| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads 15:10 - Dec 22 with 6417 views | chicoazul |
May even wear my rainbow laces to the game. |  |
| |  |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 13:30 - Dec 24 with 339 views | pointofblue |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 09:25 - Dec 24 by The_Flashing_Smile |
How do we know he was "happy to wear that sponsor on his chest"? He may have been pissed off with it but had no choice. I wasn't happy having Marcus Evans or Magical Vegas across my chest, but if I wanted to wear an Ipswich shirt I was stuck with them and it didn't mean I endorsed either of them.
Also, wearing a shirt with a gambling sponsor isn't the same as gambling. |
In fairness, the young Blues were given a different sponsor to Magical Vegas, albeit because of regulations. I wonder what would have happened if a senior player had said he didn't want to promote gambling?
I think the thread just shows some will be hurt by Morsy's decision whilst others don't think it matters in the slightest. Maybe personal experience plays a part. |  |
| |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 14:24 - Dec 24 with 290 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 13:30 - Dec 24 by pointofblue |
In fairness, the young Blues were given a different sponsor to Magical Vegas, albeit because of regulations. I wonder what would have happened if a senior player had said he didn't want to promote gambling?
I think the thread just shows some will be hurt by Morsy's decision whilst others don't think it matters in the slightest. Maybe personal experience plays a part. |
I don't particularly want to defend Morsy, but without having enough information I think it's hard (and unfair) to make any pronouncement either way.
I think there's a spectrum - from one extreme being he's a massive homophobe who thinks being gay is wrong... to he's uncomfortable promoting something against his religion and/or wanting to abstain from any kind of political statement (but personally doesn't have a problem with different sexualities). I can't see how anyone can be 100% on either end of that spectrum. But I think it's really unfair to simply write him off as a homophobe and that's the end of it (with no other evidence than he won't wear some laces).
And yes, I agree, your personal experience will affect where you think he falls on that spectrum - but, while it's perfectly understandable, I'm not sure it should do. I prefer to step back and try to be objective (which will also be coloured by my personal experience!) |  |
| |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 16:45 - Dec 24 with 231 views | Libero |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 13:30 - Dec 24 by pointofblue |
In fairness, the young Blues were given a different sponsor to Magical Vegas, albeit because of regulations. I wonder what would have happened if a senior player had said he didn't want to promote gambling?
I think the thread just shows some will be hurt by Morsy's decision whilst others don't think it matters in the slightest. Maybe personal experience plays a part. |
Same as happens for all Muslim players who do *actually* take a strong stance due to their religious beliefs - he’d have been given a shirt without the sponsorship.
Also see, players under 18 are unable to wear shirts with betting or alcohol companies sponsoring, so on a few rare occasions, there are youngsters who have taken to the field without such sponsorships on their shirts too. [Post edited 24 Dec 20:27]
|  | | |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 17:29 - Dec 24 with 197 views | NedPlimpton |
| Suddenly excited about Bristol at home lads on 13:30 - Dec 24 by pointofblue |
In fairness, the young Blues were given a different sponsor to Magical Vegas, albeit because of regulations. I wonder what would have happened if a senior player had said he didn't want to promote gambling?
I think the thread just shows some will be hurt by Morsy's decision whilst others don't think it matters in the slightest. Maybe personal experience plays a part. |
Papa cisse refused to wear Wonga on his shirt...
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/papiss-cisse-will-re
Taking a stand against gambling or other such firms has been done before. Morsy clearly chose to remain silent on that issue but was wearing the shirt regardless. He chose to remain silent on the rainbow armbands but refused to wear it. I'm not drawing conclusions from it, but I think it's fair to question it as others have done |  | | |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
