Ultra Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 As predictable as a cuckoo in spring, the "chief soccer writer" of the local tabloid has given his backing to our failing manager. Here are his words, taken from the Blue Army website. The emphasis within the quotes has been added by me. Now is the time to hold your nerve! by Bill Anderson Keeping your nerve is much easier to say than to do, but it is the only way Leicester City can get out of their current predicament. They have been down this road before, certainly enough times to realise that the reflex action of dumping the manager never works. Pulling together does not mean ripping things apart. Again. When City appointed Craig Levein, they knew what they were getting. He told them. He builds things up over a period of years, not months, and he agreed to work within the strictures of City's still-parlous financial situation. I am sure he made it clear there would be rough times during the process, even though he admits he never would have imagined it as rough as right now. And a drop into the unprecedented regions of the third level of the game was obviously never part of the plan. Bigger clubs than City have trawled those depths in the past, and we all know former European champions are there at the moment. It used to be unthinkable, apart from the two narrow escapes in 1949 and 1991 when it went to the last game. Yes, the threat has been there before and it is real again, but this City side can surely get enough points over the remaining 18 games to at least make up two points on Brighton and stay ahead of Crewe and Millwall. Levein is taking the flak he knows goes with the territory and if you sense you are hearing a strange chuckling sound coming from afar, it might be coming from Coventry and Hull. He is rising above it all and expects to see as many of his players as possible showing the same strength of character because, in the end, it is down to them out on the pitch. They showed the right stuff against Tottenham, and with their late onslaught at Hillsborough, but they need to do more than that now. It is a relatively young side thrown together since the summer. Since then Elvis Hammond, Joe Hamill, Iain Hume and Matty Fryatt have been added during the season, while Richard Stearman, Alan Sheehan and, in due course, James Wesolowski are stepping up from the Academy ranks. All of them are long-term prospects who have to produce now, without the luxury of blending together under little pressure. It is all pressure for everyone now, players, manager and fans, and all three elements need to show they have what it takes otherwise the unthinkable will be all too real. If "dumping the manager never works", then how did we stay up in 1991? What gives the hack the right to rewrite history? And does he really think Adams and Taylor give a flying one about us, when their present clubs are not exactly free of peril themselves? But the final insult was the description of our "late onslaught" at Hillsborough, which takes excessive liberties not only with the intelligence of those of us who witnessed the match, but with the English language. For the record, we managed a grand total of, wait for it, ONE shot on target in the second half, hardly the "onslaught" the writer seeks to portray. He may be entitled to his opinion. But so are we to ours. And we should take our time to let that website exactly how we feel about this self-serving drivel. It's about time our pretentious local tabloid was cut down to size!
Guest Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 But the final insult was the description of our "late onslaught" at Hillsborough, which takes excessive liberties not only with the intelligence of those of us who witnessed the match, but with the English language. For the record, we managed a grand total of, wait for it, ONE shot on target in the second half, hardly the "onslaught" the writer seeks to portray. My thoughts exactly!! What onslaught?
Janx Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 My thoughts exactly!! What onslaught? the man is an arse of gargantuum proportions!
Leicester City Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 "It is a relatively young side thrown together since the summer. Since then Elvis Hammond, Joe Hamill, Iain Hume and Matty Fryatt have been added during the season, while Richard Stearman, Alan Sheehan and, in due course, James Wesolowski are stepping up from the Academy ranks." You didn't make that bit stand out did you?! It's true!
harry Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 In 1990 I remember fans chanting against Anderson. Fans have always hated him and I think the feeling's mutual. The man is pursuing a vendetta and it's a vendetta against the bulk of his own readers. I've been speaking to some friends of mine across the country and they all agree that they've never known of any other local hack who has suffered abuse from the terraces to such an extent. Lord only knows how he's survived that. On the subject of his use of the English language, I teach English and can say with certainty that he has the poorest grasp of the English language that I have seen from any department editor for any newspaper in the country. His writing is littered with errors. It should also be pointed out that if you were to believe Anderson's match reviews - and specifically his player ratings - you'd think City were top of the league. He never has a bad word to say about anyone. Consequently he's a substandard journalist. And as for the 'past mistakes' made by the City board, sacking Pleat in 91 led to survival under Gordon Lee and rejuvenation under Little. On the other hand we had no choice about the mid-season departures of Little and Adams, the latter of which did lead to some key changes in squad personnel which - under a more passionate manager - could yet reap rewards. In 88 we sacked Hamilton when we were in the relegation zone of Division Two and it was only a new manager who led us to survival, while in '03 we persisted with Adams and ended up being relegated. The only evidence for his point in the past thirty or forty years of City's history is the sacking of Peter Taylor which DID lead to relegation. What he hasn't mentioned is that Taylor had taken over the most successful side in City's history, spent more money than any other manager, suffered the worst losing run, the worst ever home defeat and the worst ever start to a top flight season before his dismissal. I'm not sure whether Levein will make a good City manager, but the signs aren't positive. As for Anderson, I have no doubt that the man should never write for a Leicester newspaper again.
andyh1884 Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 In 1990 I remember fans chanting against Anderson. Fans have always hated him and I think the feeling's mutual. The man is pursuing a vendetta and it's a vendetta against the bulk of his own readers. I've been speaking to some friends of mine across the country and they all agree that they've never known of any other local hack who has suffered abuse from the terraces to such an extent. Lord only knows how he's survived that. On the subject of his use of the English language, I teach English and can say with certainty that he has the poorest grasp of the English language that I have seen from any department editor for any newspaper in the country. His writing is littered with errors. It should also be pointed out that if you were to believe Anderson's match reviews - and specifically his player ratings - you'd think City were top of the league. He never has a bad word to say about anyone. Consequently he's a substandard journalist. And as for the 'past mistakes' made by the City board, sacking Pleat in 91 led to survival under Gordon Lee and rejuvenation under Little. On the other hand we had no choice about the mid-season departures of Little and Adams, the latter of which did lead to some key changes in squad personnel which - under a more passionate manager - could yet reap rewards. In 88 we sacked Hamilton when we were in the relegation zone of Division Two and it was only a new manager who led us to survival, while in '03 we persisted with Adams and ended up being relegated. The only evidence for his point in the past thirty or forty years of City's history is the sacking of Peter Taylor which DID lead to relegation. What he hasn't mentioned is that Taylor had taken over the most successful side in City's history, spent more money than any other manager, suffered the worst losing run, the worst ever home defeat and the worst ever start to a top flight season before his dismissal. I'm not sure whether Levein will make a good City manager, but the signs aren't positive. As for Anderson, I have no doubt that the man should never write for a Leicester newspaper again. Top drawer post
Sly Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 In 1990 I remember fans chanting against Anderson. Fans have always hated him and I think the feeling's mutual. The man is pursuing a vendetta and it's a vendetta against the bulk of his own readers. I've been speaking to some friends of mine across the country and they all agree that they've never known of any other local hack who has suffered abuse from the terraces to such an extent. Lord only knows how he's survived that. On the subject of his use of the English language, I teach English and can say with certainty that he has the poorest grasp of the English language that I have seen from any department editor for any newspaper in the country. His writing is littered with errors. It should also be pointed out that if you were to believe Anderson's match reviews - and specifically his player ratings - you'd think City were top of the league. He never has a bad word to say about anyone. Consequently he's a substandard journalist. And as for the 'past mistakes' made by the City board, sacking Pleat in 91 led to survival under Gordon Lee and rejuvenation under Little. On the other hand we had no choice about the mid-season departures of Little and Adams, the latter of which did lead to some key changes in squad personnel which - under a more passionate manager - could yet reap rewards. In 88 we sacked Hamilton when we were in the relegation zone of Division Two and it was only a new manager who led us to survival, while in '03 we persisted with Adams and ended up being relegated. The only evidence for his point in the past thirty or forty years of City's history is the sacking of Peter Taylor which DID lead to relegation. What he hasn't mentioned is that Taylor had taken over the most successful side in City's history, spent more money than any other manager, suffered the worst losing run, the worst ever home defeat and the worst ever start to a top flight season before his dismissal. I'm not sure whether Levein will make a good City manager, but the signs aren't positive. As for Anderson, I have no doubt that the man should never write for a Leicester newspaper again. When people talk about Peter Taylor like that it really puts it into perspective just how bad it became under him. I still believe that we'd of gained promotion if Peter Taylor had remained in charge at the club.
Strokes Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 In 1990 I remember fans chanting against Anderson. Fans have always hated him and I think the feeling's mutual. The man is pursuing a vendetta and it's a vendetta against the bulk of his own readers. I've been speaking to some friends of mine across the country and they all agree that they've never known of any other local hack who has suffered abuse from the terraces to such an extent. Lord only knows how he's survived that. On the subject of his use of the English language, I teach English and can say with certainty that he has the poorest grasp of the English language that I have seen from any department editor for any newspaper in the country. His writing is littered with errors. It should also be pointed out that if you were to believe Anderson's match reviews - and specifically his player ratings - you'd think City were top of the league. He never has a bad word to say about anyone. Consequently he's a substandard journalist. And as for the 'past mistakes' made by the City board, sacking Pleat in 91 led to survival under Gordon Lee and rejuvenation under Little. On the other hand we had no choice about the mid-season departures of Little and Adams, the latter of which did lead to some key changes in squad personnel which - under a more passionate manager - could yet reap rewards. In 88 we sacked Hamilton when we were in the relegation zone of Division Two and it was only a new manager who led us to survival, while in '03 we persisted with Adams and ended up being relegated. The only evidence for his point in the past thirty or forty years of City's history is the sacking of Peter Taylor which DID lead to relegation. What he hasn't mentioned is that Taylor had taken over the most successful side in City's history, spent more money than any other manager, suffered the worst losing run, the worst ever home defeat and the worst ever start to a top flight season before his dismissal. I'm not sure whether Levein will make a good City manager, but the signs aren't positive. As for Anderson, I have no doubt that the man should never write for a Leicester newspaper again.
Head Honcho Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Dear Bill Anderson How am I not surprised that you are supporting Craig Levein. Well you wouldn't want to kill the goose that lays the golden egg would you! Come on Anderson get of the fence and lobby the board to replace Levein he is taking us to Division 1 and none of the media in Leicester have the balls to say so. Regards A Borthwick Above is a copy of an email I have just sent to Blanderson
Milky Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 wouldn't it be funny if we managed to stay up and then levein got us promotion.
Jon the Hat Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 wouldn't it be funny if we managed to stay up and then levein got us promotion. Funny no. Incredible yes.
Strokes Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 wouldn't it be funny if we managed to stay up and then levein got us promotion.
Thracian Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Dear Bill Anderson How am I not surprised that you are supporting Craig Levein. Well you wouldn't want to kill the goose that lays the golden egg would you! Come on Anderson get of the fence and lobby the board to replace Levein he is taking us to Division 1 and none of the media in Leicester have the balls to say so. Regards A Borthwick Above is a copy of an email I have just sent to Blanderson Last time I sat beside him he was wearing what I believe was a Heart of Midlothian supporters hat. Whether that has anything to do with it I don't know.
Sly Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Last time I sat beside him he was wearing what I believe was a Heart of Midlothian supporters hat. Whether that has anything to do with it I don't know. That's unfortunate, I'm sorry to hear that.
Lemon Harpic Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 wouldn't it be funny if we managed to stay up and then levein got us promotion. I doubt Levein could get us promotion even if we went down. To the Nationwide Conference North.
ithuriel Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 one of the reasons i barely buy the mockery. if one of their best sports writers is such a bufoon what does it say of the rest of the paper?
Thracian Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 That's unfortunate, I'm sorry to hear that. I got over it afterwards - in time
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Last time I sat beside him he was wearing what I believe was a Heart of Midlothian supporters hat. Whether that has anything to do with it I don't know. I did actually hear somewhere he's a big Hearts fan, and thats no joke.
Disillusioned Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Bill Anderson's first love is Spurs. His copy is no worse than most sports hacks' (having paid my dues on the subbers desk I should know). Like many local rags the Merc is keen to maintain good relations with LCFC - its circulation depends on this. Other provincial papers have suffered when they had their press passes taken away from them. I notice a few Johnny-come-lately's have scrambled on to the anti Levein bandwagon to chuck a few rocks at Anderson. These are the same twats who just a few weeks ago were telling us about the good stuff that was being played under Levein and how we were building for the future. I'd take their opposition to Levein with a pinch of salt. It's not him they hate. It's being in a minority.
Milky Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 I'd take their opposition to Levein with a pinch of salt. It's not him they hate. It's being in a minority. so first everyone has turned against walsh and now this! you like to play mr grumpy don't you
Disillusioned Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 so first everyone has turned against walsh and now this! you like to play mr grumpy don't you I go by what my own eyes and ears tell me - I think for myself. The only time you use your sight and hearing is to find out which way the herd is running.
Milky Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 I go by what my own eyes and ears tell me - I think for myself. The only time you use your sight and hearing is to find out which way the herd is running. congratulations there is always one
ROSSINDA Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 As predictable as a cuckoo in spring, the "chief soccer writer" of the local tabloid has given his backing to our failing manager. Here are his words, taken from the Blue Army website. The emphasis within the quotes has been added by me. If "dumping the manager never works", then how did we stay up in 1991? What gives the hack the right to rewrite history? And does he really think Adams and Taylor give a flying one about us, when their present clubs are not exactly free of peril themselves? But the final insult was the description of our "late onslaught" at Hillsborough, which takes excessive liberties not only with the intelligence of those of us who witnessed the match, but with the English language. For the record, we managed a grand total of, wait for it, ONE shot on target in the second half, hardly the "onslaught" the writer seeks to portray. He may be entitled to his opinion. But so are we to ours. And we should take our time to let that website exactly how we feel about this self-serving drivel. It's about time our pretentious local tabloid was cut down to size! I quite aggree so this is what I sent to the Mercury (I’m not expecting my Email to be published as when you have read it, it will explain why. But it would be nice to think the Mercury, in the interest of journalism would print something when someone doesn’t agree with them) After reading the back page of today’s mercury on the net I am shocked. Once again the Mercury gets top marks for sucking up to the club. It would be refreshing if Bill Anderson actually reported something bad against the club and not try to defend there actions all the time, especially if they contradict with the views of the supporters, is it because the Mercury fears it won’t get any more interviews or ‘goodies ‘ from the club to use as prizes if they give the club bad press? Also I would like to ask, as this gives fuel to may point of not give bad press, but who writes the players reviews after each match, because if you just read them you would think that no player has had a bad game this season and that we are currently challenging for a place in the Champions League Just thought I would add, on Sky Text it has a little interview with Kisnorbo who says that he is shocked that he has been overlooked for the Aussie squad!!!!!!! Maybe it’s because you are rubbish and don’t warrant you made up player rating, hence your boo’s at the Sheffield Wednesday game and unlike our manager, the Australian coach can see this and that’s why he don’t pick you Kisnorbo.
DaveyJ Posted 18 January 2006 Posted 18 January 2006 Just thought I would add, on Sky Text it has a little interview with Kisnorbo who says that he is shocked that he has been overlooked for the Aussie squad!!!!!!! Maybe it’s because you are rubbish and don’t warrant you made up player rating, hence your boo’s at the Sheffield Wednesday game and unlike our manager, the Australian coach can see this and that’s why he don’t pick you Kisnorbo. Well said!
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