Why should he? What exactly would that serve? Calling either NC or the editor from the Echo pompous is quite frankly pathetic from both sides unless they know either party personally and know all the facts in this case. As you appear to have just used the word pompous because Nick did, well that just about sums you up. I've actually met Nicola and as you have not I suggest you apologise.
Edit: I see you have apologised now. Good. You seem to be doing a lot of that lately though.