Frankie 8,570 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/club-statement-190321/3V4qEF786N7Oj0dEskpfld Quote RANGERS’ Managing Director, Stewart Robertson, today commented: “Racism is unacceptable in any form and in any setting. “The racist abuse suffered by Glen Kamara will not be tolerated by Rangers. As a club, we stand resolutely behind Glen as we support him and his teammates. “We stand behind each and every one of our players. Regardless of race, religion, colour or creed -if you wear the famous blue of Rangers FC, you are one of our own. Everyone, Anyone. “Several of our players have subsequently received racist, threatening and sickening abuse online. This is abhorrent and once again highlights the responsibility social media outlets have in eradicating abuse from faceless cowards. “We refuse to acknowledge any attempt to defend, deflect or deny the abuse Glen Kamara experienced last night. “Our Manager, Steven Gerrard has already underlined his own disgust at this incident and support for our players. We can confirm that Steven, our Chairman Douglas Park, Sporting Director Ross Wilson and I, met last night to agree our club stance. “We also met with UEFA representatives. This incident has been reported to the UEFA match delegate and we understand that it has formed part of his match report. “UEFA will be well aware the football world is watching. We expect a robust and unequivocal response in relation to this incident. It cannot be merely ‘swept under the carpet’- we are not prepared for Glen Kamara to be yet another statistic. Enough is enough. “We note the injury sustained by Ondrej Kolar during an accidental collision last night. Our Club Doctor treated the player and we hope he has a speedy recovery. We wish the club well in the next round of the Europa League. “There will be no further comment until we receive a response from UEFA.” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 FWIW, it's very easy to like this statement on here and think no more about it. Instead, think about your own behaviour. Think about your own mistakes. Think about how you can improve. Think about how you can help others. Condemn & educate: ignorance is not an excuse. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,018 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Rangers seem to be getting the hang of the Statement business. Vast improvement on Traynor’s abysmal offerings and unlike Thimothy, no begging to be awarded the tie. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charloch 52 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Frankie said: FWIW, it's very easy to like this statement on here and think no more about it. Instead, think about your own behaviour. Think about your own mistakes. Think about how you can improve. Think about how you can help others. Condemn & educate: ignorance is not an excuse. Are we all racists now? I only ask because this sounds like Critical Race Theory speaking. If I’ve got this wrong, apologies. Edited March 19, 2021 by Charloch 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Charloch said: Are we all racists now? I only ask because this sounds like Critical Race Theory speaking. If I’ve got this wrong, apologies. Where did I suggest that? If you're perfect in your behaviour, well done, you're some guy! I know I've not been and am always looking for ways to educate myself. I'd imagine that's the case for most but there's always a few people who find themselves above that kind of honesty and self-examination. And that's today's paradox. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Very good statement 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charloch 52 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Frankie said: Where did I suggest that? If you're perfect in your behaviour, well done, you're some guy! I know I've not been and am always looking for ways to educate myself. I'd imagine that's the case for most but there's always a few people who find themselves above that kind of honesty and self-examination. And that's today's paradox. I’m far from perfect. I’m maybe just overly sensitive to language exhorting such improvement these days (especially in white male contexts) as it tends to emerge out of the CRT paradigm. I well understand my own heart and the darkness within it. Again, apologies. I was seeking clarification. My misreading. . Edited March 19, 2021 by Charloch 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Maybe if you posted about the football now and again on here as opposed to just the political side of it you'd be less sensitive. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 a good solid statement. we probably do have to all examine our own behavior. Certainly most of us. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 FWIW, I don't want to be condescending or patronising to people but I would hope that everyone takes the time to watch the Goldson presser from today to see where I'm coming from with my earlier comment. I'm also not saying racism is unique to black people or any other ethnic group but, with direct reference to my own experience, I don't think I've been in the same kind of situation or subject to the same raw emotion as he and Kamara experienced last night and clearly still feeling today. It does make you stop and think. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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