Its all about getting the story out there in the right context. Yeah, if we say "English Football club in financial strife" then a lot will not care, nor even know who Liverpool FC is. But, if we put it out there in the context of "Corrupt American businessmen ruining one of the worlds greatest sporting instituitions" or something of the like, then you might get some of the general sports enthusiasts reading. It's all about getting the genuine sports lover interested, because as sports fans it doesnt really matter what sport it is, if you see a story about some great club in trouble like we are, you would listen, or read. For example, you may not give two shits about the New York Yankees, but if you read a story headline in the UK, or Australia, with the theme about it being "One of the great American sporting teams in risk of financial ruin" then the general johnny sports fan will probably give it a quick read at least while hes having his/her coffee and toast.
Thats what i am going to try and get going. Im going to my college newspaper meeting next week, and gonna try and see of theyll let me start writing a few sports stories, and ill be putting a bit of the EPL, and more importantly Liverpool in there. But, one of my first will be a feature on this issue. How many will care here, i do not know. But its about getting it out wherever it can, because every place it gets out will get a few readers every time, a few interested. Those numbers will multiply as interest in the issue gets noticed, and im sure more larger sports media places will have an interest as although football may not be big here, theres enough people with interest in the sport for them not to ignore it.
Im prepared to do whatever i can with any of you here, and any Liverpool fans anywhere, but most importantly here. Lets get on this, its gotta be done.
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