Poor Journalism or Institutional Hatred ?

[D'Artagnan 173]

 

 

 

 

 

It’s an interesting tweet from Jane Lewis. At its heart of course is an inference that we Rangers supporters will view any action, from a completely distorted viewpoint, which suggests a hatred of our club. Not so much “Reds” but certainly a McCarthyesque like “Rangers haters under the bed”.

 

Jane Lewis works for a publicly funded media organisation which falsified the editing on an interview with the then Rangers manager, Ally McCoist, to present a completely different response to that which he offered, regarding a question about sectarianism.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18169502'>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18169502

 

Jane Lewis works for an organisation which sought to compare Rangers use of EBT’s with the Marseille match fixing scandals of 1994.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-18169502

 

The latter link as you can see is still live, despite the result of 2 Tax Tribunals.

 

Jane Lewis works for an organisation which continually breached its guidelines on accuracy with regard to its description of Rangers, despite numerous complaints being escalated through various tiers of management at Pacific Quay.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22951447

 

Perhaps Jane even remembers her BBC colleague Nicky Campbell suggesting the attack on the then Celtic manager Neil Lennon, may have been perpetrated by “A Rangers fan disguised as a Hearts supporter”

 

Or does she think that the BBC Scotland footage depicting Ally McCoist falling to his death before a cup tie was really a “creative attempt to set up the clash between Motherwell and Rangers.”

 

The fact that some of the criticism came from out with the Rangers community, should have served as a suitable signpost.

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/bbc-crossed-the-line-with-spoof-of-ally-1350077

 

BBC Scotland presenters don’t like to be exposed for “sticking the boot into Rangers” as this recent interview with Tom English, Jim Spence and John Brown illustrates.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/32806513

 

The comments by Jim Spence at 05:13 into the discussion are particularly interesting, where he suggests that “you usually find when you ask a question John, people mounted campaigns to have you sacked” It’s the kind of revisionism which has been allowed to go unchallenged for far too long.

 

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/bbc-presenter-exonerated-over-rangers-comments.23841729

 

Allow me to re-phrase that for you Jim. Its not unusual to find, when you try to be a smart arse, and usurp not only the previous rulings of the BBC Trust regarding guidelines on accuracy, but also the rulings of the football authorities such as UEFA, FIFA, ECA, and the SFA, then you may find yourself, quite rightly, the subject of complaints.

 

Unfavourable documentaries, unsavoury “creative” tone setting, untruthful and misleading editing of interviews. Refusal to adhere to the organisations guidelines on accuracy, refusal to accept the ruling and authority of football’s governing bodies, both at home and abroad.

 

Is it really just poor journalism by this organisation or is it symptomatic of an institutional hatred towards our club ?

[26th of foot 5,827]

Jane is a Motherwell supporter.

 

Reference your last line, I defer to Archie MacPherson's comment reference the UEFA Cup final of 2008. I have heard him twice relate the story of retiring to BBC Scotland's canteen to watch the Rangers/St Petersburg game. He entered an absolutely packed refectory, and realised quickly that the majority of colleagues were supporting the Russians. Further, he was taken aback at the reaction to Rangers conceding the first goal, dozens jumping on top of tables to punch the air, whilst others hugged each other in celebration. He compares this reflection with all other Scots teams in European finals being absolutely supported to the Nth, even in abject defeat.

 

Last week, Cosgrove on two separate shows, utilised Sepp Blatter and FIFA to swing the boot at Rangers. Cosgrove regularly accuses BBC Scotland of bias, with reference to last year's referendum on independence. When the same charge is levelled reference Rangers, big Stu' says, "nonsense".

[Ser Barristan Selmy 222]

Jane is a Motherwell supporter.

 

Reference your last line, I defer to Archie MacPherson's comment reference the UEFA Cup final of 2008. I have heard him twice relate the story of retiring to BBC Scotland's canteen to watch the Rangers/St Petersburg game. He entered an absolutely packed refectory, and realised quickly that the majority of colleagues were supporting the Russians. Further, he was taken aback at the reaction to Rangers conceding the first goal, dozens jumping on top of tables to punch the air, whilst others hugged each other in celebration. He compares this reflection with all other Scots teams in European finals being absolutely supported to the Nth, even in abject defeat.

 

Last week, Cosgrove on two separate shows, utilised Sepp Blatter and FIFA to swing the boot at Rangers. Cosgrove regularly accuses BBC Scotland of bias, with reference to last year's referendum on independence. When the same charge is levelled reference Rangers, big Stu' says, "nonsense".

The most successful teams in all countries are hated by everyone else.

[Scott7 5,139]

That is very true but the hatred of Rangers has intensified over the last three years.

[der Berliner 3,234]

That is very true but the hatred of Rangers has intensified over the last three years.

 

And it does not actually gives you license to print and publish and spread outright lies and falsified information.

 

The main problem with the BBC is that they have no regulation body worthy of its name. For what good is the BBC Trust when anything they say is disregarded instantly by McLaughlin and Co.?

 

We've got the press council over here and you will do what Scrote does perhaps once or twice. Then you can hand in your press card and look for another job.

[jhunter 0]

Its both

 

the broadcast and print media is absolutely infested with Rangers hating vermin.

[TheWee BlueDevil 0]

 

Is it really just poor journalism by this organisation or is it symptomatic of an institutional hatred towards our club ?

 

Radio 5 Live is the perfect example. Their anti-union, anti-LOs, anti-Rangers bias is becoming more obvious by the day. The presenters, their "guests", their "pundits" are all cherry picked and obviously no friends of the Union or Rangers. Campbell's opinions in particular have flip-flopped completely since he did the "who do think you are ?" TV show.

 

Regular pundits include - Nevin, Hartson, Lennon and others. A recent radio show guest was Sutton. Why Sutton, who gives a flying one about him apart from you know who! Jobs for the bhoys and ghirls!

 

It's no accident either. A road is being paved..........

[ian1964 10,409]

That is very true but the hatred of Rangers has intensified over the last three years.

 

This is 100% correct

[BalooBear 7]

I knew we weren't liked but even I have have been surprised at the level and venom of the hatred but as SBS say's that comes with success.

[Crimson Dynamo 128]

I know it's not really the point of the piece, I always find Martin Williams to be fair, especially on twitter.

 

As for the rest I would agree SBS's assertions that success breeds contempt. But and this may be unpopular our club and our fans make it easy for the media to have a kick at us sometimes.