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DaveR

DaveR

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"My research (albeit late at night after some wine) suggests it IS a crime to act on racism through actions or words"


What JT was alleged to have said might be caught by the racially aggravated version of s.5 Public Order Act offence:


?a person is guilty of an offence if he ? uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour ? within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby.?


but would be difficult to prove the second element.

DJKillaQueen

DJKillaQueen

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For me it's simple. If Terry said what the papers are saying he said (and I believe it was caught on camera too) then he should be banned for a long enough time to send a clear message that racist abuse is never acceptable. Fans who engage in such behaviour often recieve lifetime bans. I don't see why players can't be treated in the same fashion.


I was at the Emirates last night to see Arsenal beat Bolton. Fab night, fab crowd and not a single instance of malicious behaviour from any of the players on show. That's the spirit I want to see...not the foul rants of a spoilt brat like John Terry et al.

Parkdrive

Parkdrive

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Mick Mac Wrote:

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> The sporting behaviour of arsenal players over the

> last 6 years has resulted in no trophies. Maybe

> they need to toughen up.



Yet another enlightened view from a footballing sage. If one were to take your view to its logical conclusion, i.e. teams should "toughen up" in order to win tropies, then 95% of clubs in the Prem and the 3 leagues below that, would have to do likewise. I eagerly await more of your wisdom on all footballing matters.

Parkdrive

Parkdrive

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Otta Wrote:

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> Parkdrive is a huge fan of Stoke, and the way they

> play their football.



Yes Indeed, they are the Premier Leagues answer to the Famous Brazil National side of the early 70's. A real credit to sporting ideals and sporting beauty.

Parkdrive

Parkdrive

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maxxi Wrote:

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> I think he was being ironic. No one could suggest

> that Stoke need to toughen up. As for Arsenal -

> I'd rather see them play pretty football than

> watch them return to the thuggery of Viera and

> Bergkamp.


Not as ironic as you're trying to be clearly.

Parkdrive

Parkdrive

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Alan Medic Wrote:

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> I thought you were a Spurs fan Parkie. Not so?



Does my previous post not make it clear that I am a dyed in the wool Stoke fan? They are oft derided but not given enough credit for the grace and beauty they bring to the Premiership, which is a scandal. They are good, honest players that most teams would give their eye teeth to sign. Take Rory Delap for example. Who wouldn't want him in their side?

Bluerevolution

Bluerevolution

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Laddy Muck Wrote:

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> The only sick thing around here is

> your...hmmmm..."humour"...

>

> Surprised you haven't enlightened us about Oxo's

> new United Stock Cube...

>

>

>

>

>

> ...laughing stock

If you insist >:D<

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