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Post by WeAreTheGas on Oct 29, 2024 19:06:29 GMT
Hi all, In light of the events over the weekend, we at GasCast have started a fundraiser for two flags to show our support for Shaq Forde. More information can be found here: www.gofundme.com/f/gasheads-against-racism-flag-fundraiserIf you’d like to and are able to, any donations towards the target would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, UTG |
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Post by gashead79 on Oct 29, 2024 19:50:58 GMT
Do Rovers fans stand against all forms of hate(as per the fundraiser message) or just certain forms?
I only ask because as a person who has attended hundreds of games, I have seen alot of hate from Rovers supporters and worry that this gesture may appear hypocritical.
Unless I'm wrong, this lad received some nasty messages on social media? Who cares about that in all seriousness? Those sites are full of cretins who are best ignored.
Good luck with the fundraiser though.
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 29, 2024 20:03:36 GMT
This seems all a bit of an overreaction when it seems likely the one racist message SF received wasn't even sent by a Rovers fan?
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Post by SleepyGas on Oct 29, 2024 20:23:59 GMT
This seems all a bit of an overreaction when it seems likely the one racist message SF received wasn't even sent by a Rovers fan? He apparently received more than one message.  |
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Post by joefrankie on Oct 29, 2024 20:36:14 GMT
This seems all a bit of an overreaction when it seems likely the one racist message SF received wasn't even sent by a Rovers fan? Isn’t one racist message, one too many and requiring of giving support to the victim? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 29, 2024 20:47:27 GMT
This seems all a bit of an overreaction when it seems likely the one racist message SF received wasn't even sent by a Rovers fan? Isn’t one racist message, one too many and requiring of giving support to the victim? Spending £300 on a flag seems an overreaction for one message to me, which is what the official statement from the club stated was the case. "Shortly after the match an account on Instagram messaged Shaq, the contents of which contained abusive and racist language." |
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Post by gashead79 on Oct 29, 2024 20:49:46 GMT
This seems all a bit of an overreaction when it seems likely the one racist message SF received wasn't even sent by a Rovers fan? Isn’t one racist message, one too many and requiring of giving support to the victim? I get it, but, that depends on a few things. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Oct 29, 2024 21:16:06 GMT
Isn’t one racist message, one too many and requiring of giving support to the victim? Spending £300 on a flag seems an overreaction for one message to me, which is what the official statement from the club stated was the case. "Shortly after the match an account on Instagram messaged Shaq, the contents of which contained abusive and racist language." There is no place for racism, if people want to club together and buy a banner as their way of showing support, that's their choice. |
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 29, 2024 21:18:53 GMT
Hi all, In light of the events over the weekend, we at GasCast have started a fundraiser for two flags to show our support for Shaq Forde. More information can be found here: www.gofundme.com/f/gasheads-against-racism-flag-fundraiserIf you’d like to and are able to, any donations towards the target would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, UTG Good move. Sends a really positive message. |
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Post by bally144 on Oct 29, 2024 21:26:52 GMT
Hi all, In light of the events over the weekend, we at GasCast have started a fundraiser for two flags to show our support for Shaq Forde. More information can be found here: www.gofundme.com/f/gasheads-against-racism-flag-fundraiserIf you’d like to and are able to, any donations towards the target would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, UTG Donated - thanks for organising 👏 |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Oct 30, 2024 11:47:52 GMT
There are a few things here. Do I believe that Rovers have more racist fans than other teams? No, but that misses the point. We know that we do have Neanderthals in our fan base because we’ve all heard the Omochere song being sung, by people who whether it be through racism, ignorance or a combination of the two, thought it acceptable to sing it. We need to challenge this. We also have a player, who happens to be a great prospect, new to the club, who doesn’t feel particularly welcomed at the moment. If this flag helps to change that even in a tiny way, then it is a good thing.
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