Guest Roger Kint Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 andros townsend @andros_townsend 11m I don't know what all this fuss is about. No offence was meant and none was taken! It's not even news worthy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Absolutely embarrassing from The Sun once again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 The journo was on TalkShite. He's primarily their showbiz reporter, and also Scottish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh, so it wasn't racist at all. Righto, nice work Sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ultimately the way it should've been handled if at all true is the offended player should've approached Hodgson - not go crying to the press. Now it's out in the open, the offended player should come out and explain "the truth" and how it offended him so we get a satisfactory ending and can move on - but he won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 However Piara Powar, executive director of Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe), told the BBC: "This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce. "One assumes it wasn't Freudian - there is no evidence to suggest it was. I think some players will see it as a reflection of the type of language still used by some coaches and some attitudes that still prevail." From the BBC's article. Hate the way these interest groups sensationalise things in order to get themselves exposure. Not quite as bad as the 'Society of Black Lawyers' but still why anybody gives these people the time of day is beyond me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 2009/10 Benitez (sold Xabi Alonso) 7th 2010/11 Hodgson (sold Mascherano) 7th (Aug - Jan) 2010/11 Dogleash 6th (Jan - May) 2011/12 Dogleash 8th 2012/13 Rodgers 7th Yet Woy is hated there and the other three are idolised. I don't get it. PS/ That story in 'The Sun' is ridiculous. What a horrible paper. We were 13th when Roy was sacked (25 points in 20 games) , and not 7th. After his sacking, we had the 2nd best record in the league (after United) in second half of that season. Then f*** knows why Dalglish abandoned his passing game and formula and built a team around Andy f***ing Carroll. Also, the other 3 are praised (Despite their managerial deficiencies) because they defended the club and the city and talked the club up, as opposed to bringing the club down and undermining the fans. I am sure you'll appreciate a manager who'll go out there and say : "I want this club to be competitive with the very best in the country. I want to win many games and bring pride back to the shirt. With the support of the fans we can do it. I'll protect the values of this club and we'll grow together" as opposed to someone a manager saying : "an away win is rare (historic)" . Hodgson was absolutely crap at Liverpool and a cunt to boot. People are just sticking the boot in because they don't like Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We're all talking about it. The Sun has won and they're now vindicated in doing it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 2009/10 Benitez (sold Xabi Alonso) 7th 2010/11 Hodgson (sold Mascherano) 7th (Aug - Jan) 2010/11 Dogleash 6th (Jan - May) 2011/12 Dogleash 8th 2012/13 Rodgers 7th Yet Woy is hated there and the other three are idolised. I don't get it. PS/ That story in 'The Sun' is ridiculous. What a horrible paper. We were 13th when Roy was sacked (25 points in 20 games) , and not 7th. After his sacking, we had the 2nd best record in the league (after United) in second half of that season. Then f*** knows why Dalglish abandoned his passing game and formula and built a team around Andy f***ing Carroll. Also, the other 3 are praised (Despite their managerial deficiencies) because they defended the club and the city and talked the club up, as opposed to bringing the club down and undermining the fans. I am sure you'll appreciate a manager who'll go out there and say : "I want this club to be competitive with the very best in the country. I want to win many games and bring pride back to the shirt. With the support of the fans we can do it. I'll protect the values of this club and we'll grow together" as opposed to someone a manager saying : "an away win is rare (historic)" . Hodgson was absolutely crap at Liverpool and a c*** to boot. People are just sticking the boot in because they don't like Liverpool. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 However Piara Powar, executive director of Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe), told the BBC: "This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce. "One assumes it wasn't Freudian - there is no evidence to suggest it was. I think some players will see it as a reflection of the type of language still used by some coaches and some attitudes that still prevail." From the BBC's article. Hate the way these interest groups sensationalise things in order to get themselves exposure. Not quite as bad as the 'Society of Black Lawyers' but still why anybody gives these people the time of day is beyond me. What a load of shite. I'm all for the groups that represent interests of specific groups but they do themselves no favours trying to get press off the back of this sort of thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 However Piara Powar, executive director of Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe), told the BBC: "This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce. "One assumes it wasn't Freudian - there is no evidence to suggest it was. I think some players will see it as a reflection of the type of language still used by some coaches and some attitudes that still prevail." From the BBC's article. Hate the way these interest groups sensationalise things in order to get themselves exposure. Not quite as bad as the 'Society of Black Lawyers' but still why anybody gives these people the time of day is beyond me. What a load of shite. I'm all for the groups that represent interests of specific groups but they do themselves no favours trying to get press off the back of this sort of thing. Keeps them relevant, innit. Knock on effect when it comes to funding, I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 As for the comments, (Solely speaking about football), a manager's mentality translates into his players. Rafa's first interview when becoming manager in 2004 was : "I have come here to win. I want to win a lot of matches, and make history in this football club." Sorry for having some ambition. He cried when he announced that he was leaving Valencia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Everyone cried when he left Liverpool (except the fucking Texans) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I really liked Rafa. Tactically, a very switched on guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hopefully, a more sophisticated tactical plan is in the offing than just giving the ball to Townsend. The lad's done very well, but I think Oxlade-C has more to his game, and is likely to have more of an impact against the better sides. Nothing against Townsend, who I'm sure will be in the squad, but the Ox is an exceptional talent IMO. I also think we will need younger legs in midfield, and only one of Gerrard, Lampard and Carrick should start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hopefully, a more sophisticated tactical plan is in the offing than just giving the ball to Townsend. I think it's just been that in the last 2 games because he has been up against 2 very poor full backs and knew he had the beating of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 AOC is a talented headless chicken, man. Not ready yet. And I can't see him going to the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Really? I don't think he's ready yet either, but I don't see how he doesn't get to Brazil. He's been in basically all of Roy's squads when healthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 AOC is a talented headless chicken, man. Not ready yet. And I can't see him going to the WC. Not sure about headless chicken but I agree with the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-boss-hodgson-caught-up-2460799 Jesus wept man. Why did I even read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hopefully, a more sophisticated tactical plan is in the offing than just giving the ball to Townsend. The lad's done very well, but I think Oxlade-C has more to his game, and is likely to have more of an impact against the better sides. Nothing against Townsend, who I'm sure will be in the squad, but the Ox is an exceptional talent IMO. I also think we will need younger legs in midfield, and only one of Gerrard, Lampard and Carrick should start. AOC is a central player imo. In any case Townsend has earned his spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah, I see Oxlaid-Chamberlain being used more centrally too, or at least I hope so. Needs to play a bit for Arsenal like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 ` If Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard make it to Brazil, there is a fear rigor mortis might set in.` quote of the day so far.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/17/roy-hodgson-space-monkey-kick-it-out-investigation The anti-racism group Kick It Out has called on the Football Association to investigate a joke about a monkey in space made by Roy Hodgson despite the England winger Andros Townsend's attempts to play down the issue. Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion campaign, recognises and shares the concerns of the parties who felt mindful to bring the comments into the public domain. "The matter has been raised by the chair, Lord Herman Ouseley, directly with the Football Association, who acknowledges the apology made by Roy Hodgson, and NOW SEEKS AN INVESTIGATION http://civiseli.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/misc-burn_him.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I also agree Oxlade is a central player but behind the striker and we have far too much competition there for him to be a consistent player in the line up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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