BFC v The Press - Round 1

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  1. Journo Tyke

    Journo Tyke Well-Known Member

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    Right then

    Well I know that people at the club will read this and as I officially work for the club as Oakwell 1575 is part of the club, I'll probably end up in trouble but here goes...

    The club NEED the press on their side, and I must admit that some of the stories I've heard from members of the press recently... and now this... is NOT helping matters.

    Simple as that.

    That is my personal opinion and nobody else's.

    I must admit I don't know exactly what has caused all this, but as a member of the press that release sounds extremely hostile.

    If anyone at the club has any issue with this post feel free to contact me.
     
    Journo Tyke, Mar 13, 2007
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    Journo - You need to rethink your statement...

    Your grammar is appalling.
     
    Terry Nutkins, Mar 14, 2007
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  3. DJ Fatty Boy

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    A national newspaper journalist has complained to BFC/GS about the complete shambles it is....

    down Oakwell for the press

    So they've thrown the teddy out of the cot
     
    DJ Fatty Boy, Mar 14, 2007
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    RE: A national newspaper journalist has complained to BFC/GS about the complete shambles it is....

    Is the removal of season passes so they can effectively "ban" media persons who do not do what they want?
     
    Redstar, Mar 14, 2007
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  5. DJ Fatty Boy

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    It would look that way nt
     
    DJ Fatty Boy, Mar 14, 2007
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  6. The Full Ponty

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    You don't think this is hostile ...

    "IN light of recent events, Barnsley Football Club would like to remind members of the press in the strongest possible terms that access to the tunnel area at Oakwell is strictly prohibited without express permission and accreditation from the Media Department.
    Any member of the press found in the tunnel area without the correct identification and accreditation can expect to be moved back to the Press Room. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the stadium."

    I think it's hostile - brinking on becoming quite rude.
    The club rely on the media to portray a positive viewpoint of our club to the thousands of potential customers out there.
    It seems our football club are telling the media, and the fans, to go get fecked.

    That's just the way I read it though.
    I could be wrong.
    Again.
     
    The Full Ponty, Mar 14, 2007
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  7. Gue

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    BFC need the press more than vice versa nt
     
    Guest, Mar 14, 2007
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  8. Gue

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    What's prompted the publication of these rules ? nt
     
    Guest, Mar 14, 2007
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  9. Gue

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    RE: Well - I think that's all very reasonable

    Not just football clubs.
     
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  10. Gue

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    RE: A national newspaper journalist has complained to BFC/GS about the complete shambles it is....

    Yes. That's the point.
     
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  11. Red

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    Well....

    With the exception of that opening line, I would imagine that the rest is pretty standard - a bit like the rules and regulations posted on the outside walls of the groundfor spectators, and the kind of stuff you get printed in season ticket conditions and tickets for big games.</p>

    It would seem that something has triggered it, probably an incident which contravenes health and safety and the club has a duty to underline the correct policies. These are arrangements which have all been tailored to the smooth and safe running of operations, and, as I said earlier, probably standard anyway.</p>

    What amazes me sometimes is people's apparent readiness to jump on the club's back at every available opportunity and make an issue out of nothing. We have a right to question lots of issues around clubs, but sometimes we enter territory that has little to do with us. I am sure the press and media, to whom all this relates, will be used to handling these kind of arrangements. Have they complained about it? Thought not. Until they do, why do we need to get involved?</p>
     
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  12. Jay

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    You don't half make some assumptions in that. nt
     
    Jay, Mar 14, 2007
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    And you're not then? nt
     
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    Where? Show me. nt
     
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  15. The Full Ponty

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    Kinell fire.

    I don't have an issue with the "media policy" one little bit.
    It's common sense.
    Without it - people can wander where they like, cause chaos & abuse the goodwill of the club.

    It's the tone of the statement that I don't like.
    It's almost nasty.
    I can feel the bitterness oozing from it.

    Nothing written in anger can ever be particularly positive.

    I'll clarify my view again:

    (1) Media policy - good.
    (2) Tone of the media policy - bad.

    How's that?
     
    The Full Ponty, Mar 14, 2007
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  16. Journo Tyke

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    RE: Journo - You need to rethink your statement...

    My grammar in that particular post is not great but since when was this board a grammar contest?

    It's not an official statement, merely a post with my opinion.

    When it needs to be, my grammar is excellent.
     
    Journo Tyke, Mar 14, 2007
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  17. Red

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    Chuffin' 'ell!

    Here we go.</p>

    I'm not getting into an argument about who's assuming more than anybody else. I would have thought your opening thread, and only previous contribution was tantamount to assuming there is a confrontation anyway, but that's not important.</p>

    What irks me sometimes is an apparent thirst for any opportunity to chop the legs of the club from under them, then complain at how bad we are doing etc etc.</p>

    As someone asked - something would appear to have triggered it off, and I would agree with that. It's an assumption, yes. But it's not an unreasonable one. Hanging about in the players' tunnel MAY contravene anything to do with H&amp;S or just plain trespass. I don't know - do you? It's an assumption, but it's a reasonable one and without any other evidence to go on I can assume that surely.</p>

    Someone has said that a national newspaper has complained about the arrangements. Sowhat? The nationalshaverarely done us any favours. I hadn't realised any of them still bothered to turn up. Yep - must be a real comedown for them when they draw the short straw and have to come here.</p>
     
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    RE: BFC need the press more than vice versa nt

    Quite simply people won't bother to cover BFC anymore - that's a fact not an opinion of mine.

    And our fans wonder why we get rubbish media coverage...
     
    Journo Tyke, Mar 14, 2007
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    Pretty much standard practise at most Premiership clubs. Doing anything press-related at the likes of Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpooletc is an absolute nightmare - requests for interviews in triplicate three weeks before you need them, defcon 1 level security passes needed to get in.... Diana Law (son of Denis) is the feisty press lady at Man Utd and would throw you out forso much as looking at a player you hadn't arranged an interview with. Ian Cotton at Liverpool just must have three 6's somewhere about his person and as for Chelsea............</p>

    There are exceptions - Andy Pack at Sheff Utd is a pleasure to deal with and about as accommodating as they come. As is Colin, come to think about it. Boro are great too - usually invited to share a meal with the players in their canteen after training. </p>

    We're obviously a big club.</p>
     
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