George Hook threatens to sue Johnny Sexton

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Broadcaster and commentator George Hook has threatened to sue Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton and The Irish Times for defamation over comments made about him in an interview.

A request for an apology, the withdrawal of the article, and a “proportionate donation” to the IRFU Charitable Trust has been rejected by The Irish Times. Sexton is understood to be consulting his solicitors.

In an article on February 27th last entitled “Full steam ahead;: Johnny Sexton speaks his mind”, Sexton spoke of his frustration with commentary about whether he might have been suffering from concussion and hiding it.

In relation to Hook, the article states: “‘He thinks I should have retired when I was 21,’ says Sexton, laughing. ‘He’s still in the O’Gara camp even though Rog has retired. Look, what can you say to that? I don’t know if he actually believes that. You’ve got to take it with a pinch of salt, and people have to promote themselves, they have to sell papers. People look after themselves at the end of the day.’”

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/george-hook-threatens-to-sue-johnny-sexton-1.2560826

This is hilarious really. A man that bleats on and on about having strong opinions and not being afraid to express them, has feelings hurt and throws toys out of pram when someone else expresses theirs.

I guess it's not surprising that a cantankerous old bully and windbag would have such a fragile ego and this skin.

He threatened to assault Ivan Yates live on air the other day ffs!

c montgomery

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http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/george-hook-threatens-to-sue-johnny-sexton-1.2560826

This is hilarious really. A man that bleats on and on about having strong opinions and not being afraid to express them, has feelings hurt and throws toys out of pram when someone else expresses theirs.

I guess it's not surprising that a cantankerous old bully and windbag would have such a fragile ego and this skin.

He threatened to assault Ivan Yates live on air the other day ffs!

Hook is only happy when spouting **** to anyone that will listen.

If enough people ignore him hopefully he will go away.

Ice Maiden

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http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/george-hook-threatens-to-sue-johnny-sexton-1.2560826

This is hilarious really. A man that bleats on and on about having strong opinions and not being afraid to express them, has feelings hurt and throws toys out of pram when someone else expresses theirs.

I find it's often the case.

Skylinehead

Mod: Rugby forum is better suited to this, and they have a thread on it.