sentoffagain2 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, gingerjon said: If you really believe that then good for you. But ... I should have said we were the first British Sport to treat all players as equals.Rugby League started doing it in the late 1920's.N.F.L exploited black players until the late 1980's paying lower wages,and seperate accommdation in training camps and even Hotels before games.How long was it before a black player was picked to play for England at Football.Boxers did get a chance but they had to be good enough.I remember Randolph Turpin beating the great Sugar Ray Robinson for the World Title.He was ripped off as most fighters are and ended up being skint and commiting suicide.He was born in Lemington Spa and the town never even put a plaque up for his achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, sentoffagain2 said: I should have said we were the first British Sport to treat all players as equals.Rugby League started doing it in the late 1920's.N.F.L exploited black players until the late 1980's paying lower wages,and seperate accommdation in training camps and even Hotels before games.How long was it before a black player was picked to play for England at Football.Boxers did get a chance but they had to be good enough.I remember Randolph Turpin beating the great Sugar Ray Robinson for the World Title.He was ripped off as most fighters are and ended up being skint and commiting suicide.He was born in Lemington Spa and the town never even put a plaque up for his achievement. I think RTs statue is in Warwick. I always though it strange when I sat in the cafe near it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, gingerjon said: If you really believe that then good for you. But ... What ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 56 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: I think RTs statue is in Warwick. I always though it strange when I sat in the cafe near it! Well Leamington Spa is in Warwickshire but it was 35 years after his death after much public pressure that he finally was recognised with the statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 15 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: I see a good few posts have been removed from the thread (again) which is almost certainly due to people complaining to moderators about them. (Who actually does that btw???) Various posts removed for (a) trolling and (b ) potential libels, not because anyone is trying to suppress 'debate' - in case you hadn't noticed, this thread is already 14 pages long!!! People who report dodgy posts for the attention of moderators on here are actually helping keep this forum open for debate, rather than allowing it to become swamped with trolling, personal abuse or libels that could get it shut down. We've been up and running for 20 years now, and we're still pretty popular, so it's a policy that kinda works and has stood the test of time, and it won't be changing just to suit you. Other websites and social media platforms are available. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 16:44, distantdog said: To be fair, I haven't seen anyone suggest he is a racist, but what he said certainly was. I think the main issue is his reaction to the whole thing, and his lack of any kind of remorse or empathy for RW! If he'd have just called Mark Aston a fat **** he'd have probably got away with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: If he'd have just called Mark Aston a fat **** he'd have probably got away with it Plenty of support for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frying Scotsman Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Robin Evans said: If he'd have just called Mark Aston a fat **** he'd have probably got away with it Yeah.... But he didn't, did he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 16:13, OriginalMrC said: Very good words from Worrincy. I'm staggered with Blackmore's response to this considering he said they were close friends. Dare I say, instead of making up some nonsense story, if he had admitted to an error of judgement and apologised wholeheartedly he wouldn't have got a 10 week ban. Just shows he had no remorse, and didn't even consider the impact on his friend. If I had posted something which unintentionally offended a close friend, I'd be falling over myself to apologise. Hard to understand from Blackmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 13 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: Yeah.... But he didn't, did he? No, he didn't and he got what he deserved. Taking the pizz out off someone's appearance because of their size appears to be fair game. Something to laugh at. It's just bants etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 A Wakefield Council committee decided not to suspend the Championship side's licence to sell alcohol on Tuesday, despite a request from the police to do so. Featherstone Rovers chiefs say they've been 'vindicated' after club escapes further punishment over alleged Covid breach | Pontefract and Castleford Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Cynic Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: A Wakefield Council committee decided not to suspend the Championship side's licence to sell alcohol on Tuesday, despite a request from the police to do so. Featherstone Rovers chiefs say they've been 'vindicated' after club escapes further punishment over alleged Covid breach | Pontefract and Castleford Express Was Vickers at the club,at the time,in any official capacity? Pleased to see that ' always ' Featherstone have been impeccable. I'm just so gullible. No reserves,but resilience,persistence and determination are omnipotent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Have Fev said anything about Jac Davies yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, RigbyLuger said: Have Fev said anything about Jac Davies yet? Like what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Angelic Cynic said: Was Vickers at the club,at the time,in any official capacity? Pleased to see that ' always ' Featherstone have been impeccable. I'm just so gullible. The committee were happy mate. Despite several representatives from HM police force and a barristers, the Committee found in fev's favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 19:10, Robin Evans said: The committee were happy mate. Despite several representatives from HM police force and a barristers, the Committee found in fev's favour. Yer can bet that wont go down well in SOME quarters lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gittinsfan Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 19:10, Robin Evans said: The committee were happy mate. Despite several representatives from HM police force and a barristers, the Committee found in fev's favour. Not bothered either way,but I'm surprised the Council went against police wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 10 hours ago, gittinsfan said: Not bothered either way,but I'm surprised the Council went against police wishes. Aye.... its not like the police have ever got anything wrong or misrepresented a case against anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Fev should have been kicked out of the league and forced to play in SL with no funding as punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gittinsfan Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Robin Evans said: Aye.... its not like the police have ever got anything wrong or misrepresented a case against anyone I just assumed Councils followed police advice in such situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, gittinsfan said: I just assumed Councils followed police advice in such situations. No. They have evidence presented to them by the police and the defence. They make a judgement and in this case judged against the police. The press reports show what the council thought of the claims made against featherstone with regards to the alcohol licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 31/03/2021 at 13:31, Spidey said: Absolute idiots if found guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 By deducted two points do they mean had a win scrubbed off their %? Points are meaningless this season aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Just now, Colin James said: By deducted two points do they mean had a win scrubbed off their %? Points are meaningless this season aren't they? Yes that will be the case. Halifax now within touching distance of 2nd (Assuming Toulouse manage 70% of their games and stay top) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Lying to the RFL? Great addition to SL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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