Michael Stewart back on the BBC

[Monty Brewster]

Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

 

[Tannhauser]

We won’t forget.

 

[bornabluenose]

Man's a buffoon , only BBC shortbread would reinstate him .

 

[The Drifter]

Welcome back Sugar Ray Ginger pupes.

 

[Mexi]

He can't help himself, it will happen again. The question is - how soon

 

[Greggy75]

Sounds like he could be back

 

[Jjbscotty]

I hope he stays on bbc and is nowhere near sky coverage for next season.

 

[SuperGers07]

will happen again and we need to keep on at it til hes nailed to the floor

 

[Glenrothes bear fc]

Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

Ginger can still gargle Cosgrove chipalata again

 

[Monty Brewster]

The basis of my complaint was regarding Michael Stewart repeatedly asking where was the evidence regarding racist abuse of Alfredo Morelos, you will see that there is no mention of Morelos in their reply to my complaint.

Now to escalate my complaint further to the next stage.

 

[The Lone Sniper]

He's a racist, republican Rangers-hater, of course he's back on BBC Scotland.

 

[ndr429j]

Hope traynor sues now

 

[Datman]

Surprised it took them so long to have the ginger rhat bastard back, was never in doubt if we're being honest.

 

[Oysterblue]

He must have terrified the editor in his reinstating the way he was punching that punchball ,the guy is a total sack himself.

 

[Derry's Walls]

Job done.

He'll make some snidey remark regarding our complaint accompanied by background sniggering from the other c unts and they'll all be the grand fellas.

We really have lost the PR battle; battle!!! We haven't fired a shot.

The bastard in me sometimes long for the days when we were feared as a support - not really suggesting we go back to the days of violence in football, but I'm sick of being laughed at.

Sorry for the rant but the frustration is getting to me. On field collapse and off field powder-puff performance is killing me.

 

[monkey magic]

If anyone is found guilty of Morelos being racially abused, then Stewart will have to be sacked permanently. The BBC can have no excuse for not doing so. His rant demanding evidence of the racial abuse of Alfie was appalling.

 

[Nopapacnoparty]

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The basis of my complaint was regarding Michael Stewart repeatedly asking where was the evidence regarding racist abuse of Alfredo Morelos, you will see that there is no mention of Morelos in their reply to my complaint.

Now to escalate my complaint further to the next stage.

I also complained to the BBC , obviously the same subject matter but we may have raised different points but yet I got the same reply as you, word for word...

 

[Nerf Herder]

 

[JOHNNY BRAVO]

with any luck he'll think hes untouchable and make an even bigger arse of himself

 

[Getstiffed]

Available for selection

Passed a trial for once ginger nut

 

[bornabluenose]

The basis of my complaint was regarding Michael Stewart repeatedly asking where was the evidence regarding racist abuse of Alfredo Morelos, you will see that there is no mention of Morelos in their reply to my complaint.

Now to escalate my complaint further to the next stage.

He would have been binned in England and the outcry against him would have been massive.

 

[BoyInRoyalBlue]

As I said hundreds of times.

They were always just waiting till it blew over.

He was never in danger of being sacked.

 

[monkey magic]

Stewart deliberately point blank refused to believe that Morelos has been subject to racial abuse in Scotland. The banner at Aberdeen written in Spanish insulting his Mother was evidence enough for the BBC. He should never be employed anywhere concerning Scottish football.

 

[EndOfDays]

I cant see the area on their site that allows you to escalate to stage 2, anyone point me in the direction?

 

[Monty Brewster]

I cant see the area on their site that allows you to escalate to stage 2, anyone point me in the direction?

I couldn't find it either, so any advice would be helpful.

 

[Ranger]

So Michael needed "fairness and accuracy" explained to him, F... Me!

 

[EndOfDays]

I couldn't find it either, so any advice would be helpful.

I just raised a new one and quoted the original ref num in the title.

 

[JN271]

They couldn't wait to bring him back and rub our noses in it, F*ck him and the BBC.

 

[The Golden God]

As I predicted.

A hollow apology and he would be back on.

They get referees sacked for sending a joke email, we release a statement only when Traynor is attacked specifically, fire away with the racist abuse of our players but we'll just accept that.

 

[Family bam]

I did call it at the time.
His bosses at BBC Scotland have more hatred for us and our club than that ginger fud.
Rancid from the the very top.

 

[Gogso]

Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

I've received the same reply to my complaint but I was not complaining about his approach to Traynor, he's big and ugly enough to look after him self.
My complaint was about Stewart refusing to recognise racism. They have selected to ignore that completely.

 

[Morty]

The people running our club are a fucking joke. The BBC must be pissing themselves.

 

[Gogso]

The basis of my complaint was regarding Michael Stewart repeatedly asking where was the evidence regarding racist abuse of Alfredo Morelos, you will see that there is no mention of Morelos in their reply to my complaint.

Now to escalate my complaint further to the next stage.

Same as me. OFCOM next.

 

[Monty Brewster]

I just raised a new one and quoted the original ref num in the title.

Cheers, I will do the same

 

[Gogso]

I couldn't find it either, so any advice would be helpful.

If you have complained to the BBC and not satisfied then head for OFCOM

 

[captcaveman]

Hope Traynor sues now

That's why I hope, go after him personally and financially destroy him.

 

[Monty Brewster]

I've received the same reply to my complaint but I was not complaining about his approach to Traynor, he's big and ugly enough to look after him self.
My complaint was about Stewart refusing to recognise racism. They have selected to ignore that completely.

Same for me, couldn't care less about Jim Traynor. The basis of my complaint was regarding him repeatedly asking for evidence about racism towards Alfie.

 

[orjan_persson]

Great news.

His keen wordplay and searing analysis has been sorely missed.

 

[Cuparman]

BbC

Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints
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Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

BBC Scotland is his level, the dregs of football coverage.

 

[bornabluenose]

I've received the same reply to my complaint but I was not complaining about his approach to Traynor, he's big and ugly enough to look after him self.
My complaint was about Stewart refusing to recognise racism. They have selected to ignore that completely.

This is what would have had him crucified anywhere else but the republic of Scotland.

 

[cradletograve]

The basis of my complaint was regarding Michael Stewart repeatedly asking where was the evidence regarding racist abuse of Alfredo Morelos, you will see that there is no mention of Morelos in their reply to my complaint.

Now to escalate my complaint further to the next stage.

This exactly. G'on yersel'.

 

[Carltonblue]

He's a racist, republican Rangers-hater, of course he's back on BBC Scotland.

He’ll be even more bitter now and will wear his temporary ban as a badge of honour to ingratiate himself with the scum.

 

[Carltonblue]

Same as me. OFCOM next.

Before OFCOM, suggest a direct letter to the Chief Executive of BBC Scotland. Not an email. The official complaints process is there (as in most organisations to be fair) to ensure nothing is done.

 

[Rio Loyal]

This guy is everything that’s wrong with the SNP Republic of Scotland.

 

[Bulletproof]

Well that makes me feel a bit better about not paying my TV licence then.

 

[scott-nisbet]

Who even listens to that clown?

 

[TheHorseWithNoName]

Apologies if I have missed this news as I have been on holiday, but going by the response I have just had from the BBC, "On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

>>>

Thanks for contacting us regarding Michael Stewart’s comments on Sportsound on 3 February. Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying.

As set out in the BBC’s complaints process, if others complain about the same issue, for efficiency our response to everyone may be the same. We’re sorry not to reply individually, but we hope this response addresses the points raised.

On Sportsound on 4 February the programme carried the following apology and acknowledgement that the previous evening’s programme did not meet our editorial values and standards:

“We apologise to James Traynor for the discussion on Sportsound last night. It was not fair and balanced and he did not have the opportunity to respond.

“On this occasion we did not adhere to our editorial values and standards and we have reminded those concerned of their responsibility to follow our guidelines while working for the BBC.”

BBC Sport Scotland has also released the following statement:

“Following Sportsound on Monday February 3rd we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart. We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”

We trust this addresses your concerns, and thank you again for taking the time to get in touch.

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints

I have a word for word reply. How he is “now available for selection“ whilst not surprising is astounding.

 

[TynesideTrueBlue]

So effectively the BBC are happy to re- employ a RACIST there you have it.

 

[The Moon on Mars is Blue]

So Celtic did not manage to get him a gig at Sky . He has now crawled back to the BBC and said he will stick to their rules .

 

[Tractionman55]

He will screw up again, he can’t help himself.