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John Barnes

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by bhoy_wonder, Jun 10, 2020.

Discuss John Barnes in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Using racism as an excuse for his own failings as a manager, pathetic really with the amount of other * going on in the world this is the apparent injustice he wants to highlight.
     
  2. nudge1086 Gold Member

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    What a *, don't remember anyone saying he should go because of the colour of his skin. I remember everyone saying he should go because he was clueless and naive.
     
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  3. Maestro 08

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    No doubt Barnes experiences as a child of the 60's & 70's and a footballer through the 80's has shaped his world view but to apply this to his sacking at Celtic is just blatantly wrong, he was wildly out of his depth. Plain and simple. It's a slap in the face to the club that gave him the opportunity in the first place.
     
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  4. horseshoe

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    Mowbray got sacked after a similar amount of time and he had the goodwill of being a former player behind him and was an experienced manager, results are all that matters here, this is really poor from Barnes.

    There may well be a bias in football overall when it comes to black managers getting jobs, which makes it all the more baffling he'd have any sort of swipe at us when we've taken a punt giving him his first job in the game.
     
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  5. Cupid Stunt

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    I just had no memory of points difference, wouldn't have been able to tell you if it was 3 or 30.
     
  6. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aye, * of a man.
    And it's not because he is black.


    Between this and the trans/gender stuff, we are going to end up giving disclaimers every time we open our mouths, even to order a * hamburger.

    "Hi there, I would like to place an order, I'm going to order only one item, please note this is not to do with the colour of your skin, your perceived religion or gender, or any other demographic, it is purely because I am only hungry enough for one item.
    Do you give me permission to continue my oder request?"
    "Yes sir, after careful consideration that your hunger level and not my skin colour, religion, gender or any other demographic is the reason for a limited order size, I now give you permission to order"
    "Thank you for that consideration and allowing me this opportunity to order from you.
    Please may I have a cheeseburger, but I must insist it is vegan. I acknowledge that this is unusual considering I have come to an establishment named "meat lovers and carnivores unite" but my wishes and needs must be requested to be met. Can you please do this? "
    "Of course sir, we have a specially selected range of vegan only meat and dairy free cheese selection. I will submit that order for you, would you like to take a seat over there and we will bring your order?"
    "I'm afraid it is against my beliefs to be seated, I must insist that I am free to make that own choice without any outside influence or else my personal and unknown beliefs to you may be oppressed."


    Even then some whining * still won't be happy.

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  7. Whoflungdung

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    The humiliation from ICT, and dressing room bust up at half time meant Barnes got the heave ......Ryans dad was ICT's man of the match !!!
     
  8. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    10 it was.

    We were within touching distance til January then imploded, effectively were in the same situation as the huns were this season and last, out of all competitions and season over by February.
     
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  9. Champions0607

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    How can we all be racist when, we all wanna be Edouard!!!
     
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  10. belbhoy

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    ICT not the only humiliation eh John
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  11. JamesM09

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    He’s totally convinced about the racial bias. He’s still arguing on Twitter even now.

    It’s quite shocking tbh, painting an entire support like that with very little to back it up.

    Some of the responses from Celtic fans are bad (it’s Twitter after all) but many are very intelligent and concise. You can see a genuine hurt and disbelief from many that he’s levelling this accusation at the support. It’s more than reputational damage for many of us.
     
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  12. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Any Celtic fan with 10 brain cells could debate him live on any radio or television programme and make him look like a complete and utter fool just now. Even with all the momentum of the worldwide racial tensions and Black Lives Matter.

    His argument has zero base and doesn’t stack up at all. He’s picking the wrong fight with the wrong people.

    His next club job after Celtic was Tranmere Rovers alongside Jason McAteer and their fans called them Dumb and Dumber. Was that racially aggravated as well or is he just a * football manager no matter the colour of his skin????
     
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  13. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    He's having an absolutely bizzare meltdown and making a complete and utter * of his self :56:

    YLTSI..
     
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  15. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Holy smokes :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

    That one about Efe is a belter.

    I think he's ill.
     
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    What the * is he smoking, absolute helmet.
     
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  17. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    The replies :56: :56: :56:
     
  18. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    He’s lost his mind.
     
  19. Dazza

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    He's unconsciously a * manager
     
  20. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Being a * doesn't discriminate.