The Footie Thread

[AmandaJR]

If prison not an option make them work community service at an overworked hospital portering the dead to the morgue.

I'm close to infraction territory reading this...if it's true of course.

 

[AmandaJR]

Final option - remove their lungs to transplant into those wrecked by the virus.

Is that a step too far????

 

[Papas1982]

If it's true I'd love to see Walker and every attendee sacked by their clubs and banned from playing for a professional football team anywhere in the world. Plus if it's doable put the lot in prison.

Would you wish the same of every postie, office worker, supermarket staff that’s also breached the rules? I use those roles as they’re still working atm.
Its unrealistic to expect everyone to follow the rules perfectly. irrespective of their job and financial position.

 

[AmandaJR]

Would you wish the same of every postie, office worker, supermarket staff that’s also breached the rules? I use those roles as they’re still working atm.
Its unrealistic to expect everyone to follow the rules perfectly. irrespective of their job and financial position.

There's imperfect and then there's downright disregard for the rules/

 

[Lord Tyrion]

3 points, 3 points, 3 points

Please post to Goodison Park ?

 

[fundy]

3 points, 3 points, 3 points

Please post to Goodison Park ?

youre not getting 9 points

 

[Deleted member 15344]

If it's true I'd love to see Walker and every attendee sacked by their clubs and banned from playing for a professional football team anywhere in the world. Plus if it's doable put the lot in prison.

Certainly would like to see some sort of sanctions placed on them - but I don’t think football has the moral backbone to do anything

Would you wish the same of every postie, office worker, supermarket staff that’s also breached the rules? I use those roles as they’re still working atm.
Its unrealistic to expect everyone to follow the rules perfectly. irrespective of their job and financial position.

He is person is a very high profile job and for some a role model - when that government advisor broke the rules the demand was he would be sacked

It’s not just about breaking the rules , it’s the second time it has done it ( alledged) and this time his actions potentially caused a game to be called off . If a postman did the same and then colleagues caught it etc and a post office was closed then yes you would expect sanctions.

 

[clubchamp98]

3 points, 3 points, 3 points

Please post to Goodison Park ?

There will be an asterisk on your points tally though.

 

[Papas1982]

Certainly would like to see some sort of sanctions placed on them - but I don’t think football has the moral backbone to do anything


He is person is a very high profile job and for some a role model - when that government advisor broke the rules the demand was he would be sacked

It’s not just about breaking the rules , it’s the second time it has done it ( alledged) and this time his actions potentially caused a game to be called off . If a postman did the same and then colleagues caught it etc and a post office was closed then yes you would expect sanctions.

Cummings wasn't actually sacked though, and a government official is far more high profile (or should be) than a footballer.

I'm not defending his actions, but I don't go along with sports people needing to be role models. Idols yes, but I never once acted becusse of a sports person. You learn your values and morals at home.

As harsh as it sounds, I agree re the postie, they're gonna be deemed expendable, but if you're important to your employers, they'll not be fired.

 

[Papas1982]

There's imperfect and then there's downright disregard for the rules/

I agree, but the rules and repercussions have been set.

Fines which escalate in value. So he should be fined by the government.

Yes I know it'll mean nowt to him. But the rules are clear.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Cummings wasn't actually sacked though, and a government official is far more high profile (or should be) than a footballer.

I'm not defending his actions, but I don't go along with sports people needing to be role models. Idols yes, but I never once acted becusse of a sports person. You learn your values and morals at home.

As harsh as it sounds, I agree re the postie, they're gonna be deemed expendable, but if you're important to your employers, they'll not be fired.

I know Cummings wasn’t sacked but that’s because his boss didn’t have the guts but later phased him away anyway

And for many footballers are role models and the clubs want them to be good role models - there are many out there that do look up to the players for various reasons.

It’s time that football clubs put morals before finances and show people that being a footballer doesn’t make you immune from the highest punishment

Walker has disgraced his sport and his club once again and it needs addressing - fines are a waste of time

 

[clubchamp98]

Has he broke the law?
If so Get City’s fixture list and make him do community service all the days they play for the rest of the season.
Same for all the others who were there.
His employers might take some real action then.
Or just give him a Mickey Mouse fine.
My money is on the latter.

 

[AmandaJR]

I agree, but the rules and repercussions have been set.

Fines which escalate in value. So he should be fined by the government.

Yes I know it'll mean nowt to him. But the rules are clear.

They have been set but doesn't mean I don't wish for more for the arrogant so and so and his buddys.

 

[Papas1982]

I know Cummings wasn’t sacked but that’s because his boss didn’t have the guts but later phased him away anyway

And for many footballers are role models and the clubs want them to be good role models - there are many out there that do look up to the players for various reasons.

It’s time that football clubs put morals before finances and show people that being a footballer doesn’t make you immune from the highest punishment

Walker has disgraced his sport and his club once again and it needs addressing - fines are a waste of time

I agree with 1,2 and 4.
3 just isn’t going to happen.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Once again it seems some on here are prepared to accept an uncorroborated report from an unknown journalist as fact.

Before demanding punishment for these players should we not wait for their guilt to be proven.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

youre not getting 9 points

3 will do nicely ?.

Although 9 sounds better now you mention it. In Fergie's time they would have given utd 9 ?

 

[AmandaJR]

Once again it seems some on here are prepared to accept an uncorroborated report from an unknown journalist as fact.

Before demanding punishment for these players should we not wait for their guilt to be proven.

I think most posts precede with "if proven to be true" or similar. Walker does have previous though - not that that's unique with professional footballers!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

I think most posts precede with "if proven to be true" or similar. Walker does have previous though - not that that's unique with professional footballers!

I appreciate that most have prefaced their remarks but I couldn't help noticing the word "alleged" was becoming a little less obvious.

And based on previous form it wouldn't be entirely surprising if true.

It just makes me uncomfortable when punishments are being demanded before the "csse" has been tried.

 

[Tashyboy]

As with all conspiracy theory’s, Ave done a bit of digging with a few pals. Some are sceptical of the story. Some are saying the story was started by Everton fans who were narked at the City game being postponed.
Come what May it will be what it will be ?

 

[Tashyboy]

3 will do nicely ?.

Although 9 sounds better now you mention it. In Fergie's time they would have given utd 9 ?

only after it had gone to VAR. That said could you imagine VAR under Fergie