Greg Clarke

[GuestServices]

Lost his job because he inadvertently said something some “right on” twats don’t like. Welcome to 21st century Britain.

So what he said is OK then ?

 

[JL1985]

I think it’s him saying ‘being gay is a life choice’ that’s caused more up roar than anything else.

 

[vinegar hill]

I do believe he’s useless and like the rest of the FA hierarchy not fit for purpose.
It tells you everything about the FA that he can be at the helm.
His crime is minor though if indeed he’s committed any crime at all.

 

[parm]

another good man sacrificed on the altar of political correctness

 

[bernardbresslaw]

Nicola Sturgeon referred to ‘women of colour’ in a tweet yesterday.

That's completely different from "coloured woman" though.
Apparently.
In this fucked up world.

 

[scott934]

Erm Calling people coloured is not acceptable like

Fuck are you talking about?

Sound like the type of bloke who goes out protesting due because of that rule Britannia shite

If he was just a 60 year old bloke on the street I'd say fair enough, he's stuck in the past and ignorant, maybe not racist. But you'd expect somebody who's got to his position to have a bit more nous!

 

[safccfas]

If I was in that position I’d simply refuse to have the debate or answer any questions ‘live’. I’d simply reply saying I will release a written statement answering your question. Will make for very boring tv etc but so fcuk. Why should I risk losing my job because of the woke brigade looking to be offended by anything and everything.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

I’m as “woke” as they come, but I don’t think this is a resignation offence personally.

 

[GuestServices]

If he was just a 60 year old bloke on the street I'd say fair enough, he's stuck in the past and ignorant, maybe not racist. But you'd expect somebody who's got to his position to have a bit more nous!

Spot on. you'd expect him to know what not to say.

 

[safccfas]

That's completely different from "coloured woman" though.
Apparently.
In this fucked up world.

Argh right so now it’s racist to use words in the incorrect order.... phew. Pleased know this I do now

 

[Passmore]

It's just a Generational thing. Most people in their 50s and above have used that expression at some point in their lives and the last thing on their minds would have been racism. People just love jumping on a bandwagon.

It's been unacceptable since the 80s. People in their 70s & 80s maybe say it but people in their 50s should know better. Plus it's not an isolated incident he's said quite a few dodgy comments. Age should not excuse someone when they are head of the FA.

 

[den]

I am not saying a word, just in case it offends someone.

 

[phillips10]

If YoU dOnT lIkE iT hErE, yOu CaN lEaVe!!!!!

You can shove it as well you bell end. You’re that prat who spouts “fuck the police” every chance you get. Proper gangster, more like a communist troll. Embarrassing knacker.

 

[davoak]

Had to Google what woke meant wish I hadn't bothered. What a nation of fanny farts we've become, poor wording yes worthy of losing your job not for me

 

[GuestServices]

Nicola Sturgeon referred to ‘women of colour’ in a tweet yesterday.

TBF, she shouldnt have said that !

 

[bernardbresslaw]

Argh right so now it’s racist to use words in the incorrect order.... phew. Pleased know this I do now

Where's the racist word? I can guide you through this.

 

[STUMPY]

Here we go another thread on how tip toe modern society has become,i feel like im walking on egg shells incase i say something which i believe is harmless but then get branded a racist.

 

[bernardbresslaw]

It's been unacceptable since the 80s. People in their 70s & 80s maybe say it but people in their 50s should know better. Plus it's not an isolated incident he's said quite a few dodgy comments. Age should not excuse someone when they are head of the FA.

I've been watching all of the USA election coverage on IPTV (Fox News, CNN, MNBC) and all of them are saying it's great that a "woman of colour" has become VP. Not a black woman - a woman of colour.

 

[phillips10]

So what he said is OK then ?

No it wasn’t but are you going to sit here and tell me he deliberately tried to offend people and he’s a racist? Who amongst us hasn’t said something that they’ve not meant to or that they later regret?

Now he’s out of a job because the usual suspects are up in arms, I suspect many of them will be hypocrites.

 

[TheRey]

You can shove it as well you bell end. You’re that prat who spouts “fuck the police” every chance you get. Proper gangster, more like a communist troll. Embarrassing knacker.

Aw bless, snowflake x