Re: Unacceptable bias : Mon May 02, 2011 4:24 pm
Deano G wrote:
I thought the point of Phil Clarke was to provide some balance given Eddie and Stevo's long running love affair with the self-styled "Entertainers"...
I agree with you, they have lauded Saints more than they should have down the years. I think that's Eddie and Stevo's way though, they get excited when they spot a trend. Whoever are champions and in form, they will ask can anyone beat this team? Can anyone stop them this season? And will become obsessed with particular players too, but I don't think this is done with any sinister intent. Eddie puts tags on things - like in the past 12 months he bangs on about Jamie Foster being able to kick blind folded. And no surprise to hear him talk up our 'comeback kings' credentials.
He is not a Saints fan though, and Stevo is of course a proud Yorkshireman. We just happen to be the only 'big 2' side throughout the entire super league, so we've more acclaim more often with the success. I agree it's irksome, but it is not done with genuine bias like Phil Clarke who is earnestly and distastefully supporting any team that plays against us.