“This group truly deserves a ban from Celtic Park. How have they managed to turn this issue into an anti-Celtic story when it has nothing to do with Celtic?”
Celtic fan Mark Paton shared this sentiment in the Celtic FC News and Laughing at Zombies Facebook group.
As evidenced by the name of that Facebook group, it shows bias towards Celtic and defends the club when necessary. It gleefully celebrates Celtic victories while reveling in the misfortunes of theRangers. Conversely, similar groups for the Rangers fans reflect the opposite sentiments.
This bias extends to fan media; both teams maintain blogs, podcasts, and social media platforms where supporters express their views based on team allegiance.
Should the mainstream media take a different approach?
The mainstream media, however, ought to do better. For instance, BBC Sportscene frequently features former Rangers players, often overshadowing Celtic players—even when the latter are involved. When a Celtic player is mentioned, it tends to be someone like Scott Allan, who is also a Rangers fan!
Shifting Media Dynamics
Publications like the Daily Record and Sunday Mail once had vast readership numbers but have seen a significant decline. They now rely heavily on digital platforms and AI-generated content, with the aforementioned story credited to two writers, including a ‘Sports Trends Editor.’
Headlines That Shock
The intention behind sensational headlines like ‘Fuming Peter Schmeichel snubs Celtic critics of son Kasper as bitter row rumbles on’ is clear: they aim to attract the largest audience possible. Such headlines serve Reach PLC’s interests by reaching multiple fan bases and generating clicks.
While this strategy is undeniably effective in garnering attention, it sacrifices accuracy for sensationalism. Readers might feel outrage but will likely continue clicking on similar articles.
Do both sides get equal treatment?
When wrongdoing occurs on the Rangers’ side, both teams seem equally scrutinized. Yet, when issues arise within Celtic, the backlash is often harsher. This was evident recently when a Celtic supporter embarrassed the club at Ibrox.
Despite an influx of reliable Celtic fan media, it appears the club’s dependence on traditional media has increased. The remaining fan media sites often feel neglected and struggle for coverage, highlighting a continuous challenge in the relationship.
You can read the original article titled ‘Fuming Peter Schmeichel snubs Celtic critics of son Kasper as bitter row rumbles on’ here, which essentially discusses a father’s frustration with the treatment his son received from the Danish media.
