Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 1 hour ago, BridgeIsBlue said: See the name in the release by the NUJ - Dominic Bascombe. Says it all. Typical trade union, riddled with them. weshallnotbemoved! and Blue Avenger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,653 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 "After the apology was published we had to abide by it and the spirit in which it was published. Unfortunately that apology was then undermined and we had to take appropriate action" So, sacked for deliberately undermining their employer. Nothing to do with being "intimidated" by Rangers. Wont stop the haters though. Bearsden bear, Bears r us and legs 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire_Bear 69 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Herald has just posted a statement but I can't see it cause I don't subscribe. Could someone paste the article please? Link here. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14240917.Herald___Times_Group__A_statement/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Ayrshire_Bear said: Herald has just posted a statement but I can't see it cause I don't subscribe. Could someone paste the article please? Link here. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14240917.Herald___Times_Group__A_statement/ Ayrshire_Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,653 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 16 minutes ago, the goal machine said: A Graham Spiers column published on heraldscotland in December made a claim about an un-named member of the six-strong board of Rangers. This presented a legal issue which had to be addressed and which was discussed at length, by all parties involved. The issue was whether we could defend in court a contentious statement and the advice given was that we could not. Finally, on clear legal advice, we were left with no option other than to apologise and seek to draw a line under the matter. After the apology was published we had to abide by it and the spirit in which it was published. Unfortunately that apology was then undermined and we had to take appropriate action. Our titles have a long history of supporting quality journalism and defending free speech and robust comment. This made all the more difficult the action we had to take. While one of our advertisers is on the board at Rangers that was never an issue and we shall continue to report and comment on the pressing issues of the day without fear or favour. Magnus Llewellin, Editor-in-Chief Herald & Times Group Ayrshire_Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, the goal machine said: A Graham Spiers column published on heraldscotland in December made a claim about an un-named member of the six-strong board of Rangers. This presented a legal issue which had to be addressed and which was discussed at length, by all parties involved. The issue was whether we could defend in court a contentious statement and the advice given was that we could not. Finally, on clear legal advice, we were left with no option other than to apologise and seek to draw a line under the matter. After the apology was published we had to abide by it and the spirit in which it was published. Unfortunately that apology was then undermined and we had to take appropriate action. Our titles have a long history of supporting quality journalism and defending free speech and robust comment. This made all the more difficult the action we had to take. While one of our advertisers is on the board at Rangers that was never an issue and we shall continue to report and comment on the pressing issues of the day without fear or favour. Magnus Llewellin, Editor-in-Chief Herald & Times Group Looks like the Jesuit cocksucker overplayed her hand, thinking she was bigger than her employers. Sad to say, it's a problem they all suffer from, as nothing is as big as or as important as their cause, the rhepublic of Scotland, all things oirish and the demonisation of all things Rangers. Sad heinous, incest ridden, malcontent, illiterate scum! BridgeIsBlue and Ayrshire_Bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, Corky True Legend said: See the name in the release by the NUJ - Dominic Bascombe. Says it all. Typical trade union, riddled with them. As I said, so the kickback starts and it starts against us. First point, it has nowt to do with Rangers. Spiers lied and a Rangers Director as the owner of another business, withdrew that businesses support. Second point, Rangers are not her employers. Last point, our club should take the NUJ the whole road with this and rip them a new one. I would be truly amazed and disappointed if we don't. Nip this shite in the bud and send a further message to all our lying bastard haters. Corky True Legend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The two morons put their hatred of Rangers before their job. Spiers has probably got another newspaper job lined up but the Cardonald coĺlege graduate will have to be content with writing poisonous blogs about Rangers whilst dining out at her local food bank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Greenslade will be pulling strings at the Granuaid, ensuring that these two are given a platform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,829 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Herald and Times had announced cut backs recently and all they required to get shot of some people was any good reason. It would appear that Spiers and Haggerty supplied the good reasons themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 She's been party to hating Rangers, destrying the clubs brand, image, reputation and more for years. She's made a reputation and profit from hating Rangers and writing content for like minded individuals for years. The club defends itself for once and she plays the victim and throws the toys out over social media again. Fuck you, Angela. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,222 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Unfortunately that True statement from the Editor in Chief will just be ignored by the mhanky hate filled rabble and the idiots that have been defending her and that odious creep will react like a 3 year old..going..."la la la la I'm not listening...la la la..!!"...and tweet more shocking lies and post sickening slurs about the Ibrox Disaster (that cnut better get his/her door booted in very soon)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterPerry 472 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I have to say that is a good statement by Magnus Llewellin. Clear and concise. Fuck the Haters. Chester, Magnus Llewellin RSC Sparkle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 1 minute ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said: She's been party to hating Rangers, destrying the clubs brand, image, reputation and more for years. She's made a reputation and profit from hating Rangers and writing content for like minded individuals for years. The club defends itself for once and she plays the victim and throws the toys out over social media again. Fuck you, Angela. The club wasn't even defending itself against her - she choose to get involved in this and went against the direct wishes of her employer who sacked her. Bearsden bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 1,114 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just now, JCDBigBear said: The Herald and Times had announced cut backs recently and all they required to get shot of some people was any good reason. It would appear that Spiers and Haggerty supplied the good reasons themselves. The main regret for Spiers will be that Haggerty is getting some of 'his attention'. Spiers who is at best, a very ordinary journalist has dined out for years for his stance on perceived sectarianism back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,293 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Talk about Downfall.. BridgeIsBlue, Virtuoso and cushynumber 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 4 hours ago, WadeWilson said: Can't you work it out? Why would you tempt fate by posting about a coach company having an accident? There are no doubt genuinely mentally-sick folk lurking and reading right now and they don't need much in the way of encouragement. Gotta admit I agree. i don't think Wilberforce meant any harm but it was an ill-thought out thing to say Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,190 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Decent statement from the Herald, wonder how the NUJ will try and defend slanderous statements with no proof of source. Britney and the hag are entitled to their opinions but only if they can justify them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 1,114 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 15 minutes ago, Virtuoso said: Greenslade will be pulling strings at the Granuaid, ensuring that these two are given a platform. All this jounalistic outrage becomes contagious and spreads........ But what about the principle of a group of people (some journalists) who over a long period of time, act in concert with an apparent aim of traducing the name of the supporters of one particular football club. Some of the material or 'evidence' they use coming from directly from themselves and their accounts of such. PMGB AT (C4) Roy Greenslade etc Is this journalism or an organised attack,.......... opportunistically looking for and/or creating & embellishing material ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,194 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 4 hours ago, WadeWilson said: It looks like wages may have been an issue. Only because it is impossible to get change from a penny Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,829 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Do we know what Haggerty said to get herself the chop or was it just a case of getting bumped in the cut-backs and she is using that as an excuse? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 2 hours ago, ritchieshearercaldow said: Like others I presume she is ignorant of her history, she'll just see her as a poor female journo being picked upon. That's what I'm hoping. Ruth is the type of person who could possibly get the Tories back on track in Scotland. Dissapointed in her but wiling to give her benefit of the doubt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,653 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 1 minute ago, JCDBigBear said: Do we know what Haggerty said to get herself the chop or was just a case of getting bumped in the cut-backs and she is using that as an excuse? More like the Herald is using it as an excuse to get rid of her. Money's tight at the Herald and Times Group, even an HND from Cardonald doesn't guarantee a job these days : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said: Do we know what Haggerty said to get herself the chop or was it just a case of getting bumped in the cut-backs and she is using that as an excuse? the paper issued an apology and withdrew the article. She came out and publically backed Spiers, therefore undermining the apology Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Without fear or favour. This is no oirlund - and btw; the famine is over - and Boots now sell vitamin B tablets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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