[Football] The Athletic

Daddies_Sauce · Dec 8, 2019

Thanks for the replies, I had a weak moment and subscribed...

dazzer6666 said:
Excellent article today on Potter’s approach

- I'll see if I can find the article.

AZ Gull said:
I think it is worth it, but I struggle to find the time to read the articles I would like to.

- This is my worry, I've set a reminder to review at the end of the 1 year period, and will cancel if I'm not using that often.

dazzer6666 · Dec 8, 2019

Daddies_Sauce said:
Thanks for the replies, I had a weak moment and subscribed...

- I'll see if I can find the article.

- This is my worry, I've set a reminder to review at the end of the 1 year period, and will cancel if I'm not using that often.

https://theathletic.co.uk/1437762/2...al-demise-within-an-hour-of-liverpool-defeat/

HantsSeagull · Dec 27, 2019

Is it just me or does naylor ( i don't subscribe) seem to have all the interesting 'scoops' - i give you the McAllister visa update and how he is viewed at the club and this mornings news about club wanting a glenn replacement in Jan window.

Admittedly none of it going to win a Pulitzer but Brian Owen doesn't seem (to me anyway) to get any of this stuff?

Bozza · Dec 27, 2019

HantsSeagull said:
Is it just me or does naylor ( i don't subscribe) seem to have all the interesting 'scoops' - i give you the McAllister visa update and how he is viewed at the club and this mornings news about club wanting a glenn replacement in Jan window.

Admittedly none of it going to win a Pulitzer but Brian Owen doesn't seem (to me anyway) to get any of this stuff?

He developed a good working relationship with the club whilst at The Argus, and Naylor became the club's de facto method of communicating with the fans on matters it couldn't / wouldn't comment on itself directly.

It does seem slightly strange that the club seem to have continued in this fashion when very few Albion fans will have visibility of what sits behind The Athletic paywall.

Whilst it's obvious why this works well for Naylor, it doesn't strike me as particularly good for the club if they want to be getting their word out.

LamieRobertson · Dec 27, 2019

Bozza said:
He developed a good working relationship with the club whilst at The Argus, and Naylor became the club's de facto method of communicating with the fans on matters it couldn't / wouldn't comment on itself directly.

It does seem slightly strange that the club seem to have continued in this fashion when very few Albion fans will have visibility of what sits behind The Athletic paywall.

Whilst it's obvious why this works well for Naylor, it doesn't strike me as particularly good for the club if they want to be getting their word out.

Seconded

B-right-on · Dec 27, 2019

Bozza said:
He developed a good working relationship with the club whilst at The Argus, and Naylor became the club's de facto method of communicating with the fans on matters it couldn't / wouldn't comment on itself directly.

It does seem slightly strange that the club seem to have continued in this fashion when very few Albion fans will have visibility of what sits behind The Athletic paywall.

Whilst it's obvious why this works well for Naylor, it doesn't strike me as particularly good for the club if they want to be getting their word out.

Completely agree. Can see Naylor has built up the relationships with the various people at the club over the years. But now he's at the Athletic this does mean it cuts off the source for the vast majority of the fans. I wouldn't subscribe just for the odd scoop.

Naylor would be defending his communication lines against Owen and others as his job depends on it.

Not Andy Naylor · Dec 27, 2019

Bozza said:
He developed a good working relationship with the club whilst at The Argus, and Naylor became the club's de facto method of communicating with the fans on matters it couldn't / wouldn't comment on itself directly.

It does seem slightly strange that the club seem to have continued in this fashion when very few Albion fans will have visibility of what sits behind The Athletic paywall.

Whilst it's obvious why this works well for Naylor, it doesn't strike me as particularly good for the club if they want to be getting their word out.

I'm not saying this is necessarily true of the Albion, but many clubs exist in the same world as TV stations and newsdesks and assume that everyone reads and watches everything because they have it all paid for by their organisations. And, being charitable to all concerned, I think they want Mr Naylor to be successful in his new venture, although I don't think there's any doubt about that. Some of the people they have covering other clubs on there are complete muppets.

Weststander · Dec 27, 2019

Bozza said:
He developed a good working relationship with the club whilst at The Argus, and Naylor became the club's de facto method of communicating with the fans on matters it couldn't / wouldn't comment on itself directly.

It does seem slightly strange that the club seem to have continued in this fashion when very few Albion fans will have visibility of what sits behind The Athletic paywall.

Whilst it's obvious why this works well for Naylor, it doesn't strike me as particularly good for the club if they want to be getting their word out.

Would The Athletic be paying the club handsomely for that privilege?

dazzer6666 · Dec 27, 2019

Weststander said:
Would The Athletic be paying the club handsomely for that privilege?

Or have they done a deal with the EPL so the clubs have no choice ?

Bozza · Dec 27, 2019

Weststander said:
Would The Athletic be paying the club handsomely for that privilege?

I'd be surprised.

dazzer6666 said:
Or have they done a deal with the EPL so the clubs have no choice ?

I'd be even more surprised at that. If nothing else, The Athletic would be broadcasting its status as "preferred media partner of the Premier League" or similar at every available opportunity to help draw the punters in.

Blue Valkyrie · Dec 31, 2019

Just signed up for £30 for the year, so no need to worry about the cost until next Christmas now. Loving it.

ac gull · Dec 31, 2019

Some of the longer articles on issues such as mental health of players have been excellent

Bakero · Dec 31, 2019

There have been a few good reads recently, including the interviews with Gary Cook and Rob Green. The Brighton stuff is OK but it's a bit dull that it all comes from AN- a bit of variety would be nice.

Bozza · Dec 31, 2019

£24 for a year here: https://theathletic.com/checkout/?p...QWLLYx5dWfOBKkvoIhJXscWzCPxHYKExowEmE3KR98Ve4

Steve in Japan · Jun 21, 2020

I subscribe. Checked it out just now, last piece on Brighton was last Wednesday, a "my journey" piece about Glenn (which was OK, by the way).

That's a bit shit really. If I'm paying for this, I want MORE.

elwheelio · Jun 21, 2020

I signed up for a year when it launched for about £30. Some of it is great but if, like me, you don't follow any sport except football, its value is dependent on how often and how well they cover your club. Naylor is ok but I won't bother renewing.

Wozza · Jun 21, 2020

Steve in Japan said:
I subscribe. Checked it out just now, last piece on Brighton was last Wednesday, a "my journey" piece about Glenn (which was OK, by the way).

That's a bit shit really. If I'm paying for this, I want MORE.

Agreed. Very poor. I won't be renewing.

AZ Gull · Jun 22, 2020

I subscribe; I just don't think Naylor is a great writer (I've also heard him interviewed a couple of times in the last year or so, and he didn't come across as a particularly interesting guest or as having much to say). Still, that isn't a crime, and it is nice to have some longer, more in-depth Albion articles than you would typically get from the Argus.

Having said that, I will definitely continue my subscription as some of the other writing has been excellent. It has definitely helped me keep track over the last 3 months of what was/wasn't/might happen in the post-Covid football world, and there have been some very interesting interviews and articles on various players and managers, past and present, and events or incidents of yore. Well worth the money in my view.

One Teddy Maybank · Jun 22, 2020

I like NFL so have quite enjoyed it to date.

Naylor is okay, but if he was covering any other club I wouldn’t bother. His actual football knowledge tactically always seems fairly limited, but all opinions.

I’ll probably renew but only joined in February so have some time left.

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Not Andy Naylor · Jun 22, 2020

One Teddy Maybank said:
I like NFL so have quite enjoyed it to date.

Naylor is okay, but if he was covering any other club I wouldn’t bother. His actual football knowledge tactically always seems fairly limited, but all opinions.

I’ll probably renew but only joined in February so have some time left.

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Andy knows his beat. If you were a supporter of some other clubs where they couldn't tempt the guy from the local paper away and have just employed some kid straight out of journalism college you'd have more cause for complaint.

I originally subscribed because I got a fantastically cheap deal through an NFL/MLB fantasy site, and it's excellent for that. But if I had to pay full price ...

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