As you probably know, the group stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) is just about to start. This is Europe’s premier club competition where the best clubs in the continent compete against each other for glory.
The article this week – from BBC Sport news, focuses on the Battle of Britain, which is the eagerly-awaited clash between English giants, Man United, and top Scottish team, Rangers. There are comments from the Rangers manager, Walter Smith. In the article, he talks about his club’s form and predicts that Rangers will have a tough task ahead of them to contain the firepower of their English opponents. This prediction helps to add strength to the story.
There are also views from the Rangers chairman, Alastair Johnston, about Rangers’ good away form. This provides the reader with a contrasting opinion. The article blends in Johnston’s comments well with Smith’s – without awkward transitions as it goes from one point of view to the other. However, it would have been interesting to add further conflict to the story with a quote from the opposition – Man United manager, Alex Ferguson.
It is interesting that this story does not consist of any photos, but instead has two videos. As these are more interactive than photos, this would probably help to engage the online reader more. The first video is on Smith talking about their chances of beating Man United. The second one is on Johnston saying how they are looking forward to playing Man United and hoping that rioting fans will not cause a problem. However, upon watching the videos, it seems like the author has simply summarised the videos rather than interviewing the two parties concerned. While this is good for those who may not have the time to sit back and watch the videos, perhaps it would have been more beneficial to the reader if BBC could have used the videos instead, to back up their story, rather than using them as a focus.
In this article, though, the five ‘W’s and ‘H’ of journalism are present. This is good, as it keeps the story focused.
Great analysis! I don't follow football news but your analysis is concise yet detailed (as are all your other posts).
ReplyDeleteIt's very informative where I actually don't need to check out the original article to understand what the story is about.
PFFFT! you rock this analysis. I am humbled in your presence Priscilla!
ReplyDeleteThanks Farah and Milly! Haha, actually football's a pretty easy game to follow... it's really interesting too, so it's not difficult to write about. Haha, have I converted you two into football fans yet? :P
ReplyDeleteYes you have! I am buying FIFA paraphernalia as we speak!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, you have analysed this piece very well! I particularly liked your analysis of the video. I'm not a fan of football, but you have definitely piqued my interest! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha... that's great, Milly and Iva! So I might bump into you two at one of Sydney FC's games this season, then? :P
ReplyDeleteMight bump? haha heck, I'm already there! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha wow Milly, I see you're an ardent Sydney FC supporter already, lol... Their CEO Edwin Lugt's a really nice guy, isn't he? ;) Had a long chat with him once.
ReplyDeleteHaha yup definitely! Your blog has triggered my interest to learn more about the sport and I would love to go to a game :)
ReplyDeleteWow you had a chat with the CEO? When? That's awesome!
Haha... we should go to a game together, then! ;)
ReplyDeleteYup, I saw Lugt a few months ago.
Haha, I knew you were a football fan when I saw your desktop wallpaper!
ReplyDeleteGreat analysis, quite strange that the article didn't have an image but videos. I thought that would be standard practice.
Not much of a soccer fan, but my brother is one!
Haha, great deduction!
ReplyDeleteWell... with your brother's influence, there's still hope in you becoming a soccer fan! Lol.