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ulster v racing

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  • #92
    jacothelad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,994 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    He was the next big thing back in your day eh jaco :p


    Yes, indeed. A great style of playing.


  • #93
    awec
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    If I’m honest I’d probably boo Zebo myself.


  • #94
    2smiggy
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    Former Former wrote: »
    Except it doesn't. You've assumed it was racist.

    You don't think so?


  • #95
    2smiggy
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    jacothelad wrote: »
    Would you like to elaborate? I know that's a big word but perhaps your dad will explain it to you.

    Zebo called part of the ulster crowd for racist chants, maybe ure dad could explain to u.


  • #96
    jacothelad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,994 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    2smiggy wrote: »
    Zebo called part of the ulster crowd for racist chants, maybe ure dad could explain to u.


    He didn't - but at least he appears to be literate. Perhaps someone mentioned his expanding waistline in a hurtful way.


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  • #97
    wirelessdude01
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    Tomtom364 wrote:
    Zebo suggesting on Instagram that there was some racist comments directed to him from the Ulster crowd. Shocking behaviour if true. Really hope that isnt true but not much reason for him to make that up.


    My reading of it is that he is referring to the boos that the crowd gave him. They were very audible in the telly.


  • #98
    munsterlegend
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    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    My reading of it is that he is referring to the boos that the crowd gave him. They were very audible in the telly.

    Booing an Irish rugby player in Ireland. As low as it gets from degenerates.


  • #99
    2smiggy
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    jacothelad wrote: »
    He didn't - but at least he appears to be literate. Perhaps someone mentioned his expanding waistline in a hurtful way.

    Good on him, calling out the racism in ulster rugby.


  • #100
    bilston
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    2smiggy wrote: »
    Good on him, calling out the racism in ulster rugby.

    So what were your thoughts on the Ulster game today?


  • #101
    munsterlegend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,623 ✭✭✭munsterlegend


    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    My reading of it is that he is referring to the boos that the crowd gave him. They were very audible in the telly.

    I doubt just boos would cause him to mention it on Instagram. Certainly looks like there was a racist element to it.

    Also he refers to comments made and not just boos.


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  • #102
    Former Former
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    2smiggy wrote: »
    Good on him, calling out the racism in ulster rugby.

    Except he's not.

    He's gone just far enough to make the story about himself but not far enough to achieve anything.

    Much like his international career I suppose.


  • #103
    bilston
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    munsterlegend wrote: »
    Booing an Irish rugby player in Ireland. As low as it gets from degenerates.

    As an Ulster fan it definitely didn't sit well with me at all.

    I don't know about the racist side of things. It's not entirely clear that is what Zebo is referencing. But that's why I think it's essential Ulster are pro active and contact to clarify what he thinks was said and then to act accordingly.


  • #104
    munsterlegend
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    bilston wrote: »
    As an Ulster fan it definitely didn't sit well with me at all.

    I don't know about the racist side of things. It's not entirely clear that is what Zebo is referencing. But that's why I think it's essential Ulster are pro active and contact to clarify what he thinks was said and then to act accordingly.

    I agree it’s not 100% clear but it’s more than just boos he referenced but comments. The fact he mentions Django certainly makes it look they were racist in nature.


  • #105
    2smiggy
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    Former Former wrote: »
    Except he's not.

    He's gone just far enough to make the story about himself but not far enough to achieve anything.

    Much like his international career I suppose.

    He left for money, and what's wrong with that. I'd do the same


  • #106
    mfceiling
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    Former Former wrote: »
    Except he's not.

    He's gone just far enough to make the story about himself but not far enough to achieve anything.

    Much like his international career I suppose.

    Agree.

    Call it out or stfu. There's no place for racism anywhere be it on the street, the workplace or at a sports stadium. If you don't make a stand or call it out then you're not too bothered by it. Less of the "cryptic" crying on social media....if there was racist comments please make a proper complaint about it and get this crap nipped in the bud.


  • #107
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    If it's racism, he needs to call it out and stop with the bullshít drama stirring. There's zero point in him leaving people speculating a serious issue like that.


  • #108
    Squidgy Black
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    munsterlegend wrote: »
    I agree it’s not 100% clear but it’s more than just boos he referenced but comments. The fact he mentions Django certainly makes it look they were racist in nature.

    Django was his nickname in the Irish setup. After Jamie Foxx.


  • #109
    Synode
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    awec wrote: »
    If I’m honest I’d probably boo Zebo myself.

    Why?


  • #110
    Former Former
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    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Django was his nickname in the Irish setup. After Jamie Foxx.

    A nickname he gave himself, before someone accuses the Irish team of being racist.


  • #111
    munsterlegend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,623 ✭✭✭munsterlegend


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Django was his nickname in the Irish setup. After Jamie Foxx.

    Yes but you must look at the context of his comments. It certainly seems like he is insinuating racism. I think he should clarify as others have said.


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  • #112
    Peregrine
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    I think Stockdale may be the top try scorer in the cup this season. 6 tries so far. Can't find an official table.


  • #113
    bilston
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    Peregrine wrote: »
    I think Stockdale may be the top try scorer in the cup this season. 6 tries so far. Can't find an official table.

    He is at the minute (or at least was at 5pm this evening).


  • #114
    awec
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    Synode wrote: »
    Why?

    His antics towards Michael Lowry have soured me.

    We can forget about him. He’s not an Ireland player and he will never be an Ireland player again.


  • #115
    jacothelad
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    awec wrote: »
    His antics towards Michael Lowry have soured me.


    He did make amends afterwards. Even the ref chided him for it. Heat of the moment stuff and not his usual way as he seems to be a great guy. It wasn't classy but there are a lot worse things done on the field that doesn't draw such opprobrium.


  • #116
    Synode
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    awec wrote: »
    His antics towards Michael Lowry have soured me.

    We can forget about him. He’s not an Ireland player and he will never be an Ireland player again.

    Actually yeah, forgot about that


  • #117
    bilston
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    awec wrote: »
    His antics towards Michael Lowry have soured me.

    I get that, but he apologised, Lowry accepted it and I think posted Instagram telling everyone to move on as he had.

    I believe he also spoke out on behalf of Paddy Jackson playing in France a while back.

    Anyway each to their own, its the not the crime of the century to boo.

    But I just hope their wasn't a racist comment. I despise racism so much and I dont want Ulster associated with it in any way at all.


  • #118
    awec
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    If there was racism anyone involved should be banned for life.

    But I’ve no problem with booing. I’d be a hypocrite if I did because I’d be booing along with them.


  • #119
    mfceiling
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    awec wrote: »
    If there was racism anyone involved should be banned for life.

    But I’ve no problem with booing. I’d be a hypocrite if I did because I’d be booing along with them.

    Yeah the booing for me is pantomime stuff for a crowd. If you want to shout out racist comments then fcuk off with yourself but the booing is like childish carry on adults do for craic.


  • #120
    Buer
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    2smiggy wrote: »
    Back to ure flute playing

    If there were racist comments in the crowd, the culprits should be found and banned.

    And if any poster makes snide, comments relating to another poster's background with sectarian suggestions, I hope they're treated the same as they're just as bad.


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  • #121
    Defunkd
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    Re: Zebo's tweet - he has gotten plenty of attention from Welsh supporters over the years (mockingly chanting "Zebo!" the way some Munster fans did, after he made a mistake) so i doubt his comment is in relation to the booing.
    There is precedent for racial slurs being used by fans at Ravenhill, but usually by one or two. Not trying to say it's endemic.
    I've heard anti-English jibes towards players in Thomond, so it goes to show that some folk at games can't control themselves.


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