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YT Oxford 13 Jun 21 4.18pm
Originally posted by Eaglecoops This kind of sums it up for me: In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar. A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality. A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery. A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p*.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence. Are our knee taking, virtue wking players going to boycott playing in a country like this? Or have they just got a problem with … arguably, the most tolerant, welcoming place in the world … Great Britain. If not, then get up off your f*ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play fing football. If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f**ing dog. C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup? Of course they won't boycott Qatar, any more than they boycotted Russia. They will justify it along the lines of "sport and politics should be kept separate", completely missing the irony Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Oxford 13 Jun 21 4.18pm

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

This kind of sums it up for me:

In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar.

A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality.

A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery.

A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p***.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence.

Are our knee taking, virtue w**king players going to boycott playing in a country like this? Or have they just got a problem with … arguably, the most tolerant, welcoming place in the world … Great Britain.

If not, then get up off your f***ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play f***ing football.

If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f***ing dog.

C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup?

Of course they won't boycott Qatar, any more than they boycotted Russia. They will justify it along the lines of "sport and politics should be kept separate", completely missing the irony

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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Eaglecoops CR3 13 Jun 21 5.07pm
I’ve made my point. This is my stance: I am against taking the knee. I am however in support of us boycotting the World Cup. This is something that it if you have a want to make a political gesture then you should support this stance. If we do not boycott the World Cup then the FA, the players and the media are just massively hypocritical.
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CR3 13 Jun 21 5.07pm

I’ve made my point. This is my stance:

I am against taking the knee. I am however in support of us boycotting the World Cup. This is something that it if you have a want to make a political gesture then you should support this stance. If we do not boycott the World Cup then the FA, the players and the media are just massively hypocritical.

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Spiderman Horsham 13 Jun 21 5.32pm
Originally posted by Eaglecoops I’ve made my point. This is my stance: I am against taking the knee. I am however in support of us boycotting the World Cup. This is something that it if you have a want to make a political gesture then you should support this stance. If we do not boycott the World Cup then the FA, the players and the media are just massively hypocritical. Ah the problem is, the FA are claiming that this is not political! Of course it’s not. So therefore they have covered themselves for supporting Qatar. I’d like to know what anyone on here who supports the continuation of taking the knee, thinks about Qatar
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Horsham 13 Jun 21 5.32pm

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

I’ve made my point. This is my stance:

Ah the problem is, the FA are claiming that this is not political! Of course it’s not. So therefore they have covered themselves for supporting Qatar.
I’d like to know what anyone on here who supports the continuation of taking the knee, thinks about Qatar

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stayloa Beckenham 13 Jun 21 5.58pm
Originally posted by Spiderman Ah the problem is, the FA are claiming that this is not political! Of course it’s not. So therefore they have covered themselves for supporting Qatar. I’d like to know what anyone on here who supports the continuation of taking the knee, thinks about Qatar I wouldn't say I support it, but it's hard to argue that racism doesn't exist both in the UK and football. They're obviously not supporting the BLM political group, rather making a point about racism. I do feel it's worn a tad thin though and think I@m on Zaha's side. I'm certainly against people booing it though. Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that. Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup.
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Beckenham 13 Jun 21 5.58pm

Originally posted by Spiderman

I wouldn't say I support it, but it's hard to argue that racism doesn't exist both in the UK and football. They're obviously not supporting the BLM political group, rather making a point about racism. I do feel it's worn a tad thin though and think I@m on Zaha's side. I'm certainly against people booing it though.

Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that.

Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup.

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baldeagle73 Leamington spa 13 Jun 21 6.01pm
I don’t agree with the knee gesture it’s virtue signalling at its most pathetic but I wouldn’t boo any team I support England or palace walking down the holmesdale road to see the palace aces!
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Leamington spa 13 Jun 21 6.01pm

I don’t agree with the knee gesture it’s virtue signalling at its most pathetic but I wouldn’t boo any team I support England or palace

walking down the holmesdale road to see the palace aces!

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palace_in_frogland In a broken dream 13 Jun 21 6.19pm
Originally posted by stayloa I wouldn't say I support it, but it's hard to argue that racism doesn't exist both in the UK and football. They're obviously not supporting the BLM political group, rather making a point about racism. I do feel it's worn a tad thin though and think I@m on Zaha's side. I'm certainly against people booing it though. Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that. Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup. So when there were BLM banners around the grounds and BLM badges on the players’ shirts, these were referring to an entirely different BLM? It’s no wonder people are confused.
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In a broken dream 13 Jun 21 6.19pm

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Originally posted by stayloa

I wouldn't say I support it, but it's hard to argue that racism doesn't exist both in the UK and football. They're obviously not supporting the BLM political group, rather making a point about racism. I do feel it's worn a tad thin though and think I@m on Zaha's side. I'm certainly against people booing it though.

Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that.

Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup.

So when there were BLM banners around the grounds and BLM badges on the players’ shirts, these were referring to an entirely different BLM?

It’s no wonder people are confused.

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YT Oxford 13 Jun 21 6.30pm
Originally posted by stayloa I wouldn't say I support it, but it's hard to argue that racism doesn't exist both in the UK and football. They're obviously not supporting the BLM political group, rather making a point about racism. I do feel it's worn a tad thin though and think I@m on Zaha's side. I'm certainly against people booing it though. Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that. Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup. What, and give up on all the back-handers? Dream on! Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Oxford 13 Jun 21 6.30pm

Originally posted by stayloa

Like it or not, players in today's game have huge influence so if they can do something positive then that's a good thing. Look at Rashford as an example of that.

Qatar is dreadful. FIFA should have made a stand and not given it to them. I'd be fully supportive of a boycott of the World Cup.

What, and give up on all the back-handers? Dream on!

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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Tom-the-eagle Croydon 13 Jun 21 6.38pm
Originally posted by Eaglecoops This kind of sums it up for me: In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar. A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality. A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery. A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p*.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence. Are our knee taking, virtue wking players going to boycott playing in a country like this? Or have they just got a problem with … arguably, the most tolerant, welcoming place in the world … Great Britain. If not, then get up off your f*ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play fing football. If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f**ing dog. C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup? Just copied and posted this on a mates WhatsApp group Brilliant "It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit
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Croydon 13 Jun 21 6.38pm

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

This kind of sums it up for me:

In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar.

A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality.

A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery.

A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p***.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence.

If not, then get up off your f***ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play f***ing football.

If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f***ing dog.

C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup?

Just copied and posted this on a mates WhatsApp group

Brilliant

"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit

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Eaglecoops CR3 13 Jun 21 6.51pm
Originally posted by baldeagle73 I don’t agree with the knee gesture it’s virtue signalling at its most pathetic but I wouldn’t boo any team I support England or palace There is a subtle difference. Nobody is booing the players, they are booing the gesture. There is no animosity against the players or the team and we all wish them well in the tournament.
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CR3 13 Jun 21 6.51pm

Originally posted by baldeagle73

I don’t agree with the knee gesture it’s virtue signalling at its most pathetic but I wouldn’t boo any team I support England or palace

There is a subtle difference. Nobody is booing the players, they are booing the gesture. There is no animosity against the players or the team and we all wish them well in the tournament.

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becky over the moon 13 Jun 21 7.06pm
Originally posted by Eaglecoops This kind of sums it up for me: In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar. A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality. A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery. A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p*.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence. Are our knee taking, virtue wking players going to boycott playing in a country like this? Or have they just got a problem with … arguably, the most tolerant, welcoming place in the world … Great Britain. If not, then get up off your f*ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play fing football. If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f**ing dog. C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup? Perhaps they'll all wear their rainbow laces in protest A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers
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over the moon 13 Jun 21 7.06pm

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

This kind of sums it up for me:

In 2022. England will play in the World Cup in Qatar.

A country that has the death penalty for homosexuality.

A country where you will receive 100 lashes for adultery.

A country where it’s illegal to import alcohol, p***.graphy, pork products or even opposing religious books, for fear of a prison sentence.

If not, then get up off your f***ing knees, and do what the fans, who pay hundreds of pounds of hard earned money, to support their national team expect of you ... and just play f***ing football.

If I wanted a political message from someone who chases a ball, I’d rather ask my f***ing dog.

C’mon Dan, tell me, are the English players going to boycott the World Cup?

Perhaps they'll all wear their rainbow laces in protest

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

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Rudi Hedman Caterham 13 Jun 21 7.37pm
We’re in a fascist state. The police knelt for BLM and obey their orders regarding BLM. Very strange. Only the right group of rights protesters allowed now. [Tweet Link] COYP
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Rudi Hedman

Caterham 13 Jun 21 7.37pm

We’re in a fascist state. The police knelt for BLM and obey their orders regarding BLM. Very strange. Only the right group of rights protesters allowed now.

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COYP

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Stirlingsays 13 Jun 21 7.44pm
Originally posted by Rudi Hedman We’re in a fascist state. The police knelt for BLM and obey their orders regarding BLM. Very strange. Only the right group of rights protesters allowed now. I hope as many people see this as possible and understand exactly the difference between all the buzzwords and what the practical reality of what those words mean. This could be China, it could be Russia. This is not a free society. 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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13 Jun 21 7.44pm

Originally posted by Rudi Hedman

We’re in a fascist state. The police knelt for BLM and obey their orders regarding BLM. Very strange. Only the right group of rights protesters allowed now.

I hope as many people see this as possible and understand exactly the difference between all the buzzwords and what the practical reality of what those words mean.

This could be China, it could be Russia.

This is not a free society.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

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