Barsiem Posted 7 April, 2022 Share Posted 7 April, 2022 I’ve noticed the Echo has really upped the amount of articles about Saints this week as a result of a new initiative they’ve launched called SaintsPlus, which is clearly an attempt to emulate the Athletic’s approach: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20028048.daily-echo-launches-saintsplus---new-home-next-level-saints-coverage/ Any feedback on the initiative so far? It would be good if we can have some quality reporting from a local source, but I guess the DE will need additional subscribers to maintain the coverage in the long term 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 April, 2022 Share Posted 7 April, 2022 I saw the features on Ralph's career and Rickie Lambert earlier in the week that were excellent, well researched and put together 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 7 April, 2022 Share Posted 7 April, 2022 Just looked at this and they look good articles just the sort of thing carl was doing on us in the athletic so I will subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 10 April, 2022 Share Posted 10 April, 2022 On 07/04/2022 at 08:31, Convict Colony said: Just looked at this and they look good articles just the sort of thing carl was doing on us in the athletic so I will subscribe Yeah sorely missed is Carl, think we were spoilt when he was covering us. If the echo are turning out stuff like that then I'll start giving it a read again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 12 April, 2022 Share Posted 12 April, 2022 I’ve met Benjy who is the new journalist and was very impressed with his determination to write some insightful punchy articles. Like Carl he has moved into the town so he means business. I note he got an exclusive with MLT after last week’s events so he’s already put down a marker. His problem is the Echo is poorly regarded these days but he knows that and is under no illusions that he has a tough gig. Getting your feet under the table at SMS is no easy task either as they have had an easy time with journalists since Covid and Carl left. We need good investigative journalists to hold Ralph and Co to account. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 12 April, 2022 Share Posted 12 April, 2022 On 10/04/2022 at 09:21, Saint86 said: Yeah sorely missed is Carl, think we were spoilt when he was covering us. If the echo are turning out stuff like that then I'll start giving it a read again. Why were we 'spoilt'? His output was not much different to what we get now. he was just more quirky, diverse and have a bigger voice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 14 April, 2022 Share Posted 14 April, 2022 (edited) On 12/04/2022 at 12:06, AlexLaw76 said: Why were we 'spoilt'? His output was not much different to what we get now. he was just more quirky, diverse and have a bigger voice. To each their own, but for me Carl Anka's work was routinely some of the best football journalism i've read in recent years. He wasn't just "quirky", and I'd argue having a "bigger voice" in journalism is a sign of ability. But anyway, given he wasn't a saints fan and he was very good - i think we were lucky to have him. You may not and that's personal preference. Although, the praise and benchmarking people do against Carl is a sentiment that gets echoed on here, and you'll also see it on the Athletic comments on the odd occasion he covers a saints story. If the Daily echo has stepped up to offer that kind of work as well then that can only be a good thing. Bring on the spoiling 😁. Edited 14 April, 2022 by Saint86 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 April, 2022 Share Posted 14 April, 2022 unless it covers XGs im out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 April, 2022 Share Posted 28 April, 2022 This is a nice trip down memory lane… https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/20098704.gsjj/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 28 April, 2022 Share Posted 28 April, 2022 (edited) On 12/04/2022 at 06:57, Fitzhugh Fella said: I’ve met Benjy who is the new journalist and was very impressed with his determination to write some insightful punchy articles. Like Carl he has moved into the town so he means business. I note he got an exclusive with MLT after last week’s events so he’s already put down a marker. His problem is the Echo is poorly regarded these days but he knows that and is under no illusions that he has a tough gig. Getting your feet under the table at SMS is no easy task either as they have had an easy time with journalists since Covid and Carl left. We need good investigative journalists to hold Ralph and Co to account. Yes there is a need for a good hard hitting Saints journalist. Unfortunately we have endured local journalists who rather than ask the awkward questions want to smooch with Ralph and be his mate. One in particular always asks an easy question with an answer included in the question - Cringeworthy….. Edited 28 April, 2022 by captainchris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 29 April, 2022 Share Posted 29 April, 2022 On 28/04/2022 at 08:23, SuperSAINT said: This is a nice trip down memory lane… https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/20098704.gsjj/ Cheers enjoyed that. One of my favourite ever seasons, good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 29 April, 2022 Share Posted 29 April, 2022 On 28/04/2022 at 08:23, SuperSAINT said: This is a nice trip down memory lane… https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/20098704.gsjj/ Impressive to have got Lallana as an interviewee and speak about his time with Saints. I’m surprised no one has brought it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 29 April, 2022 Share Posted 29 April, 2022 (edited) On 28/04/2022 at 22:08, captainchris said: Yes there is a need for a good hard hitting Saints journalist. Unfortunately we have endured local journalists who rather than ask the awkward questions want to smooch with Ralph and be his mate. One in particular always asks an easy question with an answer included in the question - Cringeworthy….. The problem is they all want to maintain their access to the club. Without that they've got nothing. None of them are really powerful enough, with a strong enough audience, to be able to go rogue and threaten the club with negative press. The Echo in particular got totally screwed by Cortese when they "stepped out of line" Edited 29 April, 2022 by Ex Lion Tamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 April, 2022 Share Posted 29 April, 2022 "Hard hitting" "investigative" Saints journalists to "hold the club to account" What a load of bollocks. If the Echo (or the Athletic) don't have access, they've got no content. They need interviews and inside info. That and a bit of tactical analysis and a bit of colour/insight. What the Athletic, or The Telegraph, get now is about what you are going to get. What Hard hitting investigative content are you people expecting? Why aren't you picking Perraud? How comes we can't outspend Crystal Palace? wHy cAnT wE bE mORe liKE dORtMonD FFS Jesus wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 30 April, 2022 Share Posted 30 April, 2022 14 hours ago, CB Fry said: "Hard hitting" "investigative" Saints journalists to "hold the club to account" What a load of bollocks. If the Echo (or the Athletic) don't have access, they've got no content. They need interviews and inside info. That and a bit of tactical analysis and a bit of colour/insight. What the Athletic, or The Telegraph, get now is about what you are going to get. What Hard hitting investigative content are you people expecting? Why aren't you picking Perraud? How comes we can't outspend Crystal Palace? wHy cAnT wE bE mORe liKE dORtMonD FFS Jesus wept. If you can’t ask poignant, pertinent, interesting questions then there is no point in interviews at all. Jesus wept indeed….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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