GWN Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Ahfuckingmen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 This is when you wish you were there, shame it's not under a new manager but that will come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: Putting aside the moral issues around Saudi human rights, wahhabist ideology and support of terrorism the 'tea towel' thing is just embarrassing and potentially offensive to Arab people. I'm sure I've read somewhere that the people in KSA who'd seen people outside St James in Arab dress when the takeover went through thought it was great actually, they liked that their culture was being embraced. (And by embracing their culture, I don't mean the human rights issues, before someone has an aneurism). Edited October 17, 2021 by Armchair Pundit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, Chris_R said: I agree. I just don't think we should give them free ammo by dressing up in fucking tea towels. You can not give a shit what people think whilst still not actively sabotaging our image. Plus, let's be honest, whilst I've tried to come at it from the angle of protecting our image, ultimately it is distasteful. No matter how anyone might say "I'm celebrating Saudi culture not the regime" it's clearly NOT the image it gives out, and frankly it's a shit image because they've got a fucking terrible human rights record that we should in no way be venerating or normalising. People are absolutely right to be aghast at fans waving Saudi flags, those fans need to get some self awareness and stop being idiots. This is not a country we should be putting on a pedestal. Wearing a tea towel for a laugh might be a bit distasteful, but it's a lot better than selling arms to our partners in Saudi Arabia to bomb kids in Yemen. They're so horrible yet we still do it, and all of us including the critics benefit from it due to the ££s rolling in. If some fans want to be guilt tripped into being miserable about the takeover, fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I can't be arsed with selective moral outrage though, for me the takeover is brill. I do not give a shit about other fans, none of them gave a shit about us over the last 14 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: Putting aside the moral issues around Saudi human rights, wahhabist ideology and support of terrorism the 'tea towel' thing is just embarrassing and potentially offensive to Arab people. It's a traditional Arab attire and has nothing to do with ideology. Edited October 17, 2021 by Newcastle Fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, TRon said: Wearing a tea towel for a laugh might be a bit distasteful, but it's a lot better than selling arms to our partners in Saudi Arabia to bomb kids in Yemen. They're so horrible yet we still do it, and all of us including the critics benefit from it due to the ££s rolling in. If some fans want to be guilt tripped into being miserable about the takeover, fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I can't be arsed with selective moral outrage though, for me the takeover is brill. I do not give a shit about other fans, none of them gave a shit about us over the last 14 years. Perfectly put Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Pilgrim Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Just now, Newcastle Fan said: It's a traditional crab attire and has nothing to do with ideology. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, TRon said: Wearing a tea towel for a laugh might be a bit distasteful, but it's a lot better than selling arms to our partners in Saudi Arabia to bomb kids in Yemen. They're so horrible yet we still do it, and all of us including the critics benefit from it due to the ££s rolling in. If some fans want to be guilt tripped into being miserable about the takeover, fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I can't be arsed with selective moral outrage though, for me the takeover is brill. I do not give a shit about other fans, none of them gave a shit about us over the last 14 years. My thoughts exactly. I'm so hyped about the match today, it's been great, Sunday's rituals back to how they used to be for me - MotD first thing with a brew, sticking an acca on perhaps and then actual excitement and pleasure rolling in from looking forward to our match. I don't care about anything else, it's a day of pure joy and I'm loving it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Reckon Ginola could be a director? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, 54 said: Oh wow, still a handsome bastard and a beautiful human being, Ginola man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: FFS That poor bairn looks shit scared stood next to two Arab blokes in dresses… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Just seen a van with 'jamal kashoggi murdered' with a pic of him and mbs, near St James boulevard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, STM said: Reckon Ginola could be a director? Has he done it before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: FFS That's embarrassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, neesy111 said: That's embarrassing. Aye full kit train wankers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Has he done it before No but he'd look good doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, sh74 said: No but he'd look good doing it. The Ashley years though have taken their toll on him, turning his lovely flock of hair grey, mind least he has a head of hair, I lost mine during the Ashley years, the cunt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Has he done it before He was heavily involved in football politics but not a club specifically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I seem to remember fans adorning curly perm wigs, during the Keegan/Terry Mac days. All good fun. I have my reservations about our new owners, but for those who don't I see no reason for them not to be welcoming to our new owners. And this seems to be the way of the average football fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Programme sellers in teatowels at Percy Street / Gallowgate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 59 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: FFS So frustrating, but so inevitable. You just know even if they are the only ones in the entire stadium dressed like that the cameras will find and highlight them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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