I know they're not your bitter rivals as say Arsenal or Spurs/Liverpool are but does it annoy any of you lot how entitled the British football media make United? Mourinho gets sacked by Chelsea, He's barely left the door and they are already touting him as the next United manager and how he always wanted the United job and how he cried when Moyes got it blah blah.

It's just the media for you, it makes for a juicy story they report it, whether it's true or not. It's clear there are golden boys to the media and all the clubs you mentioned are definitely that.

I know they're not your bitter rivals as say Arsenal or Spurs/Liverpool are but does it annoy any of you lot how entitled the British football media make United? Mourinho gets sacked by Chelsea, He's barely left the door and they are already touting him as the next United manager and how he always wanted the United job and how he cried when Moyes got it blah blah.

 

Bobby is right. The media don't care about factual accuracy, nor do they care about the impact of the stories that they write. They write what they think will sell and, it would appear, that writing nonsense about United sells papers. It's the same thing during the transfer period. The papers link United to everyone going (which obviously cannot be the case) and always have. If we had bought all of the players we have been linked to over the years, we would be able to fill OT with the number of players. This has got nothing to do with the club and everything to do with the media wanting to sell papers, ad space, etc.

 

We get just as annoyed at the media for linking us to millions of players during the summer months, or calling the end of the club every year, as I assume you do seeing United stories everywhere.

Edited December 18, 201510 yr by Brixtac

I know they're not your bitter rivals as say Arsenal or Spurs/Liverpool are but does it annoy any of you lot how entitled the British football media make United? Mourinho gets sacked by Chelsea, He's barely left the door and they are already touting him as the next United manager and how he always wanted the United job and how he cried when Moyes got it blah blah.

 

Not sure if you're new to the role of the media in football but this was inevitable. 

 

This story was written by desperate journalists that were creaming themselves for Mourinho get sacked by Chelsea just so they can stir up the pot even more. We sell papers.

Edited December 18, 201510 yr by Juan Matas Beard

I don't necessarily think the media are bias towards or against anyone tbh, they just do what they think sells. I mean of course there are individuals who do dislike or prefer certain teams but overall its about selling the story. It also depends on who is in the media at what time, in 10 years time there might be loads of ex Chelsea and ex Chelsea in the media, on TV or whatever who obviously prefer our teams. It will happen from now until the end of time unfortunately and no matter what the medias preferences are they will always report the most negative or most convenient stories that will sell.

I think Journalists like most pundits, don't really think outside the box. They all come out with nothing original.

Only writer who I really enjoy reading is Martin Samuel because he does consider things from all angles and from different perspectives.

Bobby is right. The media don't care about factual accuracy, nor do they care about the impact of the stories that they write. They write what they think will sell and, it would appear, that writing nonsense about United sells papers. It's the same thing during the transfer period. The papers link United to everyone going (which obviously cannot be the case) and always have. If we had bought all of the players we have been linked to over the years, we would be able to fill OT with the number of players. This has got nothing to do with the club and everything to do with the media wanting to sell papers, ad space, etc.

We get just as annoyed at the media for linking us to millions of players during the summer months, or calling the end of the club every year, as I assume you do seeing United stories everywhere.

haha, saw Sami "The Muppet" Mokbel on a Priemer League review show the other day. Was quizzed on the headline "Mourinho syas Players Betrayed Him" (to that effect) and then the clip showed the actual qoute which essentially was "I feel my gameplan was betrayed, is that the right word?".

Mr Mokbel had the following three points to make in quick succession.

1) Well ya, in reality, the headline was very different from what was actually said and it was intentionally if not knowingly misleading....but

2)It was a good headline because it got your interest better than what he actually said..... and

3) Well it was a justified headline because they knew Mourinho wanted them to say that, to make the "issue" or ask the "question" if you will. That Mourinho always does anything on purpose and by saying betrayed, despite questioning the aptness of the word, he clearly wanted the media to claim the players betrayed him.

He looked very pleased with his arguements too. Just goes to show how dumbed down sections of the media are. You can make a career out of intentionally misqouting people and just playing to certain populit agendas. Mourinho isnt the only target by any stretch, just a popular target.

Edited December 19, 201510 yr by Barry Bridges

haha, saw Sami "The Muppet" Mokbel on a Priemer League review show the other day. Was quizzed on the headline "Mourinho syas Players Betrayed Him" (to that effect) and then the clip showed the actual qoute which essentially was "I feel my gameplan was betrayed, is that the right word?".

Mr Mokbel had the following three points to make in quick succession.

1) Well ya, in reality, the headline was very different from what was actually said and it was intentionally if not knowingly misleading....but

2)It was a good headline because it got your interest better than what he actually said..... and

3) Well it was a justified headline because they knew Mourinho wanted them to say that, to make the "issue" or ask the "question" if you will. That Mourinho always does anything on purpose and by saying betrayed, despite questioning the aptness of the word, he clearly wanted the media to claim the players betrayed him.

He looked very pleased with his arguements too. Just goes to show how dumbed down sections of the media are. You can make a career out of intentionally misqouting people and just playing to certain populit agendas. Mourinho isnt the only target by any stretch, just a popular target.

 

 

He writes for the Daily Mail who are one of the worst for doing misleading headlines. They know that very often people will just read headlines or will only read an article if it has an exaggerated headline. Most football 'journalists' are idiots, but the DM and the Sun are amongst the worst. 

Carlo Ancelotti agrees Bayern Munich move 'in principle' - report

City will be even more fun to watch if Pep joins them.

https://twitter.com/ZDFsport/status/678230081542758400

 

So, pep to city, carlo to bayern.

https://twitter.com/ZDFsport/status/678230081542758400

 

So, pep to city, carlo to bayern.

 

No real surprise. Wonder who we'll end up with. Can we get Robbie back?

Mata having a shocker for Utd.

Leicester barely hanging on.

can you fired pellegrini even if he wins the league ?

Edited December 19, 201510 yr by DidierDrogbalala

Utd booed off

can you fired pellegrini even if he wins the league ?

He was always keeping the seat warm for Pep, everyone involved knew that.

Mata having a shocker for Utd.

 

Once again he is playing in a United team that doesn't suit his style. When he joined us, the system suited him perfectly, that is why he was so good. If Mourinho does go to United, then Mata will be gone. He need's to play for a team that likes to pass through teams.

Leicester barely hanging on.

 

They just about got there in the end by the skin of their teeth - really proud of them and what they've achieved thus far, to think they'd be topping the leader board come Christmas!

Once again he is playing in a United team that doesn't suit his style. When he joined us, the system suited him perfectly, that is why he was so good. If Mourinho does go to United, then Mata will be gone. He need's to play for a team that likes to pass through teams.

 

I'm not sure if it's solely due to United's playing style though, I think he's just generally been in a poor run of form.

just saw the table and watford are 7th lol , didint expect that

Edited December 19, 201510 yr by DidierDrogbalala

Pep is allegedly joining City

Once again he is playing in a United team that doesn't suit his style. When he joined us, the system suited him perfectly, that is why he was so good. If Mourinho does go to United, then Mata will be gone. He need's to play for a team that likes to pass through teams.

But that's to his detriment, mourinho intimated mata wasn't in his team because he has to accommodated. And it looks like he's right. if you build around mata then hes outstanding, otherwise hes lost.

Villa and Newcastle are so bad to watch.

Villa and Newcastle are so bad to watch.

The other programmes are even worse.

Newcastle 1 Villa 0. If Newcastle take 3 points, they are above us again in the table.