Sep 14
Sky Sports and the Sun continue to be a disgrace
Pardon the overly extreme headline — and this will be a short one, I promise — but it’s things like these that rub bloggers or independent reporters the wrong way. You would expect the mainstream media to follow basic journalistic etiquette; if it’s a quote you attribute the source, or give credit where it’s due.
About four days ago we had published an exclusive Vidic interview on this site. Today you will have seen the same quotes plastered over The Sun and Skysports.com — I don’t want to link back to those articles but you can easily find them. [Thanks to Stephen Darwin for bringing it to my attention]. As far as I know right now, these are the two mainstream outlets that have published them. None of them credited us. I don’t want to go on a longer rant about doing the right thing, or cry out to them about wanting attention from the mainstream press, but I feel it right to call these people out on this act because I have seen plenty of bloggers face the kind of injustice the press seem to get away with.
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Rant over. I will post something United related later in the day. Till then comment away.
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@NicoQB: I thought about everything, pro`s and con`s, and in the end I decided that Roma was the best decision.
DM is probably the long term position, but it might as well be across the defence. Thats where I am playing at the moment, but because they said De Rossi I expect it is DM.
And what the fuck are FIFA gonna do? Everything isnt in order with Roma, I havent signed anything yet so wtf can FIFA do about it?! Right now Im only focused on my football, Roma is the long run. Hopefully…
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@Footy4Eddy: Its not Fifa, but rather people from Roma who may want you to stay quiet before anything is signed.
Say if another team stats sniffing around you and offersyou more advantageous terms… I personally would advise you not to talk about it until everything is in order. Just safety precautions.
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@Footy4Eddy: You decided against the Special 1? What, you’re more “FANTASTIC” than him?
Well the best of luck to you mate. For what it’s worth I would have chosen Spurs because I think you would be more on United’s radar as Fergie doesn’t seem to notice too many great players unless his scouts point them out or unless he plays against them or watches them on tv. With Spurs you would have gotten all three exposure levels. Then again, how long has Fergie got left?
Roma is a class organization and so I would say you chose wisely. Too bad Spaghetti is no longer the manager because he and Fergie are good buddies. After all, in the end, isn’t all about becoming United for life?
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@Footy4Eddy: The last team you wanted to go to would have been Inter. You were wise to ignore them. Spurs would have given you more exposure to United but Fergie has many scouts working in Italy these days and from a technical point of view, you will learn much more of the things you need to become a top class international player playing there than you would have learned under the pedestrian old British school of football that is currently the mantra of Harry Redknapp and his entire staff. In Italy you will be prepared for the likes of United whereas Spurs you would be ready for the jump To Everton or Villa.
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@Footy4Eddy: You will learn a lot from players like him and Totti etc but you will listen carefully and very respectfully to all coaches and especially when you get the chance to meet and learn from Ranieri or whomever is in charge. These people there are so technically well tuned into the game compared to most British coaches and managers. the fact you are half Italian (or is that a quarter or a third, I don’t remember?) is a major advantage for you. Just do yourself a favor though mate. Do not get caught up with the nightlife of Rome. It will destroy you, trust me.
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@Footy4Eddy: And just remember, anybody gives you a hard time, you contact the Grognard and he’ll handle things as your personal enforcer.
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so eddy for #7?!
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Does anybody know anything about Besikas. I have never watched them and don’t know what to expect.
I would imagine our team selection could be defensive, saving key players for the City game!
Owen and Berbatov to feature, with Macheda coming off the bench.
I see PIG in goal and Brown spelling Ferdinand.
MF could see Valencia, Nani on the flanks with Fletcher and Carrick centrally.
Predict 1-0 United.
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RR, that must make you feel like a mug, mate!!
Doing all the leg work and then seeing the glory boys stealing your thunder! Fuckers!!
Did they actually quote word for word, or was it a more subtle imposition on your scoop.
If you don’t have a legal recourse, you may well have a professional upper hand here. The names on these articles could well be brought to the attention of their editors!
If I was you I’d go for it. See what happens!!
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In high school and college (in America) we are taught to cite every single little quote otherwise we will end up with a zero (percent; an F) and we have to submit nearly every paper, essay, and assignment to an online plagiarism checker…I am sure these journalists from Sky, Sun, London Times, etc have been taught similarly. You should definitely contact these media sources and demand an apology or £5 MILLION, which ever you prefer..
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@Footy4Eddy: Eddy, I wish you all the luck in your professional career and I hope that your choice is the very best for you. Being a Pro player will certainly offer you many challenges, and ones that I’m sure you’re up to.
However could you move all this over to Facebook for general discussion!!
I would love you dearly if you become our very own “pro” to get otherwise unavailable inside info, but I have to say that following your life, so far, on a United blog, leaves me a little unplussed.
You seem like a great kid, and all, but could you not hijack each and every thread with your life stories!
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Er, sorry redrich but in my humble opinion the occsional diversions into his life are very interesting. A light break from the silliness of football does no one any harm eh?
Roma? Damn impressive. Build up your career Eddy and make United notice you.
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@Redrich: Well I don’t really have a problem with him talking about his pro-football career (anything other than love life/agony counselling etc) but I would advise Eddy to exercise some discretion over what to reveal and what not to in public for his own good.
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@NicoQB: Nah, Ive spoken to them during the week and its not that top secret anymore. I wont be going there until 2010 anyways, so its just some pre-potensial discussion. Most of my mates know it by now, and as long as the Media dont find out what my real name is nobody should have a problem with it.
FIFA, Media, most things are in order and shouldnt get fucked up. Not worried. 
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@Redrich: Sorry mate, dont mean to hijack every thread with my life. Dont try to do it anyways, but there is a lot going on in my life right now and a majority on this site have asked me to share what happens with my footballing career on this site.
Just thought I would keep you updated. After all, moving to Roma is a big thing… 
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@Grognard: Italy is suited my style, as long as the oppositions dont only play like pussies.
But many top class defensive players have come from Italy, like De Rossi, Gattusso, Cannavaro and probably many more I cant remember the name of right now, so all in all I think its the best choice. My only problem will have to be getting used to the slow tempo there, as I like quick football. Im gonna take all the advice I can get, because it will only make me better. Stronger, faster, harder, well just better! Nightlife wont be too big of a problem for me, as long as I can take on my habits from here. Dont drink too much, dance and party all you can, then go to your own or your friends house before its 5 oclock in the morning. 
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@Red Ranter: What do you mean by discression?! I kept these news silent for quite a long time!
You guys were scratching your head day by day because I didnt reveal too much right away. I kept you in consideration, and didnt reveal more than the news that I was on the brink of something huge career wise. Didnt tell you which club it was until it was the right time, which is now. I think I did a fairly good job with this case… 
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Okey, moving on to bigger and probably more important things United related! Read this and tell me what you think.
Anderson, Rafael, Fabio, Macheda, Gibson, Welbeck, Rooney, Wes Brown, Oshea, Fletcher… But why only 25?
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@Footy4Eddy: What I am saying is while it’s great to hear about you — and we are all curious without doubt — it’s my advice to think well before you post everything possible about your playing career because your club/agent may not necessarily like it. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders, and I trust you know what needs to be said and what not, which is great. Just take care that’s all. Wish you the best of luck!
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@Red Ranter: Thanks mate!
I understand what you mean, and I did think about it. There was no problem in me telling you guys, so why not?
Shit, Im gonna have to get myself an agent…
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@Footy4Eddy: Don’t underestimate the media mate. Just because you never gave them your name, they will put things together through the many clues to your identity that you have leaked over these months. You need to keep tight lipped about this stuff because a team like Roma does not like to be jeopardized in their negotiations by a player who is to free with his information. Believe me.
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@Footy4Eddy: And a personal manager once you have made it. Agents deal with many players but a personal manager only deals with your own personal affairs. In many cases many players only have a personal manager who does everything for them and covers for them when they also screw up or get caught in uncompromising situations. Don’t fall for just any snake oil salesman agent who comes a knocking and who promises you the sun and the earth. Check their credentials and who they have represented and who they currently represent. Of course the chances of you finding a better agent depends on how much more you improve as a player and how mature you approach your on coming career. That means easy with the parties and waking up in strange places.
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@Footy4Eddy: Mate, Do you play FIFA09 on Hamachi???
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As an ardent supporter of this blog,their action is equivalent to the act of stealing.
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I heard Roma has gotten caught kidnapping Norwegian youngsters illegally. They will now be banned from buying players in this century
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@[OPTI]Madschester United: Roma also have John Arne Riise… I assume you look up to him a little bit due to your norwegian-ness. Good choice and best of luck.
@Footy4Eddy: BTW: Does your move mean that you will no longer be on here providing us with endless optimism and outstanding FIFA vids?
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First, I am guilty of accidentally lifting these quotes too. In my case from The Telegraph but since they were everywhere I assumed from a pool interview, where attribution is not required. So, sorry about that.
But this isn’t exactly new. Several interviews I conducted for the old United Rant were lifted by national press. It’s pretty common practice because they figure that you’re not going to sue for copyright theft. Lazy journalists also lift from many political and news blogs. If you really want some retribution just fake an interview and watch them all steal it… and then get fired once you tell their editor what they did.
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@United Rant: Problem with faking an interview is the person the fake interview is with may sue for false information.
I agree though, that is the way to teach them a lesson but I still don’t understand why legal resources are not being used against these criminals?
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@ Red Ranter
you shud take this up with them and authorities if possible. you shud not sit back. this is called stealing wat they’ve done
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