Clive report from LFW - regarding transfers

[BennyBoyRs]

Peter, mate...I'm not sure where he's said you benefit from this site. Just that some posts are designed to attract traffic. I think that's fair comment, and fair play to you as well.

No need to get narky over this though, is there?

And with the whole fantasy/puppet thing, you can't really moan mate. You are friends with GP (Not that I'm condemning you for it...Fair play in fact), so you are bound to get these comments. On the other hand, when you predict the number of signings as you do, with things like 'done deal' etc., then once again, you must expect the digs.

I was told of quite a few this season. Some came off, and some didn't. Like WOB, I am not arsed whether or not people believe me. I pass on info, just as you do. The difference is, you seem to get yourself involved in petty squables over them.

Why let it bother you?

As far as I can see...Clive is having a laugh, and that's no real problem. You like to take the p**s yourself mate, so what's the difference?

No real malice intended in this, IMO.

[Nodge70]

To me it comes across as a bit superior and self righteous.

Everyone is equal on a message forum, all are entitled to an opinion regardless of whether others think it's right or wrong. Speculating is part of the game.

Have to agree with a bit of that.

I remember reading in a newspaper in 1976 that Phil Parkes and Gerry Francis were due to sign for Arsenal the next day. Made me very upset.

Nothing has changed - only the medium of communication, not the message itself.

[BennyBoyRs]

Don't worry - I did get your tint of sarcasm but felt like posting a cheeky dig (Friday Feeling and all that).

You are right about the banter though - top value as always from LFW

I had a feeling you got the jist, but as always, I like to clear up any confusion, even if it's just for my own piece of mind.

[stainrodisalegend]

Wonder if he would have found it a "boring ******thon" if he hadn't have been beaten to the story?

Speaking as one on here who is actually a trained journalist who has sat through classes on libel law etc etc I have to say that while he speaks a certain amount of sense he also sounds a little bit bitter to me that he hasn't got a story, just a whinge.

[Bluehoop]

I had a feeling you got the jist, but as always, I like to clear up any confusion, even if it's just for my own piece of mind.

[qblockpete]

Bennyboys

It reads like a pompus essay condemning all others bar himself from posting QPR related posts. If you have a degree in journalism thats okay, but to anyone else they are beneath him

Mate, it doesn't bother me in the slightest, just find it patronising to all posters who hear news about the club. Its not rocket science, football messageboards are not generally The Guardian of written work, nor shoud they be.

I'd be into Rugby or cricket, if that was the case.

[BennyBoyRs]

Wonder if he would have found it a "boring ******thon" if he hadn't have been beaten to the story?

Speaking as one on here who is actually a trained journalist who has sat through classes on libel law etc etc I have to say that while he speaks a certain amount of sense he also sounds a little bit bitter to me that he hasn't got a story, just a whinge.

I'm not sure mate. I don't know Clive one bit, but he's certainly not came accross like this to me over the years of reading his site, and posts.

Anyway, I'm in Switzerland on this, as always. Pete is a very good mate of mine, but I always take an outside view on these matters as both sides have valid points.

I just see it as a bit of fun.

Obviously, there are certain people who take these things a little too far, but I certainly don't see Clive as one of these.

[qblockpete]

At least you know what you get with other posters, thats true

[BennyBoyRs]

Bennyboys

It reads like a pompus essay condemning all others bar himself from posting QPR related posts. If you have a degree in journalism thats okay, but to anyone else they are beneath him

Mate, it doesn't bother me in the slightest, just find it patronising to all posters who hear news about the club. Its not rocket science, football messageboards are not generally The Guardian of written work, nor shoud they be.

I'd be into Rugby or cricket, if that was the case.

That's fine mate, and being that this was largely aimed at you, you have every right to feel that way. I just think it's a bit of a fun dig to get a reaction.

A job well done, by the look of things, mate.

I'll always stick up for you when people go too far...You know that, but I don't see the point in getting into little wars over something so trivial.

[SammyKojoe]

Unless any of you are in the room when the dotted line is signed by a player OR know someone very well who was in the room when the dotted line was signed then its all just rumour and speculation. For the record though i just saw Lionel Messi walking down Uxbridge road towards the ground..........Just maybe......

[stainrodisalegend]

Benny am sure he's a decent bloke, no problem with him and his blog is very good if a little too wordy - just think on this occasion he is getting into the very kind of petty cyber war which he quite rightly criticises. Like you I'll take issue with Pete if I think he deserves it but this time Pete was first with the story - and don't see why he should be dug out for that.

[BennyBoyRs]

Benny am sure he's a decent bloke, no problem with him and his blog is very good if a little too wordy - just think on this occasion he is getting into the very kind of petty cyber war which he quite rightly criticises. Like you I'll take issue with Pete if I think he deserves it but this time Pete was first with the story - and don't see why he should be dug out for that.

Like I say, mate...I honestly don't see this as an out of order dig. I think he's set out to wind up Pete, as Pete can do to others.

Now, you've got posters by the name of 'Ferdy' and 'real_loftus', spoofing in their panties over the reaction.

You've got to love the way proper growed up men get kicks out of this.

Something fairly minor is going to escalate into 'Pete's all upset now' etc.

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

[stainrodisalegend]

Like I say, mate...I honestly don't see this as an out of order dig. I think he's set out to wind up Pete, as Pete can do to others.

Now, you've got posters by the name of 'Ferdy' and 'real_loftus', spoofing in their panties over the reaction.

You've got to love the way proper growed up men get kicks out of this.

Something fairly minor is going to escalate into 'Pete's all upset now' etc.

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

Tis true. And we are even sadder I guess for getting involved. I only do so, not out of loyalty to Pete but because its Fri afternoon and I can't be bothered to do any work.

[BennyBoyRs]

Tis true. And we are even sadder I guess for getting involved. I only do so, not out of loyalty to Pete but because its Fri afternoon and I can't be bothered to do any work.

I'm with you mate.

I'm not into it today, but my 'personal web time' times out at 2, so it'll be a little less from me after as I can't be bothered on my iPhone

[qblockpete]

Benny

You are mis-reading the situation.

Defending oneself should not be misunderstood for being upset.

I'm not the slightest concerned, these people have been at it for years and in some cases, used to get info in years gone by, due to close association within the club, now feel the need to undermine people who get it now. Its understandable.

Maybe in 4-5 years I will feel the same way.