The Doctor Posted 5 March 2015 Share Posted 5 March 2015 If you watch it on "catch up" you don't need a license. The point is more that you're forced to pay for a service you aren't necessarily using for the ability to watch tv. It's like being expected to pay waitrose a monthly fee for the right to shop, even if you do your shopping at sainsburys. I've no problem paying a licence fee because I enjoy watching a lot that they've got on, but that I'm expected to pay for it even if I don't want it and have no intention of using it is what is galling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlcfc77 Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I hardly ever post on FT but this thread is interesting. I find Ian Stringer an engaging, likeable presenter who clearly has a passion for his job. I like his easy banter that some find really annoying and I think the show needs it as Matt Elliot has a largely dour radio style. I used to love his interviews with NP and I'd look forward to them much more than interviews by other journalists, mainly because the way he often challenged Pearson's answers made for a more interesting interview than the absolutely banal interview that Pearson wants to give. When we were doing well in the Championship last year I think Pearson sometimes enjoyed his battles with Ian, though this year obviously not so much - due probably to the added pressure of the premier league / relegation / possible sacking. I understand people got frustrated when Stringer would repeatedly ask questions he knew wouldn't be answered, but I much preferred this battle to the boring interview that would occur otherwise. Listening to Pearson say "as ever....and this is always the case...we pick the team that we feel has the best chance of winning the game" is much more boring than listening to Pearson trying to rebuff Stringer's provocative questions. Finally, I struggle to see how some think Stringer has a 'personal agenda'. What is his agenda? He is clearly a huge fan of LCFC (I don't think anyone can really argue this) and not once has he said or implied that he personally believes Pearson should be sacked. The opposite in fact. Yes he poses the question and airs callers with that opinion but that's all part of riling people up and getting them to listen - 606 do it all the time. I hope Stringer stays despite the NP problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I hardly ever post on FT but this thread is interesting. I find Ian Stringer an engaging, likeable presenter who clearly has a passion for his job. I like his easy banter that some find really annoying and I think the show needs it as Matt Elliot has a largely dour radio style. I used to love his interviews with NP and I'd look forward to them much more than interviews by other journalists, mainly because the way he often challenged Pearson's answers made for a more interesting interview than the absolutely banal interview that Pearson wants to give. When we were doing well in the Championship last year I think Pearson sometimes enjoyed his battles with Ian, though this year obviously not so much - due probably to the added pressure of the premier league / relegation / possible sacking. I understand people got frustrated when Stringer would repeatedly ask questions he knew wouldn't be answered, but I much preferred this battle to the boring interview that would occur otherwise. Listening to Pearson say "as ever....and this is always the case...we pick the team that we feel has the best chance of winning the game" is much more boring than listening to Pearson trying to rebuff Stringer's provocative questions. Finally, I struggle to see how some think Stringer has a 'personal agenda'. What is his agenda? He is clearly a huge fan of LCFC (I don't think anyone can really argue this) and not once has he said or implied that he personally believes Pearson should be sacked. The opposite in fact. Yes he poses the question and airs callers with that opinion but that's all part of riling people up and getting them to listen - 606 do it all the time. I hope Stringer stays despite the NP problem. That he's doing his best to destabilise the club and turn the atmosphere toxic with his desperate ego trip says otherwise. He's no more a city fan than I am an England fan, he's rather the complete opposite of a fan, fans support their team, not push a petty vendetta trying to destabilise a side that needs to be unified if it is to stand a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Erm, you're not. You don't have to pay the license fee to listen to the radio. Just dont watch live TV and you don't have to pay anything. Yeah, just never, ever watch live TV at all. That's a great solution. Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Yeah, just never, ever watch live TV at all. That's a great solution. Nice one But it is a solution. Hence you are not 'forced' to contribute to this mans salary (idiot though he is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 But it is a solution. Hence you are not 'forced' to contribute to this mans salary (idiot though he is). By that level of realisticness, cutting my head off would also be a solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 By that level of realisticness, cutting my head off would also be a solution I know. I was being a bit faceitious there. In honesty, it's a shite situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I hardly ever post on FT but this thread is interesting. I find Ian Stringer an engaging, likeable presenter who clearly has a passion for his job. I like his easy banter that some find really annoying and I think the show needs it as Matt Elliot has a largely dour radio style. I used to love his interviews with NP and I'd look forward to them much more than interviews by other journalists, mainly because the way he often challenged Pearson's answers made for a more interesting interview than the absolutely banal interview that Pearson wants to give. When we were doing well in the Championship last year I think Pearson sometimes enjoyed his battles with Ian, though this year obviously not so much - due probably to the added pressure of the premier league / relegation / possible sacking. I understand people got frustrated when Stringer would repeatedly ask questions he knew wouldn't be answered, but I much preferred this battle to the boring interview that would occur otherwise. Listening to Pearson say "as ever....and this is always the case...we pick the team that we feel has the best chance of winning the game" is much more boring than listening to Pearson trying to rebuff Stringer's provocative questions. Finally, I struggle to see how some think Stringer has a 'personal agenda'. What is his agenda? He is clearly a huge fan of LCFC (I don't think anyone can really argue this) and not once has he said or implied that he personally believes Pearson should be sacked. The opposite in fact. Yes he poses the question and airs callers with that opinion but that's all part of riling people up and getting them to listen - 606 do it all the time. I hope Stringer stays despite the NP problem. Hi Ian, glad you've joined the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I hardly ever post on FT but this thread is interesting. I find Ian Stringer an engaging, likeable presenter who clearly has a passion for his job. I like his easy banter that some find really annoying and I think the show needs it as Matt Elliot has a largely dour radio style. I used to love his interviews with NP and I'd look forward to them much more than interviews by other journalists, mainly because the way he often challenged Pearson's answers made for a more interesting interview than the absolutely banal interview that Pearson wants to give. When we were doing well in the Championship last year I think Pearson sometimes enjoyed his battles with Ian, though this year obviously not so much - due probably to the added pressure of the premier league / relegation / possible sacking. I understand people got frustrated when Stringer would repeatedly ask questions he knew wouldn't be answered, but I much preferred this battle to the boring interview that would occur otherwise. Listening to Pearson say "as ever....and this is always the case...we pick the team that we feel has the best chance of winning the game" is much more boring than listening to Pearson trying to rebuff Stringer's provocative questions. Finally, I struggle to see how some think Stringer has a 'personal agenda'. What is his agenda? He is clearly a huge fan of LCFC (I don't think anyone can really argue this) and not once has he said or implied that he personally believes Pearson should be sacked. The opposite in fact. Yes he poses the question and airs callers with that opinion but that's all part of riling people up and getting them to listen - 606 do it all the time. I hope Stringer stays despite the NP problem. Finger across the throat behind pearson's back seems fairly personal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlcfc77 Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Finger across the throat behind pearson's back seems fairly personal to me. Admittedly that does sound bad. How do we know this happened, where did the story come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylofox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Admittedly that does sound bad. How do we know this happened, where did the story come from? Thought that was the reason the players stopped talking to him. Did he not do it infront of Matty James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdaz Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Its alright the people on Bentleys roof think hes god anyway and cant see he has done much wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger63 Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I hardly ever post on FT but this thread is interesting. I find Ian Stringer an engaging, likeable presenter who clearly has a passion for his job. I like his easy banter that some find really annoying and I think the show needs it as Matt Elliot has a largely dour radio style. I used to love his interviews with NP and I'd look forward to them much more than interviews by other journalists, mainly because the way he often challenged Pearson's answers made for a more interesting interview than the absolutely banal interview that Pearson wants to give. When we were doing well in the Championship last year I think Pearson sometimes enjoyed his battles with Ian, though this year obviously not so much - due probably to the added pressure of the premier league / relegation / possible sacking. I understand people got frustrated when Stringer would repeatedly ask questions he knew wouldn't be answered, but I much preferred this battle to the boring interview that would occur otherwise. Listening to Pearson say "as ever....and this is always the case...we pick the team that we feel has the best chance of winning the game" is much more boring than listening to Pearson trying to rebuff Stringer's provocative questions. Finally, I struggle to see how some think Stringer has a 'personal agenda'. What is his agenda? He is clearly a huge fan of LCFC (I don't think anyone can really argue this) and not once has he said or implied that he personally believes Pearson should be sacked. The opposite in fact. Yes he poses the question and airs callers with that opinion but that's all part of riling people up and getting them to listen - 606 do it all the time. I hope Stringer stays despite the NP problem. Completely agree with you, but i`m afraid you will now face the wrath of all the Nigel Pearson desciples, so be prepared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayfox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Admittedly that does sound bad. How do we know this happened, where did the story come from? read the thread. it has been confirmed by geoff peters formerly of rl and now of talksport. now unless he has a personal issue with stringer why would he back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 read the thread. it has been confirmed by geoff peters formerly of rl and now of talksport. now unless he has a personal issue with stringer why would he back it up. I've got no issue personally with Ian, never have, and I told him that the last time we spoke. In his defence he claims the cut throat gesture to Nugent wasn't about the manager but about Nugent's injury and his bosses are backing him. The players (and subsequently the manager and senior people at the club) think differently and hence they have the current stand off. Not sure it's going to get sorted this season unless there's a change of manager. It's a mess and it's a shame. There are no winners in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 he claims the cut throat gesture to Nugent wasn't about the manager but about Nugent's injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayfox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I've got no issue personally with Ian, never have, and I told him that the last time we spoke. In his defence he claims the cut throat gesture to Nugent wasn't about the manager but about Nugent's injury and his bosses are backing him. The players (and subsequently the manager and senior people at the club) think differently and hence they have the current stand off. Not sure it's going to get sorted this season unless there's a change of manager. It's a mess and it's a shame. There are no winners in it. i wasn't suggesting you had. i have read all your posts. i was making the point that the gesture had been confirmed by what i consider a credible source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I've never been called credible before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 I've never been called credible before! So you're making it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Not sure if anyone has posted this, an interview with Pearson earlier this week where he references the media among other things. Thought it was an interesting piece http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31717080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I blame Wellens Posted 6 March 2015 Share Posted 6 March 2015 Not sure if anyone has posted this, an interview with Pearson earlier this week where he references the media among other things. Thought it was an interesting piece http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31717080 Interesting yes NIGEL is always INTERESTING. I will "enjoy it " more Nige whe you are shown the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 7 March 2015 Share Posted 7 March 2015 Every bit of the club dislike Stringer. He's attempting to cause disharmony and everyone can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted 7 March 2015 Share Posted 7 March 2015 Every bit of the club dislike Stringer. He's attempting to cause disharmony and everyone can see it. I've said this many a time and been accused of attacking the media and trying to cover up for Pearson on your social media fan pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 14 March 2015 Share Posted 14 March 2015 Now I don't like the bloke, I slagged him off on numerous occasions but I really wouldn't mind Stringer doing an interview with Pearson today, cos' he'd get under Pearson's skin, we might get a reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 24 March 2015 Share Posted 24 March 2015 Interesting quote on the phone in tonight "For the record, the platform is Nigel Pearson's on BBC Radio Leicester, if he wants to come and join us and wants to talk to us, absolutely no problem with that whatsoever. I would happily have him in the studio as we have had in numerous different seasons, to come and celebrate success or reflect on a difficult season." Pearson and the players are willing to speak to RL, just not to Ian, and RL know that, so why don't RL publicise the fact that it's their choice not to get someone else to interview them? Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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