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Sheriff Fatman
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« on: January 03, 2013, 06:33:27 PM » |
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Remarkable footage of his reaction to racist chanting being shown on Sky.
Picks up the ball, launches it in the direction of the offending section, then walks off the pitch in protest.
Fair play to him. UEFA's efforts to address the problem were clearly woeful based on the 'punishment' dished out to Serbia recently.
Thoughts?
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DungBeetle
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2013, 06:41:11 PM » |
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I simply don't understand why the authorities are so pathetic in combating this. And this is the result - players are forced to take matters into their own hands.
This is a reflection on the woefulness of UEFA and FIFA as much as anything else.
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kinboshi
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2013, 06:52:04 PM » |
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UEFA and FIFA have been, and continue to pay nothing but lip-service to large-scale racism by huge sections of fans from clubs or countries.
Respect to him for making a stand, and no one should have to suffer racism at their workplace (or anywhere else for that matter). This was just a 'friendly', but wonder what UEFA/FIFA would have done if he and the other players had walked off during a Serie A or CL match?
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kinboshi
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2013, 06:52:44 PM » |
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'The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.'
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The Camel
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2013, 07:05:39 PM » |
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If he took that action in a meaningful match rather than just a friendly I'd be more impressed.
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2013, 09:00:50 PM » |
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Respect to the guy.
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The Baron
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2013, 09:35:02 PM » |
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Respect to the guy.
And to Milan - years ahead of other teams in terms of tackling racism. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2013, 09:37:25 PM » |
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Very bad kick.
Never made the crowd
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2013, 09:39:59 PM » |
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He takes a lot of stick - particularly in the German press for having chosen to play for Ghana whereas his brother plays for Germany - and he came across as an arrogant, petulant, flash Harry at Spurs.
However, this was an admirable action and as Camel says in his own inimitable way, we want others to feel empowered to do the same whatever the circumstances of the match.
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Sheriff Fatman
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2013, 10:10:18 PM » |
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If he took that action in a meaningful match rather than just a friendly I'd be more impressed.
It was probably more noticeable in a smaller crowd, as the idiot minority will be more audible. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2013, 03:27:02 PM » |
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What happened Karabiners comical replay last night?
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The Camel
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2013, 03:38:49 PM » |
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What happened Karabiners comical replay last night?
Your obsession with anything I post is starting to become a bit unnerving. |
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The Camel
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2013, 06:10:54 PM » |
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If he took that action in a meaningful match rather than just a friendly I'd be more impressed.
Seriously, if, for example, Noel Hunt walked off in the face of some of the disgraceful anti gypsy chants he has to contend with, what would the reaction be? Would he be supported or face suspension? Not so sure the reaction would be so supportive. Hope I'm wrong. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2013, 06:18:58 PM » |
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Agree with seedorf. Buy walking off you're just empowering these idiots
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2013, 06:31:36 PM » |
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What happened Karabiners comical replay last night?
I took it down this morning as it didn't seem quite such a good idea  |
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