Bronzy 25,953 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, esquire8 said: I see bears retweeting their newest statement on Twitter though I am still blocked by the racists cunts Wonder what shite they are peddling now. The usual bollocks. Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials DNES, KLUB Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha. President of football club SK Slavia Praha, Jaroslav Tvrdík, demands the immediate halt of escalating biased pressure by Rangers’ club representatives (most recently a public statement of the club’s chief, Mr Stewart Robertson, made on 30 March 2021) and other public figures in Scotland on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha on 18 March 2021. Mr Tvrdík states: “The pending investigations conducted by the officials of UEFA and the local Police have made no findings so far. However, our player Ondřej Kúdela has already been the subject of a public ‘conviction’ without any evidence whatsoever; he is a victim of prejudice and a presumption of guilt. The UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is still conducting an investigation regarding the incidents in question and has been granted additional time until 5 April 2021 to deliver his report. We believe in an evidence- and law-based process whereby Ondřej and our club both provide necessary cooperation to the respective authorities. We have presented evidence which, in our view, cleanses Ondřej of an unjustified accusation of racism.” Mr Tvrdík adds that unfortunately xenophobic prejudice is evidently rising on the part of some stakeholders and some British media against clubs and players and, in general, against people from Central and Eastern Europe: “The sad side of the whole matter is that Rangers are trying to cover up overtly aggressive play by their team. During the match itself, our goalkeeper Ondřej Kolář was gravely injured and sustained a frontal sinus fracture while our doctor was prevented to examine him on site even dozens of minutes after the final whistle. Not to mention that there were several other serious fouls against our players and a number of those have remained unpunished. Such behaviour does not belong in the prestigious UEFA Europa League.” Mr Tvrdík also stresses that Mr Kamara´s assault of Ondřej Kúdela after the match is likewise included in the subject-matter of the pending investigations despite Rangers being practically silent about this incident. In this regard, he mentions: “If someone is wondering what happened, the Rangers delegation claimed a wish to speak to Ondřej in order to clarify the alleged racial insult. The conversation was about to take place in the tunnel under the patronage and in the presence of the UEFA match delegation and the coaches of both teams. However, the cameras covering the meeting place were purposely covered and then Mr Kamara, with no warning and obviously having zero intention to have the suggested conversation, roughly assaulted Ondřej by punching him to the face. After trying to continue fighting he fled into the dressing room followed by Mr Gerrard without a single word of apology. It is a disgraceful incident.” Last but not least, Mr Tvrdík reminds the club’s firm commitment to fight racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred as one of the pillars of Slavia football policy. He emphasizes: “Any form of racial discrimination is contrary to our values and principles and we shall never tolerate such conduct. We believe that all people must be free and equal with their rights and dignity. Slavia strictly abides by the policy against racism as detailed by the organization FARE” (Football Against Racism in Europe). In light of the foregoing, the club and the player Kúdela await the results of a proper and independent investigation of both incidents. We call for calm until then. esquire8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 41,914 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bronzy said: The usual bollocks. Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials DNES, KLUB Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha. President of football club SK Slavia Praha, Jaroslav Tvrdík, demands the immediate halt of escalating biased pressure by Rangers’ club representatives (most recently a public statement of the club’s chief, Mr Stewart Robertson, made on 30 March 2021) and other public figures in Scotland on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha on 18 March 2021. Mr Tvrdík states: “The pending investigations conducted by the officials of UEFA and the local Police have made no findings so far. However, our player Ondřej Kúdela has already been the subject of a public ‘conviction’ without any evidence whatsoever; he is a victim of prejudice and a presumption of guilt. The UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is still conducting an investigation regarding the incidents in question and has been granted additional time until 5 April 2021 to deliver his report. We believe in an evidence- and law-based process whereby Ondřej and our club both provide necessary cooperation to the respective authorities. We have presented evidence which, in our view, cleanses Ondřej of an unjustified accusation of racism.” Mr Tvrdík adds that unfortunately xenophobic prejudice is evidently rising on the part of some stakeholders and some British media against clubs and players and, in general, against people from Central and Eastern Europe: “The sad side of the whole matter is that Rangers are trying to cover up overtly aggressive play by their team. During the match itself, our goalkeeper Ondřej Kolář was gravely injured and sustained a frontal sinus fracture while our doctor was prevented to examine him on site even dozens of minutes after the final whistle. Not to mention that there were several other serious fouls against our players and a number of those have remained unpunished. Such behaviour does not belong in the prestigious UEFA Europa League.” Mr Tvrdík also stresses that Mr Kamara´s assault of Ondřej Kúdela after the match is likewise included in the subject-matter of the pending investigations despite Rangers being practically silent about this incident. In this regard, he mentions: “If someone is wondering what happened, the Rangers delegation claimed a wish to speak to Ondřej in order to clarify the alleged racial insult. The conversation was about to take place in the tunnel under the patronage and in the presence of the UEFA match delegation and the coaches of both teams. However, the cameras covering the meeting place were purposely covered and then Mr Kamara, with no warning and obviously having zero intention to have the suggested conversation, roughly assaulted Ondřej by punching him to the face. After trying to continue fighting he fled into the dressing room followed by Mr Gerrard without a single word of apology. It is a disgraceful incident.” Last but not least, Mr Tvrdík reminds the club’s firm commitment to fight racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred as one of the pillars of Slavia football policy. He emphasizes: “Any form of racial discrimination is contrary to our values and principles and we shall never tolerate such conduct. We believe that all people must be free and equal with their rights and dignity. Slavia strictly abides by the policy against racism as detailed by the organization FARE” (Football Against Racism in Europe). In light of the foregoing, the club and the player Kúdela await the results of a proper and independent investigation of both incidents. We call for calm until then. They are fucking rattled and know some justice is coming down that pipeline for them. Never seen so many statements by one club over one incident in my life. RFC Eagle and chris182 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 They keep changing their story of what happened in the tunnel everytime they release a statement on it. Obvious liars. murzo, dougie76 and Bears 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,287 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 They keep mentioning the goalie incident which is irrelevant to the racism claim. An accidental collision resulted in them winning the tie because our player was sent off. Denial and grasping at straws. In hindsight, we should have walked off the park. No doubt Uefa will even things out by fining Kamara/club for battering the racist. chris182 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie1963 2,348 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Unless they are being very stupid !!!! It does look like Kamara bopped him one. No evidence of racism ? 2 players reacted immediately to the racist comment. Reported it immediately. And havent changed their story. Kamara wil gets a 3 game ban ? He will get 6 matches with 3 suspended ? Has Balogun been accused of something ? Both clubs fined. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamieD 18,732 Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 Quote However, the cameras covering the meeting place were purposely covered and then Mr Kamara, with no warning and obviously having zero intention to have the suggested conversation, roughly assaulted Ondřej by punching him to the face. Glen RFC Eagle, Clemdog, RangersMedia and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jb85 1,783 Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 COPS now have enough evidence to charge the Slavia Prague player accused of racially abusing Glen Kamara, the Rangers star's lawyer has claimed. Police Scotland and UEFA are investigating after Finnish ace Kamara, 25, claimed Ondrej Kudela, 34, branded him a "monkey" during a Europa League flashpoint at Ibrox two weeks ago. Kudela was back in the UK yesterday as he started Czech Republic's 2022 World Cup qualifier against Wales in Cardiff. The defender - involved in an elbow incident with Gareth Bale - performed a dramatic U-turn after Slavia's lawyers stated last week that he would not travel due to "security" concerns. A spokesperson for the force told us this morning that "enquiries remain ongoing" but "there is no further update at this stage". And Kamara's solicitor Aamer Anwar reckons there's enough evidence for cops to charge Kudela NOW - even before they question him. He told talkSPORT: "We're very much expecting him to be charged. "Obviously he was playing in Cardiff last night. Many people were expecting him to be questioned but statements have been taken from witnesses. "The police have collated the CCTV and have spoken to corroborating witnesses, including Mr [Bongani] Zungu, who heard what happened. "So on the Scots Law, I suspect very much that what we have is what's called 'sufficiency of evidence' to charge Mr Kudela without requiring to speak to him. "That will be an offence under Scots Law of what's called section 38. It's almost similar to a breach of the peace where, Mr Kudela, because of his alleged conduct, to be motivated by malice and ill-will towards Glen based on the colour of his skin, he will be charged with a racially aggravated course of conduct. "You can expect then, even if he has not been questioned at this stage, to potentially have a charge, a report to our procurator fiscal in Scotland. A report basically saying he should be charged and then he could be given a date where he would be required to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court." Kudela will likely be questioned by Police Scotland when he returns to Britain next month to play Arsenal. But Mr Anwar reckons he could also be forced to return to Glasgow to face the courts. He added: "I would hope so. In terms of Police Scotland, they have a zero tolerance approach with regards to racism and so does the equivalent of the crown prosecution service in Scotland. "So they would be required to act. A complaint has been made. I've been speaking to the police. "Glen will be returning after his international duty and once he's back he'll be meeting with the police to give us his statement in regards to the conduct of Mr Kudela. "But at this point in time, I expect very much from what I've seen from the videos and the statements, that the police have sufficiency in order to go ahead with the basis of a charge against Mr Kudela, and more than enough for him to have to return to Scotland to face the courts system." scottyscott1963, Nk89, plymouthranger and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I am just disgusted with Slavia. Deflection then more deflection. Reminds me of somebody. All they had to do was await the outcome of the racist allegations. Hold their hand up and say sorry if authorities come down on Kamaras side. But this deflection achieves more than to point them as beneath the pale. Nk89, Bears and scottyscott1963 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,439 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I would take their accusations of rough tackling a lot more seriously if they hadn’t thrown themselves screaming to the ground whenever anyone attempted a tackle. Of course, this has nothing to do with the racism charge and they know it. Bizarre and indicative of a certain mindset that they think it would provide mitigation. plymouthranger, Darth Bear and Bears 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mols94 3,663 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 They keep mentioning Roofe's foul in some bizarre attempt to either justify the racism or to take control of the narrative. It was a terrible incident but these things will happen on the realms of a football pitch. The CCTV claim is just as bizarre. The cameras are probably the little black dome ones, they aren't exactly the easiest to cover unless someone whipped out some spray paint ffs. Rangers_no1, dougie76, TamCoopz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 If,as they claim kamara assaulted the racist fucker in front of eufa delegate then why are they releasing statements as they should just be confident to leave it up to eufa to handle it. Bad Robot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,287 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, BlueThunder said: I would take their accusations of rough tackling a lot more seriously if they hadn’t thrown themselves screaming to the ground whenever anyone attempted a tackle. Of course, this has nothing to do with the racism charge and they know it. Bizarre and indicative of a certain mindset that they think it would provide mitigation. Bah dived and feigned injuries the entire game and now they are trying to turn the tide. Bears 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaaRFC 4,683 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 If anyone ever needs educated on the definition of a straw man argument they have provided the greatest example of all time. Constantly talking about some bad tackles in relation to an allegation of racism 🥴 baffling. Not that it even matters but other than Roofes which was obviously a shocker I didn’t think it was that rough a tie. dougie76 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Specky Forum Organiser 63,960 Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 No 'evidence' of racism- Everyone please stop talking about this No evidence of an assault- Please everyone talk about this Whole club is pure and utter scum scottyscott1963, Big V, Clemdog and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamieD 18,732 Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, LaaRFC said: If anyone ever needs educated on the definition of a straw man argument they have provided the greatest example of all time. Constantly talking about some bad tackles in relation to an allegation of racism 🥴 baffling. Not that it even matters but other than Roofes which was obviously a shocker I didn’t think it was that rough a tie. Short of a smoking gun, we couldn't really hope for more compelling evidence that the club is deaf to/is covering up racism among their players than the fact they have come out with repeated statements more or less explicitly saying "Our player wasn't racist but if he was you deserved it because of fouls". The simple fact of linking these two completely unrelated issues is the defence mechanism of a guilty conscience. AGM_72, LaaRFC, Clemdog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,020 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeffrey said: Kamara has hired lawyer Aamer Anwar, known in Scotland for fighting for human rights, engaging in anti-racist campaigns. If Anwar really can do something, then it's a way to get publicity. Shame Anwar wasn't around when Mark Walters played for us,or the club with the biggest racist support i've ever witnessed might have been closed down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueyonder 11,155 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Bit of digging on that Bernie Thompson seems like the typical them minded fantasist. Journalist, you've got a blog mate. scottyscott1963 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdnudgehold 52 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Again that club changing its story from believing we wanted to discuss the injury to the keeper to wanting to discuss the incident with Kudela. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,242 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Bronzy said: The usual bollocks. Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials DNES, KLUB Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha. President of football club SK Slavia Praha, Jaroslav Tvrdík, demands the immediate halt of escalating biased pressure by Rangers’ club representatives (most recently a public statement of the club’s chief, Mr Stewart Robertson, made on 30 March 2021) and other public figures in Scotland on UEFA and Police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha on 18 March 2021. Mr Tvrdík states: “The pending investigations conducted by the officials of UEFA and the local Police have made no findings so far. However, our player Ondřej Kúdela has already been the subject of a public ‘conviction’ without any evidence whatsoever; he is a victim of prejudice and a presumption of guilt. The UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is still conducting an investigation regarding the incidents in question and has been granted additional time until 5 April 2021 to deliver his report. We believe in an evidence- and law-based process whereby Ondřej and our club both provide necessary cooperation to the respective authorities. We have presented evidence which, in our view, cleanses Ondřej of an unjustified accusation of racism.” Mr Tvrdík adds that unfortunately xenophobic prejudice is evidently rising on the part of some stakeholders and some British media against clubs and players and, in general, against people from Central and Eastern Europe: “The sad side of the whole matter is that Rangers are trying to cover up overtly aggressive play by their team. During the match itself, our goalkeeper Ondřej Kolář was gravely injured and sustained a frontal sinus fracture while our doctor was prevented to examine him on site even dozens of minutes after the final whistle. Not to mention that there were several other serious fouls against our players and a number of those have remained unpunished. Such behaviour does not belong in the prestigious UEFA Europa League.” Mr Tvrdík also stresses that Mr Kamara´s assault of Ondřej Kúdela after the match is likewise included in the subject-matter of the pending investigations despite Rangers being practically silent about this incident. In this regard, he mentions: “If someone is wondering what happened, the Rangers delegation claimed a wish to speak to Ondřej in order to clarify the alleged racial insult. The conversation was about to take place in the tunnel under the patronage and in the presence of the UEFA match delegation and the coaches of both teams. However, the cameras covering the meeting place were purposely covered and then Mr Kamara, with no warning and obviously having zero intention to have the suggested conversation, roughly assaulted Ondřej by punching him to the face. After trying to continue fighting he fled into the dressing room followed by Mr Gerrard without a single word of apology. It is a disgraceful incident.” Last but not least, Mr Tvrdík reminds the club’s firm commitment to fight racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred as one of the pillars of Slavia football policy. He emphasizes: “Any form of racial discrimination is contrary to our values and principles and we shall never tolerate such conduct. We believe that all people must be free and equal with their rights and dignity. Slavia strictly abides by the policy against racism as detailed by the organization FARE” (Football Against Racism in Europe). In light of the foregoing, the club and the player Kúdela await the results of a proper and independent investigation of both incidents. We call for calm until then. Honest to fuck this club is genuinely disgusting and will sink to any low. Now according to them it's a "xenophobic prejudice against people from Central and Eastern Europe". Are they for real. Kamara gets abused and they are trying to portray it as some kind of bias against their player. They are now changing the story again. Last statement it was a meeting to dicuss keeper. Now it's meeting to dicuss the incident. And I see we are back to the claims cameras were covered when Kamara allegedly smacked a player. Honestly despise this club now. They deserve to be throwing out of Europa League. Clemdog, scottyscott1963 and Big V 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,534 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 These are the actions of a club who are desperately throwing any old shite at the wall and hoping it sticks to try and prevent being kicked out of this year's tournament and next year's Champions League. BlueKnight87 and middli 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,031 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Dickie said: If,as they claim kamara assaulted the racist fucker in front of eufa delegate then why are they releasing statements as they should just be confident to leave it up to eufa to handle it. I hold back for uefas report but yes you’re bang on as if a physical assault did actually occur by GK then it will be in the report unless they’ve paid the delegate off but I hope the cctv is there for everything that occurred in the tunnel. I can’t say it never happened as CG said the whole club where in the tunnel and seemingly angry but I’ll see how it plays out. Kudela should be charged by uefa and Police Scotland as from what I’ve seen racial abuse did occur. Should GK be charged, I don’t know tbh as there’s no more info to make a judgement on apart from salvias statements. Roofe was dealt with and has nothing to do with anything but perhaps this is where a lot of the bad blood has started from especially after his red. They were diving bastards at time and screamed every time they were tackled which was just play acting at most. Dickie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,048 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I thought that they were not making anymore statements 😂 plymouthranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,311 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 They are just acting like the beasts from the east. As another poster said 'remind you of anyone'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus1965 366 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Wait and see , they will swing it so Rangers get the ban . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assegai 7,130 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 What did Stewart Robertson (allegedly) say yesterday? I haven't heard anything and there's no statements on it on the club website. Sweetheart and Bad Robot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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