Why do the media hate Newcastle United?
Posted on September 18th, 2011 | 58 Comments |
Are we deserving of the abuse we get? Is the problem created by the Toon faithful themselves? Or is it just to shift newspapers? In the eyes of this blogger, all 3 have elements of truth. Let’s face it, over the years we haven’t endeared ourselves to other fans, with the sacking of many a manager (let’s not forget Bobby Robson; ever) Constant claims that we are a big club, refusing to play at Stevenage the first time round because at the time we were too good. The list goes on…
However I still grimace every time I switch onto Sky Sports after our latest scandal hits, as they always choose some brain-dead Geordie fan to artificially continue this persona that we are all living in a Shearer/Keegan wonderland.
Another point I would raise is that, in regards to support at least, we are a big club. Back pages on Newcastle United sell newspapers regardless of the truth, or lack of it in them. Many people I speak to hate Newcastle purely because we employed a certain Joseph Barton. Even the ginger guy who sits behind me at work mentioned he now dislikes NUFC purely because of Ashley’s recent strip tease.
I will attempt not to dwell on the Mike Ashley era too much as I’ve highlighted my feelings on a previous blog. But let’s be honest, he isn’t going anywhere until he gets his cash. So the constant calls of Poznan protests and Cockney Mafia flags only go on to hurt NUFC’s perception from the media.
In summary, I want the media to wake up to the fact that most Geordies are actually quite grounded when it comes to the club. We want stability, with maybe the odd foray into Europe for the next few years. The understanding is there that we won’t sign Samuel Eto’o next month or win the league next year.
It’s a terrible example I know, as it’s much, much more serious, but Liverpool fans want justice for the way that they were portrayed so badly by the media, especially the Sun, all those years ago. Why should we put up with the constant Geordie bashing?
Toon related news, sells.
Also, our fans moan and moan on here…