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Post by baggins on Mar 11, 2023 14:04:51 GMT
BBC TV national news just reported that Bristol Rovers are not speaking to the BBC. We get more coverage when we don't speak than when we do ! What did they say about the new 4000 seater stand? Not happening. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 14:20:54 GMT
Why do people feel the need to throw words like "Gammon" and "Boomer" into the mix? For me it just devalues their point of view (Boomer here, in case you're wondering!) Why do people feel the need to throw terms like "virtue signalling" or "woke" into the mix? (Not aimed at you specifically, but it works both ways) The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? |
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Post by socrates on Mar 11, 2023 14:33:02 GMT
To me this issue is larger than Lineker or the nature of his views. You may agree or disagree with them that's beside the point. Sports journalists shouldn't get taken off air for expressing views critical of the government on their personal twitter accounts, period. We live in a Western democracy not China or North Korea. We rely on the BBC to be independent of government for impartial programming and when one presenter is taken off air for views critical towards the government and another is protected for views critical of the opposition, that independence is called into question. Agreed and I hope this snowballs in to a mountain of sh1t for the bastards because that’s what’s needed. General election next year and here’s hoping for more of the same the more people who speak out against the wrongs of our government and their right wing propaganda media outlets - yes I’m looking at you BBC the better. Well done Sir Gary. |
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Post by herbertblake on Mar 11, 2023 14:58:24 GMT
Ridiculous stance
Childish
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 11, 2023 14:59:13 GMT
Why do people feel the need to throw terms like "virtue signalling" or "woke" into the mix? (Not aimed at you specifically, but it works both ways) The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? I would suggest you take it up with the author of the post (below). I liked it, as it was an amusing reply to your daft sentiment about politics and football being separate. The football community is so enormous and powerful, and any shred of good that can come out of someone's standing as a public figure with a large platform should be embraced. More people now know about this vile and illegal government policy than before Lineker tweeted - people can then make their own minds up on what they do, and how they feel best to respond. Keep out of politics, like the bbc will give two shits about us not speaking to them. Plus , lineker is and always has been a complete w**ker. That is all. Gammon for dinner ? |
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Post by yattongas on Mar 11, 2023 14:59:52 GMT
Why do people feel the need to throw terms like "virtue signalling" or "woke" into the mix? (Not aimed at you specifically, but it works both ways) The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? You were a bit more forthright in your earlier post than ‘dislike’ , you said he is and always has been a complete w**ker . People who express opinions like that about him normally come from a certain viewpoint. Unless you’ve always hated him because he once played for Everton ? 🙄 |
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 11, 2023 15:04:02 GMT
Ridiculous stance Childish Ok, I'll bite. Surely, when BBC has set a precedent for not getting involved with their freelance employees personal Twitter accounts (See Andrew Neil), they should stick to that here? And that wouldn't have led to many people and later, clubs, siding with Lineker in solidarity? What's childish about standing up for the right to criticise a disgusting (and illegal) policy? |
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Post by gonzales on Mar 11, 2023 15:39:27 GMT
Ridiculous stance Childish Your talking about the BBC’s decision to stand down Gary Lineker right? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 15:53:25 GMT
The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? I would suggest you take it up with the author of the post (below). I liked it, as it was an amusing reply to your daft sentiment about politics and football being separate. The football community is so enormous and powerful, and any shred of good that can come out of someone's standing as a public figure with a large platform should be embraced. More people now know about this vile and illegal government policy than before Lineker tweeted - people can then make their own minds up on what they do, and how they feel best to respond. I watch football for the football , if I wanted to know about current affairs I’d watch the news. It’s that simple. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 15:58:51 GMT
The trendy buzzword ‘gammon’ was aimed at my post by yattongas which you actually liked. I didn’t say any of the silly buzzwords you’ve mentioned , I said to keep politics out of football and i also voiced my dislike towards lineker, please enlighten me as to why the term ‘gammon’ was put my way ? You were a bit more forthright in your earlier post than ‘dislike’ , you said he is and always has been a complete w**ker . People who express opinions like that about him normally come from a certain viewpoint. Unless you’ve always hated him because he once played for Everton ? 🙄 I absolutely detest lineker always have always will , I also think it’s quite funny how he bleats on about human rights but happily lined his pockets in Qatar. My viewpoint is quite simple , keep politics out of football. I am certainly no gammon , if you knew me and my family ( and you don’t ) you would know just how wide of the mark your comments towards me are. |
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Post by yattongas on Mar 11, 2023 16:04:36 GMT
You were a bit more forthright in your earlier post than ‘dislike’ , you said he is and always has been a complete w**ker . People who express opinions like that about him normally come from a certain viewpoint. Unless you’ve always hated him because he once played for Everton ? 🙄 I absolutely detest lineker always have always will , I also think it’s quite funny how he bleats on about human rights but happily lined his pockets in Qatar. My viewpoint is quite simple , keep politics out of football. I am certainly no gammon , if you knew me and my family ( and you don’t ) you would know just how wide of the mark your comments towards me are. So why do you hate Lineker so much , because he is pro human rights .Are you against rights for humans ? What a strange place to find yourself in 🙄 Im sure you don’t really mind my gentle ribbing inferring that you might be of the gammon fraternity, when you’ll happily call him a w**ker. |
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Post by stapletongas on Mar 11, 2023 16:14:20 GMT
Politics? Freedom of speech?
It would not take much observing Gary Lineker over the years to realise that the guy is a humanitarian. He cares for and speaks out for fellow human beings and has often been drawn into such issues when they cross boundaries into football. Take Ukraine? Take the stories of him giving a home to refugees?
This is not about politics or freedom of speech first or foremost, although those issue have been drawn into the whole affair, first and foremost this is about one human being standing up and speaking out for the welfare of others.
The day that care for fellow human beings is wrong is the day everyone should hang their heads in shame.
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Post by eric on Mar 11, 2023 16:15:23 GMT
Just withdraw all taxpayer funding for the bbc and let them run independently like other channels. Their staff and contractors can then do what they please on whatever social media platforms they choose.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 16:16:05 GMT
Politics? Freedom of speech? It would not take much observing Gary Lineker over the years to realise that the guy is a humanitarian. He cares for and speaks out for fellow human beings and has often been drawn into such issues when they cross boundaries into football. Take Ukraine? Take the stories of him giving a home to refugees? This is not about politics or freedom of speech first or foremost, although those issue have been drawn into the whole affair, first and foremost this is about one human being standing up and speaking out for the welfare of others. The day that care for fellow human beings is wrong is the day everyone should hang their heads in shame. Yet he lined his pockets with Qatari money ? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 11, 2023 16:20:38 GMT
Politics? Freedom of speech? It would not take much observing Gary Lineker over the years to realise that the guy is a humanitarian. He cares for and speaks out for fellow human beings and has often been drawn into such issues when they cross boundaries into football. Take Ukraine? Take the stories of him giving a home to refugees? This is not about politics or freedom of speech first or foremost, although those issue have been drawn into the whole affair, first and foremost this is about one human being standing up and speaking out for the welfare of others. The day that care for fellow human beings is wrong is the day everyone should hang their heads in shame. I can't recall him speaking up about Qatar's appalling Human Rights record? |
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Post by stapletongas on Mar 11, 2023 16:23:16 GMT
Politics? Freedom of speech? It would not take much observing Gary Lineker over the years to realise that the guy is a humanitarian. He cares for and speaks out for fellow human beings and has often been drawn into such issues when they cross boundaries into football. Take Ukraine? Take the stories of him giving a home to refugees? This is not about politics or freedom of speech first or foremost, although those issue have been drawn into the whole affair, first and foremost this is about one human being standing up and speaking out for the welfare of others. The day that care for fellow human beings is wrong is the day everyone should hang their heads in shame. I can't recall him speaking up about Qatar's appalling Human Rights record? Then you haven't paid much attention have you? |
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Post by stapletongas on Mar 11, 2023 16:24:36 GMT
Politics? Freedom of speech? It would not take much observing Gary Lineker over the years to realise that the guy is a humanitarian. He cares for and speaks out for fellow human beings and has often been drawn into such issues when they cross boundaries into football. Take Ukraine? Take the stories of him giving a home to refugees? This is not about politics or freedom of speech first or foremost, although those issue have been drawn into the whole affair, first and foremost this is about one human being standing up and speaking out for the welfare of others. The day that care for fellow human beings is wrong is the day everyone should hang their heads in shame. Yet he lined his pockets with Qatari money ? Did he? Evidence? Did you miss everything he said about them hosting the WC? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 11, 2023 16:29:32 GMT
I can't recall him speaking up about Qatar's appalling Human Rights record? Then you haven't paid much attention have you? TBH I don't follow is every word but it looks like he issued a monologue before the WC started then said nothing else for the entire tournament. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 11, 2023 16:34:28 GMT
Yet he lined his pockets with Qatari money ? Did he? Evidence? Did you miss everything he said about them hosting the WC? "Gary Lineker, an outspoken critic of the Qatar World Cup, pocketed £1.6 million while working for the Gulf state's sports broadcaster." Two faced or what? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2023 16:35:40 GMT
Yet he lined his pockets with Qatari money ? Did he? Evidence? Did you miss everything he said about them hosting the WC? Oh ok , that makes it ok then does it ? I’m also assuming then as he’s such a ruddy good humanitarian that he did the broadcasting from Qatar from the good of his heart and didn’t accept a wage from them ? Give over 😂 |
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