Segun Oluwaniyi Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Any other footballer at this club, from any other upbringing, and this photo would not mean anything. I know the guy has made some questionable decisions (at at the age of 20, he should be more mature), but the media likes to perpetuate this sort of thing. The scrutiny will be increased because of who is involved. As for his career, he clearly has the physical attributes to succeed, but he hasn't really been given a good shot so far. I would like to at least keep him contracted to the club (he can be on loan) a few more seasons to see what he can make of it. Until that point, we should accept some aspects of him and work on fixing others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Cops set to probe gun pose Toon ace Nile Ranger By ROBIN PERRIE Published: Today FOOTBALL ace Nile Ranger may be quizzed by cops - after The Sun revealed a picture of him holding a gun while posing like a gangster. The 20-year-old Newcastle United striker handed the firearm - a gas- powered BB gun - to club bosses after we told them about the snap. They passed the weapon straight to cops who could now investigate the Toon player. Last night a source said: "Possession of a BB gun is not illegal, so Nile having it isn't a crime. "But the use of guns like this can be criminal if used to threaten someone. Officers will want to check the gun's history." A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Inquiries will be conducted with the player about the exact circumstances of this incident. "Any glorification of the use of guns is a concern to us. "We look to the individual and club to ensure the matter is appropriately dealt with." The Sun told yesterday how Ranger, from North London, is an ex-gang member who vowed to change his ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Police involved over a picture of a man holding a BB gun? This is beyond stupidity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Any other footballer at this club, from any other upbringing, and this photo would not mean anything. I know the guy has made some questionable decisions (at at the age of 20, he should be more mature), but the media likes to perpetuate this sort of thing. The scrutiny will be increased because of who is involved. As for his career, he clearly has the physical attributes to succeed, but he hasn't really been given a good shot so far. I would like to at least keep him contracted to the club (he can be on loan) a few more seasons to see what he can make of it. Until that point, we should accept some aspects of him and work on fixing others. Excellent post IMO. Agree with all you say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Cops set to probe gun pose Toon ace Nile Ranger Last night a source said: "Possession of a BB gun is not illegal, so Nile having it isn't a crime. Stopped reading there. The Sun are really tring to drag this one out, how long did the uproar against Cole shooting someone last? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Any other footballer at this club, from any other upbringing, and this photo would not mean anything. I know the guy has made some questionable decisions (at at the age of 20, he should be more mature), but the media likes to perpetuate this sort of thing. The scrutiny will be increased because of who is involved. As for his career, he clearly has the physical attributes to succeed, but he hasn't really been given a good shot so far. I would like to at least keep him contracted to the club (he can be on loan) a few more seasons to see what he can make of it. Until that point, we should accept some aspects of him and work on fixing others. Excellent post IMO. Agree with all you say. Same, and this gun thing seems like absolutely nothing to me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Would give him 90 minutes on Sunday, needs all the pitch time he can get. He needs to earn it, if he actually applied himself in training then i am sure he would have started a fair few by now. His lack of gametime is largely his own fault imo reading Pardews quotes since he has been here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't care who is involved. I must be in the minority of people who thinks footballers shouldn't be posing for photos with a gun (whether it's real, plastic or BB). It was a stupid thing to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't care who is involved. I must be in the minority of people who thinks footballers shouldn't be posing for photos with a gun (whether it's real, plastic or BB). It was a stupid thing to do. Obviously it was a stupid thing to do, but it was in private, just a bit of fun and doesn't mean he goes around shooting people. It may also have been some time ago, no idea when the photo was from. Anyway, it was unwise and he does have some attitude issues to work on, but I don't think we need to go too far over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't care who is involved. I must be in the minority of people who thinks footballers shouldn't be posing for photos with a gun (whether it's real, plastic or BB). It was a stupid thing to do. Obviously it was a stupid thing to do, but it was in private, just a bit of fun and doesn't mean he goes around shooting people. It may also have been some time ago, no idea when the photo was from. Anyway, it was unwise and he does have some attitude issues to work on, but I don't think we need to go too far over it. Which is completely and utterly fine. He can do whatever he likes in his own home. But when he poses for a photo and that photo gets out, that's when it becomes unacceptable. I wouldn't like my kids to see a young NUFC footballer doing something like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I agree, but it's not really his fault if something that was private is made public by the tabloids. Saying that, he obviously is a role model and needs to learn that any photo/video/recording can get out these days. Hopefully he'll learn from this experience and not pose for any gangster photo shoots in future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I agree, but it's not really his fault if something that was private is made public by the tabloids. Saying that, he obviously is a role model and needs to learn that any photo/video/recording can get out these days. Hopefully he'll learn from this experience and not pose for any gangster photo shoots in future. Yup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't care who is involved. I must be in the minority of people who thinks footballers shouldn't be posing for photos with a gun (whether it's real, plastic or BB). It was a stupid thing to do. To be honest who it is does matter in this case even if the whole thing is blown out of proportion. We are talking about a player who has a criminal record for his part in an armed robbery, he really should have learnt something through experience that told him how it might look. What this photo really says is this is a complete fucktard whose attitude will forever hold back his career until he does something about it. People can say he needs games/has potential etc but until he wants to work on it he wont get anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 No time for this lad. Can't see any real potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If he wants to pose with a gun then fine do it at home but don't let someone take a photo ffs, nobodys fault except himself. Im not sure why people are suprised the police may look into this, if it is a bb gun then you need a licence to own one. I can see Pardew losing patience with him very soon if he doesn't change his attitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 As mentioned earlier there's a good chance this photo is canny old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't care who is involved. I must be in the minority of people who thinks footballers shouldn't be posing for photos with a gun (whether it's real, plastic or BB). It was a stupid thing to do. Obviously it was a stupid thing to do, but it was in private, just a bit of fun and doesn't mean he goes around shooting people. It may also have been some time ago, no idea when the photo was from. Anyway, it was unwise and he does have some attitude issues to work on, but I don't think we need to go too far over it. Which is completely and utterly fine. He can do whatever he likes in his own home. But when he poses for a photo and that photo gets out, that's when it becomes unacceptable. I wouldn't like my kids to see a young NUFC footballer doing something like that. You have kids!? I always thought you were a jaffa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If he wants to pose with a gun then fine do it at home but don't let someone take a photo ffs, nobodys fault except himself. Im not sure why people are suprised the police may look into this, if it is a bb gun then you need a licence to own one. I can see Pardew losing patience with him very soon if he doesn't change his attitude Since when have you needed a licence for a BB Gun? He's over 18 which makes it legal for him to own one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If he wants to pose with a gun then fine do it at home but don't let someone take a photo ffs, nobodys fault except himself. Im not sure why people are suprised the police may look into this, if it is a bb gun then you need a licence to own one. I can see Pardew losing patience with him very soon if he doesn't change his attitude Since when have you needed a licence for a BB Gun? He's over 18 which makes it legal for him to own one. sorry you are correct. he's still a complete tool for posing for a photo with a gun and can still see him being sold if he doesnt buck his ideas up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 No time for this lad. Can't see any real potential. There is certainly potential there. He has changed games when he has came on this season because of his directness and pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 sorry you are correct. he's still a complete tool for posing for a photo with a gun and can still see him being sold if he doesnt buck his ideas up I don't see a problem with the photo other than it seems a bit childish but I don't know in what context the photo was taken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 sorry you are correct. he's still a complete tool for posing for a photo with a gun and can still see him being sold if he doesnt buck his ideas up I don't see a problem with the photo other than it seems a bit childish but I don't know in what context the photo was taken. This is the key point everyone is forgetting. He was a representin' 4 da Muswell Hill massive at the time of the photo then I don't see a problem with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Andy Carroll is also a massive tool and in fact caused real injury to more than one person. It didn't stop Liverpool form spending £35m on him or England calling him up. What sort of message does that send to young kids? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 God he could go and buy a crossbow or an air rifle and he wouldn't need a bloody license(private land and all that gush). I see kids playing with bb guns round my doors lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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