Keith Downie Interview

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.

 

Just said this mate, we are a great bunch of fans but there’s some right arseholes amongst us

 

just finished listening was a very good podcast Downie came across well too

 

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.

 

Can’t say I’m surprised tbh

Didn’t he cry tears of joy when the Saudi’s takeover went through?

 

Still no need for threatening physical assault

 

I’m not excusing it, just doesn’t surprise me. Comes across like a Mag lover.

 

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.

 

Generations of SAFC fans have grown up seeing national journalists queuing up to pipe off NUFC fans with "Nation's second favourite fans", "Iconic Number Nine", "Cathedral on the Hill".

It works because meaningless catchphrases require no actual journalism, take minutes to type up and and their fans lap it up.

It's no wonder they get abused when they rock up to our matches after constantly fawning over our mentally challenged rivals.

Keith's colleagues must think he's nuts to stick his head above the parapet and dare to cover another Northern team.

Hopefully he gets the credit he deserves, his SAFC coverage has been excellent so far.