[Albion] Andy Naylor - Dedicated Journalist

[stingray]

Not the most gifted of writers tbh. v little colour or flair evident.

 

[Soul Finger]

Lots of comments about 'not paying for it'.

Journalists need to earn a living like everyone else.

This entitlement culture of not paying for things has diluted quality and enabled people who can't write – but have opinions – to come to the fore with blogs and other social media. Some of it is excellent, mind, but the majority is sensationalist drivel.

It's a shame we're at a point in time where people don't think they should pay for a service/craft which takes many years to hone and perfect.

 

[rippleman]

I dont have a problem with him personally and he is probably a decent enough bloke. However some of his articles on the Athletic read like they have been written by a 5 year old.

Well...he worked for the Argus. Nothing further to add.

 

[Justice]

Never asks the hard questions he’s a BHA cheerleader.

 

[Badger Boy]

Never asks the hard questions he’s a BHA cheerleader.

Can you give us an example of a hard question you think he hasn't asked?

 

[The Albion Roar]

Never asks the hard questions he’s a BHA cheerleader.

That's not his job; it's not what he's been asked to do.

But as you don't subscribe to the Athletic, you won't know that, and so are not in a position to comment.

For the most part through this thread, the negative comments have clearly come from people who have no idea what his remit is; what he has been asked to do. Meanwhile, back in the real world, he is doing what his bosses are asking of him, and writing plenty of good copy, featuring some excellent prose. And featuring analysis not featured elsewhere - another example of those who don't read his work being the first to comment in their own echo chamber.

I don't give a toss if he comes across as aloof or distant. That's their problem those who do.

What a pity The Clown Of Pevensey Bay felt he had to write what he did, as it's such an obvious state of affairs that he highlights, it's embarrassing that it needed saying in the first place.

 

[Justice]

That's not his job; it's not what he's been asked to do.

But as you don't subscribe to the Athletic, you won't know that, and so are not in a position to comment.

For the most part through this thread, the negative comments have clearly come from people who have no idea what his remit is; what he has been asked to do. Meanwhile, back in the real world, he is doing what his bosses are asking of him, and writing plenty of good copy, featuring some excellent prose. And featuring analysis not featured elsewhere - another example of those who don't read his work being the first to comment in their own echo chamber.

I don't give a toss if he comes across as aloof or distant. That's their problem those who do.

What a pity The Clown Of Pevensey Bay felt he had to write what he did, as it's such an obvious state of affairs that he highlights, it's embarrassing that it needed saying in the first place.

Good for him, his performance today was very child like, the condescending tone towards BHA fans which I’m guessing is his target audience is pitiful.

 

[lhughes]

Confused by the tweet suggesting we have many forward options this season but added Sarmiento & Ferguson to this seasons list.

Weren't they available to us last season (Sarmientos injuries aside)?

 

[Hugo Rune]

Confused by the tweet suggesting we have many forward options this season but added Sarmiento & Ferguson to this seasons list.

Weren't they available to us last season (Sarmientos injuries aside)?

It was designed to wind fans up. Just ignore it.-

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

It was designed to wind fans up. Just ignore it.-

Whenever the transfer window is open that seems to be his go to approach.

 

[Bakero]

I've just read Andy Naylor's "Who'd have thought it" article in the Athletic, in which he states he went to the Goldstone as a child with his long-term season ticket holding grandparents. He also says he went to school in Woodingdean and has advised his Arsenal-supporting son-in-law to raise his grandchild a Brighton fan.

If he has all these Brighton connections, how'd he end up supposed Stoke?

 

[GrossTurn]

I've just read Andy Naylor's "Who'd have thought it" article in the Athletic, in which he states he went to the Goldstone as a child with his long-term season ticket holding grandparents. He also says he went to school in Woodingdean and has advised his Arsenal-supporting son-in-law to raise his grandchild a Brighton fan.

If he has all these Brighton connections, how'd he end up supposed Stoke?

I believe it was something quite tenuous like Gordon Banks (then at Stoke) being a favourite player of his when he was a kid, or something.

 

[Icy Gull]

I believe it was something quite tenuous like Gordon Banks (then at Stoke) being a favourite player of his when he was a kid, or something.

It was, I once asked him the question at an Albion do and that was exactly his answer. I once supported Spurs because they won the double when I was a glory hunter of 10. From a previous poll a large number of Albion fans were glory hunters when young, it’s what kids do. Luckily kids from Sussex can now be Albion supporting Glory Hunters from a very young age

 

[zeemeeuw]

I've just read Andy Naylor's "Who'd have thought it" article in the Athletic, in which he states he went to the Goldstone as a child with his long-term season ticket holding grandparents. He also says he went to school in Woodingdean and has advised his Arsenal-supporting son-in-law to raise his grandchild a Brighton fan.

If he has all these Brighton connections, how'd he end up supposed Stoke?

Oh dear, talk about backing the wrong horse!

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

It was, I once asked him the question at an Albion do and that was exactly his answer. I once supported Spurs because they won the double when I was a glory hunter of 10. From a previous poll a large number of Albion fans were glory hunters when young, it’s what kids do. Luckily kids from Sussex can now be Albion supporting Glory Hunters from a very young age

Just stop that Spurs nonsense, you only get one confession…..

Presumably you became an Albion fan in 75 when Joe Kinnear and Phil Beal joined the Albion?

 

[Icy Gull]

Just stop that Spurs nonsense, you only get one confession…..

Presumably you became an Albion fan in 75 when Joe Kinnear and Phil Beal joined the Albion?

Close, the transition started when we beat Palace 2-0 at the Goldstone. I only went to the game to see what all the fuss was about Malcolm Alison’s Palace and Peter Taylor

Harry Wilson had a blinder and kept Taylor in his pocket
I had only been living in Brighton for a few months
I now prefer Arsenal to Spurs too

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Close, the transition started when we beat Palace 2-0 at the Goldstone. I only went to the game to see what all the fuss was about Malcolm Alison’s Palace and Peter Taylor

2 from Sammy Morgan my then favourite player, along with Dennis Burnett

 

[tigertim68]

Close, the transition started when we beat Palace 2-0 at the Goldstone. I only went to the game to see what all the fuss was about Malcolm Alison’s Palace and Peter Taylor

Harry Wilson had a blinder and kept Taylor in his pocket
I had only been living in Brighton for a few months
I now prefer Arsenal to Spurs too

What a game that was , and the atmosphere was amazing

 

[Sheebo]

It was, I once asked him the question at an Albion do and that was exactly his answer. I once supported Spurs because they won the double when I was a glory hunter of 10. From a previous poll a large number of Albion fans were glory hunters when young, it’s what kids do. Luckily kids from Sussex can now be Albion supporting Glory Hunters from a very young age

Not glory hunters - just supporting their home pro club which is suddenly fashionable. The lost generation of the 90s / 00s have had kids - it’s great and it’s what we all wanted. I’m finding so many plastics getting all shitty about the Albion when the fact is they’re jealous

 

[Eeyore]

It was, I once asked him the question at an Albion do and that was exactly his answer. I once supported Spurs because they won the double when I was a glory hunter of 10. From a previous poll a large number of Albion fans were glory hunters when young, it’s what kids do. Luckily kids from Sussex can now be Albion supporting Glory Hunters from a very young age

When I was a kid I supported Aston Villa as much as Brighton, I won the St Luke's School Juniors Subbuteo League playing as them (a title I never stopped reminding my late brother of). But it gets boring supporting good teams, so I settled with Albion. I'm the original un-glory hunter. At this rate I'll be looking for another team.