| In a Sunday Times interview, Ibrox chairman Sir David Murray (right) had said comments made by United and Dundee fans on the internet were as bad as those made by followers of Rangers and Celtic, but went unreported.
It came as no shock his words prompted a furious and total denial from the Tannadice Street neighbours and, in an unusual step last night, the pair issued a joint statement.
They pointed out there was no history of sectarian rivalry between them and were almost at a loss to understand Murray’s comments.
Realising he’d got it wrong, today the multi-millionaire business man moved swiftly to set the record straight.
“Early this morning, I received a phone call from Sir David and his first words were to apologise for any distress caused,” said United director Derek Robertson.
“He has assured me his views were taken out of context and, during the interview, he did not mean to imply any such rivalry between ourselves and Dundee.
“I am happy to accept his apology and, as far as we are concerned, that is the matter over.”
When the Evening Telegraph contacted Dundee, they had still to receive their apology, but, on hearing of Murray’s words, chairman Bob Brannan was magnanimous.
“I haven’t had a call and, as far as I’m aware, one hasn’t been put in to the club. But, if the man has apologised, that’s a line drawn under it.
“People make mistakes and say things that are not right, but, if they are quick to apologise and set the record straight, we move on.” |
