Edmiston Drive Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Dear Mr , Thank you for your time yesterday and for your note regarding Alex Thomson's tweet. Please let me reassure you again that I will not pass on your details.I want to explain how this situation occurred. Whilst researching a blog about the many videos and spoof images that have been created and posted online about Rangers FC, Alex Thomson posted a link to an animated image.Alex has recently reported extensively on the Rangers story and interpreted this image in terms of the current financial woes of the club. It featured a statue of John Greig, who as you will know resigned as a Rangers director in October, "walking away". However, this statue was built to commemorate the 66 who died in the 1971 disaster and we now understand that some people have been offended that this animation uses that statue as part of a spoof. Furthermore, there was some confusion over his tweets which were intended to clarify the situation – he was trying to point out that he wasn't aware that this image could be interpreted in this way. To be clear, he was familiar with the memorial statue – but he did not expect the image to be interpreted as a comment on the Ibrox Disaster.Alex was very concerned that he may have tweeted something that could be interpreted as offensive, so when this was pointed out to him, he immediately deleted the tweet, and the link and issued an unreserved apology. He has since followed this apology with a more comprehensive explanation and apology here: http://blogs.channel...rs-apology/2041On behalf of Channel 4 News and Alex Thomson, I would like to apologise sincerely for any offence caused. We are always grateful for feedback, so thank you for taking the time to contact us. Best wishesAmy Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Dear Mr , Thank you for your time yesterday and for your note regarding Alex Thomson's tweet. Please let me reassure you again that I will not pass on your details.I want to explain how this situation occurred. Whilst researching a blog about the many videos and spoof images that have been created and posted online about Rangers FC, Alex Thomson posted a link to an animated image.Alex has recently reported extensively on the Rangers story and interpreted this image in terms of the current financial woes of the club. It featured a statue of John Greig, who as you will know resigned as a Rangers director in October, "walking away". However, this statue was built to commemorate the 66 who died in the 1971 disaster and we now understand that some people have been offended that this animation uses that statue as part of a spoof. Furthermore, there was some confusion over his tweets which were intended to clarify the situation – he was trying to point out that he wasn't aware that this image could be interpreted in this way. To be clear, he was familiar with the memorial statue – but he did not expect the image to be interpreted as a comment on the Ibrox Disaster.Alex was very concerned that he may have tweeted something that could be interpreted as offensive, so when this was pointed out to him, he immediately deleted the tweet, and the link and issued an unreserved apology. He has since followed this apology with a more comprehensive explanation and apology here: http://blogs.channel...rs-apology/2041On behalf of Channel 4 News and Alex Thomson, I would like to apologise sincerely for any offence caused. We are always grateful for feedback, so thank you for taking the time to contact us. Best wishesAmy LawsonWhy the confusion? He's a lying manky snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Trying to defuse it.Clearly don't give a fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastrax Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Can you give me her email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manno Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Clearly the cunt doesn't realise that John Greig was more or less forced to resign by Craig Whyte, before we went into administration. Prick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Can someone put the you tube clip of thomson from before this happened back up , so I can send it back to her and show full well that he knew fine what he was saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Dear Mr , Thank you for your time yesterday and for your note regarding Alex Thomson's tweet. Please let me reassure you again that I will not pass on your details.I want to explain how this situation occurred. Whilst researching a blog about the many videos and spoof images that have been created and posted online about Rangers FC, Alex Thomson posted a link to an animated image.Alex has recently reported extensively on the Rangers story and interpreted this image in terms of the current financial woes of the club. It featured a statue of John Greig, who as you will know resigned as a Rangers director in October, "walking away". However, this statue was built to commemorate the 66 who died in the 1971 disaster and we now understand that some people have been offended that this animation uses that statue as part of a spoof. Furthermore, there was some confusion over his tweets which were intended to clarify the situation – he was trying to point out that he wasn't aware that this image could be interpreted in this way. To be clear, he was familiar with the memorial statue – but he did not expect the image to be interpreted as a comment on the Ibrox Disaster.Alex was very concerned that he may have tweeted something that could be interpreted as offensive, so when this was pointed out to him, he immediately deleted the tweet, and the link and issued an unreserved apology. He has since followed this apology with a more comprehensive explanation and apology here: http://blogs.channel...rs-apology/2041On behalf of Channel 4 News and Alex Thomson, I would like to apologise sincerely for any offence caused. We are always grateful for feedback, so thank you for taking the time to contact us. Best wishesAmy LawsonJust covering his back, shocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'o'rangerblue Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So they are saying Thomson's not a serious journalist but a muckraker and piss taker.I wonder if we can commission him to find all the spoof pictures and gifs about Big Jock Knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I know it wont be popular but i understand the reply and believe it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I know it wont be popular but i understand the reply and believe it as well. What part ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 What part ?I believe he knew about the memorial.I believe he just didnt connect the dots as to what it would mean to us.His immediate removal of it when somebody said something backs that up in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just covering his back, shocking Have replied and included the clip of him mentioning the disaster and the fact he knew full well the meaning . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The fact he was laughing about it that afternoon suggests his apology is not exactly heartfelt.Wonder how a politician, who had made a gaffe, lied about the context then was found chuckling away after apologising would be treated on C4 news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I believe he knew about the memorial.I believe he just didnt connect the dots as to what it would mean to us.His immediate removal of it when somebody said something backs that up in my opinion.This is a man who tells everyone about the awards he has won for his investigative work and on his reporting...........now I would not call what he said a bad judgement based on what he does for a living...Also this is the man that said he was threatened by a journalist in Glasgow(fuck me , you mean there is a bluenose one) and Strathclyde Police say the they can find no evidence to back up his claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I believe he knew about the memorial.I believe he just didnt connect the dots as to what it would mean to us.His immediate removal of it when somebody said something backs that up in my opinion. possibly, but if he has "reported extensively on the Rangers story" then, why would he have "interpreted this image in terms of the current financial woes of the club" to me! it just shows that he is a tim and thouhgt it was funny to impress his tim mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdoblo Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 If Hugh Dallas can be forced out for forwarding an email about the pope then why the fuck are channel 4 letting this cunt away with this?! He can fuck off with his 'unreserved apology'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 This guy should really stay the fuck out of all this. I mean why has he taken such an interest in this. On more than one occasion he has mouthed off or posted something that is alot of shit or "was mis-understood". Like so many unfortunately he is trying to gain publicity out of sticking the knife into us at this time. Hopefully if we ignore the cunt he will disappear back to Afghanistan or anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alnic3856 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 His apology?The email is signed amy lawson, the utter cunt couldnt even apologise himself, he is a fucking snake bastard and he should burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochgellyBear Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I honestly don't think the guy was mocking the ibrox disaster.Let's not jump on the easily offended bus when we slag the tims for doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I despise this worthless excuse for a journalist, he has no credibility, and never should after he was made to look the idiot he clearly is live on Radio.An apology isnt good enough, I'd like to see channel 4 doing the right thing and sacking this idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I got the reply too.9m alex thomson @alextomo I apologise. I was not aware. I have deleted that post. Chris Graham @ChrisGraham76 @alextomo You were aware. You've stood beside statue. You pander to bigots every day, why not leave the tweet as a testament to your idiocy? 7m Jonny Graham @jonny2107 @alextomo yes you where i read tweets a number of months ago when u refered to it as a statue & you where corrected to which you aknowledgedHi, I don't have twitter, can these be verified. By anyone? Also, what's this about a YouTube clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 He's their top journalist isn't he? Always unlikely to sack him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Fucking rat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Stock Chan4 response. Everyone got one.This cunt needs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboyblue Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I got the same reply from the patronising cunts, shameful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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