I think that’s how things are perceived though. You must be one side or the other. Nothing in the middle or as entrenched is seen as acceptable. People ready to pounce on anyone that does not conform to their views.
Fair play to La Liga for investigating him. This kind of thing should not be tolerated. Bellingham should concentrate on his football. That's what he's paid for.
There is of course nothing wrong with being emotionally invested in a topic. The trick is to remain open to opposing views even if one disagrees with them. If one can't do that then a discussion forum isn't the right place for them.
Not sure what your point is.
He could just deny it since there's zero evidence he ever said it in the first place....other than lip readers, which are notoriously unreliable.
While I do not disagree, I do not think the context would get lost without regurgitating the same posts and points every single day.
With todays technology they can pick up on that, Bellingham doesn't need to do that, if it's true
What do you want to happen if Bellingham said it?
Absolutely.
I think there lies the problem somewhat. The only thing that’s going to change at the moment are his performances. All the other chat is stagnant unless more is released or those involved decide to speak on matters publicly. This side of the discussion will open up again in the summer when he returns to the club.
Its not for me to decide. If its true, Bellingham has let himself down massively, no need for that, just get on with the game.
Your outrage passed quickly. This is a great thread for fence sitting.
I’m not sure what you mean by uninterrupted? As in why should people be allowed to discuss his performances in La Liga without the thread being derailed?
Well yes, personally I think it should have been knocked on the head. Some feel a football only thread is appropriate. This is in the middle.
I don’t participate much as it is very much rinse repeat to be honest. I am interested on what goes on with him in Spain though, good and bad, so my irritation is not being able to find out without trawling through the same arguments in a mega thread.
I know you don’t but I think others do.
I never get outraged nor offended by anything. I also don’t feel righteous without doing much of anything. In my opinion, Bellingham shouldn’t just mouth off like that about someone (whether you believe it to be true or not), and in public, in front of thousands. Footballers in general have good feet but low IQs. Seems evolution means you can't have both.
You would have totally been able to catch up on his progress on Twatter in the time you spent discussing it with me!I know you don’t but I think others do.
I’m not that interested to sit through Getafe highlights though
You said it was unacceptable. That's all I was referring to.
Whatever helps you sleep at night pal
Understand and respect your POV on this, while I am indifferent about his return (maybe even supportive if you consider some of my discussions on this forum), if this doesn't sit well with even a minority of the fanbase who are quite vocal about it (For valid reasons) we should should get rid. I do think none of that money should be going to the club though, and we should just let him leave on a free - What are your thoughts on this, because some fans want to sell him for profit, but I think the club would still be at issue if we profit from him?
There are quite a few of those hyperbolic posters you mentioned from both sides of this argument though - OK you want him to feck off, fair, but would all of those in the Greenwood out camp then be willing to forego any transfer fees, if binning him is the path we take? A lot of those in the 'sell' camp who are happy to give him plenty of labels, or are happy about Bellingham's comments to him still want to profit from his sale - which I personally think is a bit hypocritical given the reasons for wanting to get rid. I mean we don't particularly need his transfer fees for our budget, we'll have to make do with a youth player maybe, which I'm totally fine with.
It’s not like Greenwood has been blissfully unaware and I don’t think St. Bellingham is the first to anoint him with that word even in that very game.
I don't get your point.
At the end of the day, we've invested a lot of money and time in him, we have every right to profit from the sale considering the PR disaster he brought to the club. I don't really care if we don't profit, but I don't see how we wouldn't if big enough club wanted him and he's as good of a talent as people who want him back pin him as.
Doubtful given that he chose Ronaldo as one of his fave Madrid players recently.
Bit off topic, but how many years did you spend in the Bolshoi Ballet out of curiosity?
You bang your head?
Do you think players should be able to say whatever they want on the pitch? Really?
Never heard of Bolshoi Ballet.
So you are another poster who won't answer direct questions but ask them instead. Just what the forum and this shit show could do without.
"using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or action(s)" is a red card offence. Calling someone a rapist is obviously about as insulting as it gets.
Didn't that used to come under Unsporting Behaviour? Used to happen a bit at junior level.
