Families of Joey and Robert Dunlop argue over memorial

[Doogie Browser]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11709938

You would think they could sort this out amicably rather than in public.

[Zapatista]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11709938

You would think they could sort this out amicably rather than in public.

Is that not a little contradictory?

[Doogie Browser]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11709938

You would think they could sort this out amicably rather than in public.

Is that not a little contradictory?

How so?  It is on the BBC website and Radio Ulster news today.

[Zapatista]

How so?  It is on the BBC website and Radio Ulster news today.

So the BBC, UTV and now you are playing it in public (and me too I suppose).

Anyway, do you know the reason for opposing the link?

[Banana Man]

is it just me or is this linda dunlop not being unreasonable here?

maybe we don't have the full story but based on what is written i feel she is...

[Doogie Browser]

How so?  It is on the BBC website and Radio Ulster news today.

So the BBC, UTV and now you are playing it in public (and me too I suppose).

Anyway, do you know the reason for opposing the link?

So it is valid to discuss it on here as it is in the public domain.

No not sure of the reason, it is a shame though as they were two ferociously competitive, very successful sportsmen and it is sad to see their families disagreeing so publicly.

[Zapatista]

is it just me or is this linda dunlop not being unreasonable here?

maybe we don't have the full story but based on what is written i feel she is...

She made no contribution to that article anyway. It's all from the spokesperson for the mother.

This is said amoung all list of quoted text yet this is not a quote - The move has been bitterly opposed by Linda Dunlop.

That sounds to me like it was added in for effect.

[RedandGreenSniper]

is it just me or is this linda dunlop not being unreasonable here?

maybe we don't have the full story but based on what is written i feel she is...

She made no contribution to that article anyway. It's all from the spokesperson for the mother.

This is said amoung all list of quoted text yet this is not a quote - The move has been bitterly opposed by Linda Dunlop.

That sounds to me like it was added in for effect.

I'd say this is her speaking Zap

A statement on behalf of Joey Dunlop's family said they were "disappointed" that Ballymoney council have decided to proceed with work on the Memorial Garden "without the endorsement of Joey's wife and children".

"The Garden has played a very important part in our lives for the past ten years and we are deeply upset that there will be so much unnecessary upheaval in this place of remembrance.

"We think Joey's and Robert's Memorial Gardens are beautiful tributes to two of Northern Irelands finest sporting ambassadors, enjoyed by thousands of people every year, and we hope that Joey's fans all over the world will understand that we simply want to remember him without any further disruption to our lives".

[Aerlik]

I bet you the two chaps will be looking down and shaking their heads.  Two great men.