Quote Originally Posted by PedroTheFisherman66 View Post
He didn't suggest he has a doctored passport because he is black ?
He suggested his mobility and birth age didn't tally with the movement he was displaying on the pitch, he then likened his age and movement to that of Africans with a false passport and false ages simply because it is a recognisable analogy that most people know about and can relate to as it was headline news.
That's probably why Julian Jenner wasn't used as an example as someone eluded to earlier because no one would know what he was on about i doubt if ross even knows who he was.
Age and lack of mobility were the primary factor ,like i said before, , "if it would have been ok if captain Tom was used as an example would it be ok and the answer was no it wouldn't because Captain Tom isn't black and is out of context as well as saying it would be having a pop at people that are immobile,
who would figure , you mention black or white coffee its deemed as inappropriate you mention captain tom and its unfair on those with mobility issues, its a minefield out there the world as gone crazy..
The upshot is Enzio felt offended and I'm not disagreeing with that i cant tell anyone how to feel about a remark made against them., I'm sure he's been called far worse but I'm disappointed that they couldn't sit around a table discuss it (or nut him) point out the dangers and get back out training and perhaps work and coach Enzio's movement and runs around the pitch. Really disappointed as there is a great player in there waiting to get out.
I'm disappointed that Enzio seemed to be more focused on what was deemed to be racist comment rather than get on the pitch and try and improve his game , simply because if it was me that's what i would have chose to do. But I've been called far worse than that in my lifetime , in life at work and on a football pitch.
I'm also disappointed that Ross made such a poor way to critique his player but like QP says it could have been meant as a joking polite loving critism but taken out of context.?
as the great Greek one once said , who loves you baby !x
p.s i could be wrong and IB and Enzio might well have been out on the training ground working on run patterns and timings so fingers crossed we will see a new and improved attacking performance from him at the weekend. Like i say i actually rate him as a player and believe there is so much more potential in there to burst out , especially if he's not used as a defensive midfielder or right wing back !
As I have mentioned elsewhere you are entitled to your opinion. To me it reads like you write for the Daily Mail but its your opinion and thats cool. Personally I can't wait to see the back of him as I don't think he is what we need and I would imagine he is on mega bucks for this level. He has consistently drifted in and out of things since we signed him so maybe Ross is right and he does have mobility issues. The mind boggles pedro. Have a good day me duck. I'm off for a gallon.