Lounge Room Lizard Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 9 hours ago, dkw said: I see that wazzock gledhill has embarrassed himself on social media.... Again. What he said about Rimmer etc is a disgrace. He is part of Bradford Bulls and to come out with that language and message is something that should be punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfolly Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Is he part of the Bulls, is he employed by them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Room Lizard Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, fairfolly said: Is he part of the Bulls, is he employed by them? He seems to do alot of media stuff for the Bulls and others. Best bit is on his Twitter Profile it says "Freelance Broadcast Journalist for @FullEightyRL,@ProperSport,@Pulse2Radio, @TheRFL " After this latest example of poor behaviour and using foul language towards a couple of people at the RFL, I doubt he will get much work from them in future! Its only a few weeks ago he ripped in to the Match Officials even though they got the decissions right which he questioned. He also was laid out flat on the floor in Toulouse this summer, claiming it was Heat Stroke. More likely going on how he loves his alcohol, he drank far too much as usual and passed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 The disgrace is that any credible RL organisation ever took him on. What a mess. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 He and Chalmers haven't read "How to win friends and influence people." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 14 hours ago, dkw said: I see that wazzock gledhill has embarrassed himself on social media.... Again. Where? Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonT Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Where? WARNING - Not safe for work or the presence of young'uns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfolly Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just watched the video. Never again should he be allowed to do any Pro. work for the Bulls, the R.F.L. and any other R.L. club.Absolutely disgusting behaviour,he should be ashamed of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 No strong views there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 45 minutes ago, fairfolly said: Absolutely disgusting behaviour,he should be ashamed of himself. I agree. Shooting in portrait format like that. Blinkin' amateur. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Wilson Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, RugbyLeagueMan said: That's the pi$$ speaking plus the emotion of losing the home of a club for 80odd years. Whilst I don't advocate the language, hypocrites here might be in a similar state if it was them in that situation.....cast the first stone o ye sinners.... "Hypocrites" here (on an internet forum) are not accredited RFL media "journalists". @GavWilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said: "Hypocrites" here (on an internet forum) are not accredited RFL media "journalists". Is there a specific route to becoming accredited Gav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Streets tache Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Can anyone tell us the crux of what Gledhill said. Won't open on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just now, Tim Streets tache said: Can anyone tell us the crux of what Gledhill said. Won't open on here. "I do not want members of the Rugby Football League coming here and stopping me drinking lots of free booze." Seriously. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said: "Hypocrites" here (on an internet forum) are not accredited RFL media "journalists". It's fine. He was drunk. That's ... how I'm reading that comment anyway. Being passionate and drunk excuses everything. Nothing bad can come of it. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, gingerjon said: It's fine. He was drunk. That's ... how I'm reading that comment anyway. Being passionate and drunk excuses everything. Nothing bad can come of it. I don’t think so either. Unfortunately, it seems someone stole his headphones from the back of the stand while he was boozing. To add to that, it appears that someone has also stolen a couple of players shirts from the changing rooms. Been a good day for some at the expense of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 51 minutes ago, RugbyLeagueMan said: That's the pi$$ speaking plus the emotion of losing the home of a club for 80odd years. Whilst I don't advocate the language, hypocrites here might be in a similar state if it was them in that situation.....cast the first stone o ye sinners.... I expect the majority, if not all people condemning him here could categorically state that they wouldn't act like that. So there is no hypocrisy in the slightest. Having said that, I don't feel massively comfortable with spreading this too widely on social media calling for his head. I think he has some issues that he needs to deal with. On the flip side, I don't like Mick from his online presence, he is antagonistic, has taken the moral high-ground with his #positiverugbyleague BS, despite being one of the most aggressive people in criticising the game and in particular refs, particularly when his club loses a game. He makes Eamonn McManus look reasonable. But the RFL certainly shouldn't be using him again tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave T said: I expect the majority, if not all people condemning him here could categorically state that they wouldn't act like that. So there is no hypocrisy in the slightest. Having said that, I don't feel massively comfortable with spreading this too widely on social media calling for his head. I think he has some issues that he needs to deal with. On the flip side, I don't like Mick from his online presence, he is antagonistic, has taken the moral high-ground with his #positiverugbyleague BS, despite being one of the most aggressive people in criticising the game and in particular refs, particularly when his club loses a game. He makes Eamonn McManus look reasonable. But the RFL certainly shouldn't be using him again tbh. Well they won’t do until he buys some more headphones - and he says he can’t afford the £350 to buy anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dave T said: I don't feel massively comfortable with spreading this too widely on social media calling for his head. I think he has some issues that he needs to deal with. Again, that is fair. But we both know that he'd not return the favour. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: Again, that is fair. But we both know that he'd not return the favour. Absolutely, hence my third paragraph, which was restrained tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: Well they won’t do until he buys some more headphones - and he says he can’t afford the £350 to buy anymore. Maybe it was Rimmer and Moorhouse who stole them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Room Lizard Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 If this was just a one off, then I would not be so harsh on him. But its only a few weeks ago, he was on Twitter blasting the Match Officials after Bradford lost. The Match Officials apparently lost Bradford the game etc. He is somebody who is emotional and I can understand that. But to go around blasting match officials, because your team lost and now this latest outburst, is something you dont expect from a Professional Journo. He seems to believe everything that Chalmers comes out with and I dont think this is good for him. As a Journo he like most, needs to be a fan in private, but then a Professional in Public. When are Bradford Bulls moving from Odsal? Will they have even a Club Shop or Offices anywhere in the City? There seems to be very little information about how the Bulls will function when they leave Odsal. It is not good to hear that the money from Sundays game was used to pay Bonus Money for August. Where is the money for the Club in the off season? Is there any Bulls fans Forums where people can ask/challenge Chalmers and Co? I feel for the Bulls fans (Never thought I would say that), as I they have gone through alot. But I fear the future is not much if any improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 It may just lead to some of us treating his "journalism" with an even bigger pinch of salt in the future. (Mind you, if you could hear that Martyn Sadler after his second glass of Merlot you would be blushing. Shouting out stuff like "I say!" and "Really, referee?" is beyond the pale.) Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Is he actually a journalist? Trained, I mean. Plenty of "biased" commentators out there, but do any claim the moral high ground over others? Sadly for Mick, and I've never met the chap, his online persona and outbursts have led to someone putting this video out there. The RFL can't be seen to employ someone who would make those comments, and it's difficult to see who else would. Would the newspaper and magazine attached to this site continue to employ one of their writers had they said the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konkrete Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Regardless of your thoughts or opinions on Mick, let’s say what this really is... a vindictive betrayal aimed squarely at harming someone’s career. It doesn’t really matter what the content is. It’s a trusted private correspondence that’s been cruelly exposed by some utter snide sneaky b astard. And as for the puritanical now on show across social media I wonder if they’ve ever done something they regret, yet by good fortune they’ve not been betrayed in this way. So, for those willing to put the boot into Mick on the back of that then shame on you. We’ll see what the RFL do, but one hopes that their attentions are priorities with more pressing matters like racism and hooliganism which seem more prevalent than ever at some of our top clubs. If they ban him then RL is poorer for it, and particularly RL in Bradford. Forever in our shadow, forever on your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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