Woy the Wacist?

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Andros Townsend: Roy Hodgson's joke did not cause offence
England winger Andros Townsend has dismissed claims a half-time team talk by manager Roy Hodgson caused offence.
Hodgson told an old joke about a monkey and an astronaut to illustrate the importance of right-back Chris Smalling getting the ball to Townsend during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Poland.

“Seen the story on Roy this morning. He [has] done nothing wrong. This is ridiculous.”​

Wayne Rooney
Hodgson later apologised after it was reported the comment caused offence.
But Townsend, 22, tweeted: "I don't know what all this fuss is about. No offence was meant and none was taken!"
Anti-racism group Kick it Out has called for an investigation into the matter.
In a statement, it said that it "recognises and shares the concerns of the parties who felt mindful to bring the comments into the public domain".
It added that Kick It Out chairman Lord Herman Ouseley had contacted the Football Association and now wanted "an investigation to ascertain the full facts and ensure a similar situation does not arise again".
Earlier, Hodgson issued an apology for any offence caused by his half-time comments, adding: "There was absolutely no intention on my part to say anything inappropriate.
"I made this clear straight away to Andros in the dressing room.
"I also spoke to Andros again on Wednesday. He has assured me and the FA he did not take any offence and understood the point I was making in the manner I intended."

“This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce”​

Anti-racism campaigner Piara Powar
England striker Wayne Rooney showed his support for 66-year-old Hodgson on Twitter,writing: "Seen the story on Roy this morning. He [has] done nothing wrong. This is ridiculous."
Former England striker Stan Collymore, 42, also defended the former Fulham and West Brom boss on Twitter, suggesting the row undermines moves to eradicate racism from the sport.
"Demeans every anti-racism campaigner by having cheap pop at RH [Roy Hodgson] who said nothing wrong. Makes campaigners seem over-PC and petty. They're not," he said.
However, Piara Powar, executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare), told the BBC that Hodgson had got it wrong.
"This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce," said Powar.
"I think some players will see it as a reflection of the type of language still used by some coaches and some attitudes that still prevail."
"Demeans every anti-racism campaigner by having cheap pop at RH [Roy Hodgson] who said nothing wrong. Makes campaigners seem over-PC and petty. They're not," he said.
However, Piara Powar, executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare), told the BBC that Hodgson had got it wrong.
"This was a silly phrase to use in a diverse workforce," said Powar.
"I think some players will see it as a reflection of the type of language still used by some coaches and some attitudes that still prevail."

 

[Mystic]

This is pathetic, absolutely pathetic, by it's very definition, this wasn't racist, as no offence has been taken, this is just another example of the media and certain individuals trying to cause a stir out of nothing to get themselves attention! Winds me up to no end.

 

[Woland]

Well he does only pick players from England.

 

[dantes]

This is pathetic, absolutely pathetic, by it's very definition, this wasn't racist, as no offence has been taken, this is just another example of the media and certain individuals trying to cause a stir out of nothing to get themselves attention! Winds me up to no end.

I don't think you understand the FA's definition of racism. Whether offence is meant/taken or not is irrelevant. If the words are objectively racist then you're a fucking racist. Simples. He referred to a black player as a monkey, I expect him to be sacked.

 

[iseered]

Agree that it appears to be nothing, though someone in that dressing thought to bring it to Kick It Out's attention.

 

[Woland]

Surprised to hear it was John Terry sat there in full kit getting offended.

 

[dantes]

Agree that it appears to be nothing, though someone in that dressing thought to bring it to Kick It Out's attention.

I'm guessing it's probably one of John Terry's good mates, who is coming to the end of his career so has nothing to lose, and is relatively intelligent and clued up on the FA rules.

 

[Hansern]

@andros_townsend: I don't know what all this fuss is about. No offence was meant and none was taken! It's not even news worthy!

 

[Woland]

What\s the preferred term these days? Uncle Tom or choc ice?

 

[jexykrodic]

Could be Rio's favourite - coconut.

 

[StevieM]

Better make sure Suarez doesn't try to tell that joke....

 

[dantes]

Roy Hodgson: Football Association backs England manager


The Football Association has given its "full support" to Roy Hodgson after the England manager became embroiled in a race row.
Hodgson was criticised for telling a joke about a monkey and an astronaut during half-time of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Poland.

Anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out called for an investigation, but FA chairman Greg Dyke backed Hodgson.
"He has and deserves the full support of the Football Association," he said.

"Roy Hodgson is a man of the highest integrity, an honourable man who is doing a great job with the England team."
Dyke added: "He has fully explained to us what he said and the point he was making to the players in the dressing room at half-time on Tuesday night. He has also explained the context in which he made his remarks.

"He has made clear there was no intent to say anything inappropriate, and he was certainly not making any comments with any racist connotation. Importantly, he has apologised for any unintended offence that may have been taken.

"Roy has spoken with Andros Townsend and a number of the players since the game and he has been assured there are no problems within the squad whatsoever.

"Additionally The FA has not had a complaint from any squad member or player representative, and we have today talked extensively to the squad. The FA has been assured by the players that there are no problems and they understand the point Roy was making and the context in which he was speaking.

"We will be making no further comment on this story and will now be giving Roy and the team our full support as we prepare for the World Cup in Brazil."

Hilarious stuff.

 

[Spionkop69]

What\s the preferred term these days? Uncle Tom or choc ice?

Ask Piara

 

[FoxForceFive]

I think the more relevant question should be what the fuck Hodgson was doing telling that long winded shit anecdote to a group of players, none of whom is the right age range to appreciate or understand it fully, at half time of a crucial match!

 

[Markeh]

“NASA decided they’d finally send a man up in a capsule after sending only monkeys in the earlier missions,” the joke goes.
“They fire the man and the monkey into space.
“The intercom crackles, ‘Monkey, fire the retros.’
“A little later, ‘Monkey, check the solid fuel supply.’
“Later still, “Monkey, check the life support systems for the man.’
“The astronaut takes umbrage and radioes NASA, ‘When do I get to do something?’
“NASA replies, ‘In 15 minutes – feed the monkey.’”

So basically the fullback is the man and the instructions are to give the ball to Townsend 'the monkey' and let him do everything because he's playing well?

 

[EmreChan]

I think the more relevant question should be what the fuck Hodgson was doing telling that long winded shit anecdote to a group of players, none of whom is the right age range to appreciate or understand it fully, at half time of a crucial match!

It's incredible really. 1-0 up at HT in his biggest match as England manager.

And he regurgitates a shit joke about a space monkey.

 

[willby]

cue 'Hitler hears about RH's shit joke about a space monkey...' 😀

 

[WhyAlwaysMe?]

NASA decided to send a shuttle into space with two monkeys and an astronaut on board. After months of training, they placed all three in the shuttle and prepared for launch.

Mission Control Center announced, "This is Mission Control to Monkey One. Do your stuff."

The first monkey began frantically typing and the shuttle took off.

Two hours later, NASA's mission control center announced, "This is Mission Control to Monkey Two. Do your stuff."

The second monkey started typing like mad and the shuttle separated from the empty fuel tanks.

Another two hours later Mission Control Center announced, "This is Mission Control to Astronaut... "

At this, the astronaut shouted "I know, I know -- feed the monkeys and don't touch anything."

 

[FoxForceFive]

Fucking hell.

Can you imagine that retold in Roy Hodgson's voice?!

Kill me now.

 

[Squiggles]

This is just pure 'filler' from the papers desperate for news after an international break. It barely deserves comment.

 

[Jack D Rips]

This is just pure 'filler' from the papers desperate for news after an international break. It barely deserves comment.

Barely deserves comment is it?

Tell that to the poor fucking astronaut!

 

[Dreambeliever]

Would it be a problem if Gerrard had been playing on the right in this game?

 

[Modo]

PC gone mad.

 

[Der Alte]

PC gone mad.

You have windows 8, right?

 

[Frogfish]

Hands up if you just fucking HATE the press !

I'm surprised everyone knew who Count meant though after his misspelling the thread title.

WOY THE WACIST !!

 

[Cerberus]

NASA decided to send a shuttle into space with two monkeys and an astronaut on board. After months of training, they placed all three in the shuttle and prepared for launch.

Mission Control Center announced, "This is Mission Control to Monkey One. Do your stuff."

The first monkey began frantically typing and the shuttle took off.

Two hours later, NASA's mission control center announced, "This is Mission Control to Monkey Two. Do your stuff."

The second monkey started typing like mad and the shuttle separated from the empty fuel tanks.

Another two hours later Mission Control Center announced, "This is Mission Control to Astronaut... "

At this, the astronaut shouted "I know, I know -- feed the monkeys and don't touch anything."

I read that to myself in budgies voice and I fucking burst out laughing by the end of the third sentence.

 

[Athens]

Woy said he was a wowwiew (worrier) during the week.

So now he's Woy the wacist wowwiew.

 

[FoxForceFive]

I read that to myself in budgies voice and I fucking burst out laughing by the end of the third sentence.

I reckon that would have taken him about 11 minutes to get through in the tedious monotonous drawl, & another 2 minutes of explaining that there was no offence meant by the term monkey.

The the players would have to take to the pitch again.

It's a fucking miracle they weren't all asleep.

 

[gkmacca]

The way the football world acts these days about racist allegations is a bit like an infant school project that went badly wrong. You've just got a bunch of people who don't think much, and don't know much, and don't pay much attention to current affairs, all running around suddenly feeling like they're really grown-up and responsible. So naturally they now despair at how thick they think everyone else is, and regard it as their duty to teach them how to think. It's because they don't really understand racism, whilst they claim to see it everywhere, that is dragging the cause backwards. We saw it with the Suarez affair: they decide what and who is racist, and that's the end of the discussion, or else you're a racist, too. And the media rubber-stamps it all. Goebbels would be so proud.

 

[Athens]

I reckon that would have taken him about 11 minutes to get through in the tedious monotonous drawl, & another 2 minutes of explaining that there was no offence meant by the term monkey.

The the players would have to take to the pitch again.

It's a fucking miracle they weren't all asleep.

Perhaps he said it loud enough so the Polish players overheard?

Devious tactic if he did.