Club decide print is dead

[esquire8 42,760]

Just now, STEPPS BOY said:

You also have the 4lads guy getting duped by the main man Bobby Jenkins.

Seems like an eternity ago that. Shambolic stuff. 

[British_Empire 9,648]

1 hour ago, left winger said:

So, no press conference etc with  journalists? Believe that when I see it. 

Likewise.

I know this is what we all want (and what should happen) but I'd like to hear more details about this to have it confirmed before I get too excited.

 

[STEPPS BOY 73,924]

For example, the, erm, battle with the SPFL, that stuff should be made national news not exclusive to guys on twitter or folk with a podcast you need to pay for.

How many people on here’s parents know of these bloggers or podcasters. Unfortunately they still watch the news or read newspapers.

[Bears r us 30,798]

I really have no idea what this means, because as a few have said I am sure the PC's before games is a requirement to play in the league and cups.

While the TV/Press journalists are wankers, we should not be depending on people like that 4 lads guy who seems to be so far up our boards arse it is ridiculous.

A wee it of scrutiny is always healthy and needed IMO.  

[Bears&Reds 460]

Its not just going to be podcasters and bloggers that get the info first it will also be journos that do their job professionally or without bias, for example yesterday Bruce Archer at the Express was given the Hagi story along with Jordan Campbell from the Athletic, i would assume that people like Chris Jack from the Evening Times will also get exclusives, this is long overdue.

[Dickie1963 2,352]

It really wouldn't be my first choice but the standard of journalism in scottish sports media is in general desperately poor.

A few such as Gary Ralston break the mould.

I can see no other way forward.

[Sparkle 53,594]

50 minutes ago, Paisley Blue Loyal said:

The Bridge Builders are Changing Direction.

[AGM_72 3,634]

On the one hand, I don't like this approach outside of transfers and new initiatives etc. On the other, the very problem with Scottish football journalism is that it has descended into something akin to fan media with a few exceptions. 

I'd recommend folk sign up for The Athletic as Jordan Campbell is doing great work covering Rangers.

[Dickie1963 2,352]

57 minutes ago, Paisley Blue Loyal said:

The Bridge Builders are Changing Direction.

Comment of the week

[Gaffbear 4,096]

2 hours ago, esquire8 said:

Thank fuck.

Hope it disnae spread or am oot a job 

[eejay the dj 31,964]

1 hour ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said:

Burning bridges all over, becoming a bit of a pariah mentality now. Sadly, I don't think we had any other option in this toxic environment.

We don’t and we should learn not to give a fuck what our enemies say .They will just say all their crap anyway 

 

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Heard it all before. 

[RFC55 108,956]

Rangers are dead as well lol 

[MisterC 12,272]

I would hope that the biggest and best independent Rangers fan forum would be considered for any scoops that need to be revealed....

[Domthenbud 899]

32 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said:

Heard it all before. 

Not sure we have heard this but it is the follow up that matters.

[Hadron Collider 30,892]

1 hour ago, Gaffbear said:

Hope it disnae spread or am oot a job 

You deliver papers mate?  😜

[TamCoopz 19,605]

4 minutes ago, MisterC said:

I would hope that the biggest and best independent Rangers fan forum would be considered for any scoops that need to be revealed....

Yep let’s all hope follow follow get the recognition they deserve 

[MisterC 12,272]

1 minute ago, TamCoopz said:

Yep let’s all hope follow follow get the recognition they deserve 

Aye, none.

[TamCoopz 19,605]

1 minute ago, MisterC said:

Aye, none.

Exactly 

[MisterC 12,272]

Just now, TamCoopz said:

Exactly 

👍

[BlueKnight87 17,286]

1 hour ago, tm91 said:

Can't say I'm displeased with this. Perhaps wouldn't go amiss to give press credentials to the more notable fan enterprises as well to put them on equal footing, if only as a statement of intent to the papers.

The Record should absolutely be given the BBC Scotland treatment though. They've completely lost sight of themselves. There's always been jokes about them being the Daily Rebel or the Daily Ranger but there are no jokes required now - they're basically celtic's official newspaper these days.

I couldn't agree more about the record. In the past few weeks that have reaffirmed exactly which club they back.

It would be good to watch that paper go out of existence. But they'll have a horde of taig fans reading anything anti Rangers to keep them going. 

[Leeds_Bear 8,110]

This does not mean the club will not deal with mainstream media. It’s not an either or scenario, people getting ahead of themselves. 

[Blue Nosed Babe 20,686]

The club should only deal with English mainstream media.

[tannerall 25,935]

5 minutes ago, Blue Nosed Babe said:

The club should only deal with English mainstream media.

You mean British as in UK national ?

[RangersMedia 35,961]

Not a fan of this, for reasons @STEPPS BOY, @eskbankloyal and various others have outlined in the thread

Half the time these cunts can't spell, grammar is terrible, their website / fonts / everything is horrendous to look at etc. This might be small issues to some but all we've heard from the Club recently is about commercial initiatives to grow the club and various attempts to do things professionally and efficiently - this approach contradicts that. 

If they want to go to fan-friendly journalists, they should chuck stuff the way of Jordan Campbell at The Athletic and Bruce Archer at the Express(?).  Both cover fairly and at the same time ensure sufficient challenge and healthy debate is encouraged.