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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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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