Here we go again - Clattenburg accused of racism

Gackt said:
Where's the Society of White Lawyers?

Or would that be racist? It just sounds like an opportunity for a nobody from a nobody organisation to get some attention. Pathetic.
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Errr, isn't that like... Lawyers from the start?
 
Purdy said:
Amazing how the society of black lawyers doesn't see how they are being racist by segregating black people so much, thought the whole point was everyone is equal.
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I don't have a problem with these sort of groups per say; I have a problem with stupid groups though. I think a lot of people can work out which category this group works in to.

It's just misplaced radicalism.
 
Loki said:
So hang on is this right. The SBL raised their own complaint even though they were not directly involved in the incident. Their complaint to the police was from Evidence From The Daily Mail that had one maybe two reporters in the press box compared to The FA who had Ref with a wired up mic and camera's and mic's all over the ground yet didn't pick anything up.

You really couldn't write it
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Shhhh being innocent is not an option, do you not understand ? :p
 
Obvious outcome is obvious, it's the best outcome though.
Without any real proof you simply can't convict anyone of using racist language, one person's word against another (or others) just isn't enough.
 
Well going on the statement by the FA mainly in reference to Ramires the cynic in me says this is a huge cover up and Clattenburg did say something 'untowards'
 
Mikel's been charged with using threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour in or around the ref's room, which he's admitted to.
Mind you I'd be rather insulting if I thought someone racially abused me, well I wouldn't really but you get my point.
Also, apparently Prospect are going to seek a full apology from Chelsea and damages for Clattenburg even though the FA say that Chelsea took the correct course of action & they think the complaint was made in good faith -
The FA is satisfied that the allegation against Mark Clattenburg by Ramires was made in good faith. It is entirely possible for a witness to be genuinely mistaken and convincing in his belief.
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That's going to open up another can of worms, perhaps the FA will be willing to pay damages to Clattenburg.
 
One good thing though is that from now onwards all referee mic's will now be recorded by the FA, which will prevent this type of incident dragging on again.
 
to be fair on the SBL dude, there were strong rumours at the time...
relying on actual evidence before mouthing off is for the legal boffins, oh wait... lol
 
atpbx said:
This is low from Chelsea.

He had a poor game, but to embark on a character assasination such as this against the referee is simply unacceptable.
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Tummy said:
It's not the first time that Chelsea players and staff have made up allegations against officials.
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So...

I'm personally at a loss to why Chelsea aren't having the book thrown at them at making up another false allegation.
 
Tummy said:
So...

I'm personally at a loss to why Chelsea aren't having the book thrown at them at making up another false allegation.
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If the claim was made in good faith then why should Chelsea have the book thrown at them? That it was subsequently not proven (or there was a lack of evidence to support it if you prefer) doesn't necessarily mean they were wrong to raise it.
 
semi-pro waster said:
If the claim was made in good faith then why should Chelsea have the book thrown at them? That it was subsequently not proven (or there was a lack of evidence to support it if you prefer) doesn't necessarily mean they were wrong to raise it.
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Given their track record with these things, I'm hesitant to belive the 'good faith' part personally, also with the Matta complaint that was dropped. It just seemed to be born out of bitterness.

I hope Clattenburg gets some compensation for this.
 
Tummy said:
Given their track record with these things, I'm hesitant to belive the 'good faith' part personally, also with the Matta complaint that was dropped. It just seemed to be born out of bitterness.

I hope Clattenburg gets some compensation for this.
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The FA said that Ramires made the claim in good faith so while I'm not entirely convinced that the FA could find their collective backsides with a 1 to 1 scale map and a flashlight it is the conclusion of their inquiry, so I'd say it has to stand unless there's a reason to disbelieve the FA on this.
 
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