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      Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme

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      gazza31
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #69: Apr 18, 2011 07:52:28 pm
      Fair play to both of them.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #70: Apr 18, 2011 08:32:31 pm
      Is right

      Well in reds with the email campaign as well
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #71: Apr 18, 2011 08:37:53 pm
      Common sense has prevailed.........
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #72: Apr 18, 2011 09:03:30 pm
      Jim Boardman seems to suspect the decision was made by RTE and not those two muppets. Quotes from Houghton suggests he cares little for the boycott.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #73: Apr 18, 2011 09:42:57 pm
      In my opinion a few people on here owe an apology to the lads so....i seem to recall some shocking abuse being thrown at them! Legendary status has been restored then?  :f_tongueincheek:
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #74: Apr 18, 2011 09:46:51 pm
      Great news them pulling out of this. They have done the right thing.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #75: Apr 18, 2011 09:56:30 pm
      The lads pulling out will get great publicity for the Justice for the 96 campaign.
      Respect for doing the right thing in the end.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #76: Apr 18, 2011 10:11:38 pm
      The correct decision was taken in the end.

      It doesn't really matter who pulled the plug, it's reinforced the strength of the boycott and reminded/educated some people why the boycott exists.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #77: Apr 18, 2011 10:52:01 pm
      Done the right thing there. Well done, didn't think they would so pleased to be wrong.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #78: Apr 19, 2011 06:09:15 am
      That's fair enough common sense prevailed as well as it shows in no uncertain terms the depth of feeling about the disaster is as profound as ever.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #79: Apr 19, 2011 10:12:05 am
      Shame it required the fans to cause a stir.

      But common sense has prevailed.  Threat of a demo outside RTE works wonders.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #80: Apr 19, 2011 10:35:39 am
      If this makes other ex players think twice about having any dealings with the rag, indirectly or otherwise then it's another coup for the boycott. 

      They need to be reminded that it's not acceptable to any of us and we will make our feelings known.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #81: Apr 19, 2011 12:57:27 pm
      Excellent news that they're not taking part.

      And yes, wholeheartedly agree that this is a huge victory for the boycott. Fairly certain details of potential sponsorship deals will now be disclosed before Reds appear on shows and I'm also fairly certain that any broadcasters who want Liverpool legends to appear on their show will now shun The S*n as a result of this. Two very big wins in my book.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #82: Apr 19, 2011 07:23:12 pm
      Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan withdraw from RTE show

      Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton were originally due to appear on the programme
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      Liverpool supporters in NI have said they are pleased that former players Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton will not appear on an Irish TV programme sponsored by The Sun.

      Liverpool fans boycott the Sun which made a number of unsubstantiated claims about supporters' behaviour during the Hillsborough tragedy.

      Whelan and Houghton were originally scheduled to take part in the live May 1 programme but will not now feature. Three other guests will take their places.

      Current Liverpool players do not have any involvement with The Sun and the club said it was inadvisable for new players and up-and-coming stars to have any contact with it.

      Supporters have refused to buy it since the days following the disaster in 1989 when it printed allegations that some supporters pickpocketed and urinated on victims.

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      "RTE Sport can confirm that the panel for the Premier Soccer Sunday live programme will consist of John Giles, Kenny Cunningham and one additional panellist, to be confirmed," a spokesperson for the broadcaster said.

      "Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton are no longer appearing on the panel on May 1."

      Ray Houghton said he did not wish to comment on the issue.

      "RTE have put out a statement and I do not have anything to do add to that," he said.

      Ronnie Whelan could not be contacted.

      Pat McDermott, treasurer of West Belfast Liverpool Supporters Club, said members had been discussing the issue on Monday night.

      "From the feelings expressed there, I think people will be delighted that they aren't taking part in the show," he said.

      "Non Liverpool supporters do not realise the levels of antipathy of Liverpool fans towards the Sun and by extension the Irish Sun."

      The Irish Sun said it did not wish to make any comment.


      http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13134829
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #83: Apr 19, 2011 07:27:26 pm
      ---------- Forwarded message ----------
      From: "McCann, Ryan" <Ryan.McCann@rte.ie>
      Date: 19 Apr 2011 17:10
      Subject: FW: Premier Soccer Saturday
      To: <barrymc32@googlemail.com>


      Dear Barry

       

      Thank you for your comments.  Here is RTE’s position on this matter:

       

      RTÉ Sport can confirm that the panel for the Premier Soccer Sunday live programme will consist of John Giles, Kenny Cunningham and one additional panellist (to be confirmed). Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton are no longer appearing on the panel on May 1st.

       

      Many thanks

       

      Ryan McCann

      Editor

      Premier Soccer Saturday


      Old news now but at least they had the manners to reply.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #84: Apr 19, 2011 09:03:41 pm
      I got one too mate.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #85: Apr 28, 2011 03:44:27 pm
      Dear Stephen

       

      Thank you for your comments.  Here is RTE’s position on this matter:

       

      RTÉ Sport can confirm that the panel for the Premier Soccer Sunday live programme will consist of John Giles, Kenny Cunningham and one additional panellist (to be confirmed). Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton are no longer appearing on the panel on May 1st.

       

      Many thanks

       

      Ryan McCann

      Editor

      Premier Soccer Saturday

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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #86: Apr 28, 2011 08:58:27 pm
      Fair play - maybe they can do a bit of research next time, although in fairness, I doubt if many presenters actually look at who is sponsoring a show.

      And johnny giles is a complete c**t.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #87: May 01, 2011 09:39:14 pm
      If anyone is watching this, well first off it's sh*te. Secondly, 3 tools in the studio crows wearing Liverpool shirts. Surely they should know what they are doing.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #88: May 02, 2011 03:12:02 am
      If anyone is watching this, well first off it's sh*te. Secondly, 3 tools in the studio crows wearing Liverpool shirts. Surely they should know what they are doing.

      So you're watching it then??
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #89: May 02, 2011 08:13:06 am
      They didn't happen to mention why Ray and Ronnie were not there did they? That would have been great.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #90: May 02, 2011 12:18:17 pm
      They didn't happen to mention why Ray and Ronnie were not there did they? That would have been great.

      Nope they didn't.


      I watched it yeah, it was my only chance to watch the highlights. Anyways, watching the program was hardly supporting the sponsor was it.
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      Re: Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton to appear on Irish S*n sponsored programme
      Reply #91: May 02, 2011 01:52:06 pm
      Didn't watch it. Anything with the s*n should be avoided. Saw the match this morning instead

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