Geoff Kilpatrick Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Now why wouldn't you see an article like this elsewhere? http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article4502000.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Why? well one line sums its up really Among a glut of lackeys in the press whom Murray has puppeteered over the years Good on Spiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Have always had a lot of time for Spiers. Calls it as he see's it and does not pander to anyone within the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Good article. If I was David Murray I wouldn't give those ungrateful morons another penny. They really are daft. Of course it isn't Walter's fault, so it has to be Murray's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 if he was Davidas Murrauskas he'd have been torn to shreds by every newspaper years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I have said before many times, Spiers is probably the only journo that is willing to speak about the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo mark Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 really good piece of journalism. always wnjoyed reading graeme speirs articles as he seems to be the only journo who can call things objectively, and is prepared to write about the old firm in a "you're not the best thing about scottish football" manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I have said before many times, Spiers is probably the only journo that is willing to speak about the truth. that needs a slight modification IMO. He is probably the only journalist prepared to speak the truth about Rangers. He's not as strong on Celtic's faults IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 that needs a slight modification IMO. He is probably the only journalist prepared to speak the truth about Rangers. He's not as strong on Celtic's faults IMO. Fair play, never really noticed If he as leanings towards any club. I have always thought he was pretty objective too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 that needs a slight modification IMO. He is probably the only journalist prepared to speak the truth about Rangers. He's not as strong on Celtic's faults IMO. Although I would say Rangers have more faults than Celtic Certainly in respect of the "establishment" stuff that goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Fair play, never really noticed If he as leanings towards any club. I have always thought he was pretty objective too. I'm not saying he leans towards Celtic, he was a Rangers fan in his youth but was disillusioned with the bigotry and nastiness that he saw. I think he tends to overcompensate for that by giving Rangers a hard time(rightly so) but also doesn't wish to be seen as negative on Celtic. I do agree that he is usually pretty objective and is certainly one of the better journalists in the Scottish game. (by a stetch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Although I would say Rangers have more faults than Celtic Certainly in respect of the "establishment" stuff that goes on. definitely in terms of the SFA, I do think things are slightly different with regards the SPL though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaii Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Is it any wonder that the press are known as the "laptop loyal"? Murray has had them in his pocket for years, and some love it in there. Is anyone surprised at the sheer lack of outrage over the St Mirren game in the press?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Dover Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 As regards that great philanthropist Sir David Murray..........did he not effectively run Spiers out of town like a wild west cattle baron ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I really like Spiers. Was thinking the other day that I really wish he'd write a book. I'm quite sure he'd have plenty of interesting material to fill it with and I'm pretty sure it'd make him a packet whilst simultaneously giving us all a bit of an insight into what really goes on behind closed doors in the world of Scottish sport journalism. I'd put money on it being a best-seller.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 like to hear Sur Davie getting it tight, but how sad is the following paragraph ? i'd like to know what Rafa said 'After Keane?s every touch was booed in Rangers? friendly against Liverpool, there was embarrassment in the Ibrox press room when an English reporter chose to ask Rafael Ben?tez if he ?understood? why Keane was being abused. When people touched by civilisation are around, it can be quite demeaning being with the Old Firm.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I really like Spiers. Was thinking the other day that I really wish he'd write a book. I'm quite sure he'd have plenty of interesting material to fill it with and I'm pretty sure it'd make him a packet whilst simultaneously giving us all a bit of an insight into what really goes on behind closed doors in the world of Scottish sport journalism. I'd put money on it being a best-seller.... there's always his book on Paul Le Guen at Rangers. he also contributed to the book "It's Rangers for me?" by Ronnie Esplin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Spiers taking his usual stance and probably not winning any friends in the west. Had to chuckle at this comment under the article; Absolute nonsense on the Keane issue. Can I just ask what the reply was from Benitez? Keane declared again shortly before this game his love for ra Sellik. That's why he was booed! But why let the facts get in the way of a good Rangers bashing eh???? davesmith, Ayr, He could almost be a JKB regular, the phraseology and the logic applied is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 there's always his book on Paul Le Guen at Rangers.he also contributed to the book "It's Rangers for me?" by Ronnie Esplin. Did he write that? Well there you go, you learn something new every day. Must learn that my complete avoidance of anything remotely connected with Rangers might not always be prudent. Shall consider reading them once I've checked out where the cash goes.... The Mighty Thor - Oh my word, I'm sure I've seen that terminology around here somewhere. It's quite uncanny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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