Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk

Maybe it was Phil - after all, he''s got West Ham to worry about...

I''ve just seen what has been added to this thread since I posted.There are a few good points, in both why you guys would understand my annoyance at the situation/suggestions - and also the fact I did not go about making my point as well as I could.Obviously yesterday was a pretty frustrating day, and one which seemed to get quite personal at times (I''m not talking about the club''s statement).But CA, just to be clear, I apologise for my first post yesterday. It didn''t need to be written in that way.I''m not particularly up for getting fellow City fans'' backs up at the moment - it seems I have enough of an issue with those employed by the club.

[quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="cityangel"]Just a story made up bt a journo from the EEN then according to the club website.[/quote]Careful. That''s a big slight on me, saying I made up a story. Probably defamatory.I did not make the story up, and I''ve never written a story I have "made up".And I don''t appreciate the suggestion either, so you know.[/quote]Although, clearly you''re quoting the club - so I''m not directing that at you City Angel. Apologies if it comes across as such.

[quote user="cityangel"]Just a story made up bt a journo from the EEN then according to the club website.[/quote]Careful. That''s a big slight on me, saying I made up a story. Probably defamatory.I did not make the story up, and I''ve never written a story I have "made up".And I don''t appreciate the suggestion either, so you know.

We''re pretty peeved here too, as Pete said.Obviously there''s the selfish side that I wouldn''t get to see and share so many City games!But also it seems to be a draconian response from Data Co - who are owned by PA and control the licencing rights for the Premier and Football League - because the don''t really have an up to date licence covering live text commentary on the internet. So they''re just banning it instead. No one wins, we all lose. And it''s not just here - there are plenty of other papers across the country who do something similar for their teams. Anyway, rest assured we will try and sort something in time for the new season - be it what we did last season, or as close to that as we can get.In the meantime, we may as well make some noise about it.

[quote user="Mustachio Furioso"][quote user="Beauseant"]Not necessarily. The club have stopped players giving interviews on numerous occasions this season so I wouldn''t read too much into it to be honest. I suppose it''s even more sensitive with fraser not being our player and maybe they just didn''t want him to inadvertently say something that his own club might not be happy with.[/quote] Oh really? Who and why? [/quote]Most, if not all, of the squad at different times and for different reasons. Just the way it works now.

We are putting together a package of articles to recollect City''s Milk Cup triumph in 1985 - 25 years ago this month. Please share your memories of the Canaries'' run by emailing reporter Pete Walsh - peter.walsh@archant.co.uk A selection will then be used in the Evening News next week. Thanks all.

[quote user="still holding out for new heroes"][quote user="Wes Hoolahanraha-hanrahan"]No he wasn''t, he was in France, Michael Bailey confirmed this on his twitter...[/quote] that''s what happens if you believe ''junior reporters'' [/quote]Too harsh... ;)Clearly he wasn''t in France. Considering he seemed surprised to find out there was a game on last night when I asked him, it was either a bit of kidology on his part or a late invitation.We''ll see how it all pans out.

Good debate here guys and interesting to read.PurpleCanary, I''ve borrowed your post - I hope you don''t mind.Also, here''s an answer to why there were not more quotes from David McNally. Simply put, because there were no more: www.edp24.co.uk/sportsblogAnyway, that''s me done on the subject.

[quote user="CambridgeCanary"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="dhickl"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Jim Smith"]So basically a case of Michael J Bailey getting all excited and dropping hints about another non-story![/quote]I ignore the guy. He never really has anything "exclusive" and posts the obvious when things get leaked![/quote]I love you to "CUSDP" (I''ll call you that on here to do you a favour).[/quote]The word is ''too'', good job you don''t have to write for a living!!!! [;)][/quote]Like any journalist, I''m screwed without at sub editor...[/quote] So don''t journalists require a basic education any more then? Or is the definition of a sub editor someone who can write literate English? [/quote]No, I em illlitrit.

[quote user="Captain Holt"]I was a bit confusled as well.... But I like his twitter, informative and funny (that''s a hint for a follow btw)....[/quote]What''s the address CH?

[quote user="8 Pints of lager please donna babe"]Inch high - twitter is for the famous and the pretentious. Quite often both![/quote]Too (!) true - although only one in my case...

[quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Jim Smith"]So basically a case of Michael J Bailey getting all excited and dropping hints about another non-story![/quote]I ignore the guy. He never really has anything "exclusive" and posts the obvious when things get leaked![/quote]I love you to "CUSDP" (I''ll call you that on here to do you a favour).[/quote]haha..topman!Just that you got my hopes up last week only to read about our debts [:(]Thats like going on a date, getting asked back then her falling asleep![/quote]Damn right it is and damn the bad news. I''m enjoying the build up to Saturday''s game much more. Seriously, it''s hard work making sure I don''t get too worked up - otherwise I''ll never get my interview with Mr Cowling.At least I get to be in the stands proper for Saturday - the first time in at least two seasons.[/quote]Send Mr Cowling my love wont you....saturday will be brilliant. I have''nt felt like this all season, i really really want to teach them a lesson! For the record....i dont ignore you....but please....next time, can you not build it up like that [;)] I was in a strop all day! Enjoy the game.[/quote]I''ll try, honest. But there are a lot of people who love building things up, as you can imagine.I''m not one of them, obviously.

[quote user="dhickl"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Jim Smith"]So basically a case of Michael J Bailey getting all excited and dropping hints about another non-story![/quote]I ignore the guy. He never really has anything "exclusive" and posts the obvious when things get leaked![/quote]I love you to "CUSDP" (I''ll call you that on here to do you a favour).[/quote]The word is ''too'', good job you don''t have to write for a living!!!! [;)][/quote]Like any journalist, I''m screwed without at sub editor...

[quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="Jim Smith"]So basically a case of Michael J Bailey getting all excited and dropping hints about another non-story![/quote]I ignore the guy. He never really has anything "exclusive" and posts the obvious when things get leaked![/quote]I love you to "CUSDP" (I''ll call you that on here to do you a favour).[/quote]haha..topman!Just that you got my hopes up last week only to read about our debts [:(]Thats like going on a date, getting asked back then her falling asleep![/quote]Damn right it is and damn the bad news. I''m enjoying the build up to Saturday''s game much more. Seriously, it''s hard work making sure I don''t get too worked up - otherwise I''ll never get my interview with Mr Cowling.At least I get to be in the stands proper for Saturday - the first time in at least two seasons.