Cardiff City star's homophobic abuse of police officer

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

He's clearly an idiot and if he isn't out the door already he soon should be

[Jimmy the Jock]

If he was regarded as a better football player I think the reaction would be different .

[superfeathers]

If he was regarded as a better football player I think the reaction would be different .

Possibly. But he’s shit.
So it’s a good chance to get rid. I thought when I heard about the drink driving it was a good chance but this just confirms it

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Official statement
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...t-mahlon-romeo

[North Cardiff Blue]

If he was regarded as a better football player I think the reaction would be different .

Oh yes it would be very difficult if someone like NG had done this.

[North Cardiff Blue]

Official statement
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...t-mahlon-romeo

It's probably too late but a good apology at least.

[Dave Blue]

Possibly. But he’s shit.
So it’s a good chance to get rid. I thought when I heard about the drink driving it was a good chance but this just confirms it

He’s just got a job as a Reform door knocker.

[Enoch Mort]

I see he lives in Cefn Coed Road. There's some expensive property up there. Second string fullbacks obviously don't do too badly. Wasn't a property development in Cefn Coed Road a significant factor in Craig Bellamy's financial downfall ?

[2b2bdoo]

Just get rid of him, he’s a disgrace and a very average footballer to add to it.

[Ninian1962]

It's probably too late but a good apology at least.

Note there is no apology for the initial offence of drink driving whilst at nearly twice the legal limit

[blue matt]

It's probably too late but a good apology at least.

it will not be enough for some, but nothing would have been

[Dembe]

it will not be enough for some, but nothing would have been

Bore off Matt, he's acted an idiot and he's going to get stick for it.

[Rjk]

No difference to the Jack Simpson incident really. He was released pretty soon after

not defending what Romeo has done here, but Jack Simpson incident was clearly way worse.

A senior player racially abusing a youngster away on tour with the first team for the first time
vs a man homophobically abusing a police officer who has arrested him for drink driving.

neither are even remotely acceptable, but there is a stark difference between the balance of power and agency in the 2 cases.

[Jamsarnie]

If he was regarded as a better football player I think the reaction would be different .

Only from people with the same level of intolerance.

Fack him off… the disingenuous arsehole Malky went for less.

[Henry Hill]

Good grief. The fella made a drunken twat of himself but the angels in charge of the CCMB kangaroo court want to sentence him to life with no parole.

Get a grip.

[Dembe]

Good grief. The fella made a drunken twat of himself but the angels in charge of the CCMB kangaroo court want to sentence him to life with no parole.

Get a grip.

I just think he's a shit footballer and it was a good excuse to **** him off.

[The Lone Gunman]

Let’s imagine for a moment that a Cardiff City player had been found guilty of drink-driving and racially abusing a police officer. I’m pretty sure a statement of apology months after the fact wouldn’t have sufficed in such a case. I feel confident the player would have been sacked.

However, a player being found guilty of drink-driving and aiming a tirade of homophobic abuse at a police officer is a much thornier issue for Cardiff City’s officials. After all, for more than a decade the club has been actively promoting a country where homosexuality is effectively illegal and the LGBTQ community are routinely discriminated against, and it's been doing so in exchange for money.

Malaysia is said by various human rights groups to be one of the most homophobic countries in the world. Nevertheless, thousands of City fans are apparently perfectly content to wear that country's name on their shirts year in, year out and the club is more than happy to promote Malaysia provided Vincent Tan’s ringgit keeps rolling in.

Under the circumstances it’s interesting but hardly surprising that Mahlon Romeo has issued a statement regarding this incident, but the football club itself hasn’t.

[NYCBlue]

Let’s imagine for a moment that a Cardiff City player had been found guilty of drink-driving and racially abusing a police officer. I’m pretty sure a statement of apology months after the fact wouldn’t have sufficed in such a case. I feel confident the player would have been sacked.

However, a player being found guilty of drink-driving and aiming a tirade of homophobic abuse at a police officer is a much thornier issue for Cardiff City’s officials. After all, for more than a decade the club has been actively promoting a country where homosexuality is effectively illegal and the LGBTQ community are routinely discriminated against, and it's been doing so in exchange for money.

Malaysia is said by various human rights groups to be one of the most homophobic countries in the world. Nevertheless, thousands of City fans are apparently perfectly content to wear that country's name on their shirts year in, year out and the club is more than happy to promote Malaysia provided Vincent Tan’s ringgit keeps rolling in.

Under the circumstances it’s interesting but hardly surprising that Mahlon Romeo has issued a statement regarding this incident, but the football club itself hasn’t.

[Rjk]

Let’s imagine for a moment that a Cardiff City player had been found guilty of drink-driving and racially abusing a police officer. I’m pretty sure a statement of apology months after the fact wouldn’t have sufficed in such a case. I feel confident the player would have been sacked.

However, a player being found guilty of drink-driving and aiming a tirade of homophobic abuse at a police officer is a much thornier issue for Cardiff City’s officials. After all, for more than a decade the club has been actively promoting a country where homosexuality is effectively illegal and the LGBTQ community are routinely discriminated against, and it's been doing so in exchange for money.

Malaysia is said by various human rights groups to be one of the most homophobic countries in the world. Nevertheless, thousands of City fans are apparently perfectly content to wear that country's name on their shirts year in, year out and the club is more than happy to promote Malaysia provided Vincent Tan’s ringgit keeps rolling in.

Under the circumstances it’s interesting but hardly surprising that Mahlon Romeo has issued a statement regarding this incident, but the football club itself hasn’t.

interesting perspective, but I'm not sure I entirely agree.
While Malaysia is a majority Islamic country, Vincent Tan is not a Muslim.
I also don't think Malaysian society have much interest in trying to affect attitudes towards homosexuality in other countries.
the apology was put out on official club channels, I just think it is more meaningful to come from the person involved himself rather than the club as a whole. if they did make a club statement I doubt it would register any interest in Malaysia.

[The Lone Gunman]

While Malaysia is a majority Islamic country, Vincent Tan is not a Muslim.

The shirts say VISIT MALAYSIA.

They don't say VISIT VINCENT TAN.

As for a club statement not registering any interest in Malaysia, I'm not sure where you're coming from with that comment as I didn't suggest it would. I believe the number of people in Malaysia who have any interest in Cardiff City is tiny. I was merely pointing out that the subject of homophobia must be a tricky one for any football club that openly promotes a country where homophobia is rife and basically institutional.

[JamesWales]

The shirts say VISIT MALAYSIA.

They don't say VISIT VINCENT TAN.

As for a club statement not registering any interest in Malaysia, I'm not sure where you're coming from with that comment as I didn't suggest it would. I believe the number of people in Malaysia who have any interest in Cardiff City is tiny. I was merely pointing out that the subject of homophobia must be a tricky one for any football club that openly promotes a country where homophobia is rife and basically institutional.

It absolutely is tricky. And sharp eyed observers will note that few top clubs now change their logos on twitter and Instagram to rainbows during June anymore.

They used to, but anyone who clicked on it in recent years would be greeted with a tirade of abuse from around the world.

Interestingly, British rugby clubs etc (with less global fanbases) do seen to do it.

On the wider issue, I think an apology and move on is appropriate. If the officer wants to take it further thats up to him. I'm not sure what we gain from throwing the book at him at this time?

[life on mars]

Sounds like a typical pissed up. footballer, isn't that the language many have heard uttered or even sung at football stadiums, when one was young didnt we think coppers were fair game and called " t!!ts for having a big black hat "


Apparently they are straight as coppers were all " on the beat all day, and the wife all night

Ive even seen folk punching coppers , good job they didn't call em gay .

He's a product of the sport we all follow knowing its dark side and poor behaviours, shame on us all

[life on mars]

The shirts say VISIT MALAYSIA.

They don't say VISIT VINCENT TAN.

As for a club statement not registering any interest in Malaysia, I'm not sure where you're coming from with that comment as I didn't suggest it would. I believe the number of people in Malaysia who have any interest in Cardiff City is tiny. I was merely pointing out that the subject of homophobia must be a tricky one for any football club that openly promotes a country where homophobia is rife and basically institutional.

Well gays march in suport of Hamas with banners reading gays are for gazza ,sadly Hamas ,Hezbollah they like to treat them appallingly , Sharia courts are set up like the old middle age witch hunts where homosexuals are then threatened with the death penalty by stoning, burning and hanging..

[Citizen's Nephew]

Let’s imagine for a moment that a Cardiff City player had been found guilty of drink-driving and racially abusing a police officer. I’m pretty sure a statement of apology months after the fact wouldn’t have sufficed in such a case. I feel confident the player would have been sacked.

However, a player being found guilty of drink-driving and aiming a tirade of homophobic abuse at a police officer is a much thornier issue for Cardiff City’s officials. After all, for more than a decade the club has been actively promoting a country where homosexuality is effectively illegal and the LGBTQ community are routinely discriminated against, and it's been doing so in exchange for money.

Malaysia is said by various human rights groups to be one of the most homophobic countries in the world. Nevertheless, thousands of City fans are apparently perfectly content to wear that country's name on their shirts year in, year out and the club is more than happy to promote Malaysia provided Vincent Tan’s ringgit keeps rolling in.

Under the circumstances it’s interesting but hardly surprising that Mahlon Romeo has issued a statement regarding this incident, but the football club itself hasn’t.

Good post TLG and spot on👍

[TheBirchgrovePub]

Disappointing from TLG that he is perfectly content to sit in a ground with visit Malaysia plastered around it