Is the affective stance of the input text neutral?

Input Text: "Harry Redknapp tells ESPN that rumours he has an interview with Blackburn on Tuesday are wide of the mark: \""""No chance\u002c I am playing golf!\"""""
"Harry Redknapp tells ESPN that rumours he has an interview with Blackburn on Tuesday are wide of the mark: \""""No chance\u002c I am playing golf!\"""""