Anything to declare?

[Connor]

To reiterate, I do understand the concept of 'relationship management' in the media, particularly single-source entities like a football club (how can you truly be an Everton-facing journo without club insight?). But equally, could the Echo write their match reports without accreditation? Yes of course. Now that we have Facebook feeds and embargoes, is it absolutely critical that they can physically sit in one of Koeman's press conferences? When was the last time you felt the Echo - essentially, the biggest 'paper' covering Everton - got an exclusive that didn't feel like a club missive?

Alls I can say is that, it's a joke really.

 

[Yarrgh]

Pandoras box this frandelino.

Without the hope.

 

[orly]

Alls I can say is that, it's a joke really.

It really is.

Interestingly - and almost to debunk the theory altogether - Everton Business Matters is almost unilaterally scathing in its criticism of the Board and one contributor (no, not that one) is pretty damning about Koeman. And yet it hasn't affected their "access" or their engagement

 

[SerenityNigh]

It really is.

Interestingly - and almost to debunk the theory altogether - Everton Business Matters is almost unilaterally scathing in its criticism of the Board and one contributor (no, not that one) is pretty damning about Koeman. And yet it hasn't affected their "access" or their engagement

Do you think that's different because one of the contributors is a shareholder? Not that being a minority shareholder necessarily gives one privilege or access, but maybe there's a different perception on that person's rights to information and opinion.

 

[Huyton Layne]

Adder
Cobra
Python
Viper
Anaconda.

 

[Goat]

I think maybe I've used the word 'manipulate' here when it's too strong. Perhaps 'steer' or 'guide'.

If the top 20 posters by posting content on GrandOldTeam.com all felt they wanted Koeman out, and posted as much, how much do you think it would steer the general feeling on the site?

Im Koeman In frandelino.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Definitely something sinister went on from Moshiri's arrival until August 2016. The club helped whip fans into a frenzy with some of the most nauseating boardroom cheerleading imaginable. Critique of the new regime was a taboo. And the club's handling of the media and fan expectations during the spring of 2016 is the reason why there is such a high level of disgruntlement at the minute.

 

[toffee matt]

Only suprise is the the esk isn't there

 

[ianefc]

Really interesting.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Moshiri used Jim White to play us superbly.

 

[Gladystweet]

Moshiri used Jim White to play us superbly.

You mean "the most connected man in football"?

 

[toffee matt]

Moshiri used Jim White to play us superbly.

*uses

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

You mean "the most connected man in football"?

Had us believing it was a 'new dawn'

 

[scratchnsurf]

Reads

Furrows brow

Scratches head

Goes back to MS paint thread.

 

[COYBL25]

First impressions are that its a bit sinister, but at the same time a bit desperate.

Using " pet stooges " to spread the gospel according to the clubs PR people is creepy