Well apparently my decision to publish Bilbo's thoughts on a conspiracy has ruffled the feathers of more than just a few. It makes one wonder if there is any truth in what Bilbo says?
Ahh, but from a personal standpoint, I will just say AKM is the top-magazine you will ever find on world Cup soccer. Their statistical analysis, and breakdown of head-to-head matchups is the best quality, bar none. If they asked me to be a contributor for them, I would do it in half a heart beat. But I can not deny being aggrieved by their insinuation I am attempting to reach a larger fan base in publishing "abrasive and conspiratory comments."
The thoughts and actions expressed by the players whom I quote are only the players, not mine. I am simply trying to fairly report and predict the outcomes of the matches. I was doing my job as a journalist to report a story. Now of course the sources I decide to choose, will automatically have some sort of slant to it, as it is impossible to quote every different source on every story. I thought those 'intelligent' writers over at AKM would be able to realize I was obviously not in support of Bilbo's claim, seeing as I have picked Hithlum to win...thus no Melkor-Sauron final. (But they probably wouldn't know that I meant 'intelligent' writers sarcastically, until they read what's in parenthesis.)
I do agree with AKM about Bilbo's press conference. He probably should have directed his anger at the one color-analyst who is clearly in favor of seeing Melkor vs. Sauron in the final, and not blown it up into a big conspiracy by the Cup officials, and other members in the media. However, AKM's own response, to not only disregard Bilbo's statement (which makes it clear that the AKM writer did not do any research into Bilbo's accusations at all, but predetermined that Bilbo is off his rocker), but then to even insinuate that I hold the same views as Bilbo, makes you wonder, doesn't it? It makes you wonder if Bilbo is right afterall.
By: Jim "Scoop" Johnstone
of the Boro-blog