The Barclays Premier League Thread 2014/2015

[Hobo]

Not that that isn't absolutely awful but how did they get those?

[Nerf]

Not that that isn't absolutely awful but how did they get those?

Police investigation, I believe.

[Gazz]

It's the Daily Mail, they're probably posted on a LED ticker going around the office along with George Galloway quotes and things that give you cancer. It runs just above the Princess Diana memorial mural.

[Ant]

A gay snake!

The Jungle Book......Of Luuuuuuuuuurve

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Come on guys. You bunch of hypocrites. I've seen you all speak ill of gay snakes in your time.

[Gazz]

I meant it as a compliment to Katsuya.

[Ant]

Gay snakes are voyeurs.

[Lineker]

"A bounce on her falsies"

Lolwot

[Gazz]

He was talking about her eyelashes.

[stokeriño]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/8/21/6052541/jose-mourinho-ice-bucket-challenge

[peteypirahna]

LMA statement on Mackay

The LMA wish to clarify the position in relation to recent reports and speculation regarding matters alleged to have arisen during Malky Mackay’s time at Cardiff City FC.

In the course of a search by the Club in early 2014 of 10,000 private text messages sent to and from another member of staff during Mr Mackay’s employment at Cardiff, in relation to other matters, it emerged that Malky had, it seems, sent a couple of one line texts that were, with the benefit of hindsight, very regrettable and disrespectful of other cultures. These were two text messages sent in private at a time Malky felt under great pressure and when he was letting off steam to a friend during some friendly text message banter. That said, Malky believes he could and should have conducted himself better on these two isolated occasions. The precise details need to remain private for the time being until any FA process is complete.

The LMA does not condone in any way any potential breach of equal opportunities laws but would also point out that out of over 10,000 text messages and 70,000 documents produced over a long period of time it may not be a complete surprise that some inappropriate comments can sometimes be made by employees, like Malky, working under great pressure in highly charged situations. If Malky has caused any offence by these two isolated matters he would, however, wish to sincerely apologise.

Malky finds it strange that these matters were only raised with the FA and in the media now, 8 months after his employment ended and the day before he was reported as being offered the opportunity to become manager of Crystal Palace FC.

Malky is also very concerned about seriously inaccurate and misleading reports of his alleged involvement in these matters in the media. It has never been alleged that he wrote any homophobic or sexist messages and he has confirmed that he did not do so. Further, there are incorrect and damaging suggestions that he sent a whole host of offensive and unpleasant messages that are simply not true and which give a grossly distorted and unfair view of Malky’s involvement in this matter. Malky looks forward to matters being put straight in due course, following any investigation of this matter.

Malky cannot of course comment on the nature of any conduct or communications alleged to have been made by others.

Malky has said that he will be fully co-operating with any FA investigation and that he looks forward to putting the record straight thereafter.

Basically using the Richard Keys excuse

Edited August 21, 2014 by peteypirahna

[Marcos]

https://vine.co/v/MVnJHTgQ9Q7

[Gazz]

Top top bantz.

He has been stitched up though. Tan has kept this under wraps just so he could sabotage Malky's next job.

[Nerf]

Can't really play the victim when you're a horrible bigoted wanker.

[Szumi]

I didn't see much of Southampton last season, but is Lovren capable of playing right centre instead of left? I really want BR to play a Lovren-Sakho pairing, because Sakho is a freaking beast, and better than Skrtel too, I feel. But everything has been all about a Skrtel-Lovren pairing for the season.

[Gazz]

2 messages out of 10,000? He's hardly Nick Griffin.

Christ, I've racially abused Lineker at least twice a day for four years.

[Arjen Robben]

I hate the word "banter". Like, now it's basically just people being utter twats and then going YEAH TOP BANTS. Fuck right off.

[TCO]

I didn't see much of Southampton last season, but is Lovren capable of playing right centre instead of left? I really want BR to play a Lovren-Sakho pairing, because Sakho is a freaking beast, and better than Skrtel too, I feel. But everything has been all about a Skrtel-Lovren pairing for the season.

He's right footed so I don't see any reason why he'd be in any way uncomfortable playing there.

[therockbox]

[brenchill]

Double turn