Ha’way the Podcast have posted up an interview with Keith Downie this morning. A really interesting listen, he talks a lot about his perspective on the animosity he’s received from sections of our fan base over the past few years. It’s really disheartening to hear the extent of some of the abuse and in some cases physical threats he’s received due to factors largely outside of his control. Some people really need to have a long look in the mirror.
Yeah a bit banter on twitter and that is fine but in pubs and that He was buzzing when newcastle were doing well yeah but its his job, seems equally as buzzing we are too like he says he gets pelters from both sides dependent on the news, goods news we love keef, bad news keef is a mackem/mag
Unfortunately thats just the way social media is, I highly doubt 90% of the keyboard warriors would say anything to his face. Its all just for attention.
He talks about having to leave a pub in Sunderland after the play-off semi-final after getting physical threats. Social media abuse is unfortunately par for the course for anyone with a public profile online, especially those linked to the tribal animal of football. Feeling physically threatened in person is a completely different kettle of fish and should never be happening.
Physical threats, any kind of threats, be it online or any other form is 100 percent not on. I haven't heard the interview and won't. Once again I do not condone anyone receiving threats but when you live in Newcastle, have a YouTube channel dedicated to Newcastle United using his Sky Sports information yet claim to be a northeast correspondent nasty people may take exception.
