Dean Solomon says he has no bad blood with Mark McVeigh after rumours circulate about a possible rift between the two. Solomon frames the situation as being blown out of proportion, describing their relationship as long-standing and grounded in years of personal and professional familiarity.

The reports note that Solomon has known McVeigh for around 30 years. They also say the two have worked closely together more recently: Solomon coached under McVeigh only four years ago at Greater Western Sydney. Across the outlets, the common emphasis is on Solomon’s continuity of relationship with McVeigh, rather than any specific dispute.

While each article uses the same material, their presentations differ mainly in wording and placement rather than substance. Collectively, they present Solomon’s remarks as a direct response to the rumours, pointing to shared history to counter claims of tension.