BELOW IS A BLANKET REPLY FROM THE PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION RECEIVED TODAY AT 14.14
Thank you for contacting the PCC in regard to the back-page article in the Daily Record of 17 September which made reference to Neil Lennon. We have received a large number of complaints about the article. The Daily Record published an apology on Monday in regard to the article, which read as follows: We’re sorry As part of the build up to yesterday’s Old Firm match the Daily Record used a headline in Saturday’s paper (September 17, 2011) which contained the word “hated”. This has caused dismay and anger and it was wrong. We apologise for any offence this may have caused Neil Lennon, his family and also supporters. The Daily Record has a history of condemning intolerance in all its forms. Our headline was a misjudgement and it was not intended to stoke up feelings ahead of yesterday’s match. You may also be aware that Celtic Football Club has issued a statement following the publication of the apology: Club statement on Daily Record apology to Neil LennonBy: Newsroom Staff on 19 Sep, 2011 13:13 CELTIC Football Club can today confirm that the Daily Record newspaper has printed a retraction and apology on its back page concerning a weekend article relating to Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
The article was headlined 'WHO'S MORE HATED AT IBROX? (Is it Lennon or the taxman?)'.
Celtic has made its feelings very clear on this issue. We felt the language used was inflammatory and highly irresponsible. The treatment of Neil Lennon has been well-documented and in this context the article in question was insensitive and unnecessary.
We understood absolutely the feelings of Neil Lennon and our supporters on this issue. It is only right that the newspaper in question has admitted it was wrong.
We would hope that this kind of ill-judged reporting does not occur again.
We can confirm that the newspaper will receive access to media conferences. However, Celtic will closely monitor the reporting of all media outlets and we sincerely hope that such a situation does not arise again.
In the circumstances we will contact Celtic Football Club and determine whether it wishes, on behalf of Neil Lennon and the Club, to make a complaint to the PCC about the article. We will proceed with the complaint with the Club directly, which I am sure you will understand is the most appropriate way forward. We will seek to update you on the progress of our enquiries in due course. Yours sincerely
Simon Yip Administrator Press Complaints CommissionHalton House20/23 HolbornLondon EC1N 2JD
I received the same response, Matt. The Club should be getting in on the act instead of leaving this kind of thing to the fans,
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