From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Savaged by Simon Jordan
Barney Ronay admits being savaged by Simon Jordan but wants more internet rage.
In brief
Barney Ronay admits being savaged by Simon Jordan but wants more internet rage. Barney Ronay was savaged by Simon Jordan on social media but finds the online rage addictive. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Barney Ronay's online savaging
Barney Ronay was savaged by Simon Jordan on social media but finds the online rage addictive.
“I was a side-beef, an afterthought. By now the algorithm is already filling my feed with fresh SJ face-offs.”
Simon Jordan's background
Simon Jordan used to own Crystal Palace and is a popular football pundit on TalkSport.
“Used to own Crystal Palace. Now a very good and listenable pundit on TalkSport”
Ronay's appreciation of Jordan
Ronay respects Jordan's industry knowledge and his unique style of speaking.
“I like the way he talks. It reminds me of Jackie Chiles, the lawyer in Seinfeld”
The savaging incident
Ronay was savaged in a minor offhand way about Croatia versus England football match.
“I was at Croatia versus England in Rijeka”
Croatia vs England match details
The match was meant to be played without fans due to past disorder in Paris.
“The game was meant to be played without fans as punishment for some Croatia-related disorder in Paris last year”
Ronay's confusion about the incident
Ronay doesn't understand why anyone would strongly disagree with his view about children.
“I still don’t really get why anyone would strongly disagree with this”
Hajduk Split fans
Hajduk Split fans walked behind a coffin chanting 'Auschwitz' this week.
“Hajduk Split fans this week walking behind an actual coffin and chanting 'Auschwitz'”
Online rage dynamics
The internet algorithm fills feeds with fresh conflicts between football figures.
“By now the algorithm is already filling my feed with fresh SJ face-offs”
Algorithm's role in online conflict
The algorithm creates a craving for online conflict that's designed to be addictive.
“Vast amounts of expertise and resources have been poured into this irresistible machinery”
The internet's effect on football
Online rage around football has reached fever pitch with regulatory rulings.
“The level of rage around football right now is genuinely astonishing”
The consequence
Ronay wants to be savaged again to feel the online rage.
“Savage me again. Make me feel something”
The headline
Barney Ronay was savaged by Simon Jordan on social media but finds the online rage addictive.
