Footballer 'disrespects' Hillsbrough disaster memorial

live2thewire

is it just me or is the inappropriateness of it that makes it so funny?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAfFML8aq8

the song is also pure ****e.

obviously the deaths aren't funny, r.i.p and all that but like it was a long time ago. sure there was a stadium collapse in ivory coast a few weeks ago and hardly a word about it.

obviously now you have the nutcases saying he should be battered and and kicked out of where he's from and that he better get out of their country or he won't be safe.

xOxSinéadxOx

that song, my ****ing ears!

live2thewire

that song makes baby jesus cry

SV

Hold on, what?
what exactly did he do?

Victor McDade

live2thewire wrote: »

there was a stadium collapse in ivory coast a few weeks ago and hardly a word about it.

Typical western media coverage, they aren't white so it's barely worth reporting

Jesus Wept

savemejebas wrote: »

Typical western media coverage, they aren't white so it's barely worth reporting

I wouldn't say Hillsborough got much coverage in the Ivory Coast either tbh.

Stevecw

what disrespect? He didn't do anything that i can see!
He moved a bit, as most black guys do to music, Charles obv can find a bit of rhythm even in a crap song like that!! The singer should thank him!

mikemac

Just swaying to the rhythm of the music.
I'd imagine if you went to the Church he or his family goes to they do they say when the choir is singing

Of course, others are imposing their standards and expecting him to sit like a statue with a look of sadness.
Maybe he should have done this but either way, so what?

Rabies

SV wrote: »

Hold on, what?
what exactly did he do?

I needed to Google his name to find out who the hell he is.
And then watch the video 3 times to look for him.

Christ on a stick!

This is the media at its small minded petty best.

Nothing to get ****ty over. Not even the fans and family can complain much about this.

Ya, he is an employee of LFC. But christ, it isn't offensive.

Rabies

Stevecw wrote: »

what disrespect? He didn't do anything that i can see!
He moved a bit, as most black guys do to music, Charles obv can find a bit of rhythm even in a crap song like that!! The singer should thank him!

Stevecw, don't stereotype based on race.

Jesus Wept

White guys have names like Lenny, whereas black guys have names like Carl.

dresden8

Grief tourism at it's best.

My name is URL

I don't see the big deal tbh. It's not as if he took the piss out of anything.

Typical scouse reaction to threaten him

Mossy Monk

What exactly is this thread about. Threats? I have no idea.

live2thewire wrote: »

sure there was a stadium collapse in ivory coast a few weeks ago and hardly a word about it.

That's not true. I saw it many times on different news programmes.

Victor McDade

Suspended for 14 days

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/18042009/58/premier-league-liverpool-keeper-suspended.html

Jello

Can someone tell me who or what I'm supposed to be looking for

Mr.Lizard

You can bet if Steven Gerrard had done exactly the same thing we'd have heard nothing about it. The reason this clip is being pushed is because player in question (Charles Itandje) is not a favourite of the manager and he wants him gone from the club. However Itandje still has 2 years left on his contract and has proved has been unhelpful in Liverpools attempts to relocate him to another clubs. Certain people clearly saw this an opportunity to get him sacked therefore negating the need to pay his remaining wages. Football clubs are really just like any other ruthless businesses when you get right down to it.

As an aside, it's no stereotype to say Liverpool really is the home of grief and one does get tired of listening to them. Whether it be Boris Johnson or Hillsborough you never hear the end of it. The fan favourite stand in their home stadium is even named after a battlefield in South Africa where 1000 British soldiers were killed! Cheer up lads, you were the home of the Beatles once!

that's ridiculous! I can't believe they suspended him :eek:

Burkatron

Oh FFS, I'm a Liverpool fan 22 years, I was 6 when Hilsborough happened and happy to say I don't really remember it! I try to get over there a couple of times a season. This is the type of ****e moaning that really pisses me off about Liverpool fans. Yes campaign for Justice for the 96 but don't expect everyone to grieve or act in the same manner! Who here hasn't laughed or made a joke at an inappropriate time? Scousers are suppose to have a sense of humour, live with it!

It should be done & dusted after the below!
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N164063090418-0810.htm

SUSPENDED ITANDJE SAYS SORRY
Paul Eaton 18 April 2009 Charles Itandje has today apologised for his behaviour during the Hillsborough service - as Liverpool Football Club announced he has been suspended for 14 days. On the instructions of team manager Rafa Benitez, the French goalkeeper was told not to attend training yesterday as the club conducts an investigation into his actions during Wednesday's memorial service at Anfield.

"Charles Itandje has now been officially suspended for 14 days by the club while we investigate his conduct during the Hillsborough Memorial Service," confirmed a spokesman.

Itandje has today issued a full and unreserved apology for his behaviour during the service, and pledged to meet with the Hillsborough families to apologise in person.

"First of all, if my behaviour has caused offence to anyone then I can only apologise," he told the Liverpool Echo.

"I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry. A thousand times, I am sorry.

"To the club, to the fans and especially to the families, I am deeply sorry.

"It was, of course, never my intention to offend or disrespect anyone.

"The events at Hillsborough were a tragedy and in no way did I mean to disrespect the memory of what happened 20 years ago. I would never do that. I would like to speak to the families in person to offer my apologies to them because, like I said, I never meant to hurt anyone."

Investigation into laughing, seriously. As Burkatron said who hasn't laughed when they shouldn't. I've laughed at loved ones funerals, never mind their 20 year anniversaries.

I'm totally shocked at the hateful comments on the sky website - madness!

MagicMarker

I can KINDA see the issue. Swaying to the music? Do you think he likes that music?

Of course not, he's acting the bollocks. Just like if there was a minutes silence and he kept talking, you just don't do it. You can even see the that bloke next to him is not impressed.

In saying that, he shouldn't be suspended over it.

truecrippler

I don't know... I think Charles is a nice singer but the lyrics are a bit dodgy.

ahara

I thought it was a beautiful touch having a song performed in the style of Phoenix Nights.

Mr.Lizard

ahara wrote: »

I thought it was a beautiful touch having a song performed in the style of Phoenix Nights.

Apparently the singer has been booked for the 25th anniversary memorial of the Bradford Stadium disaster.

JC 2K3

In fairness, the inappropriateness (and awfulness) of that song is one of the most lolworthy things I've ever seen.

deadhead13

Mr.Lizard wrote: »

You can bet if Steven Gerrard had done exactly the same thing we'd have heard nothing about it.

Considering Steven Gerrard's cousin was one of the 96 thats unlikely.

Mr.Lizard

deadhead13 wrote: »

Considering Steven Gerrard's cousin was one of the 96 thats unlikely.

Way to miss the point. Ok Fernando Torres then.

JC 2K3

Didn't Torres make statements to the press about being very committed to the Hilsborough memorial?

I heard all the radios were stolen out of cars parked outside during the memorial.

deadhead13

Mr.Lizard wrote: »

Way to miss the point. Ok Fernando Torres then.

If Gerrard or Torres had done the same thing it would have been ignored? Bollox!

MonkeyTennis

and ALL the crowds houses were burgled

Burkatron

deadhead13 wrote: »

If Gerrard or Torres had done the same thing it would have been ignored? Bollox!

They wouldn't be suspended, that's for sure!

JC 2K3

JC 2K3 wrote: »

Didn't Torres make statements to the press about being very committed to the Hilsborough memorial?

and dedicated his two goals last week to the 96.

Supposedly the player in question was being disruptive throughout the service and his behaviour was commented on by a number of people.

Should this be the case, the club are correct in their action as he obviously does'nt understand that the deaths of 96 innocent Liverpool fans still and always will be an extremely sensitive and raw subject to Liverpudlians.

m@cc@

An over-reaction. He isn't laughing, grinning at worst and his movement could be described as nothing more than a shuffle (not even a five knuckle one).

rarnes1

rarnes1 wrote: »

and dedicated his two goals last week to the 96.

Supposedly the player in question was being disruptive throughout the service and his behaviour was commented on by a number of people.
Should this be the case, the club are correct in their action as he obviously does'nt understand that the deaths of 96 innocent Liverpool fans still and always will be an extremely sensitive and raw subject to Liverpudlians.

Link?

homerjay2005

some of the comments on this thread are terrible and downright idiotic. im not a liverpool fan, dont like the club one bit but this was a terrible tragedy to happen and it should be respected. if people dont know what happened that nor who the person is involved in this incident, then they should refrain from posting on this thread.

anyway, this thread should never be left near after hours, its a football topic and away too serious for in here.

RandolphEsq

Lol I didn't notice anything for the first 3 watches of the video but surely he was taking the piss out of the song and not the disaster!

Burkatron

homerjay2005 wrote: »

some of the comments on this thread are terrible and downright idiotic. im not a liverpool fan, dont like the club one bit but this was a terrible tragedy to happen and it should be respected. if people dont know what happened that nor who the person is involved in this incident, then they should refrain from posting on this thread.

anyway, this thread should never be left near after hours, its a football topic and away too serious for in here.

It should be respected but you shouldn't be vilified for not feeling as deeply as someone it touched personally! As I said before, everyone has done something stupid at an inappropriate time, Itandje was unlucky enough to get caught on camera moving with a grin on his face, you'd swear he just killed someone the way some people are over reacting. The guy has apologised and it should be an internal matter but people just can't let it go!

ahara

homerjay2005 wrote: »

some of the comments on this thread are terrible and downright idiotic. im not a liverpool fan, dont like the club one bit but this was a terrible tragedy to happen and it should be respected. if people dont know what happened that nor who the person is involved in this incident, then they should refrain from posting on this thread.

anyway, this thread should never be left near after hours, its a football topic and away too serious for in here.

You are right,

We are unworthy of making any comments about Liverpool's crappy sub keeper.

Football is the most important thing in the world, ever.

I wish to offer a full and sincere apology. :rolleyes:

m@cc@

ahara wrote: »

Football is the most important thing in the world, ever.

I don't think this is necessarily about football. More about the, you know, 96 people being crushed to death. Just a thought.

baldbear

Itandje's attitude has always stank. I think thats the reason he is getting so much stick. He's simply not wanted at Liverpool and he has refused to leave. Its not like hes a youth player, he should know better. Out the door he's a muppet.

I bet if some sub keeper for Man Utd was having a laugh during the Busby Babes memorial Alex Ferguson would knock there head off.(or kick a boot at them)

Lobelia Overhill

Jello wrote: »

Can someone tell me who or what I'm supposed to be looking for

Some fella in the crowd smiling and shrugging, or nudging the fella sat next to him ...

Firetrap

I suspect this lad is a few sweets short of a dolly mixture. It's one thing to laugh inappropriately despite yourself but he was taking the p!ss and trying to make the guy beside him laugh. His apology sounds a bit half-baked "First of all, if my behaviour has caused offence to anyone then I can only apologise..."

By the looks of things, he's not exactly a model pro and Liverpool have been trying to get rid of him for a while. He scuppered a move to Galatasaray...though to be fair, who on earth would want to go there

live2thewire

homerjay2005 wrote: »

some of the comments on this thread are terrible and downright idiotic. im not a liverpool fan, dont like the club one bit but this was a terrible tragedy to happen and it should be respected. if people dont know what happened that nor who the person is involved in this incident, then they should refrain from posting on this thread.

anyway, this thread should never be left near after hours, its a football topic and away too serious for in here.

:rolleyes:

My name is URL

m@cc@ wrote: »

I don't think this is necessarily about football. More about the, you know, 96 people being crushed to death. Just a thought.

Old news tbh. People that lost loved ones have had time grieve. How many other tragedies have happened since then?

Making out that somebodies a bad person for not 'acting' deeply saddened is ridiculous

live2thewire

ye he can hardly fake emotion like.

Sanjuro

Not remotely controversial. Not remotely funny. Not even worth posting. Waste of a thread.

live2thewire

Sanjuro wrote: »

Not remotely controversial. Not remotely funny. Not even worth posting. Waste of a thread.

why bother posting then ya clown

m@cc@

Upward Spiral wrote: »

Old news tbh. People that lost loved ones have had time grieve. How many other tragedies have happened since then?

Making out that somebodies a bad person for not 'acting' deeply saddened is ridiculous

Wasn't really the point I was making. More that just because it's football-related, doesn't mean the event should be trivialised.

Sanjuro

live2thewire wrote: »

why bother posting then ya clown

*shudder* Jesus, I have been served.

Burkatron

Not trying to get uppity or pendantic about it BUT the thread title is misspelled, it should be Hillsborough! Since we're taking about respect can it be changed to the correct spelling!?