Second Captains Part II

20-02-2021 10:38PM

I’ve avoided McKenna mostly thankfully but yeah, Parkinson has gone to the wall altogether over it.

Billy Ocean · 20-02-2021 10:39PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Malachy made a joke in the movie pod. Something along the lines of Murph said "this is like an outreach program for GAA reporters so we don't go mad" and Malachy said "or turn into Ewan".

I actually wasn't sure if I heard it right but it sounded like he said Ewan anyway. Not sure why he's going after Ken when he wasn't even on the pod. Also Malachy isn't wrong, Ewan has gone completely off the rails since covid, Wooly is too IMO.

Its always telling when his tweet is him asking for a "debate" as well.

agree on Wooly, Ewan is a long time on that grim train...

Still Ill · 20-02-2021 10:40PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Malachy made a joke in the movie pod. Something along the lines of Murph said "this is like an outreach program for GAA reporters so we don't go mad" and Malachy said "or turn into Ewan".

I actually wasn't sure if I heard it right but it sounded like he said Ewan anyway. Not sure why he's going after Ken when he wasn't even on the pod. Also Malachy isn't wrong, Ewan has gone completely off the rails since covid, Wooly is too IMO.

Its always telling when his tweet is him asking for a "debate" as well.

Oh, I did hear that actually.. And that kept him up all night? Considering all the insults he flings around that's incredibly mild. Won't be shocked if these tweets are gone in the morning too.

Arghus · 20-02-2021 10:59PM

Few seconds looking through the replies to the tweet confirming again that I'm glad to avoid twitter, boards is bad enough.

Ewan is a tragic figure. Calling out Ken, when he didn't even appear on the show, just stinks of attention seeking desperation.

I haven't been following what he's had to say recently, but I presume he's gone all in with the #scamdemic rubbish and all that?

Ivefoundgod · 20-02-2021 11:01PM

Still Ill wrote: »

Oh, I did hear that actually.. And that kept him up all night? Considering all the insults he flings around that's incredibly mild. Won't be shocked if these tweets are gone in the morning too.

Ah yeah it was a fairly light hearted dig, slagging more than anything and I wouldn't even say Malachy meant it as a serious insult. If Ewan could look at things objectively he'd see some of his stuff has veered off into far right/conspiracy stuff. I used to think he was ok a few years back but since 2018ish or so he's been going down a weird path, as others said tweeting while drunk and then deleting stuff. He's tweeted some nasty stuff too.

With Wooly theres a hint of self interest about it though with him and the wife owning the tapas place in Portlaoise but even still he's gone way out there in terms of his views on it.

Billy Ocean · 20-02-2021 11:50PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Ah yeah it was a fairly light hearted dig, slagging more than anything and I wouldn't even say Malachy meant it as a serious insult. If Ewan could look at things objectively he'd see some of his stuff has veered off into far right/conspiracy stuff. I used to think he was ok a few years back but since 2018ish or so he's been going down a weird path, as others said tweeting while drunk and then deleting stuff. He's tweeted some nasty stuff too.

With Wooly theres a hint of self interest about it though with him and the wife owning the tapas place in Portlaoise but even still he's gone way out there in terms of his views on it.

agree on both counts, alot of unspoken views on Covid has an undercurrent of vested interests I'd imagine.

Use to have a bit time for Ewan with the Dublin funding stuff but some of the horrendous tweets superseded that like those related to recent bereavements at different times were in very poor taste

Still Ill · 21-02-2021 12:01AM

It's pretty sad to see. Maybe the reason he couldn't sleep after a mild dig is due to it dawning on him that he may have burnt his last bridge in Irish media. I'm not saying they were gonna employ him, or even that he thought that, but he must've known he was on thin ice. He's done himself absolutely no favours

Billy Ocean · 21-02-2021 12:18AM

Still Ill wrote: »

It's pretty sad to see. Maybe the reason he couldn't sleep after a mild dig is due to it dawning on him that he may have burnt his last bridge in Irish media. I'm not saying they were gonna employ him, or even that he thought that, but he must've known he was on thin ice. He's done himself absolutely no favours

I'd have no sympathy for him, you reep what you sow and he has sown alot of toxic remarks over the years, nobody to blame but himself

Still Ill · 21-02-2021 01:02AM

Billy Ocean wrote: »

I'd have no sympathy for him, you reep what you sow and he has sown alot of toxic remarks over the years, nobody to blame but himself

Oh, I don't feel particularly sorry for him. I found him semi interesting for a while, but when he criticised Ireland for not locking down enough, followed by his constant criticism of us being locked down too harshly, and vile abuse at all and sundry I just had enough of him

dulpit · 21-02-2021 09:35AM

Ewan is a crank, plain and simple. I did hear the comment on the pod yesterday and I audibly laughed in car. I was surprised nobody had mentioned it here (until ewan's tweet). I doubt they'll raise it on show, he's become an irrelevance outside his bubble anyway...

Cienciano · 21-02-2021 06:37PM

I never even copped the comment. The sad part is how Ewan latches onto any sort of attention no matter how small. Best ignore him, he's tagging everyone looking for a bite.

den87 · 21-02-2021 07:31PM

The MacKenna stuff is laughable really, for all he gives he can’t take the tiniest insult. Some of the replies on his tweet are worth a look for the sheep that follow him.

Say Your Number · 21-02-2021 07:41PM

Looking at his timeline, it's like a lad obsessed with his ex, it's sad what he's become the last few years.

I know the movie club isn't popular on this thread, but I like Murph's enthusiasm.

Billy Ocean · 21-02-2021 10:29PM

den87 wrote: »

The MacKenna stuff is laughable really, for all he gives he can’t take the tiniest insult. Some of the replies on his tweet are worth a look for the sheep that follow him.

yeah its pathetic really...

NeftDaslari · 21-02-2021 10:51PM

He's just a crying big baby... :pac:

Ivefoundgod · 22-02-2021 12:17AM

NeftDaslari wrote: »

He's just a crying big baby... :pac:

Post of the year

Raisins · 22-02-2021 12:31AM

Does anyone know what he tweeted to Ken? He deleted that tweet.

Icemancometh · 22-02-2021 01:01AM

Raisins wrote: »

Does anyone know what he tweeted to Ken? He deleted that tweet.

Something about looking a for heads up if he's going to be a punching bag

Utopia Parkway · 22-02-2021 01:07AM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Ah yeah it was a fairly light hearted dig, slagging more than anything and I wouldn't even say Malachy meant it as a serious insult. If Ewan could look at things objectively he'd see some of his stuff has veered off into far right/conspiracy stuff. I used to think he was ok a few years back but since 2018ish or so he's been going down a weird path, as others said tweeting while drunk and then deleting stuff. He's tweeted some nasty stuff too.

With Wooly theres a hint of self interest about it though with him and the wife owning the tapas place in Portlaoise but even still he's gone way out there in terms of his views on it.

Tapas place is gone.

Ivefoundgod · 22-02-2021 01:07PM

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Tapas place is gone.

Hadn't heard that, was that pre-covid?

Icemancometh · 22-02-2021 01:39PM

I watched the Hustler over the weekend after listening to the movie club. Didn't think it was quite as good as Murph and Mal made out.

Ivefoundgod · 22-02-2021 01:41PM

Saw it years ago and I loved it, wouldn't mind re-watching it. What was it on?

The Colour of Money is excellent IMO, great follow up.

Can't find Breaking Away anywhere either, might have to get it from unofficial sources as it sounds like it might be worth a watch.

Icemancometh · 22-02-2021 02:40PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Saw it years ago and I loved it, wouldn't mind re-watching it. What was it on?

The Colour of Money is excellent IMO, great follow up.

Can't find Breaking Away anywhere either, might have to get it from unofficial sources as it sounds like it might be worth a watch.

I rented it from Sky.

dulpit · 22-02-2021 05:36PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Saw it years ago and I loved it, wouldn't mind re-watching it. What was it on?

The Colour of Money is excellent IMO, great follow up.

Can't find Breaking Away anywhere either, might have to get it from unofficial sources as it sounds like it might be worth a watch.

The Hustler available only to rent or buy: https://www.justwatch.com/ie/movie/the-hustler

Breaking away also only rent or buy, from less places: https://www.justwatch.com/ie/movie/breaking-away

frankeee · 22-02-2021 10:23PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Saw it years ago and I loved it, wouldn't mind re-watching it. What was it on?

The Colour of Money is excellent IMO, great follow up.

Can't find Breaking Away anywhere either, might have to get it from unofficial sources as it sounds like it might be worth a watch.

I rented Breaking Away on Youtube. Thought it was woeful sh!te. The bike races in it are some of the most unrealistic portrayals of a sport I've ever seen. If I wasn't such a stingey bastard I'd have turned it off
:rolleyes:

kilns · 23-02-2021 10:51AM

MacKenna is a joke at this stage, the guy must hold a Twitter record for the amount of drunken tweets he sends out insulting people then deleting them when he sobers up

Buts it`s also the tweets attacking people that he doesnt delete and stands over, one that stands out was calling Jim Gavin an odious, nasty individual. When anybody who knows the man will know he is the total opposite.

He is a bitter bitter man, who most likely has mental health issues (and that is not to be taken lightly and is very serious), his articles used to be full of huge inaccuracies but he is egged on by his band of followers who either hate Dublin GAA or Irish rugby.

Broadcasting and journalism are better off without him

kilns · 23-02-2021 10:51AM

dulpit wrote: »

The Hustler available only to rent or buy: https://www.justwatch.com/ie/movie/the-hustler

Breaking away also only rent or buy, from less places: https://www.justwatch.com/ie/movie/breaking-away

It was obvious Malacy thought it was sh1t but it was Murph who kept pushing it

Cienciano · 23-02-2021 11:06AM

kilns wrote: »

MacKenna is a joke at this stage, the guy must hold a Twitter record for the amount of drunken tweets he sends out insulting people then deleting them when he sobers up

Buts it`s also the tweets attacking people that he doesnt delete and stands over, one that stands out was calling Jim Gavin an odious, nasty individual. When anybody who knows the man will know he is the total opposite.

He is a bitter bitter man, who most likely has mental health issues (and that is not to be taken lightly and is very serious), his articles used to be full of huge inaccuracies but he is egged on by his band of followers who either hate Dublin GAA or Irish rugby.

Broadcasting and journalism are better off without him

When he tweets stuff like that and pretends he's so offended by Malachy's comment that he couldn't sleep is exactly why no one wants anything to do with him. Pretend outrage.

Flange/Flanders · 23-02-2021 12:54PM

Cienciano wrote: »

When he tweets stuff like that and pretends he's so offended by Malachy's comment that he couldn't sleep is exactly why no one wants anything to do with him. Pretend outrage.

Exactly, I've young kids so I'm up early in the morning. Every saturday and sunday morning there'd be late night tweets from MacKenna about certain Irish figure that would invariably be deleted later than morning. He told some story about Brian O'Driscoll that he saw himself apparently and called Marty Morrissey a "nasty person" 1 night. All deleted the next morning. He even said something about Rob Gronkowsky calling him thick the last day and deleted it.

He seems to think he's been ostracised by Irish media due to his views on Covid, I'd argue its much more to do with his behaviour on twitter and saying the likes of the stuff he said about the above.

He also seems to think he's expertise in mental health given that he has written 2 books on it (autobiographies which had a theme of mental health!) but throws around terms pretty flippantly like that people need their head examined.

Cienciano · 23-02-2021 01:11PM

Flange/Flanders wrote: »

Exactly, I've young kids so I'm up early in the morning. Every saturday and sunday morning there'd be late night tweets from MacKenna about certain Irish figure that would invariably be deleted later than morning. He told some story about Brian O'Driscoll that he saw himself apparently and called Marty Morrissey a "nasty person" 1 night. All deleted the next morning. He even said something about Rob Gronkowsky calling him thick the last day and deleted it.

He seems to think he's been ostracised by Irish media due to his views on Covid, I'd argue its much more to do with his behaviour on twitter and saying the likes of the stuff he said about the above.

He also seems to think he's expertise in mental health given that he has written 2 books on it (autobiographies which had a theme of mental health!) but throws around terms pretty flippantly like that people need their head examined.

He wanted to have a career as a contrarian journalist but took it too far.

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