Jack Flash Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 https://twitter.com/GKGuruWoody/status/226780979841343488 Still waiting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Lineker apologises for 'eating grass' comment aimed at Muslim players' prayer celebration The former England star was fronting Al Jazeera's coverage of the 2-2 draw between Montpellier and Schalke when he made the comment about Karim Ait-Fana and Younes Belhanda Gary Lineker has apologised after describing a prayer celebration by two Muslim Montpellier players on Wednesday night as "eating grass" on Al Jazeera TV. The Match of the Day presenter was leading the Middle East coverage of Wednesday night’s Uefa Champions League games for sports channel Al Jazeera +3, when he described the opening goal in the 2-2 draw between Schalke and Montpellier from Karim Ait-Fana. “A terrific effort from Karim Ait-Fana, who scored from just outside the area and then ate grass…as you do,” said Lineker, as the pictures showed the 23-year-old French winger and his Moroccan colleague Younes Belhanda, 25, bending down on their haunches and bowing their heads to the ground. The Islamic prayer posture has become a popular celebration in recent times for players who follow the Muslim faith, including Newcastle United strike duo Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse. Lineker’s comment immediately drew criticism on his own personal Twitter account, while Goal.com received complaints from readers accusing the former England and Tottenham striker of cultural and religious insensitivity. The 51-year-old apologised in the early hours of this morning to his 1.1million Twitter followers minutes after he posted a picture of himself at his son George’s 21st birthday party. “I’m sorry but I’m not aware of every player’s religion,” tweeted Lineker. The BBC distanced themselves from the sports presenter’s quip when they were contacted by Goal.com on Thursday, saying the matter only concerned Al Jazeera, the channel he was working for at the time. "It's a stupid remark and sheer ignorance," said Ajmal Masroor, a London based imam. "This is very unprofessional from a football legend who is supposed to be a role model. "The fact it was on Al Jazeera makes it even more unacceptable. The players are not asking anyone else to join in their worship they are making a gesture in thanks to God - saying they are 'eating grass' is outrageous. "I am stunned - seeing this makes me sick. "He should apologise or be sacked by Al Jazeera. If someone makes the gesture of the cross and a commentator mocked them I would deem that equally offensive. Its not an outsider's right to belittle or mock players for making a religious gesture." Al Jazeera were unavailable for comment. Lineker's BBC contract allows him to anchor the English language football coverage for Al Jazeera Sports, which broadcasts predominantly to a Middle East audience. http://www.goal.com/en/news/14/asia/2012/10/04/3425047/lineker-apologises-for-eating-grass-comment-aimed-at-muslim?source=breakingnews What a complete, utter arsehole. Put things into perspective, you long-bearded wanker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 eating grass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thank fuck he didn't say it during Ramadan, otherwise he'd have a fatwa over his head now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 surprised they haven't started rioting, can't be long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 This super hero feature on SSN is cringeworthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/350166/Michael-Laudrup-likens-Leon-Britton-to-Raul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 That super hero still shits all over Aquaman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 New live games announced; Mon 3 - Wigan H 8pm Mon 10 - Fulham a 8pm Sat 15 - Man C H 12.45pm Jan 2 - Everton H 8pm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 note ESPN havent picked yet. that man city one is fucking annoying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 be shocked if man utd or arsenal over xmas arent moved for tele Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Fulham away Monday night for fucks sake fucking typical. One away game I've really fancied for ages yet it nearly always seems to be a week night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 think man utd could be early kick off on boxing day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Monday night games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 https://twitter.com/GKGuruWoody/status/226780979841343488 Still waiting I asked that Rob about it ages ago, he said there might be a trial one for the Man United game. So wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 1 has been picked for ESPN, not sure which . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Arsenal a now 29 Dec, 5.30pm on ESPN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 thats kl, so is man utd 3pm boxing day? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Re: the Lineker thing. Obviously, the offended will make a bigger deal of it than needs be, but it's another example of the typically ignorant and belittling nature of Lineker that has really got on my tits over the last few years. There are worse pundits/fronters out there, but i think the guy's gradually turned into an arrogant tit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Kewell concedes career could be over Australia's Harry Kewell admits his playing career may be over but said he's still open to offers in his search for a new club. Full story here - http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/aussies-abroad/news/1122993/Kewell-concedes-career-could-be-over Some might say that Kewell's career was over the day he left Leeds for Liverpool (with his crooked agent pocketing 3m of the 5m fee...) "Australia's greatest player" but I was never a fan. That said, he was a hero in Germany 06, but still massively overrated here and an asshole of a man to boot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 http://imageshack.us/a/img803/3228/screenshot20121005at125.png Could the FA call for Hodgson to drop Cole from the England squad? Might spell a bit of a fallout. No different to any of us slagging our boss off on facebook, him finding out and us facing disciplinary action... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 What's it regarding? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 http://imageshack.us/a/img803/3228/screenshot20121005at125.png Could the FA call for Hodgson to drop Cole from the England squad? Might spell a bit of a fallout. No different to any of us slagging our boss off on facebook, him finding out and us facing disciplinary action... And so begins the overdue era of Leighton Baines. (* - if that's a real Twitter account) Bloody hell, if England can ditch Terry and Cashley in the same year, they might become half likable again. All you'd need was deadwood like Lampard and Gerrard out of the frame and real shoots of growth might be able to sprout so the team can start catching up with football-playing nations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 What's it regarding? Terry's been given a 4 game ban and £220k fine by The FA for the Anton Ferdinand thing. 63 page report found Terry's defence (which Cole gave evidence for) to be "improbable, implausible and contrived". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 We are well placed in that position with Baines and Gibbs in the squad so i for one wouldn't be that bothered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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