PoohBear

He's been great this season, still thinking of when we signed him the second time and he looked seriously out his depth for a few months. What a change getting him fit and a run of games has been, completely turned back the clock.

Is there not a conflict there though? I can't see how we can say it was reckless but also he should go for it? I don't think anyone thinks Roofe did it intentionally so we can leave that, we all agree.

In my opinion self-reflection is always worthwhile for these things. In this very thread you tried to correct me for using outdated terminology and pushed me to use other terms that I believe are actually now deemed offensive in themselves. I'm not bothered by that by the way, but it shows that reflection isn't a punishment, it's just an attempt to try and understand why those terms may be now be offensive. Most of us have been there and unintentionally said something offensive, but if you're willing to reflect on why or how that's the most important thing.

The lack of action from social media companies is a joke. Is it that hard to have an AI police posts and dms? I think not, and also the lack of action from the authorities to ensure these companies get in order is a joke too. I think I’ve personally become more and more aware of racism in recent years through my own learning. I’ve had my own failings too with a form of racism which I never realised until recently, we should always be prepared to learn and change our ways for the better. Understanding the nuance is so important these days. However, at least we are at the point where it’s shocking to see what happened to Kamara during the match, not so long ago people wouldn’t flinch at a banana getting thrown on the field.

Kamara’s statement says it all really, and you can see in Goldson’s demeanour that he looks tired and completely dejected from having to deal with this stuff. UEFA really need to do something, the Slavia Prague reaction has really made a joke of racism. I’m also struggling with the amount of people using team colours to gloss over what’s happened, sickening.

Not really, I just don’t defend what is indefensible. If I back Roofe there then the way I see it is I have no right to condemn any opposition player for the same. It was awful, regardless of intention or not. I don’t see how anyone can say he has the right to go for that, studs up, head height and jumping. As for your other comment, I think you just read what you want to.

He didn't have every right to go for the ball, there was a goalkeepers face in the way! It's just like a defender doesn't have every right to go for the ball if they are behind the opposition player. It's endangering an opponent.

IMO it is a bit crazy and stupid, the injuries to their keeper show why these rules need to be considered by players. It wasn't intentional, but it wasn't intentional in the same way a speeding driver doesn't aim to run someone over. Every rangers fan was up in arms when Power did the same. Anyway, it's open and closed case so not much to discuss, but it was certainly naive.

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I'm not saying he did it intentionally, but it was still a crazy thing for him to do.

Seen some pics of their keeper there, what the hell was Roofe thinking? It's shocking.

Let's hope so.

Yep, I would be pretty proud of our players if they did that and I'd back them, but I think it'll be hard to prove this was a racist insult. Just the same as the Aberdeen (I think?) player.

Whilst I back what people are saying regarding leaving the pitch, would everyone be saying that if we were winning the tie? We would forfeit it.

Can't believe I'm seeing some rangers fans claiming roofes foul wasn't a red. Imagine if it wasn't, we'd be kicking peoples heads off every game!

I think it must have been, we'll see what is said after the match but their player was a sneaky fuck that's for sure.

Eh, I'm confused... Not bothered by your opinion, you're free to have it but don't skirt around it.

You did say we had downed tools in your post but maybe you meant something else. We've done great but no doubt we need some freshness in over the summer.

Been a great season, but there is still definitely still work to be done over the Summer. We are nearly there, but we need to make some top signings if we want to even pretend to compete in the CL.

Jesus, that is woeful from Balogun.

Best thing we've done all game to be honest

Can't believe how daft that was. Who does he think he is, Alan Power?

That was brutal

We need some Hagi magic

Dunno how he got away with that, it was a pen all day long. Ridiculous play from Balogun.