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Newcastle Are Black And White

Posted by Luke on January 19, 2007 1:40 PM | 

You are probably all aware of the row which has erupted over Emre's alleged racist comments at Everton last month and the ensuing accusation that Glenn Roeder was involved in trying to cover up the incident.

Both Emre and Roeder strongly deny the accusations and will fight them at an FA hearing, but they are, nonetheless, embarrassing for the club, particularly as they have come just a couple of weeks after Roeder insisted any player found guilty of racist behaviour should be banned for at least six months.

Legally, commenting on these matters is a minefield and we will have to wait until after the FA hearing at the end of the month before all the details emerge, but I have two general points to make.

Firstly, what do you think this has done for team morale considering the number of black players at Newcastle United?

Secondly, given the Birmingham FA Cup debacle, Newcastle need to be concentrating all their efforts on playing football. The last thing they need is an extremely serious FA charge to contend with.

What was that about Newcastle United and soap operas?

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Comments (2)

Little Lord Fauntleroy wrote...

I have a suggestion with regards to something I mentioned in Luke's room 101 entry. It concerns the song played as the players enter the arena at St.James' Park. 'Local Hero' first championed by Alan 'Eeh am a 1st time caller and am geet nervis' Robson, grates on my nerves, so much so that I try to miss the kick-off as often as I can, much to the disdain of those around me.
Anyway, my point is that we should change the song from Local Hero to something more appropriate. If it's a soap opera, why don't we use EastEnders or following up on Luke's comments, my favoured choice, 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' by Ronan Keating.
It would be interesting to hear what others ideas are.... Except that idiot Greg!!

Posted by: Little Lord Fauntleroy  | January 19, 2007 2:37 PM

Commulus wrote...

'Bring me the Head of Alfredo Banana,Thor Noxon!' we've moved from Films (Goal) and reality game shows (the match) through the pantomime of summer transfers (Scrooge), we now appear to be replicating Big Brother's racism fiasco. It’s quite apparent we are no longer a football club but a media event.
If Emre is guilty he should walk, but proof of guilt will be difficult, the burden of proof is with two opposing players who must have since conferred. A court would probably throw it out, but this is the FA who can do anything on a whim. This has all turned very nasty and I think a lot of Newcastle fans will concur that there is something rotten at the core of the club that it should continue to be a media event for all the wrong reasons.

Posted by: Commulus  | January 19, 2007 2:56 PM

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