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The guy in the tower would say that, wouldn't he? He's human and is not going to point out, gratis, any ATC shortcomings.
Before dumping any more opinions on us, read the AAIB's preliminary statement on the Gerona event.
Meanwhile your overall thesis in this thread, which remember is about the Bilbao event, seems to be: If it happens to a Boeing, slag the crew off; if it happens to an Airbus, slag the aeroplane off.
It must be very undemanding to live in a world where things are so straightforward.