It seems as though the fashion for officials in European football this winter is to see who can be the most homophobic.
As we know its only a few weeks back that Croatia had its problems with its top brass in the sport airing their views on why anyone LGBT should not be allowed to play the game, now we have a Romanian President insulting a fellow official and a coach of another football team.
Hopefully he will be suspended and fined, or even relived of his duties if he persists with this unacceptable behavior.
Boys its not big and its not clever.
(The following was found an football website CAUGHT OFFSIDE.)
Timisoara president Marian Iancu – suspended last week for baiting Universitatea Craiova coach Victor Piturca as a “homosexual satantist” – says Otelul president Marius Stan is “arrogant and ugly – a man who forgot his medication.”
Iancu told the media: “He tells me to keep quiet, but he’s the one that needs to shut it. He is bent. All the world’s washing powder and Danube’s waters aren’t enough to clean this man’s character.”
Stan: “Iancu barks all day long on TV. Maybe he didn’t have a TV when he was little, which is why he is so fascinated by it. He doesn’t bother me. Let him bark.”
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
homophobia alive and kicking at FA cup tie.
Blue Square South side Woking earned a reply against Brighton and Hove Albion on 16th NOV 2010, the game was televised live in ESPN, four goals in a 2 all draw, then 3 penalties sufficed for Brighton to go through. Nothing out of order there you may think, but those like myself who pick up on the ever increasing amount discrimination in the game these days, and who watched the coverage or who attended will have a lasting memory of the abuse given out throughout the night from the home fans.
The abuse has been picked up and highlighted on a number of football websites and blogs by fans of both teams, but this is an all too common tale of what goes on at many of today's matches.
A number of flares and smoke bombs were thrown onto the pitch and "run from the students, you only run from the students." aimed at the police and security presence may have been the witty start of things, but as is all too often when BHA play the opposition fans just can't help themselves to shout homophobic abuse and chants.
The Cards may well be governed by conference rules and regulations,rather than the FA regs there are in the top 4 professional leagues (the ground quite possibly coming under nothing more than a public area,) but surely its time their own administration took action against those who saw fit to disrupt the evenings entertainment, as it wasn't a one off.
Homophobic chanting could be herd quite clearly on the TV coverage, as well as by those at the game.
"We can see you holding hands, "and "Does you're boyfriend know you're here."Followed by,"Do you take it up the ARSE," and "Does your father know you're QUEER," were order of the day."
Tame you may think to some of the chanting of abuse there can be around someones sexuality, but its happened a couple of days after 2 well known names in the professional game from Croatia have stated "there will be no homosexual players on the team while i am in charge," comments which should see UEFA (under pressure from gay rights groups and the likes of EGLSF and FARE) finally make a stand against this type of discrimination that adorns football globally.
Administrators of the game in the FA, PL, FL, PFA, LMA along with the REFS ASS, and government, and police and FANS need to clampdown on this behaviour in every way they can, so that anyone of whatever sexual orientation feels safe and comfortable to play, coach and watch football in which ever environment they chose too.
FOOTBALL IS NOT EXCLUSIVE FOOTBALL IS FOR ALL.
The abuse has been picked up and highlighted on a number of football websites and blogs by fans of both teams, but this is an all too common tale of what goes on at many of today's matches.
A number of flares and smoke bombs were thrown onto the pitch and "run from the students, you only run from the students." aimed at the police and security presence may have been the witty start of things, but as is all too often when BHA play the opposition fans just can't help themselves to shout homophobic abuse and chants.
The Cards may well be governed by conference rules and regulations,rather than the FA regs there are in the top 4 professional leagues (the ground quite possibly coming under nothing more than a public area,) but surely its time their own administration took action against those who saw fit to disrupt the evenings entertainment, as it wasn't a one off.
Homophobic chanting could be herd quite clearly on the TV coverage, as well as by those at the game.
"We can see you holding hands, "and "Does you're boyfriend know you're here."Followed by,"Do you take it up the ARSE," and "Does your father know you're QUEER," were order of the day."
Tame you may think to some of the chanting of abuse there can be around someones sexuality, but its happened a couple of days after 2 well known names in the professional game from Croatia have stated "there will be no homosexual players on the team while i am in charge," comments which should see UEFA (under pressure from gay rights groups and the likes of EGLSF and FARE) finally make a stand against this type of discrimination that adorns football globally.
Administrators of the game in the FA, PL, FL, PFA, LMA along with the REFS ASS, and government, and police and FANS need to clampdown on this behaviour in every way they can, so that anyone of whatever sexual orientation feels safe and comfortable to play, coach and watch football in which ever environment they chose too.
FOOTBALL IS NOT EXCLUSIVE FOOTBALL IS FOR ALL.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
a campaign too far?
For the last six months or so Staffordshire University through 'topfan' conducted research around homophobia in football and its results they claim say that fans would not have a problem if a player/players were to come out in the professional game.What got to me about the research was the way they circulated to the media the findings and left key bits out, even though they had at an earlier date produced a 'summary of results.
They also never highlighted about homophobia amongst the threads and fans comments following the research that was posted to fans sites , bloggs, message boards etc.
So here below is one example so you can see just how much education still needs to be given to those who attend matches and read and write online.
Below is taken from the forum on...... football.co.uk site posted under the heading, "is homophobia in football a big problem?"
thanks for reading,DJ Lindsay.
Apparently homophobia is a big problem in the game and there are certain groups who are out trying to fight back.
Now, I’m totally against discriminating against anyone because of creed, colour or sexuality. However, I’m also very much against celebrity culture, where we have to know every single piece of info about whoever we’re watching on the box. I’m also against groups that insist on ramming issues down the throats of the public insisting we’re always doing something wrong.
The Greens have been telling us we’re evil for enjoying life, our Councils tell us we’re evil if we put a crisp packet in the recycling bag and football clubs are making everything unacceptable at a ground. We can’t drink, we can’t stand and pretty soon, there won’t be anything to sing about.
Now don’t get me wrong, homophobia is a terrible thing. At its worst, people face bullying and even physical violence at the hands of intolerant people. Does this apply to a football ground?
I only ask because to my knowledge there isn’t an outed footballer in the Premiership or any division, so I struggle to see where homophobic chanting can be pinpointed. If saying Sol Campbell takes it up the crack counts as hate talk, then fine… but I thought the point there was that he isn’t actually gay?
These groups are pushing for an environment where songs like that aren’t sung. Well, how far do we go with that? Do we set up a group that protects scousers on the dole from fan abuse? Do we ban Spurs fans from using the racist term Yiddo? Do footballers with famous popstar partners group together to prevent their wives becoming targets? How about the referee abuse that goes on in EVERY game?
If you’re going to go after homophobic chanting, you have to go after it all.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not justifying any of it. I’m firstly saying that taking the mick from the stands has always been part of the game and secondly, why are these groups trying to dictate players come out when they might not want to?
Whose business is it? I don’t give a rats arse about who a player chooses to spend and evening with. All I care about as a football supporter is what happens on the pitch.
Gareth Thomas is probably the most famous gay sportsman in Britain. He outed himself because it’s what he wanted to. There was only one incident of crowd abuse and the club was fined for not managing the situation.
I just think this is one campaign too far and yet another attempt to tar Football spectators as Neanderthal and uncultured. You’ll always have a subsection of fans who sing songs they shouldn’t, break the minutes silence and possibly even fight. Providing clubs act swiftly, which they tend to these days… I don’t see why when the time does come to have a gay footballer in our midst, we can’t manage the issue.
England is renowned the world over for being a tolerant country, I really don’t think a gay footballer is going be that much of an issue when the time comes.
However, my personal view is that if a players wants to come out, it should be their decision, not a campaign group or a NoTW Sunday special… people’s private lives should be exactly that… private.
They also never highlighted about homophobia amongst the threads and fans comments following the research that was posted to fans sites , bloggs, message boards etc.
So here below is one example so you can see just how much education still needs to be given to those who attend matches and read and write online.
Below is taken from the forum on...... football.co.uk site posted under the heading, "is homophobia in football a big problem?"
thanks for reading,DJ Lindsay.
Apparently homophobia is a big problem in the game and there are certain groups who are out trying to fight back.
Now, I’m totally against discriminating against anyone because of creed, colour or sexuality. However, I’m also very much against celebrity culture, where we have to know every single piece of info about whoever we’re watching on the box. I’m also against groups that insist on ramming issues down the throats of the public insisting we’re always doing something wrong.
The Greens have been telling us we’re evil for enjoying life, our Councils tell us we’re evil if we put a crisp packet in the recycling bag and football clubs are making everything unacceptable at a ground. We can’t drink, we can’t stand and pretty soon, there won’t be anything to sing about.
Now don’t get me wrong, homophobia is a terrible thing. At its worst, people face bullying and even physical violence at the hands of intolerant people. Does this apply to a football ground?
I only ask because to my knowledge there isn’t an outed footballer in the Premiership or any division, so I struggle to see where homophobic chanting can be pinpointed. If saying Sol Campbell takes it up the crack counts as hate talk, then fine… but I thought the point there was that he isn’t actually gay?
These groups are pushing for an environment where songs like that aren’t sung. Well, how far do we go with that? Do we set up a group that protects scousers on the dole from fan abuse? Do we ban Spurs fans from using the racist term Yiddo? Do footballers with famous popstar partners group together to prevent their wives becoming targets? How about the referee abuse that goes on in EVERY game?
If you’re going to go after homophobic chanting, you have to go after it all.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not justifying any of it. I’m firstly saying that taking the mick from the stands has always been part of the game and secondly, why are these groups trying to dictate players come out when they might not want to?
Whose business is it? I don’t give a rats arse about who a player chooses to spend and evening with. All I care about as a football supporter is what happens on the pitch.
Gareth Thomas is probably the most famous gay sportsman in Britain. He outed himself because it’s what he wanted to. There was only one incident of crowd abuse and the club was fined for not managing the situation.
I just think this is one campaign too far and yet another attempt to tar Football spectators as Neanderthal and uncultured. You’ll always have a subsection of fans who sing songs they shouldn’t, break the minutes silence and possibly even fight. Providing clubs act swiftly, which they tend to these days… I don’t see why when the time does come to have a gay footballer in our midst, we can’t manage the issue.
England is renowned the world over for being a tolerant country, I really don’t think a gay footballer is going be that much of an issue when the time comes.
However, my personal view is that if a players wants to come out, it should be their decision, not a campaign group or a NoTW Sunday special… people’s private lives should be exactly that… private.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
croatian football frederation president
THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED.
"Luckily, only normal people play football".
Croatian media reports the comments made by Football Federation President Vlatko Markovic.
Below you will find the news article followed by a link to a press release from EGLSF.
Homosexuals banned from Croatian national team, says football federation president
Croatian Times
Croatian gay and lesbian associations have condemned Croatian Football Federation president Vlatko Markovic after he said there was no place for homosexuals in the national team.
"While I'm a president of the Croatian Football Federation, there will be no homosexuals playing in the national team", Vlatko Markovic said in an interview with Croatian national daily Vecernji List.
Asked whether in his career he has met a homosexual footballer, he has replied:
"Luckily, only normal people play football".
Gay and lesbian associations have informed the Croatian media that they will sue the Football Federation President for discrimination. They also intend to report Vlatko Markovic to UEFA.
The Croatian national football team is in the top ten of the FIFA world ranking.
http://www.eglsf.info/EGLSF_Public_Documents/EGLSF_press_release-vlatko_markovic.pdf
"Luckily, only normal people play football".
Croatian media reports the comments made by Football Federation President Vlatko Markovic.
Below you will find the news article followed by a link to a press release from EGLSF.
Homosexuals banned from Croatian national team, says football federation president
Croatian Times
Croatian gay and lesbian associations have condemned Croatian Football Federation president Vlatko Markovic after he said there was no place for homosexuals in the national team.
"While I'm a president of the Croatian Football Federation, there will be no homosexuals playing in the national team", Vlatko Markovic said in an interview with Croatian national daily Vecernji List.
Asked whether in his career he has met a homosexual footballer, he has replied:
"Luckily, only normal people play football".
Gay and lesbian associations have informed the Croatian media that they will sue the Football Federation President for discrimination. They also intend to report Vlatko Markovic to UEFA.
The Croatian national football team is in the top ten of the FIFA world ranking.
http://www.eglsf.info/EGLSF_Public_Documents/EGLSF_press_release-vlatko_markovic.pdf
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