Author Topic: Liverpool FC ban the *** from Anfield and Melwood. (Read 46703 times)

Fiasco · « **Reply #40 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:39:56 pm »

Fuck them. It wouldn't be right to call them an irrelevance because that would lean towards ignoring the immense damage they caused. I'm not sure of what has finally brought this to be, I knew they had some access still but the managers and players just refused to talk to them. That's why sometimes they run an 'exclusive' with one of our players/manager and people go mad, but they sly bastards just use an open Q&A session and make it out as if it was just for them. Not that them doing such a thing should surprise anybody, but that's how they work.

Murdoch is an extremely influential man - for all of the wrong reasons - so don't be surprised if he doesn't let this go without doing something. But at the same time Sky understand our appeal and in ALL walks of life money talks, so if Murdoch does retaliate in any way he might well only be biting off his nose to spit his face.

Fuck the lot of them.

lessthanmatt · « **Reply #41 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:46:27 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 10, 2017, 04:51:49 pm

They have responded to the ban. http://bbc.in/2kbA3Au

No, no, no... banning The Sun is good for journalism

Mighty Zeus · « **Reply #42 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:48:19 pm »

Good, fuck them. (When I was about 12 I used to seriously wonder if someone could bomb this newspaper, and that was years before Hillsborough even... my opinion has not, you might say, improved)

Jack the Red · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:50:22 pm »

About fucking time. Well done to Total Eclipse Of The s*n, and also to the guys at Shun The s*n who have done a fair amount of campaigning to the club on this matter.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #44 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:52:31 pm »

Better late than never.

Well done to Total Eclipse of the S*n for getting LFC to ban the employees of the filth that is an excuse for a "newspaper".

IanZG · « **Reply #45 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:56:45 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 10, 2017, 04:51:49 pm

They have responded to the ban. http://bbc.in/2kbA3Au

It's a good thing they haven't banned any proper journalists then...

Alf · « **Reply #46 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:58:58 pm »

About time too.

Machae · « **Reply #47 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:03:18 pm »

Sky would never stop showing our games as we are broadcast worldwide and one of the most supported teams, they would only be cutting off their noses.

Besides, it would be excellent if they did, no more of shafting fans with ludicrous kick off times dictated by TV and as it's collective bargaining, we would still get our share of the pie

sms1986 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:04:20 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 10, 2017, 04:51:49 pm

They have responded to the ban. http://bbc.in/2kbA3Au

There's not an ounce of remorse or a scrap of sincerity in that crap, although I do hope this ban hits them as hard as it can.

Fordy · « **Reply #49 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:10:18 pm »

At last!

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #50 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:12:10 pm »

Quote from: Machae on February 10, 2017, 06:03:18 pm

Sky would never stop showing our games as we are broadcast worldwide and one of the most supported teams, they would only be cutting off their noses.

Besides, it would be excellent if they did, no more of shafting fans with ludicrous kick off times dictated by TV and as it's collective bargaining, we would still get our share of the pie

Let's not pretend Sky are the only broadcaster who shaft fans around BT are just as bad.

Spongebob Redpants · « **Reply #51 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:22:24 pm »

Quote from: MPowerYNWA on February 10, 2017, 06:19:32 pm

I appreciate the gravity of the situation, but 28 years on? Why bother now? Far better to look to the future than stay in turmoil and feel hatred about things in the distant pass.

It's a bit like saying I'm not going to buy anything to do with BMW or Sony because of the German and Japan WW2 connection, sometimes you have to move on and forgive, but never forget.

I say this as a sikh who remembers the massacre of people I knew and loved in 1984 - for years I felt great anger about the killing of 10,000+ innocents by hard line Hindu nationalists, but I have learnt to not to forgive is counter productive to your own well being.

Never forget but forgive is a motto I live my life by.

Sorry mate , you just don't get it !

MPowerYNWA · « **Reply #52 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:26:26 pm »

Quote from: Spongebob Redpants on February 10, 2017, 06:22:24 pm

Sorry mate , you just don't get it !

That's fair enough, we all deal with things in our own way.

Millie · « **Reply #53 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:30:33 pm »

Quote from: MPowerYNWA on February 10, 2017, 06:19:32 pm

I appreciate the gravity of the situation, but 28 years on? Why bother now? Far better to look to the future than stay in turmoil and feel hatred about things in the distant pass.

It's a bit like saying I'm not going to buy anything to do with BMW or Sony because of the German and Japan WW2 connection, sometimes you have to move on and forgive, but never forget.

I say this as a sikh who remembers the massacre of people I knew and loved in 1984 - for years I felt great anger about the killing of 10,000+ innocents by hard line Hindu nationalists, but I have learnt to not to forgive is counter productive to your own well being.

Never forget but forgive is a motto I live my life by.

Not a chance.

You do realise we still have not had Justice?

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #54 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:37:06 pm »

By far, the best thing I have seen / heard today.

JFT96

Medellin · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:39:45 pm »

Well done to everyone involved for making this happen.

Prentice has a go at explaining things here..

Why it took 28 years to ban The Shite

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sn-liverpool-took-28-years-12587844#ICID=Android_EchoNewsApp_AppShare

Fuck Murdock & his cronies.

Millie · « **Reply #56 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:45:18 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on February 10, 2017, 06:39:45 pm

Well done to everyone involved for making this happen.

Prentice has a go at explaining things here..

Why it took 28 years to ban The Shite

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sn-liverpool-took-28-years-12587844#ICID=Android_EchoNewsApp_AppShare

Fuck Murdock & his cronies.

Still can't believe Peter Robinson allowed that

Adz LFC · « **Reply #57 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:45:22 pm »

Well done to all those involved in making this happen

JFT96

Medellin · « **Reply #58 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:46:51 pm »

Quote from: In Fowler We Trust on February 10, 2017, 06:45:18 pm

Still can't believe Peter Robinson allowed that

Aye i was taken aback by it too.

12C · « **Reply #59 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:48:25 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 10, 2017, 04:51:49 pm

They have responded to the ban. http://bbc.in/2kbA3Au

That rag employs journalists?...

Ha

DaveyLFC · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:58:34 pm »

Well done to all involved, about time.

To be honest their response is wrong (again) as well it won't impact fans one bit. Am sure they will still get their match reports easily enough just send a journalist from the London Metro or something like that and they will write it anyway- so it isn't so much about the actual coverage of the game it's more about the statement it makes and making a stand to me- so again- Well done LFC

12C · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:03:56 pm »

Quote from: MPowerYNWA on February 10, 2017, 06:19:32 pm

I appreciate the gravity of the situation, but 28 years on? Why bother now? Far better to look to the future than stay in turmoil and feel hatred about things in the distant pass.

It's a bit like saying I'm not going to buy anything to do with BMW or Sony because of the German and Japan WW2 connection, sometimes you have to move on and forgive, but never forget.

I say this as a sikh who remembers the massacre of people I knew and loved in 1984 - for years I felt great anger about the killing of 10,000+ innocents by hard line Hindu nationalists, but I have learnt to not to forgive is counter productive to your own well being.

Never forget but forgive is a motto I live my life by.

I admire your philosophy
But what if you were blamed for the killings and the world was told that you had urinated on the dead, and that you stole from the bodies. And as a result everyone in your country shouted "murderer" at you.
Those bastards did what they did to sell more of their rag. They didn't give fuck then, and they don't now. They have taken McKenzie back on board, a gesture which I feel is in direct retaliation for the efforts of people in this city to make them accountable. The police apology was similarly a PR job given they lied all over again at the inquests.
I am all for forgiveness, but first they have to be sorry - and they are far from that.
If they shut up shop tomorrow, it would not move me one iota. They have caused too much hurt with their abuse of their power.
I too will never forget... but forgive? That is a long way off.

ToneLa · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:06:08 pm »

Good.

We are a red family and my brother in law's funeral had news coverage and you know there is one paper we banned

But who was there literally hiding behind a copper? Disgusting.

My family don't touch that rag and any pictures they published are nicked from AP

F--- THE ***

Good on LFC I was surprised this wasn't done sooner!!!!!!

Souness1 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:07:11 pm »

Quote from: MPowerYNWA on February 10, 2017, 06:19:32 pm

I appreciate the gravity of the situation, but 28 years on? Why bother now? Far better to look to the future than stay in turmoil and feel hatred about things in the distant pass.

It's a bit like saying I'm not going to buy anything to do with BMW or Sony because of the German and Japan WW2 connection, sometimes you have to move on and forgive, but never forget.

I say this as a sikh who remembers the massacre of people I knew and loved in 1984 - for years I felt great anger about the killing of 10,000+ innocents by hard line Hindu nationalists, but I have learnt to not to forgive is counter productive to your own well being.

Never forget but forgive is a motto I live my life by.

The second paragraph is a really poor analogy. Misses the point completely. The S*n is still the S*n and its still run by fucking scumbags. As far as I'm aware the nazi party were eradicated a long time ago, so why are you comparing modern day Germany and Japan to WWII. Shame on you.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:15:46 pm »

Quote from: MPowerYNWA on February 10, 2017, 06:19:32 pm

I appreciate the gravity of the situation, but 28 years on? Why bother now? Far better to look to the future than stay in turmoil and feel hatred about things in the distant pass.

It's a bit like saying I'm not going to buy anything to do with BMW or Sony because of the German and Japan WW2 connection, sometimes you have to move on and forgive, but never forget.

I say this as a sikh who remembers the massacre of people I knew and loved in 1984 - for years I felt great anger about the killing of 10,000+ innocents by hard line Hindu nationalists, but I have learnt to not to forgive is counter productive to your own well being.

Never forget but forgive is a motto I live my life by.

Sorry but that's a shocker of a comment and analogy.

The people in charge of Nazi Germany are not in charge of BMW or Germany in 2017.

Rupert Murdoch owns the s*n, Kelvin Mackenzie works there, and they didn't even think the Hillsborough inquest verdicts were worthy of front page news.

As far as i'm concerned, it's not up to me or you to say whether we boycott it or not, the families and survivors say boycott it, so that's what we do

Machae · « **Reply #65 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:32:16 pm »

Quote from: jillc on February 10, 2017, 06:12:10 pm

Let's not pretend Sky are the only broadcaster who shaft fans around BT are just as bad.

Well yes obviously but the post was in response to people stating a tit for tat with Murdoch, which I said wouldn't happen and even if it did then it will probably be a blessing.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #66 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:36:54 pm »

Quote from: Machae on February 10, 2017, 07:32:16 pm

Well yes obviously but the post was in response to people stating a tit for tat with Murdoch, which I said wouldn't happen and even if it did then it will probably be a blessing.

ShrewKop · « **Reply #67 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:56:37 pm »

Good.

andrewd3 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 10, 2017, 08:05:24 pm »

I cancelled my subscription to The Times on the day after the conclusion of the inquests. The spiteful lack of coverage smacked of a corporate 2 fingers to all those who had suffered for 27 years. They had perpetuated injustice and appeared to show no shame. Unless I'm mistaken it appeared to flow from the very top. Why else would the Times follow the lead of the S*n. Should the ban also include The Sunday Times and Sky TV? A ban of the latter could really put the cat amongst the pigeons. I know it could have dire financial implications for LFC. Who knows which other clubs may choose to show solidarity? Can not see it happening but if it did...

Motty · « **Reply #69 on:** February 10, 2017, 08:06:23 pm »

About time.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #70 on:** February 10, 2017, 08:22:01 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on February 10, 2017, 06:39:45 pm

Well done to everyone involved for making this happen.

Prentice has a go at explaining things here..

Why it took 28 years to ban The Shite

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sn-liverpool-took-28-years-12587844#ICID=Android_EchoNewsApp_AppShare

Fuck Murdock & his cronies.

Look at the fucking comments below. I knew it wouldn't take long for someone to have a pop at FSG over it.

sms1986 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 10, 2017, 08:24:43 pm »

Quote from: The 'd'Esk on February 10, 2017, 08:22:01 pm

Look at the fucking comments below. I knew it wouldn't take long for someone to have a pop at FSG over it.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's someone from here.

Alanslad · « **Reply #72 on:** February 10, 2017, 08:37:30 pm »

Well done to everyone involved in making this happen

missis sumner · « **Reply #73 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:04:31 pm »

About time.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #74 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:07:19 pm »

Fantastic!

red1977 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:24:08 pm »

A great move by the club and more fantastic work by total eclipse of the S*n. I wonder, will our games/news still be reported in the rag (from 2nd hand sources) or will we be omitted completely, fucking hope so.

edit: i don't read news papers or have a clue about journalism, its just the less we have to do with them the better.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #76 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:24:54 pm »

The difference between the S*n and any other atrocity is they aren't sorry. They weren't sorry in 1989 and they sure as hell aren't now.

They are only sorry they got called out and proved to be liars, just like the police.

Mister Flip Flop · « **Reply #77 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:30:31 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on February 10, 2017, 04:12:31 pm

28 years too late. Why now?

Sky are going to have it in for us now, so it will have a damaging effect on us (although I support the ban and it should have already been in place).

Maybe you haven't noticed but sky have had it in for us for years now anyway. Fcuk them and fcuk Murdick.

Well done on the ban, overdue but i'll take it.

TomDcs · « **Reply #78 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:35:18 pm »

Is right!

storkfoot · « **Reply #79 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:45:48 pm »

Quote from: andrewd3 on February 10, 2017, 08:05:24 pm

I cancelled my subscription to The Times on the day after the conclusion of the inquests. The spiteful lack of coverage smacked of a corporate 2 fingers to all those who had suffered for 27 years. They had perpetuated injustice and appeared to show no shame. Unless I'm mistaken it appeared to flow from the very top. Why else would the Times follow the lead of the S*n. Should the ban also include The Sunday Times and Sky TV? A ban of the latter could really put the cat amongst the pigeons. I know it could have dire financial implications for LFC. Who knows which other clubs may choose to show solidarity? Can not see it happening but if it did...

Agreed. The Sun is only part of Murdoch's News Corp empire. They have been manipulating news for political agendas for years and years (The Times's Hillsborough Inquest and Brexit coverage being two glaring examples recently).

Are we not hypocrits, that's all of us not just the club, for not boycotting Sky and The times too?

I have to say I am a little bit cynical about the club's motives for doing this now. Although, if it shows the effectiveness of the Shun campaign, fair play.