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[Accy cyclist]

Sad news to hear about former England, Spain '82 W/C and Ipswich striker Paul Mariner passing away.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co....er-england-striker-paul-mariner-dies-aged-68/

 

[Spartak]

 

[glasgowcyclist]

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I thought that was unnecessary. Shouldn’t have been published but they seem to be relishing all the outrage on Twitter.

If England wins tomorrow I’ll be happy for them.

 

[cookiemonster]

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/19434192.italy-reacted-nationals-euro-2020-braveheart-front-page/

The Italians think it's hilarious.

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/...cini-front-page-divides-uk-bitterness-banter/

Sadly, many people in England fail to see the joke.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

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Pretty pathetic for a so-called newspaper. Mind you, it's like a Daily McMail really.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I'm not sure why Sterling is always picked out, but it leaves a nasty taste.

I must disagree with what I hope you are not trying to imply. He is picked out because he is a serial diver and it has also happened to many white players including Saint Harry and others not representing this Sceptred Isle. There will always be some who criticise out of racist or xenophobic motives but I doubt that this applies to Sterling anymore than anyone else.

 

[Grant Fondo]

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You know what? We'll be best of mates one day! When they went 'to print' in 1488 with The Wallace, I bet they never imagined an american born australian would be photoshopped into an italian in the name of FREEDOM!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

He is picked out because he is a serial diver

He really isn't, certainly no more than his contemporaries.

He gets far more hate than other players.

 

[Rusty Nails]

He really isn't, certainly no more than his contemporaries.

He gets far more hate than other players.

He really is (imo, which is possibly as valid as yours)

Where do you get the evidence for that from? Exactly how much more hate? Which other players?

Without such evidence your opinion is just that...an opinion based upon your own prejudices.

Not every criticism of a person of colour is racist, e.g. Priti Patel. Sometimes it is justified.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Not every criticism of a person of colour is racist, e.g. Priti Patel. Sometimes it is justified

I didn't say it was racist.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I didn't say it was racist.

It is clearly obvious you didn't say it.

What reasons could you suggest for him being always picked on that would leave a nasty taste? Is it because he plays for Manchester City and England, or because he used to play for Liverpool, or because he's from Wembley?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

It is clearly obvious you didn't say it.

What reasons could you suggest for him being always picked on that would leave a nasty taste? Is it because he plays for Manchester City and England, or because he used to play for Liverpool, or because he's from Wembley?

Well, sometimes people just pile on, which is unpleasant.

Some of the stuff about sterling is clearly racist, I would guess not all.

Either way, the constant highlighting of negative things about him leaves a nasty taste.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I've no interest in what he does off the field, from what I've seen he's done nothing wrong.

On the pitch, he's a cheat. Anybody who cheats as often as he does (5 yellow cards for simulation apparently) is going to be criticised.

All the people singing his praises and making excuses for cheating in an England shirt (Kane and Grealish too), will change their tune when he cheats against their side in the league. And he will, all 3 of them will because they're cheats.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Well, sometimes people just pile on, which is unpleasant.

Some of the stuff about sterling is clearly racist, I would guess not all.

Either way, the constant highlighting of negative things about him leaves a nasty taste.

I feel the same way about similar criticism of Gareth Bale, who has never dived in his life

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I've no interest in what he does off the field, from what I've seen he's done nothing wrong.

On the pitch, he's a cheat. Anybody who cheats as often as he does (5 yellow cards for simulation apparently) is going to be criticised.

All the people singing his praises and making excuses for cheating in an England shirt (Kane and Grealish too), will change their tune when he cheats against their side in the league. And he will, all 3 of them will because they're cheats.

How's the vertigo up on that equine of yours?