They seem to have got themselves into a bit of a pickle. The daft racist cunts.

@boltondiver s head will be spinning

12 minutes ago, Casino said:

@boltondiver s head will be spinning

Why’s that?

 

Is it a one off incident or has it been going on for a while

Boooooooo

 

 

Not read the report, and probably won't.

Even Michael Vaughan is listed in it, but he has vehemently denied anything. 

An interesting statement from Gary Ballance too.

5 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Not read the report, and probably won't.

Even Michael Vaughan is listed in it, but he has vehemently denied anything. 

An interesting statement from Gary Ballance too.

Does Vaughn do any work still for the BBC?

Edited November 5, 20214 yr by boltondiver

1 minute ago, boltondiver said:

Does Vaughn do any work still for the BBC?

I think so, but not been watching the t20, if he's on that. Maybe for not much longer!

This is the statement from Ballance:

“Given my incredibly close relationship with Rafa over the years I am saddened that it has come to this. Rafa and I started playing for Yorkshire at a similar time and we quickly developed a very close bond. He encouraged me to play club cricket for his club Barnsley CC, which I did, we went on many tours together, with both Yorkshire and the England Performance Programme, and we always supported each other on and off the pitch. We socialised a lot together away from the game and would also drink and enjoy ourselves together.

On the pitch we supported each other greatly. We both captained Yorkshire at various times and we backed each other when we filled these roles. Rafa has always been a huge supporter of mine and was always there for me in the highs and lows of my career with Yorkshire and England. When he was first released by Yorkshire I was there for him during that tough time and I was delighted when he earned a new contract and a second spell with the club. He was very pleased for me when I was selected for England and I was delighted to receive his supportive messages during my time with England. He was also always a big support to me at some difficult times in my career, and I have always been very grateful to him for that.

Because we were such good friends and spent a lot of time together drinking and on nights out we both said things privately to each other which were not acceptable. It has been reported that I used a racial slur and, as I told the independent enquiry, I accept that I did so and I regret doing so. I do not wish to discredit Rafa by repeating the words and statements that he made about me and others but I have to be clear that this was a situation where best friends said offensive things to each other which, outside of that context, would be considered wholly inappropriate.

I regret that these exchanges took place but at no time did I believe or understand that it had caused Rafa distress. If I had believed that then I would have stopped immediately. He was my best mate in cricket and I cared deeply for him. To my knowledge, it has never been alleged that I reduced Rafa to tears.

That does not mean that what passed between us was right or appropriate. It was not. Rafa said things to me that were not acceptable and I did the same with Rafa. I never said anything with any intended malice or to upset Rafa.

Rafa and I remained closest friends throughout the time we exchanged these inappropriate comments. One winter, I suggested that Rafa and his bowling coach travel to Zimbabwe to stay with my family, which they did. He lived in my family’s house in Zimbabwe and spent time with my parents and my brothers while he trained in Zimbabwe. He would later become very good friends with my brother and the two of them stayed together regularly when my brother was in the UK. Rafa was always very grateful for the support and love which my family gave him and he regularly expressed this to me. I was honoured to be invited to his wedding in Pakistan which I sadly could not attend.

I am aware of how hurtful the racial slur is and I regret that I used this word in immature exchanges in my younger years and I am sure Rafa feels the same about some of the things he said to me as well.

My intention, during this whole process, has been to be honest and cooperate with the independent investigation. In light of recent media reports it is only right, on behalf of me and my family, that I put my position in the public domain."

Seems banter between mates has ultimately soured a deep friendship.

 

 

 

 

Something doesn’t add up here 

3 minutes ago, Rudy said:

Something doesn’t add up here 

In what way?

Difficult to fully understand the situation without reading the report and being in the company of individuals at the time.

I just have this mind's eye image of their banter laden conversations

"Your batting was a bit shit today, you ginger (almost) cunt"

"Your bowling was worse you beardy paki"

Etc, etc.

It’s always been a club with racist undertones, not sure why it’s took so long to come out. 

Another ex-player came out with allegations yesterday, I believe.

39 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

In what way?

Difficult to fully understand the situation without reading the report and being in the company of individuals at the time.

I just have this mind's eye image of their banter laden conversations

"Your batting was a bit shit today, you ginger (almost) cunt"

"Your bowling was worse you beardy paki"

Etc, etc.

Seems names have been called on both sides 

It’s like the full story hasn’t come out

I wonder why he decided to rejoin a club that was so racist.

Someone calls somebody a Paki. Who in turns calls the other a Zimba. And?

As for Vaughan having a dig at the Sri Lankan national anthem. Didn't Wogan and subsequently Norton make a career out of slagging off national anthems?

ITS CALLED BANTER you fuckin' wet wipes.

https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/uncategorized/racist-cant-face-getting-into-cricket-20211105213987

Michael Vaughan is an arrogant twat who likes to play the professional Yerkshireman (born in Manchester)

2 minutes ago, emus wig said:

Michael Vaughan is a twat from Eccles

 

Ballance and Vaughan being odious cunts comes as no surprise to anyone really 

Just now, Traf said:

 

Nailed it 

Just now, jmjhb said:

Ballance and Vaughan being odious cunts comes as no surprise to anyone really 

Can’t stand Vaughan on TMS right smart arse . 

28 minutes ago, Smiley said:

Someone calls somebody a Paki. Who in turns calls the other a Zimba. And?

Context is needed in this 

If he walked in and someone said Alright Paki then someone has dropped a bollock by not disciplining them but I doubt it.

Has he ever reported it at the time? 
 

Like I said I doubt all the facts are out.

The ECB have made it worse by not coming out earlier and making a statement. Just rumours gossip and stories now people could be hung out to dry without all the facts. 

Crikey

Yeah, but how much compensation etc etc

High jinks, that's all

99% of cricket clubs across the land have an Asian contingent.

Ive played, and my lad now plays, and I’ve honestly never seen any racism. The usual sledging but that rarely oversteps the mark.

the paki “slur” is being suggested as the main problem with the dingles, but I can’t see it being only that. Banter is front and centre of all cricket teams and i would be surprised if there isn’t more to this than we’ve seen so far.

all very odd