Possibly...

... But to be honest, I still can't see it. Balls' rise to prominence (and to being lambasted by Mick Dennis) has been fascinating: I can just about recall when the EDP first asked him for his views. It was in the immediate aftermath of Bruce Rioch's exit - and suddenly, before we knew it, he had his own regular column. Every fan's dream, really...

I'm not even sure if he's that popular, though. My chief problem with Balls is I regard him as leaning in whichever way the wind is pointing: he can be somewhat fickle at times. And if there's a naffer way of referring to the XI he would pick than 'Rich Pickings'... well, I've yet to think of one.

As mentioned already, it's Steve Gedge who I have the most time for: the man just talks the utmost sense, and constantly demonstrates not just an ability to write, but a highly impressive understanding of the game too. I'd certainly have no problem if HE became Archant's main man - but as with Balls, I honestly can't see it: mainly because their chief journalists need to maintain contacts and access with key figures at the club. And I can't imagine any fan being able to achieve such a status.

Posted By: thebigfeller on September 30th 2006 at 09:18:08

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An open letter to Rick Waghorn (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 00:46:02
- Excellent letter, especially about the hated Red Sox ! (n/m) (NCFC) - John in Texas, Sep 30, 12:40:52
- I don't think Otto will like this (NCFC) - theguru, Sep 30, 08:46:54
  - No, IED is allowed to use them as well. (n/m) (NCFC) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Sep 30, 09:24:21
    - But I think he probably meant using big words ... (NCFC) - bjt, Sep 30, 09:28:56
- Another great post - (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Sep 30, 08:05:49
  - Hehehe - that's entirely true! (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 08:33:39
    - The Stones - (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Sep 30, 08:58:00
      - Cheers Tim! (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 09:30:43
- good letter/post (n/m) (NCFC) - Commisar_Canary, Sep 30, 02:36:01
- Post of the decade!!!! (NCFC) - Norfolk Coast, Sep 30, 00:53:36
  - I'm thorughly confused (n/m) (NCFC) - Small, Sep 30, 01:00:12
    - It's long, I know... (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 01:09:13
      - I've met Mr. Balls a couple of times (n/m) (NCFC) - Small, Sep 30, 01:23:17
        
        So have I (my,dad, brother, 2 uncles, grandfather etc) (NCFC) - Newcastle Canary, Sep 30, 08:46:16
        
        Bollocks! Hang on a minute.... (NCFC) - Small, Sep 30, 01:27:45
        
        And...? (n/m) (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 01:25:38
        
        He was a nice bloke.... (NCFC) - Small, Sep 30, 01:37:56
        
        No real difference from me, then... (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 02:03:06
  - All very erudite and accurate I'm sure (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Sep 30, 00:57:50
    - Having read the above post I just visited Rick's site to read the Mick Dennis piece.. (NCFC) - The Editor of Milk, Sep 30, 07:19:39
      - *Balls is in now in the EN of course (n/m) (NCFC) - The Editor of Milk, Sep 30, 07:20:24
        
        Whilst Balls is currently the fans' golden boy as he does the balls (sorry) to criticise.. (NCFC) - Arganth, Sep 30, 08:15:01
        
        I doubt it... (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 08:42:54
        
        I don't disagree with your points there... (NCFC) - Arganth, Sep 30, 08:49:01
        
        Possibly... (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 09:18:08
    - I care. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 01:07:30
      - Seems to me (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Sep 30, 01:13:28
        
        True... (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 01:24:34
        
        Hadn't read that (NCFC) - The King of Prussia, Sep 30, 01:42:21
        
        Exactly. (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Sep 30, 01:59:39
- Another top post by the bigfeller! (n/m) (NCFC) - bjt, Sep 30, 00:52:30

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