sky, saying that “has to count for something”. The chief executive of Fox and son of Rupert Murdoch was speaking at the Royal Television Society convention in Cambridge after Karen Bradley, the culture secretary, confirmed that the government was referring the Fox and Sky deal to the Competition and Markets Authority on the grounds of media plurality and broadcasting standards, dealing a blow to the Murdochs. Murdochs' Sky bid isn't the slam dunk it looked a month ago. However, in comments that will be interpreted as a warning to the government, Murdoch said: “There is a huge opportunity for companies and countries willing to act decisively and capitalise on the economic and social benefit that this industry can create. Inward investment in the UK creative economy and the positive signal it sends to companies around the world is more important than ever as the UK prepares to chart its course outside the EU. Grauniad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 James is a low down scum sucking piece of shit, a real chip off the old block. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Xann said: Grauniad **** off you clearing in the woods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 6/30/2017 at 13:21, Rugeley Villa said: I don't, please tell me..... Ruiners of the beautiful game, lickers of the top 4's ringpieces, panderers to the couch potatoes. In other words, words removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Sky has threatened to shut down Sky News apparently if the news channel proves to be a major stumbling block in the takeover bid by Murdoch/21st century Fox. Given the choice between the Murdochs owning Sky News and it ceasing to exist I'll take the latter every time. I really can't believe given all that has happened that giving the Murdochs more influence hasn't already been thrown out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2017 I'm not sure just shutting down Sky News would cut it IMO. He has too much influence, owning Sky, news channel or not, would only increase that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Yep and his position strengthen now we have left the eu in this country. The people need to protest about this but no one cares until its too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Sky News loses large amounts of money every year so this is a cost-free 'threat' (which might make it more credible). FWIW, I actually think Sky News has improved significantly in recent years and is probably better than the BBC in many ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hoping the BBC will recover somewhat when the clowns holding its leash are shown the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 8, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2017 The BBC can’t win, it’s become a political football. It gets accused of bias by both sides. Listen to a Tory and it’s full of left wing revolutionaries, listen to Labour and it’s being run by right wing reactionaries. Truth is, it’s full of people with a full range of opinions. What it really needs is to be left alone by politicians, trouble is politicians will never say that. If it was left alone, it would serve its unbiased function very well but the continual interference by politicians means it gets pulled from its true path in both directions always trying to please the politicians. As usual politicians make something worse to further their own ends 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Sky news has been very politically neutral since the election. It's far better than the BBC with the Tory old boys propping up the political news. It'd be a shame to only have channel 4 news left as the balanced reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Old man Murdoch's house is "burning down" outside LA at the moment... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, maqroll said: Old man Murdoch's house is "burning down" outside LA at the moment... Shame Edited December 6, 2017 by Davkaus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Shame Maybe not. With a bit of luck the bastard might be in it. Be good preparation for where he is heading. Edited December 6, 2017 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Maybe not. With a bit of luck the bastard might be in it. Be good preparation for where he is heading. You hate him that much to wish him dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Rugeley Villa said: You hate him that much to wish him dead? I wouldn't give two shits if he was. He has had a way longer innings than scum like him deserve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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