Bye Bye, Fat Ron... (commentator resigns after using racial slur on air) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Strange Famous · 04-22-2004, 10:10 AM

This is a 0% surprise me, Atkinson's commentary has always been basically a mixture of xenophobic disrpesting of foriegn players, I say good riddance, a lot of people are saying he has been made a scapegoat, but you dont just "accidentally" use racial slurs, those are obviously the terms in which he thinks and the kind of person that he is, and he is not fit to broadcast his offense views to sports fans... let him go join the British National Front if he wants to.

btw - he called Marcel Desailly a "Fucking lazy n******"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...io/3648051.stm

Quote:

Atkinson quits over racist slur

Atkinson has won awards for his work as a pundit
Football pundit Ron Atkinson has left ITV and the Guardian over a racist comment about a black Chelsea player.
ITV said Mr Atkinson was "devastated and very sorry" after a comment made in the wake of Chelsea's Champions League game against Monaco on Tuesday.

His contract to write a weekly column for the Guardian has been terminated by "mutual agreement", the newspaper said.

Mr Atkinson told BBC Radio Five Live he did not remember making the comment about Marcel Desailly.

The comment was heard on some Middle East channels which broadcasted a live feed after ITV went off-air.

I was talking to myself really - just having a pop

Ron Atkinson
Profile: Ron Atkinson

Ron Atkinson talking on BBC Radio Five Live

"To the people I offended, particularly Marcel Desailly, I would apologise for the comments I made," Mr Atkinson said.

"It was not an intentional comment, but it was an unfortunate one.

"I did not even know I had said it.

"I have worked with more black players, I would think, than any other manager in the country and I bet none of them has ever heard me say it to them."

An ITV spokesman added: "We do not in any way condone the comments.

"It was a regrettable lapse by a respected and experienced broadcaster who has been part of the ITV sports team for many years.

"We have discussed the situation with Ron Atkinson, who is devastated and very sorry for any offence caused by his comments.

Desailly (blue shirt) in action during the game against Monaco
"He immediately offered his resignation which we have accepted."

Mr Atkinson, 65, has provided summaries at five World Cups, six European Championships and many other major matches for ITV including Champions League and FA Cup finals.

The former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager pointed to his track record of bringing on black players during his coaching career, particularly at West Brom.

Piara Powar, director of football's anti-racism campaign Kick It Out, condemned Mr Atkinson's comments and said he was not surprised the commentator had resigned.

"I think it is always disappointing to hear someone of his stature make the type of comment that he has," he said.

"I have to say, regardless of his record, that sort of terminology (Mr Atkinson used) is just simply out of bounds."

But Mr Powar stressed that it was important to acknowledge that Atkinson had a good record of working with black players during his time as manager of Aston Villa.

A spokeswoman for the Commission for Racial Equality said: "Obviously it's disappointing that someone in a position such as his should make those comments but he has resigned - he has done the right thing."

Spartak · 04-22-2004, 12:13 PM

Absolute idiot. Good riddance.

djtestudo · 04-22-2004, 01:10 PM

What exactly did he say?

Strange Famous · 04-22-2004, 01:15 PM

he was miked up but he thought he was off the air, and he called Marcel Desailly a "fucking lazy n******"

djtestudo · 04-22-2004, 01:19 PM

Ah. He's a moron. First thing I learned at the radio station I worked at was NEVER say that kind of stuff while you are even in the room with a mic.

Hrothgar · 04-23-2004, 12:39 AM

I'd be paranoid to say anything if I was mic'd up.

fatboss · 04-23-2004, 02:26 AM

Ah well, Ron will have to spend the rest of his days in his villa, polishing all his jewellery, reading the Guardian Newspaper (they sacked him too!) and drinking Babycham!

Bye Bye Ron!!!!!

04-22-2004, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	Absolute idiot. Good riddance. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...

04-22-2004, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	What exactly did he say? __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

04-22-2004, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	he was miked up but he thought he was off the air, and he called Marcel Desailly a "fucking lazy n******" __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

04-22-2004, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Ah. He's a moron. First thing I learned at the radio station I worked at was NEVER say that kind of stuff while you are even in the room with a mic. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

04-23-2004, 12:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I'd be paranoid to say anything if I was mic'd up. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

04-23-2004, 02:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
fatboss Addict Location: Liverpool, UK	Ah well, Ron will have to spend the rest of his days in his villa, polishing all his jewellery, reading the Guardian Newspaper (they sacked him too!) and drinking Babycham! Bye Bye Ron!!!!! __________________ "never mind that shit........here comes Mongo!"