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Poor Journalism

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Poor Journalism


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The link on the home page about filling the Smeltz gap made me lol
http://www.360footballnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1469:wellington-phoeniex-will-find-replacing-striker-shane-smeltz-difficult&catid=44:australia&Itemid=122

Just the ending really.
"

Reece Crowther (Queens Park Rangers), Chris Greenacre (Tranmere Rovers) and Paul Ifill (Crystal Palace) bring some much needed experience in to the squad while Brazilian midfielder Diego, signed from Adelaide United, is a more than useful acquisition.

Greenacre, who scored 46 goals in 141 games for Tranmere, will be expected to fill the void left by Smeltz, but it is going to be a huge task. A lot will also be expected of young striker Costa Barbarouses and Vinnie Lia"

Reece is only 20 isn't he? Experience?
And a lot is expected of Vinnie Lia? That seems such a random way to end an article


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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Maybe it should have been followed up with seeing how Miramar have gained from the much needed experience of derbyshire (Man U...academy).
 
Seems a bit of colonial cringe still in existence.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion. 

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Speaking about poor journalism, that SMH piece from the home page is just awful!
 
We have not recruited anyone to replace Smeltz? Umm...Greenacre? Ifill?
 
And I suppose Durante and McKain are bad players now just because they play for a NZ based club.
 
Really shocking excuse for journalism!
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I didn't see a name on it. Also no opportunity to leave comments or send feedback.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I'm not so frothy about this one.  Last one the list suggests the author had no real idea.  Reinforced by no mention of recent signings.  I reckon this is great - if this is the prevailing view in Australia then we'll surprise a few, hopefully starting with Noookastle.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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