Vladimir Romanov, the owner of Hearts, decided to take what he claimed was a principled position and stood by sex offender Craig Thomson. With sponsors in retreat and a public boycott of the club, his principles of two weeks ago have vanished as he could see millions going down the drain. Sod the principles – he has sacked him.
Rupert Murdoch is meanwhile still standing by his UK CEO Rebekah Brooks. That could mean a boycott of his toxic brand and badly affect his other publications. Her transfer to America or Australia would mean even more responsibility for the prime minister’s favourite redtop. Does Murdoch trust her judgement enough after the current fiasco? We’re about to find out.
