Is correct. Imagine if peter ward/bobby Zamora is called a racist, it’s unproven, and some people will react in a (so called) defensive way. It’s human nature.
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[Albion] Bong being abused all game.
- Thread starter clapham_gull
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Is correct. Imagine if peter ward/bobby Zamora is called a racist, it’s unproven, and some people will react in a (so called) defensive way. It’s human nature.
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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Er, the divvy BHA fan you so charmingly describe is Attila, the same Atilla without whom you’d probably not have a club to support. Regardless, I don’t agree with anything you’ve spewed all over this thread with either. No doubt you’ll vomit some further thoughts in response...
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
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Fans from another club (not that one of the accused) singling out a black player whenever he touches the ball ? What year are we in ?
No wonder people think twice about coming forward to report racist abuse.
I think you also need to go back and read the report. You are obviously as confused as the Burnley fans.
Murray 17
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- Jul 6, 2003
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More than likely, on both fronts.
Like 3/4 of the PL, clubs like Burnley only need one or two things to go wrong for them and they're in trouble. Dyche leaving, injuries to 2 or 3 key players, important players sold and adequate replacements not found.
May not happen next season, but it will happen soon.
What prehistoric bullshit.
Burnley fans don’t adore a player of theirs from many moons ago. Hardly a long serving legend.
It was simply a chance for racists in a racially divided backwater, to act predictably against a black person who dared speak up.
Don’t need to read a report. The bloke said to Bong “your breath stinks” and holds his nose. The only reason it’s unproven is because only 1 camera slightly caught it.
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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There are certain things that should trump partisanship in football and one of those is ensuring that the game itself is free from prejudice for all involved. It matters not whether Bong's interpretation of Rodriguez's undeniably insulting behaviour was completely correct. It matters that anyone in the game can feel that they can report such behaviour without fear that they will become a target of abuse for doing so. The investigation found no reason to suspect Gaeten's motives for reporting the incident and yet some of Burnley's fans seem to have decided that they have the right to form an uniformed lynch mob and persecute him. Shameful is the correct word and, if the FA want to prove that kick it out is more than a soundbite they should at least speak out against this and preferably take action to ensure that other players do not experience the same treatment.
I would be saying exactly the same thing if Bong played for WBA or Burnley and Rodriguez played for Brighton.
I would be saying exactly the same thing if Bong played for WBA or Burnley and Rodriguez played for Brighton.
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
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As I said confused.
The report clearly summarised that complaint was made in good faith. Burnley fans quite obviously believe JR to the be the victim as did their remarkable caller to 606 who suggested Bong should be banned.
If that's yours and their "human nature" I suggest you have a rethink.
The camera didn’t catch it (all) because Rodriguez covered his mouth. You have zero knowledge of what he said - you know purely what he claims to have said (and Bong disputes).
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
What do you think was said ? I think what the player did with his actions was so obvious that it couldn’t be racist. No one is that thick.
clapham_gull
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- Aug 20, 2003
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You are now claiming Bong is uneducated ?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Hmmm.
Lower West Stander
Well-known member
Yep. And that is what annoys me so much about the press comments about Rodriguez being “cleared”.
He wasn’t cleared. And it is so important it is reported as such. If I was the club I would putting out another statement to back up Bong.
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W.C.
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- Oct 31, 2011
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Can I just say, bollocks.
It appears “Not Proven” is a little bit too complicated for the Neanderthals from Burnley as well as one or two on here.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Was this racism or Burnley fans trying to put off one of our players by using the Bong/Rodriguez situation as their justification?
Racism. It’s in the DNA of these divided run down towns, with issues.
Megazone
On his last warning
Thoughts go out to the Burnley fans for being thick as shit and having to live in Burnley. Whenever I'm going through any sort of hardship, I just remember what it must be like growing up in Burnley. Puts things into perspective every time.