SuperSAINT Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Good luck to him. I’ve enjoyed his stuff on TSP too. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/18044333.midweek-view-final-dose-southampton-analysis-opinion-adam-leitch/ I’d buy that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Loss to local coverage of the club, and thats a shame for fans. Solent aside there isn't really anyone who follows Saints specifically that has a good insight into what happens at the club and watches all our matches and has the ability to hold the club to account on certain things. Local journalism as a whole is dying which is a shame. Definitely a loss to TSP as well. Adam's insight will be very hard to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Probably the last of a long line of good solid Echo reporters who have written about Saints from AE Rawlings before the war, Brian Haywood during the 60s and 70s, Bob Brunskell, Graham Hiley, John May and one or two others I have probably forgotten. The Echo is but a shell now, a massive shame as we need local journalism to question our politicians and our football clubs and keep an eye on things. Sadly Saints are now allowed to spread their own spin with no opposition to the propaganda. Adam Blackmore does his best but he can't bite the hands that feeds him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Just feels like it's all falling apart, doesn't it? Another sad day for Saints fans and another one bites the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Disappointing as I've always felt not only writes interestingly about Saints in the Echo but also that he cares too. Where's he off to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Disappointing as I've always felt not only writes interestingly about Saints in the Echo but also that he cares too. Where's he off to? Head of Communications at the Super League Triathlon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Probably the last of a long line of good solid Echo reporters who have written about Saints from AE Rawlings before the war, Brian Haywood during the 60s and 70s, Bob Brunskell, Graham Hiley, John May and one or two others I have probably forgotten. The Echo is but a shell now, a massive shame as we need local journalism to question our politicians and our football clubs and keep an eye on things. Sadly Saints are now allowed to spread their own spin with no opposition to the propaganda. Adam Blackmore does his best but he can't bite the hands that feeds him. Peter East. I found him really good. Cut his teeth on local football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 People come, people go, that's how it works. There'll be another lad with stars in his eyes after the job soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 People come, people go, that's how it works. There'll be another lad with stars in his eyes after the job soon Of course, but people come and go much quicker at local papers these days. I was one of them. There are still great people there, and there will be more in the future, but losing someone as experienced as Adam is a big blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 I know he’s done it for years, but he’s giving up a job most of us would absolutely love to have! He must really like triathlon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 time for Wendy to step up maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 He’s been very good, I would love him to do a book, would definitely buy it. Some interesting comments on Cortese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 I can imagine that would be a very interesting book, I hope he gets around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 He’s been very good, I would love him to do a book, would definitely buy it. Some interesting comments on Cortese I agree - Adam Leitch will be missed; enjoyed his articles and a fair enough critique of Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 He’s been very good, I would love him to do a book, would definitely buy it. Some interesting comments on Cortese Yes, he really didn’t think much of The Don did he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 I can imagine that would be a very interesting book, I hope he gets around to it. I'm sure he will. He'll have a lot to write about: 16 managers in 17 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse Posted 21 November, 2019 Share Posted 21 November, 2019 Good luck to him, he did a good job. I wish he and the Echo could have been a bit more critical of the club when criticism was needed, but I guess when they rely so much on the goodwill of players, managers and chairmen you can't be too honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 22 November, 2019 Share Posted 22 November, 2019 He's said there is a book coming. Should be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 23 November, 2019 Share Posted 23 November, 2019 That was an excellent read, highlights were the descriptions of Rupert Lowe and Nicola Cortese. I'd definitely read the book if/when he writes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 23 November, 2019 Share Posted 23 November, 2019 Of course, but people come and go much quicker at local papers these days. I was one of them. There are still great people there, and there will be more in the future, but losing someone as experienced as Adam is a big blow. I know and i worked with you and the turnover of staff and very experienced pros leaving the Echo is a big loss not just to Saints but to local spot in general. They will only have two people manning all of sports now which is a sad state of affairs. But this is what happens when online takes over and the Daily Echo website didn't know how to make a solid revenue. Adam was an old school journalist who was a solid writer and not scared to criticise the club when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 23 November, 2019 Share Posted 23 November, 2019 He isn’t daft, he’s going before the paper dies. I think newspapers are on life support, especially one like the Echo. Anyone remember the Thursday edition, page after page of news and jobs. Buy next Thursday Echo and see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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