Tonev... alleged racist abuse (7 match ban)

[AV82EC]

Tonev to HR, Tonev to HR.

He'd probably end up in Finance.....boom tish

[cdbearsfan]

If proven, I'd have no issue with him being sacked. That said, innocent until proven guilty and all that.

Exactly my thoughts.

[Risso]

Tonev and Celtic have denied any wrongdoing according to Sky Sports News.

Does Tonev speak English yet? Just wonder if something got lost in translation perhaps, or someones just misheard something.

This is probably closer to the truth.

Wasn't that the excuse Suarez tried?

[Malandro]

Bloody foreigners, coming over here being racist. Sack him if true.

[supertom]

Tonev and Celtic have denied any wrongdoing according to Sky Sports News.

Does Tonev speak English yet? Just wonder if something got lost in translation perhaps, or someones just misheard something.

This is probably closer to the truth.

Wasn't that the excuse Suarez tried?

I think it was, but then again, Saurez has an excuse for everything. I suppose until we know what Tonev was alleged to have said then it'll be hard to judge. I think Saurez actually called Evra "Negro" IIRC but then tried to claim it was simply a term of endearment (or something like that). Obviously if Tonev has used a similar term, or slightly worse then there's not much excuse he can come out with. It'll boil down to how many witnessed it, and who the authorities believe.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

If Celtic send him back we can re-loan him out to Liverpool.

[SoccerHQ]

What was the reason we got rid of Alpay all those years back, I remember his contract was terminated after an England Turkey game. He abused Beckham or something.

[Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle]

What was the reason we got rid of Alpay all those years back, I remember his contract was terminated after an England Turkey game. He abused Beckham or something.

From the Beeb (or oppressive propoganda machine if you live in Scotland)

[JUAN PABLO]

If true , loan him to a club in Nigeria. That should sort him out . mind he will miss the plane knowing him .

[Legion]

Tonev given 7 match ban for racially abusing Aberdeen defender Logan.

[Legion]

Auntie

[Legion]

Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has been banned for seven matches for "using abusive language of a racist nature".
The 24-year-old was charged following an incident involving Aberdeen defender Shay Logan during a Scottish Premiership match in September.
And the "excessive misconduct" allegation was established by a Scottish FA judicial panel.
However, Celtic say they will appeal against the punishment, insisting the Bulgarian is "not a racist".
Tonev moved to the Scottish champions on loan from Aston Villa in August and has featured in 10 matches.
A Celtic spokesperson said: "Racism has no place in football and as a club for all people, Celtic absolutely abhors racism of any kind.
"This was a very unfortunate case, but the club has accepted Aleksandar's explanation that he did not say the words that were alleged to have been said and that he is not a racist.
"We are, therefore, very disappointed by the outcome today and can confirm that Aleksandar will be appealing this decision."

[Richard E]

Given our proud history on this topic (Sunday Mercury Nazi salute smear story notwithstanding) any player who racially abuses opponents is not fit to wear the claret and blue ever again. Get rid. 

[paul_e]

I'm intrigued as to how he has been charged with this.  I have no idea what was supposed to have been said or whether it's true or not but my understanding of it is that no 3rd party witnesses could confirm or deny the allegations and no footage was found.  In that case they appear to have banned someone for 7 matches on the say of another player.  I'm going to try having a look to see if there are any more details but given the above I can totally understand the reason they're going to appeal.

[cdbearsfan]

We should wait until the appeal before taking action, that's only fair. If the ban stays and he's proven to have been racist, sack him. The club will look good and we'll have got rid of a rubbish player without paying compo. Win-win.