So, Hawkins is my favourite and I'm biased? Guilty as charged. I've been a fan for years and nothing has changed.
No I didn't hear the interview (any links to it?) but from what I've been told Phil was given the chance to respond to what Ritchie said, but not the other way round.
Finally, believe it or not I've not a problem with Phil. I don't know the bloke. He's made a few dodgy decisions but that doesn't make me dislike him.