terrydel wrote: He's a strange fella, before I gave up twitter I was following him and he is so unbelievably arrogant and yet the most thin skinned, defensive person you are likely to encounter.
Brock Turnpike wrote: » Interesting that almost all the best journalists in the UK have been approached/signed up by The Athletic while poor Miguel is still stuck doing his usual uninsightful schtick.
Ivefoundgod wrote: » dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: » Really interesting in seeing how the Athletic works out. Signed up for a year with 50% off. They also do podcasts (none for soccer yet) so wonder will writers still be able to appear on others like SC Am about to sign up as well but just wondering if the us site is included too? They have some NFL writers I'd like to be able to follow during the season.
dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: » Really interesting in seeing how the Athletic works out. Signed up for a year with 50% off. They also do podcasts (none for soccer yet) so wonder will writers still be able to appear on others like SC
Dots1982 wrote: » Point stands. Majority of SC’s sports content is English soccer, Irish senior international side, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Neymar. GAA, golf majors, boxing and US make up almost all the rest. If I was interested in hearing people getting into the weeds of domestic club soccer then I’d have given up on SC ages ago. LOI weekly is great though if you’ve not heard it.
Guffy wrote: » Cause the chess world cup is right up there in their comfort levels.
Dots1982 wrote: » Something truly remarkable would need to happen in the LOI for SC to cover it in detail. It’s not a topic within their comfort zone so it’s debatable whether they can add much with their coverage. They haven’t even done much on the FAI’s current issues which is the future of the game here, Ken couldn’t be arsed to go to the AGM. SC cover the Irish international scene, that’s pretty much it on the domestic front.
Guffy wrote: » That's not really the point i was making. I appreciate that there are dedicated pods, but its a general sports podcast that has dedicated alternatives to pretty much every topic they discuss. I was expressing my disappointment that they didn't touch on massive euro games for two fairly well supported Irish clubs. I imagine they'll review Dundalk game tomorrow to some degree and mention Rovers at the same time tomorrow.
Dots1982 wrote: » If you want a pod on LOI, LOI weekly with Johnny ward and Dan McDonnell is the go-to option.
Guffy wrote: » Haven't had a chance to listen to today yet but from reading the programme notes, very disappointed that they haven't touched on Dundalk's game tonight. Maybe they did earlier in week and i missed it.
17togo wrote: » I Isn't that what all pundits do? Try to convince the other panelists to agree with them.
Dots1982 wrote: No, just don’t go round thinking your a know it all. Be aware of your limitations and practice humility. Wooly talks like he’s the GAA’s tactical brain of this generation and his tactical insights are not anything I’d place any faith in. His tendency to pressure his Co-panelists to agree with him is also a turn-off.
lawred2 wrote: » ah jaysus shur we better all shut up then :rolleyes:
Dots1982 wrote: » Wooly has an enormous amount of tactical insight for a man who never coached any team at any level. His ability to rubbish managers and coaches who will achieve far more than he ever will is a turn off. He’s a good broadcaster but his ego is out of control. He’s not the time to change but a dose of humility would do him good.
Hotblack Desiato wrote: » Read "Who Stole Our Game" by Daire Whelan, your library should be able to get it Unfortunately it was written just as JD was taking over, and the author hoped he'd be a breath of fresh air! But yes you wouldn't believe what went on in the 70s and 80s, lots of away friendlies in Poland in the 70s because the blazers could get the ride cheap over there (allegedly.)
lawred2 wrote: » Agreed. Analysis of the weekend's games was excellent. Wooly is very good at keeping the agenda moving on and making sure that everything gets discussed.
corwill wrote: » If you don't laugh, you'd cry. It's hard not to be flabbergasted by the farce of it all, at this stage.
Dr_serious2 wrote: » Do the contributors to these podcasts get paid?
Pidae.m wrote: » I never thought I'd ever have something good to say about woolberto but his show is excellent. Cheddar plunket talks so much sense.
