NUFC media bans - Telegraph now banned from club

[Guest bimpy474]

daft cow

 

Prontonising cow

 

[timeEd32]

Big mistake by the club. And really fucking pathetic.

[DJ_NUFC]

The fascists at SJP have over-shown their hand with that preposterous email. Not only is it clear they micro-analyse every single thing ever written about the regime in the local media, it's also clear they're in the business of controlling the narrative.

far be it from me to point out these things but well thats what all clubs would like to do

 

Well, so do I. We all love controlling all sorts of narratives about us, in both our personal lives and at work. Not all of us have the pure wanker personalities though to clamp down on media and stop others from doing their jobs. Which other clubs have taken such steps, on such a regular basis?

[colinmk]

I guess people were wrong when they said protesting against the cunt would make no difference whatsoever. 

[jdckelly]

The fascists at SJP have over-shown their hand with that preposterous email. Not only is it clear they micro-analyse every single thing ever written about the regime in the local media, it's also clear they're in the business of controlling the narrative.

far be it from me to point out these things but well thats what all clubs would like to do

 

Well, so do I. We all love controlling all sorts of narratives about us, in both our personal lives and at work. Not all of us have the pure wanker personalities though to clamp down on media and stop others from doing their jobs. Which other clubs have taken such steps, on such a regular basis?

well obvious example one Alex Ferguson.

[Guest bimpy474]

I guess people were wrong when they said protesting against the cunt would make no difference whatsoever. 

 

It had a reaction but if we think it'll make this cunt go, it simply wont. He can have all the tantrums in the world, the one we need just isn't going to happen unless someone has £200-250m lying around.

[DJ_NUFC]

The fascists at SJP have over-shown their hand with that preposterous email. Not only is it clear they micro-analyse every single thing ever written about the regime in the local media, it's also clear they're in the business of controlling the narrative.

far be it from me to point out these things but well thats what all clubs would like to do

 

Well, so do I. We all love controlling all sorts of narratives about us, in both our personal lives and at work. Not all of us have the pure wanker personalities though to clamp down on media and stop others from doing their jobs. Which other clubs have taken such steps, on such a regular basis?

well obvious example one Alex Ferguson.

 

True, but he's a cnut.

[DJ_NUFC]

What these fascists never realize is that such a 'disproportionate' reaction will actually put focus on the march, whereas it'd have been forgotten about if they hadn't done anything.

[Elliottman]

Fucking cowards

[jdckelly]

I still find myself remarkably unconcerned about this and more annoyed that the media industry is more offended by the very prospect of being banned than any of the actual issues with the club.

[NG32]

Ashley has reacted now, he has played his cards.  What he doesn't want is bad press.

 

Bigger marches will do it.

 

Protests outside his shoddy sportswear stores will bring unwanted attention.

[cp40]

A call to arms of the Masses is whats required.

[Guest chopey]

Ashley has reacted now, he has played his cards.  What he doesn't want is bad press.

 

Bigger marches will do it.

 

Protests outside his shoddy sportswear stores will bring unwanted attention.

 

this

[DJ_NUFC]

Ashley has reacted now, he has played his cards.  What he doesn't want is bad press.

 

Bigger marches will do it.

 

Protests outside his shoddy sportswear stores will bring unwanted attention.

 

This man speaks the truth. Bang on.

[bowlingcrofty]

I still find myself remarkably unconcerned about this and more annoyed that the media industry is more offended by the very prospect of being banned than any of the actual issues with the club.

 

It's not who it is, it's the childish reaction to some news that's at question here.

[Varadi]

Ashley has reacted now, he has played his cards.  What he doesn't want is bad press.

 

Bigger marches will do it.

 

Protests outside his shoddy sportswear stores will bring unwanted attention.

 

The question then becomes what will his response be.

 

Will he realise he's not wanted, pack up quietly and go away.

 

Or will he react like a petulant small child and do more stupid things that will damage the club and fans even more - I reckon it's a real worry what he could be capable of...

[Big Geordie]

That letter from Wendy Taylor is remarkable and staggering. The over-reaction from the owner, has just chucked more fuel on the fire and the lads behind the anti-Ashley campaign must be over-the-moon that they have hurt 'him'. More marches, more protests and more support from the local media needed.

 

Any Ashley apologists still on here?

[NG32]

What letter?

[Heake]

The problem with upping the anti is your only one good result / performance away from more mass ambivalence

[Beren]

It's Time4change, time to prontonise the fans into action.

[NG32]

 

The letter was received last week but, as editor Darren Thwaites explained in his statement earlier today, we chose to stay silent to ensure the story of our ban didn't disrupt the build-up to the vital derby game.         

 

Dear Darren,

 

Regarding the following articles:

 

The Chronicle – “ Get out of Toon: Fans plan protest march in bid to oust Ashley ” (page 1 September 7)

 

The Chronicle – “ Toon campaign groups hoping to oust Ashley ” (pages 2 – 3, September 7)

 

The Chronicle – “ Fans hoping to replace Ashley ” (back page, September 7)

 

The Chronicle – “ Time for change – time for Newcastle fans to take charge of their own club ” (pages 50 – 51, September 7)

 

Sunday Sun – “ This weekend will prove how angry fans really are ” (pages 98 – 99, October 13)

 

The Journal – “‘ Lack of ambition’ sees fans take to the streets ” (page 12, October 19)

 

The Chronicle – “ March if you want him out ” (page 1, October 19)

 

The Chronicle - “ Anti-Ashley protesters set to take to the city’s streets ” (pages 2 - 3, October 19)

 

Sunday Sun – “ Hundreds join protest march as Kinnear outlines United’s position ” (page 96)

 

The Chronicle - “ Disgruntled fans hit out at Ashley ” (page 8, October 21)

 

The Journal – “ Fans are United in their opposition to Ashley ” (page 4, October 21)

 

ChronicleLive – “ Frustrated fans march Newcastle’s streets in Mike Ashley prote st” (October 21)

 

I write in reference to the above coverage in The Chronicle, The Journal and Sunday Sun regarding the protest march on Saturday 19 October by a small number of Newcastle United fans operating under the campaign name Time4Change.

 

It is quite frankly staggering that you devoted 15 full pages, including two front page splashes, a back page, three double-page spreads and a remarkable six full pages in one (September 7) in The Chronicle to a protest march which ultimately was attended by approximately 300 supporters. Even if the 1,000 supporters expected by the organisers had marched your coverage would have been disproportionate. Given the turnout was significantly less than this, in fact only just over a quarter of that anticipated, something your coverage following the march failed to reference or reflect whatsoever, you should be in no doubt as to the strength of feeling that exists within the club in relation to your coverage.

 

Indeed after reviewing all of the above articles, and in particular, the front page headline and a large map outlining the route of the march, spread over two pages in The Chronicle on 19 October it is our opinion there was an underlying message of encouragement and support provided by your titles in the lead-up to the day and on the day itself.

 

We feel strongly that the turnout at the march renders your extraordinary coverage completely disproportionate.  Furthermore it is evident from the scale and prominence you devoted to it that your agenda was the pursuit of sales based on an anti-Newcastle United stance, rather than a fair and balanced approach.

 

We could never dream of generating this level of coverage, over such an extended time-frame, for some of our positive news such as some of the fantastic work undertaken by our Foundation in the local community which benefits so many or the recent announcement of reciprocal ticket pricing for away fans which received a fraction of the coverage of the march.

 

Having given due consideration to the above and your response to my email of Monday 21 October, the club’s owner, director of football, board of directors and team manager have reached a unanimous decision that the three NCJ Media titles, The Chronicle, The Journal and Sunday Sun, will not be permitted access to any media facilities, press conferences and player interviews at Newcastle United indefinitely and with immediate effect.

 

We do not require a reply to this letter, our position on this issue is not up for negotiation.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Wendy Taylor

 

Head of Media, Newcastle United

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/full-text-letter-newcastle-united-6249120#.Um53xDbItrk.twitter

 

Ahahahahaha the utter penks!!!

 

[thomas]

:lol: Really love that closing line on the email. Have used, and received, variants of it down the years. Infuriating for the person getting it. "There will be no negotiation; the matter is not up for discussion or debate. Go fuck yourself."

[David Icke - Son of God]

I guess people were wrong when they said protesting against the cunt would make no difference whatsoever. 

 

It had a reaction but if we think it'll make this cunt go, it simply wont. He can have all the tantrums in the world, the one we need just isn't going to happen unless someone has £200-250m lying around.

 

I'd settle for just making the fat fucker seethe to be honest. I'd march every bloody weekend if I knew it annoyed the prick.

[NG32]

I guess people were wrong when they said protesting against the c*** would make no difference whatsoever. 

 

It had a reaction but if we think it'll make this c*** go, it simply wont. He can have all the tantrums in the world, the one we need just isn't going to happen unless someone has £200-250m lying around.

 

I'd settle for just making the fat f***er seethe to be honest. I'd march every bloody weekend if I knew it annoyed the prick.

 

He doesn't want his god awful brand having bad coverage.

 

Stand outside his bamp shop with Ashley out banners.

 

Man child will react. This is his form, this is what he does. The club is no good to him outside the prem, he is stuck until he sells. The fans can wind him up a treat.

[colinmk]

I guess people were wrong when they said protesting against the c*** would make no difference whatsoever. 

 

It had a reaction but if we think it'll make this c*** go, it simply wont. He can have all the tantrums in the world, the one we need just isn't going to happen unless someone has £200-250m lying around.

 

I'd settle for just making the fat f***er seethe to be honest. I'd march every bloody weekend if I knew it annoyed the prick.

 

He doesn't want his god awful brand having bad coverage.

 

Stand outside his bamp shop with Ashley out banners.

 

Man child will react. This is his form, this is what he does. The club is no good to him outside the prem, he is stuck until he sells. The fans can wind him up a treat.