07-10-2014, 02:35 PM
Robin,
Why Italy?
Not sure that the ‘constellation’ you suggest would fit the (Referendum/Independence) script. First, the date of the tournament (29th November) post-dates a possible Referendum to declare independence in Catalonia that may take place on 9 November. But the Spanish government has ruled this illegal so that it may not go ahead. Otherwise, I could - doing a Nelson - see the contextual relevance of Catalonia. But, the dates don’t seem to gel?
Italy beats me.
Nevertheless, this headline in Sunday’s Observer would seem to lend weight to Derek’s general point that the media have ‘form’ when it comes to linking themes. Anything to sell newspapers etc.
After Scotland, now it's Catalonia's turn. But pro-union voices struggle to be heard
George
Why Italy?
Not sure that the ‘constellation’ you suggest would fit the (Referendum/Independence) script. First, the date of the tournament (29th November) post-dates a possible Referendum to declare independence in Catalonia that may take place on 9 November. But the Spanish government has ruled this illegal so that it may not go ahead. Otherwise, I could - doing a Nelson - see the contextual relevance of Catalonia. But, the dates don’t seem to gel?
Italy beats me.
Nevertheless, this headline in Sunday’s Observer would seem to lend weight to Derek’s general point that the media have ‘form’ when it comes to linking themes. Anything to sell newspapers etc.
After Scotland, now it's Catalonia's turn. But pro-union voices struggle to be heard
George