John Terry - Gone

[chrisf]

The apologists are ashamed and are looking for any excuse to assuage their guilt.

I'm not even sure they are ashamed, sadly.

Calling someone a fxcking black cxnt in the workplace is just one of those things, it seems.

Man up, or go shopping with the missus. Or summat.

I'm sure this is a trivial point in the scheme of things but wasn't he found not guilty by a court of law?

[Woofles The Wonder Dog]

If we are to sign him ideally I'd like to see Villa win promotion without him spending a single minute on the pitch. That would be rather nice. Hate the thought of Captain Me in a Villa shirt.

I imagine he'll spend most of his time in London, training alone and traveling up to Bodymoor Heath on a Friday morning before the game. Obviously not going to move up here for the season and can't see him too keen to commute on a daily basis. But fear not, he will turn up in full kit for the first team squad photo.

That is going to be one surreal picture. Steer clear of the brown acid everyone.

[cdbearsfan]

The apologists are ashamed and are looking for any excuse to assuage their guilt.

I'm not even sure they are ashamed, sadly.

Calling someone a fxcking black cxnt in the workplace is just one of those things, it seems.

Man up, or go shopping with the missus. Or summat.

I'm sure this is a trivial point in the scheme of things but wasn't he found not guilty by a court of law?

Yes. Given the overwhelming evidence you need to get a conviction against a wealthy person that's hardly surprising.

The Football Association, working on the basis of balance of probabilities, found him guilty, banned him, and stripped him of the England captaincy.

[The Edge]

Why did you wonder?

Do you wonder what he thinks about the replacement for Villa Cash?

You'll have to explain that one.

[Sexual Ealing]

I guess that stands to reason.

[Clampy]

The apologists are ashamed and are looking for any excuse to assuage their guilt.

Who are these apologists you speak of?

[cdbearsfan]

Have a read through the thread. They know who they are.

[ozzjim]

Have a read through the thread. They know who they are.

A fair summation.

It's a sad day. And while I will be delighted of we win the championship and go up this season him lifting the trophy would taint it for me. We have somewhat sold our souls to the devil on this one.

[Clampy]

Have a read through the thread. They know who they are.

People you disagree with by any chance?

[cdbearsfan]

People that are apologists for racism. I thought it was fairly obvious. Clearly not.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I know you guys were not talking about me but I am a bit taken aback by the strong inference that fellow Villa fans here are racist because they are willing to give him a chance here. Over the line and very unfair.

There is plenty to not like about him coming here football wise and character wise without slurring fellow fans.

[cdbearsfan]

Not all, no. But a fair few on here.

[Sexual Ealing]

I know you guys were not talking about me but I am a bit taken aback by the strong inference that fellow Villa fans here are racist because they are willing to give him a chance here. Over the line and very unfair.

There is plenty to not like about him coming here football wise and character wise without slurring fellow fans.

I don't think anyone has said that anyone on here is racist. I'm a bit shocked that so many on here are comfortable with us signing a known racist.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I respect the fact you take the issue seriously. I also respect the fact you dont want people whitewashing over a very important issue. But I think you have let your commitment to that noble cause cloud your judgement. Honestly, take a look again. Some fellow fans have also looked at the same evidence you have and come to a different conclusion. That doesnt mean they are racists, they just think justice has been served by an actual court and are willing to move on. Like Terry's team mates incidentally.

[cdbearsfan]

I'm struggling to keep up, let me get it straight...

"Racist" = unacceptable slur.
"Fucking black ******" = perfectly acceptable, sign him up?