Celtic fans were delighted by the way that the club has handled their row with Sky Sports.
Slipping in an apology an hour before kick-off on Wednesday night was the actions of a company that knew that they were in the wrong but at lunchtime on Thursday Celtic’s responded with a heavy-weight blow.
The row has escalated to Ofcom which puts the whole Sky operation in the spotlight with direct questions asked rather than a general request for an explanation.
Perhaps the biggest shock of all was at the bottom of the statement where Peter Lawwell made it known that this was direct from his office.
For over a month Celtic fans were subjected to the unchallenged claim that Morelos had been racially abused.
The claim was given a 48 hour boost at the start of the week thanks to Sky Sports but that story has backfired badly thanks to the words of the striker. Throughout his interview he didn’t make any reference to Celtic or the far fetched ‘Game Over’ gesture after being sent off.
Sky Sports are now in the spotlight. Next season they have exclusive coverage of live SPFL Premiership matches, unless someone senior makes
Celtic Football Club statement
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 6, 2020
Paul McBride would be proud
— John G (@Johnnybhoy77) February 6, 2020
You’re right. That statement has the stamp of legal expertise all over it. There’s no escape for Sky. They have to admit who included the slur on Celtic.
— Pastor John (@Johnjohnjoh20) February 6, 2020
At last Celtic you have grew some not before time?But i would also go after both the Papers and BBC who blatantly printed the lies as well and sue them for Defamation of Character and then Donate the money to local Charities and Food Banks! Time all the Lies were taken to task !
— D Mcguire (@DMcGCfc1888) February 6, 2020
PL smells blood
— Rn1967 (@ryannevin17) February 6, 2020
Delighted to see you standing up to this ?????
— SmiddyBhoy (@SmiddyBhoy1) February 6, 2020
Thank you Celtic F.C. …. just wish now yous would do the same with the news paper puppets who accused Celtic fans of tampering with Mr Morelos car
— katie (@rubytuesday4444) February 6, 2020
Great to see that the improved performance of the club is not only on the pitch. That is tremendous
— Stephen Craig (@craggy_inland) February 6, 2020
Excellent Celtic, standing up for us all ?
The lack of broadcast apology or even mentioning our statement is quite shocking and perhaps telling ! Don’t let this lie please ?— Neil (@NRKBhoy) February 6, 2020
