Media outburst: The Sun

The Sun Murdoch’s most popular paper

Following on from the article “Aretha says…” David Hills from the Observer in reference to the Sun Newspaper’s attitude to treatment of referees pointed out the hypocrisy of some of the media.

The Sun Newspaper said in April 2008

“The Sun today declares war on the Premier league’s loudmouths- and pledges to name and shame every player or manager who disgraces our national game. We are sick and tired of snarling stars hurling abuse at referees. The game is in danger of losing it’s sanity if refs are reduced to crumbling wrecks by loutish antics. We want power restored to the men in black and our message to bully boys is loud and clear: SHUT IT OR ELSE…”

However in June 2004 following England’s exit from EURO 2004:

“YOU SWISS BANKER! Euro 2004 buffoon ref cheats England heroes…You tell bungling ref Meier just what you think of his decision on his own website. Click on feedback, enter your name and email address and let rip”

Hills goes on to mention in brackets: “The result: 16,000 abusive emails, 5,000 calls, Meier placed under armed police protection in a safe house.”

Its funny how people can change their views so easily.

Filed under: England, arsenal, football, liverpool, soccer, sports , football, Referees, soccer, Sport

The end of the road for Derby

The News of the World’s standard of investigative journalism in exposing to the public, the shameful acts that celebrities and persons in high profile positions (see David Beckham affair with Rebecca Loos, or Sven Goran Erikson’s dodgy financial dealings with a fake sheik) would rather remain private, continued when it released pictures of Paul Jewell involved in sexual activities with a woman who was not his wife. Admittedly his wife has a right to know what devious situations her husband is getting himself into behind her back, but on the other hand it is dishonourable that a newspaper which endorses a McDonalization of the news has the second largest amount of sales in Britain. However Paul Jewell’s extra marital affairs might not be the least of his problems, for following a 2-2 draw with Fulham they were relegated from the English Premiership.

Filed under: Derby, football, premiership, soccer, sports

Goalpost’s February player of the month: Wayne Rooney

“Remember the name; Wayne Rooney” (CliveTyldesley Goodison Park Saturday 19th October 2002 )

This was close considering the performances of Christiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres but Goalpost’s February player of the month belongs to Wayne Rooney.

Filed under: FA Cup, football, manchester united, premiership, soccer, sports , football, manchester united, soccer, sports, Wayne Rooney