The 'R' word

[M-50]

don't call me a "paddy" - it might be the last time you speak, sorry, it will be the last time you speak

"paki" is a racist slur - I refer to people of that origin as pakistani

I was at an under 12's football game a couple of weeks back. There was a young boy of african origin playing as striker for the team I was there to support. He was having a mare in the first half but what amazed me was how people were referring to him. It was like "what's the black lad doin" "that black lad isn't at the races etc" what I found amazing is, why couldn't these people just say that lad playing up front? because when they would refer to everyone else in the team they would say that lad on the wing or a players certain number but not with this kid up front.

Racism is rife throughout the world, and unfortunately, it will always be.

To that bollocks that underminded db10 & irish society earlier on in the thread - sad f*cker u are mate

It's pretty rife in Oireland in general too, Mart. The amount of "N" word "jokes" you overhear in Oirish pubs is disgraceful.

I think because Oireland has only relatively recently become more racially mixed alot (not all, but alot) of it is "unintended" racism that stems from ignorance, lack of mixed culture experience and the closed community mindset rather than racially motivated hatred though. That of course is no excuse, but it might at least explain some of it...

I've seen an element of racially motivated hatred around my parts but in the entire context of the nation, I doubt the racism is fuelled that way. I'd like to think not anyway. As you well know, my beautiful county, as wee as it is, is one of the strongest in terms of republican values so the acceptance of "outsiders" (as others would refer to them) wouldn't be as open-armed as other parts of the island.

[M-50]

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2011/1 ... cial-abuse

[safcftm]

When it comes to terms for people I tend to think a lot more should be made of the tone and the intent rather than the word, if someone uses a word and it blatantly isnt intended to be offensive then I think people should be more tolerant of it, but then its often hard to judge intent on a forum

[REB]

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2011/1 ... cial-abuse

db10

he doesnt like politicians .

[DB10GOONER]

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2011/1 ... cial-abuse

db10

he doesnt like politicians .

Whoah! Steady on there, tiger!

I hate ALL politicians - but NEVER based on colour or creed. Only based on Cuntiness, something every single one of them excels in. The cunty cunts.

[REB]

only joking db10 i know not all dubs are wankers

[Percy Dalton]

only joking db10 i know not all dubs are wankers

That's right!

Many of them are complete fucktards!

[DB10GOONER]

only joking db10 i know not all dubs are wankers

About 50% of us are though...

[DB10GOONER]

only joking db10 i know not all dubs are wankers

That's right!

Many of them are complete fucktards!

This is very true, to be honest...

[piresistible]

RELEGATION


YES RELEGATION


THE WORD IS A WORD WE ARE NOT USED TO WHEN TALKING OF ARSENAL....

BUT RELEGATION FOLKS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE...

Its the 125th birthday of our wonderful institution that is called Arsenal football club.

We have seen top flight football every year since 1919 and boast a proud history.

We have had hard times, no cups of note during the 60s
No title challenges from 53-70
No FA Cup wins from 50-71 and 79-93
Long periods of wilderness and some top flight battles notably during the mid 70s

But seriously never ever in my time as a gooner have i felt so low.....this is atrocious..

I had hardly anyone text me when we lost 8-2
I have today received 20 plus texts laughing at me from QPR, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd and even a Plymouth mate of mine....all taking the piss...

I go to work on Monday knowing every kid in my skool is gonna take the piss along with my teaching colleagues.

I had to sit and watch like all Gooners the worst crock of shit i have seen in blue and white amass THREE shots on goal and score four....

ONLY THIS CIRRENT ARSENAL TEAM CAN DO THIS....NO OTHER TEAM DOES IT

Since February and that joke final we have been basically appalling.....

WE ARE RELEGATION FODDER.....AND DONT COUNT AGAINST IT HAPPENING.

Surely if you're recalling as far back as the 60's then you'll remember when Arsenal finished 12th in the prem in the 1994-95 campaign, after George Graham was sacked...


You should also remember that hardly 2 years laters, in 1997-98, Arsenal won the double in what was only Wenger's second season as manager. In two years, the man took us from 12th to first.

This year, thus far, he's had the worst of luck; but no team managed by Wenger is relegation fodder.

[Kvltman]

RELEGATION


YES RELEGATION


THE WORD IS A WORD WE ARE NOT USED TO WHEN TALKING OF ARSENAL....

BUT RELEGATION FOLKS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE...

Its the 125th birthday of our wonderful institution that is called Arsenal football club.

We have seen top flight football every year since 1919 and boast a proud history.

We have had hard times, no cups of note during the 60s
No title challenges from 53-70
No FA Cup wins from 50-71 and 79-93
Long periods of wilderness and some top flight battles notably during the mid 70s

But seriously never ever in my time as a gooner have i felt so low.....this is atrocious..

I had hardly anyone text me when we lost 8-2
I have today received 20 plus texts laughing at me from QPR, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd and even a Plymouth mate of mine....all taking the piss...

I go to work on Monday knowing every kid in my skool is gonna take the piss along with my teaching colleagues.

I had to sit and watch like all Gooners the worst crock of shit i have seen in blue and white amass THREE shots on goal and score four....

ONLY THIS CIRRENT ARSENAL TEAM CAN DO THIS....NO OTHER TEAM DOES IT

Since February and that joke final we have been basically appalling.....

WE ARE RELEGATION FODDER.....AND DONT COUNT AGAINST IT HAPPENING.

Surely if you're recalling as far back as the 60's then you'll remember when Arsenal finished 12th in the prem in the 1994-95 campaign, after George Graham was sacked...


You should also remember that hardly 2 years laters, in 1997-98, Arsenal won the double in what was only Wenger's second season as manager. In two years, the man took us from 12th to first.

This year, thus far, he's had the worst of luck; but no team managed by Wenger is relegation fodder.

You'll also remember then that Rioch took us from 12th to 5th in one season, and that Bergkamp was already at the club when Wenger arrived.

Has something of a bearing on taking a team from 12th to 1st.

Also, I think you'll have to wait until the end of this season to see if this team are also-rans or not.

[piresistible]

RELEGATION


YES RELEGATION


THE WORD IS A WORD WE ARE NOT USED TO WHEN TALKING OF ARSENAL....

BUT RELEGATION FOLKS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE...

Its the 125th birthday of our wonderful institution that is called Arsenal football club.

We have seen top flight football every year since 1919 and boast a proud history.

We have had hard times, no cups of note during the 60s
No title challenges from 53-70
No FA Cup wins from 50-71 and 79-93
Long periods of wilderness and some top flight battles notably during the mid 70s

But seriously never ever in my time as a gooner have i felt so low.....this is atrocious..

I had hardly anyone text me when we lost 8-2
I have today received 20 plus texts laughing at me from QPR, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd and even a Plymouth mate of mine....all taking the piss...

I go to work on Monday knowing every kid in my skool is gonna take the piss along with my teaching colleagues.

I had to sit and watch like all Gooners the worst crock of shit i have seen in blue and white amass THREE shots on goal and score four....

ONLY THIS CIRRENT ARSENAL TEAM CAN DO THIS....NO OTHER TEAM DOES IT

Since February and that joke final we have been basically appalling.....

WE ARE RELEGATION FODDER.....AND DONT COUNT AGAINST IT HAPPENING.

Surely if you're recalling as far back as the 60's then you'll remember when Arsenal finished 12th in the prem in the 1994-95 campaign, after George Graham was sacked...


You should also remember that hardly 2 years laters, in 1997-98, Arsenal won the double in what was only Wenger's second season as manager. In two years, the man took us from 12th to first.

This year, thus far, he's had the worst of luck; but no team managed by Wenger is relegation fodder.

You'll also remember then that Rioch took us from 12th to 5th in one season, and that Bergkamp was already at the club when Wenger arrived.

Has something of a bearing on taking a team from 12th to 1st.

Also, I think you'll have to wait until the end of this season to see if this team are also-rans or not.

Agreed

[LDB]

RELEGATION


YES RELEGATION


THE WORD IS A WORD WE ARE NOT USED TO WHEN TALKING OF ARSENAL....

BUT RELEGATION FOLKS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE...

Its the 125th birthday of our wonderful institution that is called Arsenal football club.

We have seen top flight football every year since 1919 and boast a proud history.

We have had hard times, no cups of note during the 60s
No title challenges from 53-70
No FA Cup wins from 50-71 and 79-93
Long periods of wilderness and some top flight battles notably during the mid 70s

But seriously never ever in my time as a gooner have i felt so low.....this is atrocious..

I had hardly anyone text me when we lost 8-2
I have today received 20 plus texts laughing at me from QPR, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd and even a Plymouth mate of mine....all taking the piss...

I go to work on Monday knowing every kid in my skool is gonna take the piss along with my teaching colleagues.

I had to sit and watch like all Gooners the worst crock of shit i have seen in blue and white amass THREE shots on goal and score four....

ONLY THIS CIRRENT ARSENAL TEAM CAN DO THIS....NO OTHER TEAM DOES IT

Since February and that joke final we have been basically appalling.....

WE ARE RELEGATION FODDER.....AND DONT COUNT AGAINST IT HAPPENING.

Surely if you're recalling as far back as the 60's then you'll remember when Arsenal finished 12th in the prem in the 1994-95 campaign, after George Graham was sacked...


You should also remember that hardly 2 years laters, in 1997-98, Arsenal won the double in what was only Wenger's second season as manager. In two years, the man took us from 12th to first.

This year, thus far, he's had the worst of luck; but no team managed by Wenger is relegation fodder.

You'll also remember then that Rioch took us from 12th to 5th in one season, and that Bergkamp was already at the club when Wenger arrived.

Has something of a bearing on taking a team from 12th to 1st.

Also, I think you'll have to wait until the end of this season to see if this team are also-rans or not.

If we're "also rans" then we'd have had a pretty good season considering how it started. "Also rans" to me is the level we've been at for the last 4 years. Given our situation at the moment i would snatch your arm off for also rans.

[SammyDroppedHisShorts]

Sunderland are running us close here....and they are shite.....

R word

[Rosie_titters]

defo relegation fodder at the mo,

Sagna, TV5 and Wilshire long term injuries - we are in trouble, reminds me a bit like Wet Spam last season

Avram Grant = Arsene Wenger