The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Pinkun''ers, Although only 19 people looked at my last blog (that''s including my girlfriend, mum and dad and me) please find not just one but TWO yes TWO new blogs to read! Hopefully you''ll find them interesting insightful and um.... interesting?Anyway... Take a look and feel free to add your views on the add comment part at the bottom. http://www.pinkun.com/cs_pinkun/cs/blogs/the_chirp/archive/2009/10/06/1864470.aspxhttp://www.pinkun.com/cs_pinkun/cs/blogs/the_chirp/archive/2009/10/06/1864445.aspx (copy and paste)Otherwise click on my blog link on the bottom of this posting.James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 just to add, the mcnally blog is more of a commentary piece where as the sullivan blog is more newsy as i did actually ask clarke about the takeover.James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobert 0 Posted October 6, 2009 If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 wowsers, over 20 reads each for both articles! ahh thanks guys! I replied to the comment given... was it from bloodwagon? thanks for the comment... although it was negative, these comments help when it comes to editors looking at what work i''ve done etc... anyway... enough from me... lets hope norwich go through tonight and beat the chavs of medway :) (apologies to any kent canaries out there... i am sure you''re lovely!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 0 Posted October 6, 2009 I quite fancy a cup run. Its been years.And New Wembley! Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 0 Posted October 6, 2009 I am clueless as to how this contribution ended up here. Sorry Chirp.I''ll read your blogs now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]I quite fancy a cup run. Its been years.And New Wembley! Wow![/quote]i would love a cup run... and to see norwich at wembley... to hear on the ball city sung there.... it would be amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]I am clueless as to how this contribution ended up here. Sorry Chirp.I''ll read your blogs now.[/quote]haha it''s okay... i feel bad now for mocking people from kent... broadstairs is nice though isn''t it? went there when i was at uni in canterbury. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]You seem to be doing quite well in what is the worst time I have known in this business in 53 years. You might it find helpful to concentrate more on the Sundays who don''t have the same input as the dailies - a different or slightly more reflective (or quirky) take on things as well. There is not so much competition for the Sunday market.Well done anyway. Keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted October 7, 2009 I love how you managed to use an image containing a Norwich player on some of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"]wowsers, over 20 reads each for both articles! ahh thanks guys! I replied to the comment given... was it from bloodwagon? thanks for the comment... although it was negative, these comments help when it comes to editors looking at what work i''ve done etc... anyway... enough from me... lets hope norwich go through tonight and beat the chavs of medway :) (apologies to any kent canaries out there... i am sure you''re lovely!)Â [/quote]Yep it was from me, sorry to be neg but you know it was true, now if you know something we dont know.......well your good in my books ;), if you dont well keep looking, lol...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"]wowsers, over 20 reads each for both articles! ahh thanks guys! I replied to the comment given... was it from bloodwagon? thanks for the comment... although it was negative, these comments help when it comes to editors looking at what work i''ve done etc... anyway... enough from me... lets hope norwich go through tonight and beat the chavs of medway :) (apologies to any kent canaries out there... i am sure you''re lovely!)Â [/quote]Yep it was from me, sorry to be neg but you know it was true, now if you know something we dont know.......well your good in my books ;), if you dont well keep looking, lol...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"]wowsers, over 20 reads each for both articles! ahh thanks guys! I replied to the comment given... was it from bloodwagon? thanks for the comment... although it was negative, these comments help when it comes to editors looking at what work i''ve done etc... anyway... enough from me... lets hope norwich go through tonight and beat the chavs of medway :) (apologies to any kent canaries out there... i am sure you''re lovely!)Â [/quote]Yep it was from me, sorry to be neg but you know it was true, now if you know something we dont know.......well your good in my books ;), if you dont well keep looking, lol...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted October 7, 2009 sorry about that, dont know what went wrong ???????Must be the site going silly again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Flew Over... 33 Posted October 7, 2009 You might get more readers if your weblog button worked..it currently points to http://www.pinkun.com/content/columns/thechirp.aspx which leads nowhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted October 7, 2009 Carsten Yeung is now the owner of Birmingham City - which I guess means that we will soon know Sullivans'' intentions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted October 7, 2009 ''Bargain'' has two As. Funnily enough I was in Acle Post Office the day before, and they have a ''bargin'' chocolate bin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="One Flew Over..."]You might get more readers if your weblog button worked..it currently points to http://www.pinkun.com/content/columns/thechirp.aspx which leads nowhere. [/quote]this stopped working i think ever since the site changed.. it used to work fine. thanks for pointing it out. i''ll mail pete. James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="Slow The Bgger Down"]''Bargain'' has two As. Funnily enough I was in Acle Post Office the day before, and they have a ''bargin'' chocolate bin.[/quote]thanks for this, you''re right it does have two As. Been changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="Camuldonum"][quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]You seem to be doing quite well in what is the worst time I have known in this business in 53 years. You might it find helpful to concentrate more on the Sundays who don''t have the same input as the dailies - a different or slightly more reflective (or quirky) take on things as well. There is not so much competition for the Sunday market.Well done anyway. Keep going! [/quote]Thanks Cam. It''s a difficult job to get into, currently i am at the News of the World but hopefully i might get the opportunity to go back to the mail. For some reason the mail is one of the only papers that is still employing at the moment. Like working for both, although i guess you get to do more day to day stuff on a daily. On the sunday''s your week sort of starts on weds... As someone starting out in journalism, I am eager to work every day going. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="bloodwagon"][quote user="The Chirp"]wowsers, over 20 reads each for both articles! ahh thanks guys! I replied to the comment given... was it from bloodwagon? thanks for the comment... although it was negative, these comments help when it comes to editors looking at what work i''ve done etc... anyway... enough from me... lets hope norwich go through tonight and beat the chavs of medway :) (apologies to any kent canaries out there... i am sure you''re lovely!) [/quote]Yep it was from me, sorry to be neg but you know it was true, now if you know something we dont know.......well your good in my books ;), if you dont well keep looking, lol......[/quote]the only thing that Clarke said of any interest is that it looks as though Upson could be very much there for the taking. I think Zola and co are trying to sort a new contract for him as they know Upson has teams who are keen. They''ve already had to sell Collins to bring a player in. You never know... the same with Upson... they need to the money at the moment... could someone come in for England''s No1? If Green is sold, it could be very good for us. Reading between the lines of what Clarke was saying, the Hammers need some money soon or it could be a garage sale at Upton park.Doubt i am telling you anything new here at all... and i know it has nothing directly to do with Norwich, but i found it interesting listening to how close some prem clubs are to being in trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted October 7, 2009 [QUOTE]For some reason the mail is one of the only papers that is still employing at the moment.[/QUOTE]That''s because self-righteous indignation is a growth industry - especially in a recession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 7, 2009 haha... fair enough. I have to say i have got a lot of stick for working for the mail... All i can say is, sport isn''t really political... (unless you''re in Italy or Spain!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fish Seller 0 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]Quite innocently probably the best put down I''ve ever read on this board. What were you saying Bobert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted October 7, 2009 [quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Camuldonum"][quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]You seem to be doing quite well in what is the worst time I have known in this business in 53 years. You might it find helpful to concentrate more on the Sundays who don''t have the same input as the dailies - a different or slightly more reflective (or quirky) take on things as well. There is not so much competition for the Sunday market.Well done anyway. Keep going! [/quote]Thanks Cam. It''s a difficult job to get into, currently i am at the News of the World but hopefully i might get the opportunity to go back to the mail. For some reason the mail is one of the only papers that is still employing at the moment. Like working for both, although i guess you get to do more day to day stuff on a daily. On the sunday''s your week sort of starts on weds... As someone starting out in journalism, I am eager to work every day going. James[/quote]How did you get into Sports Journalism mate, I''ve finished uni in July, and I''ve always been interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 8, 2009 [quote user="Buckethead"][quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]Quite innocently probably the best put down I''ve ever read on this board. What were you saying Bobert?[/quote]I knew this was a put down. A lot of people on here like doing that kind of thing. However, at least i am trying to get into what most people on here would deem their dream job. I used to work in the city in finance. High income but oh so boring. Pretty soon hopefully i''l be employed as a sports writer... at that point i''ll know my ''worth'' in society... i might even give myself a ''clap'' too!! hoorah! tisch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted October 8, 2009 [quote]I knew this was a put down. A lot of people on here like doing that kind of thing. However, at least i am trying to get into what most people on here would deem their dream job. I used to work in the city in finance. High income but oh so boring. Prettysoon hopefully i''l be employed as a sports writer... at that point i''llknow my ''worth'' in society... i might even give myself a ''clap'' too!!hoorah! tisch.[/quote]I''d be interested to know, as ncfcstar is, how you come to get such a "plum job". The cynic would say that it''s not what you know, but who you know - care to disprove that statement ? [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 8, 2009 [quote user="ncfcstar"][quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Camuldonum"][quote user="The Chirp"][quote user="Bobert"]If you want a clap for writing maybe you should submit it to a newspaper. Sometimes they pay and getting paid for a piece is the ultimate reward and a way in which you can judge your worth to society.[/quote]i do and have been paid for stuff. see here. (note the norwich influence!)http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175248/Are-Englands-No-1-Arsenals-Spanish-stopper-Almunia-Capello-call.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1175770/Ever-heard-Haka-Marsaxlokk-Austin-Aztex-The-comedy-clubs-tempted-Brits-abroad.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209557/Portsmouth-budget-shopping-new-owner-Sulaiman-Al-Fahim-snubs-galactico-signings.htmlhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/511220/Roy-Hodgson-No-one-fears-Fulham.htmldon''t need a clap (although sometimes it is nice... but not a requirement!) but just need as much help with getting other things published as i can. something like a blog is a good thing to show to an editor, especially if there are comments/views written by other readers. thanks though... it''s bloody hard to get published and harder to make it as a sports writer... giving it my best shot![/quote]You seem to be doing quite well in what is the worst time I have known in this business in 53 years. You might it find helpful to concentrate more on the Sundays who don''t have the same input as the dailies - a different or slightly more reflective (or quirky) take on things as well. There is not so much competition for the Sunday market.Well done anyway. Keep going! [/quote]Thanks Cam. It''s a difficult job to get into, currently i am at the News of the World but hopefully i might get the opportunity to go back to the mail. For some reason the mail is one of the only papers that is still employing at the moment. Like working for both, although i guess you get to do more day to day stuff on a daily. On the sunday''s your week sort of starts on weds... As someone starting out in journalism, I am eager to work every day going. James[/quote]How did you get into Sports Journalism mate, I''ve finished uni in July, and I''ve always been interested.[/quote]hi NCFCstar, i started by writing this blog which then gave me something to show to editors etc of newspapers. I basically then begged, pleaded and tried to use any connections that i could. After a while, someone will give in and give you work/exp. from that i worked my socks off, got stuff published and then have gone from there. Currently i am doing a fast track NCTJ course. This is your best way in. On this course you''ll learn t line shorthand, journo law and the rest. Really worth looking into. Journalism can be a hard slog and you''ll prob never be rich but from what i can tell it''s well worth the effort. I really cannot put across enough how feels to enjoy what your doing for a job. I hated my previous job. The money etc was great but it left me feeling bored, depressed and unmotivated as i didn''t enjoy it... Journalism however, although in some ways is a lot harder profession, its a lot more rewarding. Go for it!If you need any help or other info pm me and i''ll help if i can. Also maybe PM Cam? He seems very exp in journalism and i am sure he''ll be happy to pass on info he feels might help.Good luck. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted October 8, 2009 [quote user="blahblahblah"][quote]I knew this was a put down. A lot of people on here like doing that kind of thing. However, at least i am trying to get into what most people on here would deem their dream job. I used to work in the city in finance. High income but oh so boring. Prettysoon hopefully i''l be employed as a sports writer... at that point i''llknow my ''worth'' in society... i might even give myself a ''clap'' too!!hoorah! tisch.[/quote]I''d be interested to know, as ncfcstar is, how you come to get such a "plum job". The cynic would say that it''s not what you know, but who you know - care to disprove that statement ? [;)][/quote]It''s very true. I have had an ''in'' into journalism (although i can tell you, in a way it''s made it harder) but at the end of the day you need to be good enough or you''ll be found out and cast aside. I have made sure that my knowledge is just as good if not better than the people i have been working with. Most people have a fair knowledge of the game but you need to study... really study into all parts of the game and other sports. That might just give you an edge over another applicant. If you can get work exp and impress then you''re more likely to get asked back.My ''in'' was with the news of the world where i am working a day a week at the mo. However where i have had most success and more stuff published is the Daily Mail. Here i made sure i worked my socks off, did everything and more that they asked for and it actually got me a couple of weeks paid work from them.So many people try to get into journalism, especially sports journalism. It helps if you know someone, but what really helps is having an absolute determination to succeed. If you want it enough you''ll get there. Same applies as i said to NCFCstar. Look into doing a course and if you have any Q''s i am happy to answer them so PM me. james. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites