The latest Lost Bhoys podcast isn’t to be missed as Chris McGuigan gets to ask the questions that every on-line supporter wishes to ask Tony Hamilton- Head of Celtic Media.
In less than 18 months Lost Bhoys has made a great impact on the fast growing on-line Celtic community with the enthusiasm of Chris and the team shining through in even the darkest moments.
In his 45 minute interview Chris asked Hamilton the questions that most Celtic supporters would like answered as the club enters the new year with a new look website and dipping their toes into social media through Twitter and Facebook.
The overwhelming feeling from the interview is that the club wishes to produce content to compliment the impressive on-line supporter culture that Lost Bhoys is a great example of.
“I find it helpful at times and also quite frustrating,” Hamilton answered when asked about the clubs take on supporter websites, podcasts and message boards.
“It’s frustrating when I see people automatically believing things that I know not to be true.
“It certainly has it’s place, I don’t think that we want to have a monopoly on Celtic media by any stretch of the imagination. I think that is one of the things that sets us apart- the fact that we have so many unofficial websites and fans forums.
“Generally it’s positive because people are talking about Celtic, that’s my personal opinion. What differentiates you (unofficial/supporter) websites is that you can be more liberal, we’ve got very stringent policies about what we can comment on.
“We wouldn’t comment on speculation while the whole speculation thing- whose coming, whose going- that type of thing is of great interest to supporters but that’s a thin line that we don’t go over.”
Chris chipped in with: “The way that I would put it is we can talk about a lot of the things that you might be thinking about but can’t talk about!”
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The full range of Celtic media matters are covered from Channel 67, Celtic You Tube channel, iPhone applications and catering for the growing number of mac users.
Hamilton explains why Ireland is excluded from live Channel 67 transmissions which is due to the territory defined by Sky and ESPN which covers the UK and Ireland as one territory.
The complex and growing issue of piracy is dealt is dealt with with Hamilton well aware that pirate streams are available on-line.
Rather than wade through my interpretation stick the podcast on and enjoy a lively and informative interview that gives a great in-sight into the direction that the club intends to move in.
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Really enjoyed this podcast. Like most people, I just thought the club were well behind the times when it came to technology. Was interesting to hear the issues the club face when considering whether to have a Facebook page or fans forum.
I had never thought about that fact that most fans on the net are interested in all the rumours, speculation and opinions on how the team/players are playing. The club could never do any of these things.
I’ve been listening to The Lostbhoys for a while now and along with the Celtic Underground Podcast these guys do a fantastic job (and don’t charge us a penny). I actually look forward to my journey to work on a Friday with either of these on my ipod.
We also have loads of great websites already (this one included). So while the club could do better, we already have much of what we need.
Whatever the club does come out with should be to complement what we already have, not replace it.
Hail Hail
Just wanted to say great post.I like how you write. Ever thought about freelance writing?