[dart in the crossbar]

A good piece of writing from Matt.

[Westbars Spireite]

 dim view, on 02 October 2018 - 01:21 PM, said:

Yep, all it would take is to have a super friendly bank manager. How many people though would be thick enough to run one without my consent but then brag about it?

I work for a High Street bank and though I could in theory run a credit check on anyone I would only get very basic information such as the number of previous searches in last twelve months, CCJs, bankruptcy records and number of 'bad live events' (defaults).

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 moondog, on 02 October 2018 - 04:24 PM, said:

Hmmm, now trying to backtrack seeking to say his initial comment wasn't critical of Matt the Author or those who share Matt's views, well he sure fooled me.

And me. If he's so forthright in his views, as he seems to suggest he is, why has never uttered a word of proper criticism about the dangerous duo? Maybe I've missed it.

[Tha Knows...]

 Search and Destroy, on 02 October 2018 - 01:50 PM, said:

Total rubbish about Ched though

Cheated on his girlfriend ...shouldn't get a contract anywhere after that!

[Benno Spire]

 Westbars Spireite, on 02 October 2018 - 05:50 PM, said:

And me. If he's so forthright in his views, as he seems to suggest he is, why has never uttered a word of proper criticism about the dangerous duo? Maybe I've missed it.

Careful not to shake his hand as it may be covered in grease, especially on his palms

[moondog]

 jack bauer, on 02 October 2018 - 11:16 AM, said:

great article, get sharing it far and wide, hope it goes viral to embarrass those responsible

My tweet of it alone has resulted in 30,000 views

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 Westbars Spireite, on 02 October 2018 - 05:50 PM, said:

And me. If he's so forthright in his views, as he seems to suggest he is, why has never uttered a word of proper criticism about the dangerous duo? Maybe I've missed it.

In the twitter stream he suggests that he is most forthright in his views, but he prefers not to air these publicly. So we may rest assured that, as soon as the camera was turned off, he was calling Sutcliffe a c***.

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 Looker-on, on 02 October 2018 - 07:17 PM, said:

In the twitter stream he suggests that he is most forthright in his views, but he prefers not to air these publicly. So we may rest assured that, as soon as the camera was turned off, he was calling Sutcliffe a c***.

What self respecting Deedah journalist would ever not air forthright views publicly? Coward.

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 Looker-on, on 02 October 2018 - 07:17 PM, said:

In the twitter stream he suggests that he is most forthright in his views, but he prefers not to air these publicly. So we may rest assured that, as soon as the camera was turned off, he was calling Sutcliffe a c***.

He will probably also confirm privately that he is good friends with David, Ashley and Chris, and has been for years. Given the position that the club finds itself in, Alan demonstrates such loyalty for a "fan" of the club. Very commendable.

 dim view, on 02 October 2018 - 07:26 PM, said:

What self respecting Deedah journalist would ever not air forthright views publicly? Coward.

A footsoldier.

[Stockholm Spireite]

When you compare Biggs' drivel with Graham's recent piece in the DT, it's very easy to see who the professional with journalistic integrity is.

Now, if only Graham had that TV slot currently occupied by Biggs...

[Mr Mercury]

 Looker-on, on 02 October 2018 - 07:17 PM, said:

In the twitter stream he suggests that he is most forthright in his views, but he prefers not to air these publicly. So we may rest assured that, as soon as the camera was turned off, he was calling Sutcliffe a c***.

It's a pointless discussion really. It's as clear as the nose on your face that he's totally in the pocket of those running the club and is terrified of rocking the boat whilst ever the current powers that be are still there. He darent say a solitary wrong word on the radio or other media outlets, as proven by the Suttcliffe surrender, and in a way our demise to non league as taken the sting out of any Radio Sheff airtime. I doubt he's brave enough to show at any future AGMs, forums etc and give an honest opinion..he's like the screen shotting ***, for some totally unfathomable reason they'd rather be part of the disease than try to cure it. BUT, it will be remembered.

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 dim view, on 02 October 2018 - 07:26 PM, said:

What self respecting Deedah journalist would ever not air forthright views publicly? Coward.

It shows that his priorities are protecting his own personal interests and relationships ahead of the good of ‘his’ club and his home town.

[Blue5]

 Stockholm Spireite, on 02 October 2018 - 07:41 PM, said:

When you compare Biggs' drivel with Graham's recent piece in the DT, it's very easy to see who the professional with journalistic integrity is.

Now, if only Graham had that TV slot currently occupied by Biggs...

Has Biggs been sent a link to Graham's article?

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 MDCCCLXVI, on 02 October 2018 - 09:14 AM, said:

A depressingly accurate read.

Especially the stuff about CFC being as bankrupt morally as it is financially.

Well done for highlighting it, 'M'.

And I agree that we should perhaps do some screenshotting of our own: how about everyone printing off, say, twenty copies of this article, distributing them amongst Saturday's crowd then paper-planing them on to the pitch at a pre-arranged time?

A harmless yet effective way of making a point.

Print off copies of the article and plane them at 66 minutes?
Although the current trend would appear to be to throw vegetables

[Wooden Spoon]

 Heavy_Soul, on 01 October 2018 - 07:17 PM, said:

Good article.

When was this written? It missed the illegal player payments and inside betting investigation.


Otherwise a decent read.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

 moondog, on 02 October 2018 - 04:24 PM, said:

Hmmm, now trying to backtrack seeking to say his initial comment wasn't critical of Matt the Author or those who share Matt's views, well he sure fooled me.

Good grief - the kinda h-ypocritical u-turn usually seen from 'h-again'.

What is it with these apologists - do they think we can't read what they actually wrote?

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 DEATH, on 03 October 2018 - 05:59 AM, said:

When was this written? It missed the illegal player payments and inside betting investigation.


Otherwise a decent read.

It missed most of the off the field nonsense but I'm sure he had a limited word count to work with and also would have been wary of the legalities of writing about such stuff.

[moondog]

 DEATH, on 03 October 2018 - 05:59 AM, said:

When was this written? It missed the illegal player payments and inside betting investigation.


Otherwise a decent read.

Very recently as it mentioned our match at Maidstone.

[Zytok]

 DEATH, on 03 October 2018 - 05:59 AM, said:

When was this written? It missed the illegal player payments and inside betting investigation.

Otherwise a decent read.

And the bit about wrong kit, the bit about charging for stewards to a charity match, hired goon-gate and dev school-gate

This post has been edited by Zytok: 03 October 2018 - 11:44 AM

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 DEATH, on 03 October 2018 - 05:59 AM, said:

When was this written? It missed the illegal player payments and inside betting investigation.


Otherwise a decent read.

If he included all the foul ups made here it'd be a book not a blog post