How will Celtic handle Tonev's racism?

[AguyIknow]

It wouldn't be the first time one of them has lied about such things

One of who?

If it's proven then Celtic should heavily fine or get rid of Tonev, or both.


Can't claim the moral high ground while harbouring folk who indulge in racism. I take it plod are still carrying out their investigations into that other Celtic player, the guy from Hibs.

[HB]

The thing is, it's almost certainly Logan's word against Tonev's. He almost certainly said it, but corroborating that is unlikely unless someone else on the pitch heard it or the TV pictures show the incident and Tonev's lips are readable.

I believe Logan because I see no reason for him to lie here.

I'm intrigued by what you mean by 'take your medicine and move on'?

If a player has made a racist comment surely the 'medicine' should be expulsion from the club?

You see no reaosn to lie?? Im not suggesting he did nor didnt - unlike some folk I am not stupid enough to second guess things I dont have all the facts on - but to see no reason to lie is a bit odd. I can think of 5 reasons to lie

[afc_1983]

So you have no evidence that Tonev said anything racist to the Aberdeen player but you have made your mind up because the guy plays (on loan) for Celtic?

Sorry I thought I was discussing this with an adult.

Ok, let me put my point another way - there's likely to be no 'evidence' of wrongdoing here. So the whole situation can be dealt with by Celtic conveniently as a 'he said v he said' case.

Celtic have an opportunity here to do a bit more than do what they've already done and merely release a statement that says the player concerned denies it.

It's all very convenient. There can be no just punishment for the offence where third party evidence is unavailable so the old brush will be dusted off and brought out by Celtic here.

Contrast this to the gum-bumping that comes from Celtic when any of their precious employees is 'persecuted', with evidence distinctly lacking.

An Aberdeen player says he was racially abused

[HB]

So you have no evidence that Tonev said anything racist to the Aberdeen player but you have made your mind up because the guy plays (on loan) for Celtic?

Sorry I thought I was discussing this with an adult.

Ok, let me put my point another way - there's likely to be no 'evidence' of wrongdoing here. So the whole situation can be dealt with by Celtic conveniently as a 'he said v he said' case.

Celtic have an opportunity here to do a bit more than do what they've already done and merely release a statement that says the player concerned denies it.

It's all very convenient. There can be no just punishment for the offence where third party evidence is unavailable so the old brush will be dusted off and brought out by Celtic here.

Contrast this to the gum-bumping that comes from Celtic when any of their precious employees is 'persecuted', with evidence distinctly lacking.

[Steen hive]

Steenhive's not the brightest.

indeed Trigger, I am not, however thankfully a tad brighter than the likes of yourself it seems, of course Bulgarians are not racist, I can only comment on the experiences of two that played for Aberdeen and one of them was not a good chap, perhaps the Tonev loon is brand new.

[ZombieSkelper]

So there's no evidence yet but you've decided the guy is guilty anyway, glad we cleared that up.

[Turnbull_Hutton]

I think Logan is making it up because his team lost.

[Steen hive]

So there's no evidence yet but you've decided the guy is guilty anyway, glad we cleared that up.

like aj or fitever his moniker is now, you dive in I do not know what/if or anything was said, the loon could as I say be brand new, I would be surprised that Logan would feel so angry if nothing was said, as it stands, both players what happened

[CB_1874]

So there's no evidence yet but you've decided the guy is guilty anyway, glad we cleared that up.

like aj or fitever his moniker is now, you dive in I do not know what/if or anything was said, the loon could as I say be brand new, I would be surprised that Logan would feel so angry if nothing was said, as it stands, both players what happened[/quote]

Have you ever tried typing with your fingers?

[Lisbon_Lions_CSC]

You would expect any club with the moral fibre that Celtic claim to have to throw the racist Bulgarian out.

I look forward to seeing how they handle this situation - a real opportunity for Celtic to take a leadership role in combatting unfairness, intolerance and discriminatory behaviour...

Its great tae read the openmindedness of yer average Aberdeen fan, "Guilty until proven innocent" isnae how its done sheepworrier.