Football Programmes Centre

RH27 · Joined: 06 Jul 2015 Posts: 2

Hi guys,

I've searched the internet and this seems the best place to ask. I am a final year Sports Journalism student, and am particularly interested in football programmes.

With a case study needed for my final year studies, I thought the perfect idea was to look into the existence of the football programme, the evolution and what the future holds for it. Saying this, I am looking for opinions and experiences from collectors such as yourselves. I am just wondering, would there be any of you out there who would be happy to do some interviews with me, either in person or over the phone, in the coming weeks?

Along with this, I have also written some questions below, which would help my research significantly. If you'd be kind of enough to answer these, it would be especially helpful.

Maybe people have come on here asking similar things before, so apologies if this seems like deja-vu!

The questions are:
How long have you been a collector?

Just what is it about football programmes that you find so interesting?

What makes a good programme?

Some clubs have tried to introduce online editions of their programmes. How do you think these have been received and could they ever take over from the hard copies?

Do you think fans will ever fall out of love with matchday programmes?

Thankyou for your time and if anyone would be kind enough to help me with these questions (and possible interviews) I look forward to hearing back.

Ryan

pastpirate · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:10 pm Post subject:

How long will it take my friend?
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Wullie · Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 3423

Haven't I read this before on the forum ? Exact word for word some time back ? Seems odd to me. I suppose you call that lazy jounalism. Laughing

Flackwell Lad · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 491 Location: Australia

Wullie wrote:

Haven't I read this before on the forum ? Exact word for word some time back ? Seems odd to me. I suppose you call that lazy jounalism. Laughing

Ryan calls it deja-vu

RH27 · Joined: 06 Jul 2015 Posts: 2

Wullie wrote:

Haven't I read this before on the forum ? Exact word for word some time back ? Seems odd to me. I suppose you call that lazy jounalism. Laughing

Think it's a little unfair to call this lazy journalism. This is a case study, so someone in the world may have done something like this before. I apologised in my original post in case this did seem like a repeat post, but I personally know of nobody who has done this topic.

If there are any people who do have a couple of minutes spare and wouldn't mind giving a few brief answers, it would be hugely appreciated.

PastPirate, it would probably be around a 15-20 minute conversation.

smk06 · Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 523 Location: North of Leeds

Happy to take part in an interview. Should have some free time next week.

TheMusic · Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Posts: 533

Hi Ryan,

Don't worry about the replies, some of the guys just occasionally come across a bit cynically, that's all. I'll answer your questions via email or PM if you like.

Cheers.

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:01 am Post subject:

Yes, me too Ryan, PM me when ready.

Fishy · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 1218

As above - PM when ready.

pastpirate · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:08 pm Post subject:

Snap PM me
Happy to take part.
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Wullie · Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 3423

it was a joke.... get it Sad

I have no problem. Only I swear I've read it word for word before. Maybe I'm reliving my past life ..ahhhhhh Crying or Very sad

Rocky · Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1541

Wullie wrote:

it was a joke.... get it Sad

I have no problem. Only I swear I've read it word for word before. Maybe I'm reliving my past life ..ahhhhhh Crying or Very sad

Was it this my little Mackem friend? Not quite word for word but similar

http://www.footballprogrammece.....university

By the way, I'd ban you…..attacking these newbies. Quite disgraceful. Where's admin? Wink

Wullie · Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 3423

ha, I knew I never dreamt it. I am nice to new forum members. I just wonder why kids can't get a proper job nowadays. Everyone has to go to Uni. By the time these kids have left, most Greeks their age have retired. Very Happy

We talk about no youngsters interested in the hobby. I wonder what Ryan thinks of us old farts and the hobby ? I'm sure he'll get a ton of help from the forum. Good Luck

Auchinleckian · Forum Moderator Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 4352

More than happy to take part if needed.

derby1884 · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:33 pm Post subject:

I did my Uni thesis 4 years ago on how "new media" and "old media" combine and contrast and the pros and cons for both clubs and supporters.

If I can be of any help, drop me a PM.
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pastpirate · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:43 pm Post subject:

Just did the survey via PM.

Only took 5 mins so if you have a little time to spare let Ryan know.
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VILLAPROGS · Joined: 14 Jul 2010 Posts: 128

I'll help you out mate if I'm needed.

SeasideMark · Joined: 24 Oct 2014 Posts: 612

I will happily help this guy out - I am a working journalist with over 30 years experience of covering North Wales football and have been programme editor at Prestatyn Town FC on and off since 1978. PM me for details of when it's convenient to chat please. Diolch yn fawr, Mark.

Eck · Joined: 25 Aug 2012 Posts: 2552

Rocky wrote:

Wullie wrote:

it was a joke.... get it Sad

I have no problem. Only I swear I've read it word for word before. Maybe I'm reliving my past life ..ahhhhhh Crying or Very sad

Was it this my little Mackem friend? Not quite word for word but similar

http://www.footballprogrammece.....university

By the way, I'd ban you…..attacking these newbies. Quite disgraceful. Where's admin? Wink

I just deleted my last post on it before I got caned. Very Happy