Alastair Clarkson’s mood has landed him in hassle once more, with the brand new North Melbourne coach apologising for the way he spoke to a feminine journalist.
Clarkson says he has “great regret” concerning the February 1 incident, which occurred on the membership’s Arden St headquarters on the day news broke about allegations in opposition to participant Tarryn Thomas.
The four-time Hawthorn AFL premiership coach is well-known for his mood and this isn’t the primary time he has had a run-in with a reporter.
Clarkson mentioned in an announcement he had apologised in individual to the Nine Network TV reporter the identical day because the incident and she or he accepted it.
“There was a significant media pack at the club that day who were actively targeting players, staff and coaches throughout the session and my reaction was to protect our players and staff,” he mentioned within the assertion to SEN.
“To my great regret, I overreacted to the Nine News reporter and made one comment to her along the lines of ‘your time will come’.
“That remark was in reference to going through intense scrutiny while you’re within the public eye and the way difficult that may be.
“When I was made aware of the impact of my comment, I sought to apologise immediately to the reporter not realising how my words could have been perceived.”
Among the allegations in opposition to Thomas, he’s accused of sending a textual content to a girl saying “your time is coming”.
Clarkson stays beneath investigation for allegations of racism, stemming from his time as Hawks coach.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
