Fitzy - sorry for the late reply - I was busy cutting grass and writing assignments.
100% we can be friends. Look forward to sharing laughs and happiness together.
Interesting we're now talking about Anendra. My favourite Anendra moment follows:
AS: "psst, keeper"
RM: [ignores]
AS: [moves closer]
AS: "HEY MATE"
RM: [ignores]
RM: [turns around to get a drink because I am exhausted from working so hard]
AS: "what's the right back's name?"
RM: "Keiran Venema" (I think)
AS: "who's your left midfielder?"
RM: (really can't remember who, but told him)
AS: [proceeds to get the entire line-up from me, including subs, during a match]
Sometimes, I hate him. Because he's offended/annoyed me, or one of my mates, or just written shit.
Then I get over it.
And, as 'Napier Phoenix' said - he gets publicity. I'm pretty sure HB Today's got a decent readership. And their website would get a hammering from people on here following links provided by people slagging him off.
My Anendra position is, all things considered, he's probably still in the positive as far as football is concerned.
And, he's usually willing to have a chat. And, if you're nice to him - he's nice to you.
Another thing worth considering is, he can/will only write the information given to him. I've seen/heard first-hand people being outright short with him - consequently, he had to write something, and it wasn't particularly accurate. But, he's got a story to write, can't be at howevermany places at once, so can only be as good as the information provided to him.
But if you don't like Anendra - don't read his stuff!
Or better yet, as someone suggested (probably Bruce, and if it wasn't you Bruce...why not!) - start writing yourself! Dave's got too many houses to paint.
Either way, it's free advertising for football.