Reply to: JT

[Troll]

"Not white" is far more racist than "coloured" imo.

And not all viewers were offended. I work with a black guy who finds the furore over Hansen's comment just as ridiculous as I do.

The whole situation regarding "racism" is becoming more Salemesque each year.

[Mr.Whippy]

I imagine any of the viewers who are not white (am I allowed to say that?)

"Not white" is far more racist than "coloured" imo.

And not all viewers were offended. I work with a black guy who finds the furore over Hansen's comment just as ridiculous as I do.

[Troll]

And who is "the victim" in this case?

I imagine any of the viewers who are not white (am I allowed to say that?)

[Mr.Whippy]

Ah but it is only necessary to be perceived to be racist by the victim, ergo Hansen is guilty

And who is "the victim" in this case?

[Troll]

Hansen clearly had no racist intent.

Ah but it is only necessary to be perceived to be racist by the victim, ergo Hansen is guilty

[Mr.Whippy]

And Stan Collymore of all people taking the moral high ground over Alan Hansen's comments.

Seriously, these people need to get a grip and stop making something out of nothing. Hansen clearly had no racist intent.

[PAH]

True colours

Hansen now in trouble for remarks on last night MOTD during which he used the term "coloured".

BBC Sport - Alan Hansen apologises for TV remark


I don't know why it's black and white anyway. What's wrong with pink and brown? Are we all too yellow when people see red, or just green around the edges and enjoy feeling blue? Beats me, I'm snookered on this one.

[centurian]

You can't call them coloured any more either!

Bit unusual as I thought that was the preferred term.

I also believed that was acceptable

[TimberWolf]

Something stupider than a footballer:

Esteban Alvarado: Alkmaar goalkeeper attacks fan who ran on pitch | Mail Online

[PRC1964]

That card has been played and duly sentenced by fergies friend

I wonder if anything will actually happen to JT. The FA have double standards and I can see this going the same way as when Alan Shearer kicked Lennon in the face an d the FA gave him a snack on the hand as England were approaching a major tournament,

Was it a prawn sandwich?

[AtW]

Footballer says something stupid shocker

The shocker is that criminal charges were filed and CPS things there is better than 50% chance of securing conviction which is in public interest...

[TimberWolf]

Footballer says something stupid shocker

[AtW]

According to reports he intends to "prove his innocence". I'm not sure how he intends to do this, given there's video footage of him shouting racist abuse, but maybe I'm not as bright as he is.

[Doggy Styles]

How likely is it that Rio Ferdinand will be Terry's partner in central defence at the next tournament (he is remarkably injury prone lately).

I wonder if there will be any animosity given it was his younger brother on the receiving end of the abuse.

I doubt it will be an issue because Rio probably won't be going. In the very unlikely event of him being (a) fit and (b) playing well enough, he could drop out like Wayne Bridge did.

It's JT's mission to see off an entire England back four before he retires.

[jmo21]

How likely is it that Rio Ferdinand will be Terry's partner in central defence at the next tournament (he is remarkably injury prone lately).

I wonder if there will be any animosity given it was his younger brother on the receiving end of the abuse.