January Transfer Window - Rumours, Links, B*llsh*t and Made-Up Nonsense

[Toronto Villa]

Wasn't Woodgate 19 when arrested, is it possible he might have changed and grown up eleven years later?

He's the best English centre half in the country when fit, its a shame that those days are so few and far between.

He and Bowyer and some other white mates chased and beat up an Asian kid for being er...Asian. Not for being just another kid where fights can happen at that age because of male bravado. Do you think racism is something that you can just grow out of? Or is it always in you even if as you grow older it just becomes dormant because society tells you that you won't get ahead if you keep acting that way?

[El Hurricane]

Sidwell has completed his move to West Ham

[Chris Smith]

Wasn't Woodgate 19 when arrested, is it possible he might have changed and grown up eleven years later?

He's the best English centre half in the country when fit, its a shame that those days are so few and far between.

He and Bowyer and some other white mates chased and beat up an Asian kid for being er...Asian. Not for being just another kid where fights can happen at that age because of male bravado. Do you think racism is something that you can just grow out of? Or is it always in you even if as you grow older it just becomes dormant because society tells you that you won't get ahead if you keep acting that way?

It's something people (some) grow out of, definitely. I know a few myself who would be more than embarrassed about some of their teenage attitudes. I don't see how he'd get by alongside King, Palacios, Defoe, Jenas etc if he was still harbouring those sort of thoughts.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Ignorance can usually be eradicated by education and social interaction - 

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Sidwell has completed his move to West Ham

Good.
He was about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.

[Matt C]

Goodbye Steve, thanks for the err, memories.

[Randy Gurner]

Sidwell has completed his move to West Ham

Good.
He was about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.

Second only to Bernie Gallagher as the worst ginge to play for the Villa.

[Mister E]

Sidwell has completed his move to West Ham

Good.
He was about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.

In similar vein, I always referred to him as "as much use as a chocolate teapot".

[The Left Side]

Sidwell was a great ballboy for us though!

[Clark W Griswold]

Sidders was a big disappointment, i expected big things from him.

[berneboy]

Where is Sidwell's move confirmed.
It's not on the official sites.

[The Left Side]

Where is Sidwell's move confirmed.
It's not on the official sites.

I just checked WHUFC website and nothing on there either.

[PeterWithe]

Wasn't Woodgate 19 when arrested, is it possible he might have changed and grown up eleven years later?

He's the best English centre half in the country when fit, its a shame that those days are so few and far between.

He and Bowyer and some other white mates chased and beat up an Asian kid for being er...Asian. Not for being just another kid where fights can happen at that age because of male bravado. Do you think racism is something that you can just grow out of? Or is it always in you even if as you grow older it just becomes dormant because society tells you that you won't get ahead if you keep acting that way?

I've just had a quick scan I cant see any evidence offered at the trial that the attack was racially motivated or that those convicted ever faced the 'racially aggrivated' versions of the charges.

But in answer to your question, yes of course I think people can change.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Let hope we will see some action when everyone return to work tomorrow.

[TheSandman]

Sidwell has completed his move to West Ham