Tooj 17 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Gay rights campaigners have urged Paul Scholes to apologise after the Manchester United midfielder allegedly made a homophobic remark during the Champions League victory over Benfica. The 31-year-old former England international is alleged to have made the comment after receiving a yellow card from referee Frank De Bleeckere in the 10th minute of Tuesday night's clash at the Stadium of Light. UEFA are waiting for reports from the match delegate and the referee before they decide whether to address the complaints, although they are unlikely to take action if the incident is not reported. They expect the report on Thursday. Peter Tatchell, of gay human rights group OutRage!, said: "We urge Paul to apologise and to express his opposition to homophobia. "No player, referee or fan should have to endure abuse about their race or sexuality. "There should be big fines and match suspensions for players, managers and supporters who wilfully use anti-gay insults. "Stewards should be ordered to identify fans who shout homophobic abuse and the Football Association should secure the agreement of the police to arrest and charge them." Tatchell also urged the FA to tackle the problem in the game. The FA set up the 'Football For All' scheme four years ago to make the sport as accessible as possible, encompassing a number of problem areas, including homophobia. "The Football Association works very closely with a number of group to stamp out inappropriate behaviour in the sport," an FA spokesperson said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 victims of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13895 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Bollocks to be honest. Fair enough for players but for fans? If i ever hear someone use a 'homophobic' remark its not actually got anything to do with homosexuals because basically people dont care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20021 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 how gay can you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 victims of the world Why is homophobic abuse ok, but not racist abuse? Or is racist abuse ok with you as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Meenzers gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13895 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 homs tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 victims of the world Why is homophobic abuse ok, but not racist abuse? Or is racist abuse ok with you as well? Agreed, fairly fucking stupid comment from Matt, to be honest. Context is all important, obviously, but not knowing the full facts, that comment boils my piss. PS OutRage? Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Gay rights campaigners have urged Paul Scholes to apologise after the Manchester United midfielder allegedly made a homophobic remark during the Champions League victory over Benfica. The 31-year-old former England international is alleged to have made the comment after receiving a yellow card from referee Frank De Bleeckere in the 10th minute of Tuesday night's clash at the Stadium of Light. UEFA are waiting for reports from the match delegate and the referee before they decide whether to address the complaints, although they are unlikely to take action if the incident is not reported. They expect the report on Thursday. Peter Tatchell, of gay human rights group OutRage!, said: "We urge Paul to apologise and to express his opposition to homophobia. "No player, referee or fan should have to endure abuse about their race or sexuality. "There should be big fines and match suspensions for players, managers and supporters who wilfully use anti-gay insults. "Stewards should be ordered to identify fans who shout homophobic abuse and the Football Association should secure the agreement of the police to arrest and charge them." Tatchell also urged the FA to tackle the problem in the game. The FA set up the 'Football For All' scheme four years ago to make the sport as accessible as possible, encompassing a number of problem areas, including homophobia. "The Football Association works very closely with a number of group to stamp out inappropriate behaviour in the sport," an FA spokesperson said. Phnaar phnaar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebellious 0 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 He called a Benfica player a "fucking poof" for rolling over to many times. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 He called a Benfica player a "fucking poof" for rolling over to many times. No big deal. Not much in that, to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatful Of Hollow 0 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Does he call Ronaldo a "fucking poof" in training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26733 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 They're all jealous that they can't have a mouthful of this tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 1 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 They're all jealous that they can't have a mouthful of this tbh. Please never post again thats just wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ 0 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Is that "A1 Pro-Sportsmen Nude" caption on the picture a website you got that from? Me thinks there should be some sort of block on your web settings if that's your cup of tea. Hung like Gemmill tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 He called a Benfica player a "fucking poof" for rolling over to many times. No big deal. True, no big deal. After all 'Poof' and the lady disappeared when the Magician waved his wand. Was Puff a poof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 They're all jealous that they can't have a mouthful of this tbh. Mouthful? They'd need a small mouth tbh. And Peter Tatchell certainly hasnt got one of them. PS..........is Meenzer gay then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3242 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 victims of the world Why is homophobic abuse ok, but not racist abuse? Or is racist abuse ok with you as well? Have you ever called someone a wanker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 victims of the world Why is homophobic abuse ok, but not racist abuse? Or is racist abuse ok with you as well? Have you ever called someone a wanker? Of course Why, do you need a character reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14130 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 He called a Benfica player a "fucking poof" for rolling over to many times. No big deal. Well no marks for originality there. We live in more demanding times, I'd expect a "Do you roll over like that for your daddy?" at the very least Wait a second... Meenzer is gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Have you ever called someone a wanker? Of course Why, do you need a character reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Wait a second... Meenzer is gay? Fucking poof, allegedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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