Nice to hear that from Murphy about the day we relegated Palace. Jordan thought we were up for the game because they beat us in the cup and our pitchside announcer called them Palarse.
Murphy says nope, we found out about Dowie's little dossier about some of our teams poorer attributes which fired us up.
Never knew that and clearly Jordan didn't either.
I can provide a little insight into the Dowie dossier.
Some years back a very good friend of mine who lives in Verona became Press Officer at Chievo. We visited Verona many times and were treated to tours of the stadium, presented with Chievo books and got to know the President at that time (Luca Campadelli) quite well.
Imagine our delight then, when, in 2004, a pre-season friendly is arranged with Chievo at The Valley. Based on our history, my lads and I were cordially invited by the Italians to join them in the Directors' Box ... and there we sat ... a wonderful experience, marred only by the presence of Dowie and his brother, George, a couple of rows in front of us.
We were close enough that we were able to read the notes that Dowie took during the game. I have to say that they were full of insight, deeply perceptive ... and a real weapon against less well-prepared opposition ... but, judge for yourself:
Talal El Karkouri - good on ball. Quite fast
See what I mean?
Now ... my lads can recognise when an opportunity presents itself. So, holding back the nerves, they approached "Mister Dowie" (for that is what they called him) and asked if he might autograph the back of a folded Sam Bartram Statue Fund leaflet.
"Of course" replied the slightly flattered Davros look-alike. And ... so treasured was that moment, and the signature itself, we have kept it to this day.
What "Mister Dowie" would not have known is that the other part of the leaflet already contained some words penned on his behalf by one of my mischievous children.
Nice to hear that from Murphy about the day we relegated Palace. Jordan thought we were up for the game because they beat us in the cup and our pitchside announcer called them Palarse.
Murphy says nope, we found out about Dowie's little dossier about some of our teams poorer attributes which fired us up.
Never knew that and clearly Jordan didn't either.
I can provide a little insight into the Dowie dossier.
Some years back a very good friend of mine who lives in Verona became Press Officer at Chievo. We visited Verona many times and were treated to tours of the stadium, presented with Chievo books and got to know the President at that time (Luca Campadelli) quite well.
Imagine our delight then, when, in 2004, a pre-season friendly is arranged with Chievo at The Valley. Based on our history, my lads and I were cordially invited by the Italians to join them in the Directors' Box ... and there we sat ... a wonderful experience, marred only by the presence of Dowie and his brother, George, a couple of rows in front of us.
We were close enough that we were able to read the notes that Dowie took during the game. I have to say that they were full of insight, deeply perceptive ... and a real weapon against less well-prepared opposition ... but, judge for yourself:
Talal El Karkouri - good on ball. Quite fast
See what I mean?
Now ... my lads can recognise when an opportunity presents itself. So, holding back the nerves, they approached "Mister Dowie" (for that is what they called him) and asked if he might autograph the back of a folded Sam Bartram Statue Fund leaflet.
"Of course" replied the slightly flattered Davros look-alike. And ... so treasured was that moment, and the signature itself, we have kept it to this day.
What "Mister Dowie" would not have known is that the other part of the leaflet already contained some words penned on his behalf by one of my mischievous children.
I only listen to talksport when someone posts a link on here but the few times I've heard him I always think he talks a lot of sense & although he had a bit of a pop about us doing a conga when we sent them down I think he seems to have a bit of maybe not a soft spot but grudging admiration for us fans. As a presenter/pundit I quite like him. (& try & forget he's a nigel)
Sure, the bloke talks some sense at times and has undoubtedly matured and become less brash over the years. But I would suggest that much of this new found love for the orange one is down to the fact that we have been an absolute freakshow over the past few years and him speaking up for us, in comparison to what we have had in our own ranks, makes him seem "normal".
Reality is that he's still a massive cock. Albeit a cock that has shown us some sympathy.
Best pundit on there, calls BS when he hears it, can’t argue with much he comments on, my particular favourite when he tore Gordon Taylor a new one live a few years back.
Sure, the bloke talks some sense at times and has undoubtedly matured and become less brash over the years. But I would suggest that much of this new found love for the orange one is down to the fact that we have been an absolute freakshow over the past few years and him speaking up for us, in comparison to what we have had in our own ranks, makes him seem "normal".
Reality is that he's still a massive cock. Albeit a cock that has shown us some sympathy.
Well you could argue that if we weren't such a freak show then he wouldn't have reason to comment.
But it's not just us, he talks the most sense of anyone on there on a wide range of subjects.
Sure, the bloke talks some sense at times and has undoubtedly matured and become less brash over the years. But I would suggest that much of this new found love for the orange one is down to the fact that we have been an absolute freakshow over the past few years and him speaking up for us, in comparison to what we have had in our own ranks, makes him seem "normal".
Reality is that he's still a massive cock. Albeit a cock that has shown us some sympathy.
Well you could argue that if we weren't such a freak show then he wouldn't have reason to comment.
But it's not just us, he talks the most sense of anyone on there on a wide range of subjects.
Usually to the embarrassment of Jim White, which is another point in his defence
Sure, the bloke talks some sense at times and has undoubtedly matured and become less brash over the years. But I would suggest that much of this new found love for the orange one is down to the fact that we have been an absolute freakshow over the past few years and him speaking up for us, in comparison to what we have had in our own ranks, makes him seem "normal".
Reality is that he's still a massive cock. Albeit a cock that has shown us some sympathy.
Well you could argue that if we weren't such a freak show then he wouldn't have reason to comment.
But it's not just us, he talks the most sense of anyone on there on a wide range of subjects.
I thought it was funny when Jordan said he did not like our fans for the way we laughed at Palaces demise when we relegated them, Danny Murphy then said, "I was playing in that game" and Jordan came back with, "i can't remember you playing", obviously meaning he did not stand out as a good player
I only listen to talksport when someone posts a link on here but the few times I've heard him I always think he talks a lot of sense & although he had a bit of a pop about us doing a conga when we sent them down I think he seems to have a bit of maybe not a soft spot but grudging admiration for us fans. As a presenter/pundit I quite like him. (& try & forget he's a nigel)
You truly are a wise man. For the most part, it's utter garbage! Infested with amateurish, narcissistic egotists who's sole job is to court controversy to encourage people to phone in and swell TalkSport's commercial coffers.
Just as I was beginning to reduce my dislike of him for some of the sense he talks on Talksport he went and impregnated this woman.
Jammy bastard.
That is annoying tbf
Imagine SJ opens his front door after a stressful afternoon at talksport via having an argument with someone.
He spots Richard Murray running out the back of his house with his trousers down to his ankles. Richard and SJs his wife have secretly been having an affair...
The fued ain't finished. It's only just begun...and she now longer supports Hull!
I recently finished his book "Careful what you wish for"
I have to say I like some of what he has to say but you do also finish up thinking he brought a lot of his downfall on himself with his behaviour. But he doiesn't seem overly bitter and acknowledges he had a great time for a while.
I recently finished his book "Careful what you wish for"
I have to say I like some of what he has to say but you do also finish up thinking he brought a lot of his downfall on himself with his behaviour. But he doiesn't seem overly bitter and acknowledges he had a great time for a while.
It's actually a rather interesting story tbf
I've just finished his book as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Liked the part when he talked about all the managers he employed and sacked. He's good on Talksport especially now Graeme Souness is now on.
One thing I've noticed of him is that he's tolerable and decent to listen to when just given a sole platform to talk,talk,talk. He's effectively conversing with himself.
When he's interviewing somebody, it's quite the opposite. So pompous, ratty and condescending. Like a child, but in an adults body with crap skin and hair.
The 'Wow Simon speaks so much sense' following will phase out soon...
One thing I've noticed of him is that he's tolerable and decent to listen to when just given a sole platform to talk,talk,talk. He's effectively conversing with himself.
When he's interviewing somebody, it's quite the opposite. So pompous, ratty and condescending. Like a child, but in an adults body with crap skin and hair.
The 'Wow Simon speaks so much sense' following will phase out soon...
One thing I've noticed of him is that he's tolerable and decent to listen to when just given a sole platform to talk,talk,talk. He's effectively conversing with himself.
When he's interviewing somebody, it's quite the opposite. So pompous, ratty and condescending. Like a child, but in an adults body with crap skin and hair.
The 'Wow Simon speaks so much sense' following will phase out soon...
He just loves the sound of his own voice. He doesn't believe anything he says, he just says the opposite of what the other person argues to wind them up and seem interesting.
One thing I've noticed of him is that he's tolerable and decent to listen to when just given a sole platform to talk,talk,talk. He's effectively conversing with himself.
When he's interviewing somebody, it's quite the opposite. So pompous, ratty and condescending. Like a child, but in an adults body with crap skin and hair.
The 'Wow Simon speaks so much sense' following will phase out soon...
He just loves the sound of his own voice. He doesn't believe anything he says, he just says the opposite of what the other person argues to wind them up and seem interesting.
that in a nutshell is the format for the majority of the Talksport 'discussion' shows .. I call it the pub quarrel set up. Martin Keown for example, a model of diplomacy when he's on the Beeb excels as a 'know all argumentative' persona when he's on TSport The Beeb try to copy this with the useless Micah Richards (is he REALLY paid between £200k and 220k by the licence payer ?) as a contrarian .. the epitome of the BBC's efforts along those lines is 6 0 6 on R5Live, wherein Robbie Savage and the increasingly unbearable Chris Sutton nick a living by constantly arguing with each other, and when a phone in pundit gets a chance to get a word in, Sutton will start on him whatever the topic and Savage usually backs the caller !! f f s
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Pretty sure we've called him a rude name or two.
Some years back a very good friend of mine who lives in Verona became Press Officer at Chievo. We visited Verona many times and were treated to tours of the stadium, presented with Chievo books and got to know the President at that time (Luca Campadelli) quite well.
Imagine our delight then, when, in 2004, a pre-season friendly is arranged with Chievo at The Valley. Based on our history, my lads and I were cordially invited by the Italians to join them in the Directors' Box ... and there we sat ... a wonderful experience, marred only by the presence of Dowie and his brother, George, a couple of rows in front of us.
We were close enough that we were able to read the notes that Dowie took during the game. I have to say that they were full of insight, deeply perceptive ... and a real weapon against less well-prepared opposition ... but, judge for yourself:
Talal El Karkouri - good on ball. Quite fast
See what I mean?
Now ... my lads can recognise when an opportunity presents itself. So, holding back the nerves, they approached "Mister Dowie" (for that is what they called him) and asked if he might autograph the back of a folded Sam Bartram Statue Fund leaflet.
"Of course" replied the slightly flattered Davros look-alike. And ... so treasured was that moment, and the signature itself, we have kept it to this day.
What "Mister Dowie" would not have known is that the other part of the leaflet already contained some words penned on his behalf by one of my mischievous children.
Tee hee!
I know I've called him worse. I am mellowing on him now. I find myself agreeing with him which annoys me.
" i dont mean to be a curmudgeon " being one of my favourites.
Sure, the bloke talks some sense at times and has undoubtedly matured and become less brash over the years. But I would suggest that much of this new found love for the orange one is down to the fact that we have been an absolute freakshow over the past few years and him speaking up for us, in comparison to what we have had in our own ranks, makes him seem "normal".
Reality is that he's still a massive cock. Albeit a cock that has shown us some sympathy.
Have you had a test recently?
But it's not just us, he talks the most sense of anyone on there on a wide range of subjects.
Beautiful words in its day but totally passe now with Palace light years ahead from Cafc now and two divisions higher.
I'm expecting just the one like from DS.
Pretty much out done us now via our 2000-2007 prem days.
It's an awful radio station.
Jammy bastard.
It's absolute dollars for donuts rather accurate and funny!
I'd like to see Jordans reaction to it. He will hate it.
That is annoying tbf
Imagine SJ opens his front door after a stressful afternoon at talksport via having an argument with someone.
He spots Richard Murray running out the back of his house with his trousers down to his ankles. Richard and SJs his wife have secretly been having an affair...
The fued ain't finished. It's only just begun...and she now longer supports Hull!
I have to say I like some of what he has to say but you do also finish up thinking he brought a lot of his downfall on himself with his behaviour. But he doiesn't seem overly bitter and acknowledges he had a great time for a while.
It's actually a rather interesting story tbf
When he's interviewing somebody, it's quite the opposite. So pompous, ratty and condescending. Like a child, but in an adults body with crap skin and hair.
The 'Wow Simon speaks so much sense' following will phase out soon...
The Beeb try to copy this with the useless Micah Richards (is he REALLY paid between £200k and 220k by the licence payer ?) as a contrarian .. the epitome of the BBC's efforts along those lines is 6 0 6 on R5Live, wherein Robbie Savage and the increasingly unbearable Chris Sutton nick a living by constantly arguing with each other, and when a phone in pundit gets a chance to get a word in, Sutton will start on him whatever the topic and Savage usually backs the caller !! f f s