BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Now that the Police have charged an individual with racially abusing Alfredo Morelos at the Old Firm game on 29 December, it is necessary to state yet again that racist abuse, indeed abuse of any form, must never be condoned or dismissed. The first thing to be made clear is that even though many others commented on the issue of abuse (racial and sectarian) directed towards Alfredo Morelos, Rangers had a duty of care not to say anything that might compromise a live Police Scotland investigation. What none of us should ever do, however, is dismiss, or trivialise abusive behaviour as too many media outlets, journalists, and pundits have done in this instance. Perhaps there might be a bout of contrition and one or two may feel a pang of guilt now that the evidence some of them so loudly demanded is there in the form of this charge. If enough of our media had been of a mind to treat the issue with the gravity required from the outset, as normally happens with these issues, there would have been none of the dismissive comments which have helped pollute social media, newspapers and broadcast platforms. Social media is, of course, largely lawless but some of the pieces written and broadcast around Alfredo Morelos in mainstream media were and remain disgraceful. He has been described as a waster, a cheat, an angry brat and one columnist/pundit actually wrote that if you can’t take the vitriol you are in the wrong city. The implication seems to be that the fault lies not with those who choose racism and abuse, but with a young immigrant who chose to come to our country. This is a deeply disturbing attitude and that it was actually expressed in a national newspaper defies belief. When a player is at the centre of an abuse claim he is treated with respect and sensitivity and given support. That is certainly the case in England, but not here and most certainly not with Alfredo Morelos, who is actually being demonised in many quarters of the media. A number of factually incorrect stories have been written and published about Alfredo recently causing a great deal of stress and anxiety within his family at a time when his heavily-pregnant wife should be calm and relaxed. A river of negative and hurtful attention has been flowing towards the Morelos family without thought or concern for the individuals involved and the way they have been treated is shameful. Especially vulgar is the manner in which claims of abuse, racist and sectarian, have been dismissed in some quarters – BBC Scotland in particular – where the overall situation has been mocked amid outrageous claims that Rangers were behind the leaking of certain stories. None of this shows our media and country in a good light. Perhaps now some people will take a long and honest look at themselves and who knows, they might even apologise, but all of this serves only to make Rangers even more committed to our Everyone Anyone campaign. We will not stop or slow our efforts to make Ibrox a place open and welcoming to all. Finally, Rangers would be more than happy to accommodate the young person involved in this latest incident on one of our courses designed to help people understand why racist and sectarian abuse is unacceptable. Indeed, if any of those journalists/pundits who got it so badly wrong would like to attend we’d also welcome and help them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,855 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Ooooooft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog 10,673 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Should have named these bastards. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Finally. Haud that ya tarrier bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, Rfc52 said: Ooooooft The last sentence is some uppercut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol loyal 6,248 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Take a fucking bow whoever wrote that, perfect 👏 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,855 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, Mr Soprano said: Finally. Haud that ya tarrier bastards. Rangers have obviously given them the rope and they've used it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Fucking right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Genuinely away for a wank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,270 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bristol loyal said: Take a fucking bow whoever wrote that, perfect 👏 I'd put a tenner on it being Traynor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaaRFC 4,755 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 An articulate, well thought out statement 👏🏻 I won’t hold my breath waiting for an apology from Stewart and co though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo17 1,388 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Fuckin intae them Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, MisterC said: I'd put a tenner on it being Traynor 100% Traynor.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,461 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Dinner time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,995 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Booom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,289 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 "Indeed, if any of those journalists/pundits who got it so badly wrong would like to attend we’d also welcome and help them" LOOOOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Is this from the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidSussexBlue 1,271 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Worth the wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That is a very well written and timely statement. This has to continue and take the battle to the fuckers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
110 steps 282 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, LaaRFC said: An articulate, well thought out statement 👏🏻 I won’t hold my breath waiting for an apology from Stewart and co though Their reply will be "There's the Rangers with their whataboutery again" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,283 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 About damn time. I've been very critical of this board. But that's the type of statement we should be coming out with. As before but this can't be one off. We need to stay on the offensive with the Scottish media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 4,654 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That's spot fucking on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,289 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That's not gonna go down well 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,835 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That last paragraph is priceless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,289 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, MisterC said: I'd put a tenner on it being Traynor It's written in his style IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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