26th of foot 6,054 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Remember our first game of the season? It was a sunny summer Sunday at Easter Road, sound and vision coverage was exclusive to BBC Scotland through the auspices of Radio Scotland and BBC Alba. BBC Scotland's Chief Sports Writer, Chris McLaughlin was all over the coverage like the proverbial rash. A bright breezy pre-match interview with Alan Stubbs, was continued when Hibs youngster, Stanton stroked the opener. The smug tones of Chris told the listenership it was no more than Hibs deserved and Mark Warburton had a considerable job ahead. His half time report was one of bewilderment, "a real smash and grab by Rangers" and finished by opining that Stubbs would be scratching his head as to why his side were not already striding into the next round of the Petrofac Cup. The full time report was laced with sinister barbs, "Rangers could be in trouble with the SPFL due to the behaviour of some of the club's fans. Three arrests were made after sectarian singing erupted among a section of the away support. The match delegate's report will highlight this, as well as the use of a flare. Rangers won the match six-two". Both club and support thought Chris had over-egged a rancid pudding, perhaps allowing a feeling of bitterness to over shadow any objectivity? However, both Chris and BBC Scotland were quick to assure the listeners that Chris always checked with both the Match Commander and and the Official SPFL Observer, before concluding a match report. Of course, it unraveled, the Match Commander had not been contacted and the SPFL stated that the Official Observer should NOT speak to anyone, even after their report is submitted. Questions to be asked and Chris ignored them, even after his final interview of the afternoon with the Hibs gaffer delivered, "in many ways that game could have gone either way". Sagely nodding at this scouse outrage, Chris concluded by reminding us that the SPFL delegate was on our case. Last evening, Chris was in the Chic Young role, the roving reporter at the mouth of the tunnel and between the managerial teams' dug outs. He provided the pre-match interviews, reported the substitutions, and offered opinion. Scott Allan came on to a loud and repeating chorus of, 'we know your a h-u-n' by the fun loving Dandies, and Chris said ................. ? New Sellik signing, Colin Kazin Richards deliberately stamped upon a prone Storie, and Chris said .......... ? Rooney was hauled down in the box by Boyata and Chris said ...... ? He carried out both post match managerial interviews with dearest Ronnie and Deek, and concluded there would be considerable speculation on the Sellik manager's immediate future. Again remember, Chris always speaks to the Match Commander and the official SPFL Delegate. I admit I have not attended Pittodrie in the last decade, it has the worst sight lines of any ground in the Premiership and it's a toilet. I assume the Match Commander's module remains a few rows above the corner tunnel and the dug outs continue to face onto the section allocated to the away support? Thus, those two points of contact for Chris are bookends to his linear parameters of patrol. As someone who remained with BBC Radio Scotland's coverage to the end of their match broadcast, why did I have to peruse the Press and Journal on line pages to discover, 'six Celtic fans arrested for incidents inside Pittodrie'? I mean, 'a mixture of sectarian singing, drinking, and assault' would alert McLaughlin's keen sensitivities, wouldn't they? Is Chris absent minded, or should we be concerned he is displaying early signs of vascular dementia? How do we ensure the blood continues to circulate inside that large cranium? We should be told. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 A bear asked him on twitter "how many arrests" his reply was ........ "no idea. Asked delegate if any problems and he said no" Hmmm that'll be that then Chris eh, nothing to see here. I'm guessing if it was us he's still be chasing around for more material. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Because he has a anti Rangers bias and a undisguised agenda against our club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,613 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Because he has a anti Rangers bias and a undisguised agenda against our club. And for those reasons alone he should never again be allowed to set foot inside Ibrox or MP. It is up to the Rangers board & it's MD to ensure this prevails. He is an enemy of Rangers and should be treated as such. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeburner 0 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 And for those reasons alone he should never again be allowed to set foot inside Ibrox or MP. It is up to the Rangers board & it's MD to ensure this prevails. He is an enemy of Rangers and should be treated as such. He will,they wont,he is.(by the fans) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,998 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Excellent post. But such obvious bias is ignored when his fellow journalists and beeb bosses simply circle the wagons. No wonder mainstream media is flailing so much, when justified criticism is ignored or denied. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 You'll never find Chief Reporter McLaughlin sitting on the fence when his agenda is clear...his BBC Scotland job description doesn't allow it. Go for it Chris, don't let us down now, your pointy bald head and scary face won't get in the way. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,613 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 You'll never find Chief Reporter McLaughlin sitting on the fence when his agenda is clear...his BBC Scotland job description doesn't allow it. Go for it Chris, don't let us down now, your pointy bald head and scary face won't get in the way. Yes go for it Chris. You among others ( Cosgrove, Spiers etc ) are a prime example of why the BBC licence fee should be scrapped. Unbiased & impartial ? Not a chance. Promoting your own agenda masquerading as a 'chief football reporter'. LOL Once the BBC ceases to exist (one can but hope) go try get a job in the real world & see if any other media organisation is daft enough to employ you and ur chums. Not a hope in hell 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Tonight Matthew (and always)...I'm going to be a Rangers FC and all their followers hater... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Why don't you take a hike McLaughlin...and fu*k off ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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