First Wazzock 902 Posted July 8, 2013 So, the story broke yesterday that City had agreed a fee with Wigan for Grant Holt. Was if from our local media? No it was Sky Sports and the BBC. It appears Archant are so far out of the loop when it comes to reporting anything City related, which is quite amazing when you think their head office is a stones throw from the club. Yet they have no one who is close enough to the club to even get a sniff of a major story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted July 8, 2013 They really are terrible when it comes to things like this. I know that a lot of stories come from one source and then they are repeated by other media outlets but our local journos always seem to be 24 hours behind everybody else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
holtamania 0 Posted July 8, 2013 Might also have something to do with the fact Archant don''t have a rolling 24 hour sports news TV channel and work to morning edition deadlines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted July 8, 2013 A club legend is on the brink of leaving and all Archant can muster is a few words scrambled together at the bottom of a page.Andy Murray did well but for goodness sake... Holty leaving is bigger and more important news to the Yellow Army than Wimbledon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Wall Of Tettey 0 Posted July 8, 2013 I think as they have such close ties to Norwich they aren''t allowed to simply post random stories, because in theory only ''sky sports understands'' has given the story so much legs., and as a club we don''t normally release anything until its done so its probobly why they''re last in the know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Hill 0 Posted July 8, 2013 In terms of their circulation, do you think NCFC fans count for more or less than 50% of readers? How many people buy the EEN or EDP to find out ANYTHING about NCFC - honestly - ? I fully agree that they ''re hardly red hot when it comes to breaking exclusives but it''s probably understandable, isn''t it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarkey1972 0 Posted July 8, 2013 I beleive it was local bbc radio cumbria that broke it.My guess is we wanted to wait until a new signing was announced to soften the blow and wigan were probably told to say nowt cos That dave whelan has a big gob.I bet mcnally is fuming ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted July 8, 2013 [quote user="Joanna Grey"]They really are terrible when it comes to things like this. I know that a lot of stories come from one source and then they are repeated by other media outlets but our local journos always seem to be 24 hours behind everybody else.[/quote] I wouldn''t disagree but there are extenuatng factors. In particular it is an open secret that relations between the (now not quite so...) new regime at Carrow Road and Rouen Road have not been exactly cordial in the past, although things may have improved. As a result I believe the EDP journalists have been wary of writing stuff that might be categorised as destabilising, and so wait until whatever the particular news is has been confirmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 4-6-0 0 Posted July 8, 2013 Compared to the c**p that appears in most local papers I don''t think they do that bad a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted July 8, 2013 I blame Pickover and his crack team of Bin Men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*** 0 Posted July 8, 2013 To be fair why should Archant comment on a signing which hasn''t happened?[:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waveney Canary 0 Posted July 8, 2013 What surprises me is that wyett and nursey have much more of a pulse on ncfc clearly the archant guys have a poor relationship with the club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted July 8, 2013 [quote user="Wiz"]To be fair why should Archant comment on a signing which hasn''t happened?[:|][/quote]Do you honestly believe Holty is staying mate?Sadly, the writing is on the wall for me [:(]I hope to God that the press have got this one wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*** 0 Posted July 8, 2013 [quote user="Grant Holts 3 year contract"][quote user="Wiz"]To be fair why should Archant comment on a signing which hasn''t happened?[:|][/quote]Do you honestly believe Holty is staying mate?Sadly, the writing is on the wall for me [:(]I hope to God that the press have got this one wrong![/quote] Yes, I do my friend, that may sound naive but I have faith in DM, also Hughton if I''m totally honest.............neither has let us down yet.[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted July 8, 2013 Got to smile at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted July 8, 2013 Hilarious delusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted July 8, 2013 [quote user="Wiz"][quote user="Grant Holts 3 year contract"][quote user="Wiz"]To be fair why should Archant comment on a signing which hasn''t happened?[:|][/quote]Do you honestly believe Holty is staying mate?Sadly, the writing is on the wall for me [:(]I hope to God that the press have got this one wrong![/quote] Yes, I do my friend, that may sound naive but I have faith in DM, also Hughton if I''m totally honest.............neither has let us down yet.[Y][/quote]Good old naivety.... Holt has gone, OFFICIAL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 8, 2013 [quote user="Waveney Canary"]What surprises me is that wyett and nursey have much more of a pulse on ncfc clearly the archant guys have a poor relationship with the club[/quote]Their papers have the circulation numbers and national coverage that means they don''t care if they print the truth about Norwich or not.I don''t blame the Pinkun for being extremely careful with McNally.The starter for 10 would be the club''s response to the Ryan Harley debacle, when the club when nuts over the Pinkun posting a rumour.http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/norwich_city_linked_to_exeter_magician_ryan_harley_1_707008(Yeah, I know it''s vital football, but the club look like they''ve taken down their official statement, and this is the only link I can find that quotes it in full. There are plenty of respectable sites that have the truncated version - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/norwich-city/8090596/Canaries-deny-Harley-interest.html)http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=218837Following up from that was the Look East interview ban after Dion Dublin leaked we were signing Craig Mackail Smithhttp://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/look_east_and_canaries_row_1_1004902 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barclay_boy111 0 Posted July 8, 2013 Funny my old man was saying this to me just last night, think they may need to update their contacts within the club maybe?We only seem to find out transfers e.t.c from other local newspapers and foreign journalists. Just very disappointing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites