Manchester United warn fans about their conduct after receiving a complaint that 'discriminatory language' was directed at a Wolves player over height

[Ardsman]

Get off your high horse.

Have you any idea how difficult it is to get up there in the first place?

 

[Rickymck]

Strange. Especially when it appears to change the context as if there was more than one of him.

It's 2022 and I'm 50 and I'm with you on that as I can't get my head around it but I'm not the future and in the Last couple of years noticed that to the educated young team it's second nature.

 

[TBagg]

Wolves used to look up to Man United, not any more.

 

[irvine96]

I blame that c*nt Sam Smith he is trying to change everything in the world to suit his agenda.
He seems to forget the majority of people are pretty normal

 

[BigAlmj1]

Was he a Midget Gem?

Some absolute bell end of an Albion Rovers supporter watching kids play (2007s) at ochilview said this today. I was genuinely shocked especially at this parent was an absolute ogre.

 

[Baigrc]

This isn't a joke.

Man U have warned fans for Heightism after they mocked an unnamed Wolves player referring to his lack of stature. Wolves actually complained. And worse Man U didn't just laugh at them...after all it's 2022.

Is this lowest it fan go or should I fear the worst?

The lowest it can go? That's heightism

 

[HIHI]

This is a growing problem .

Brilliant!

 

[TBagg]

Who is Snow White and who are the other Six?

 

[PunkScott]

I’m torn between thinking this is absurd and sticking fiercely to my wokeness…

I’ll go with absurd.

 

[Smoky bear]

Grow up Man U, an absolute height of nonsense.

Cue Celtic to be deeply offended by their horizontal oops sorry vertically challenged Japanese players

 

[Struths Canary]

More kind and considerate?

There were no consequences here for whoever did it, they've asked folk to stop being arseholes basically.

Looks like we've found the ultimate cuckold.

 

[Struths Canary]

Not at all. Football seems to have a massive problem moving with the times though and still tries to portray this bullshit macho culture.

I say bullshit because its a fascade and the vast vast majority of the rank and file fans are decent, compassionate people. Come into the bear pit and on occassion you'll see people being pretty abusive towards each other and dish out abuse referencing players/other fans race, religion, sexuality and in this case disability; but go into the lounge and you'll see left wing poltical opinions and a mental health support thread where people are nothing but caring and offer each other fantastic support and understanding.

Its time the terraces moved from the bear pit to the lounge

Only because admin drive Lounge threads a certain way. No actual bears believe 99% of the stuff gimps post in The Lounge.

 

[Bri RTID]

This isn't a joke.

Man U have warned fans for Heightism after they mocked an unnamed Wolves player referring to his lack of stature. Wolves actually complained. And worse Man U didn't just laugh at them...after all it's 2022.

Is this lowest it fan go or should I fear the worst?

Small team mentality

 

[Coda]

This sort of shit just needs to be treated with the disdain it deserves. Hope Man U fans ignore any of this PC nonsense.

 

[Struths Canary]

Imagine you're the Wolves player. You'd be absolutely red faced....I'd hope.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

Only because admin drive Lounge threads a certain way. No actual bears believe 99% of the stuff gimps post in The Lounge.

Proving my point quite well. Keep playing the hard man if you like but its quite clearly an act. I hope you figure out whatever it is thats troubling you.

 

[Govan36]

Was he a Midget Gem?

Believe it or not there is a move to have those re-named with a substitute word for midget !!!

Renaming Midget Gems is not 'woke' - it's long overdue

I started the campaign to get the name changed.

metro.co.uk

 

[Struths Canary]

Proving my point quite well. Keep playing the hard man if you like but its quite clearly an act. I hope you figure out whatever it is thats troubling you.

There's nothing remotely hard about stating that no-one on an RSC bus, a Rangers pub, or the like, believes any of the Lounge nonsense about trannies, sex education surveys, or building bridges with Ra Hoops....

 

[.k.k.]

Will players be taking both knees now to stand at the same height with the little people?

 

[Coda]

More kind and considerate?

There were no consequences here for whoever did it, they've asked folk to stop being arseholes basically.

I don’t know if you’re on the wind up, or just a massive wet wipe.

If anyone is seriously getting offended at taking the piss out of people’s height, then I’d suggest getting professional help, as they’re not going to cope in the real world.

 

[Struths Canary]

I don’t know if you’re on the wind up, or just a massive wet wipe.

If anyone is seriously getting offended at taking the piss out of people’s height, then I’d suggest getting professional help, as they’re not going to cope in the real world.

I suspect he's trolling mate....

 

[55 and counting]

There's nothing remotely hard about stating that no-one on an RSC bus, a Rangers pub, or the like, believes any of the Lounge nonsense about trannies, sex education surveys, or building bridges with Ra Hoops....

I've said it numerous times I've never met people following Rangers like some that post in here. Maybe I just don't mix in those sort of circles. But my RSC or numerous others we've shared with or I've been on if certain posters came out with what they do on here it definitely wouldn't end well for them.

 

[Coda]

I've said it numerous times I've never met people following Rangers like some that post in here. Maybe I just don't mix in those sort of circles. But my RSC or numerous others we've shared with or I've been on if certain posters came out with what they do on here it definitely wouldn't end well for them.

100% mate. This place can be like an alternative universe at times.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

There's nothing remotely hard about stating that no-one on an RSC bus, a Rangers pub, or the like, believes any of the Lounge nonsense about trannies, sex education surveys, or building bridges with Ra Hoops....

Oh the hard mans in a gang... deary me. Speak for yourself mate. I gurantee plenty on your bus think different

 

[Southsideblueblood]

Was he a Midget Gem?

As far as I'm concerned they can put the renamed ones in the top shelf to spite all those that complained.

 

[Biniaro11]

Was he a Midget Gem?

M&S now call them mini gems.

 

[SGL]

Can we be clear; being short (not a condition, just a short arse) is a disadvantage and not a disability. As such not only are they fair game but also a good target.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

I don’t know if you’re on the wind up, or just a massive wet wipe.

If anyone is seriously getting offended at taking the piss out of people’s height, then I’d suggest getting professional help, as they’re not going to cope in the real world.

We dont know what was said. Lets say it something like "get tae %^*& ya wee dwarf bastard" and the guy in the seat next to hims sister/Mrs has dwarfism. Is it outrageous for him to be annoyed at the guy?

 

[Forth Bear]

We dont know what was said. Lets say it something like "get tae %^*& ya wee dwarf bastard" and the guy in the seat next to hims sister/Mrs has dwarfism. Is it outrageous for him to be annoyed at the guy?

Yes.

He would need to get a life.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

Not at all. Football seems to have a massive problem moving with the times though and still tries to portray this bullshit macho culture.

I say bullshit because its a fascade and the vast vast majority of the rank and file fans are decent, compassionate people. Come into the bear pit and on occassion you'll see people being pretty abusive towards each other and dish out abuse referencing players/other fans race, religion, sexuality and in this case disability; but go into the lounge and you'll see left wing poltical opinions and a mental health support thread where people are nothing but caring and offer each other fantastic support and understanding.

Its time the terraces moved from the bear pit to the lounge

The person in question is short. Being short is not a disability. Bit patronising.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

We dont know what was said. Lets say it something like "get tae %^*& ya wee dwarf bastard" and the guy in the seat next to hims sister/Mrs has dwarfism. Is it outrageous for him to be annoyed at the guy?

Wow. Making up a whole scenario to prove a point. Bravo

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

The person in question is short. Being short is not a disability. Bit patronising.

Being short can be due to a disability and the language used might have been offensive to people with that disability.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

Being short can be due to a disability and the language used might have been offensive to people with that disability.

I agree. Can you tell me what member of Wolves team is registered disabled due to their height

 

[55 and counting]

Being short can be due to a disability and the language used might have been offensive to people with that disability.

This sort of thinking is an art. Genuinely do feel a bit sorry for lads that think this way. Can only assume its the reducing testosterone levels. Will never know the age old male bonding through ripping the absolute pish out of each other.

 

[Forth Bear]

Being short can be due to a disability and the language used might have been offensive to people with that disability.

The mental gymnastics you're performing here are impressive.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

This sort of thinking is an art.

This sort of thinking has me praying the Tongan tsunami roars up the Clyde soon and puts me out my misery

 

[cra1gna1r]

I'm 6'1" and I'm fed up being called a big c@nt !

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

I'm 6'1" and I'm fed up being called a big c@nt !

Tbf 6'1" isnt that big. Folk should drop that part of it

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

I agree. Can you tell me what member of Wolves team is registered disabled due to their height

None... my point was more around people nearby in the crowd who might have heard and found it offensive (for example someone with a friend/family member with a disability)

 

[kingwilliam]

Seems like this is not a tall tale.

 

[Forth Bear]

None... my point was more around people nearby in the crowd who might have heard and found it offensive (for example someone with a friend/family member with a disability)

So what if they're offended?

 

[55 and counting]

So what if they're offended?

This new thinking its a sacred right never to be offended is very strange.

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

None... my point was more around people nearby in the crowd who might have heard and found it offensive (for example someone with a friend/family member with a disability)

We'll not be ableto even boo at games soon incase someone nearby believes i ghosts and it offends them.
Phcuk me the Russians must be rubbing their hands at the though of invading the West.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

So what if they're offended?

Well its not very pleasant for them is it? Which is why the club politely asked the person saying it to be more considerate. Totally up to the individual to heed or ignore that ask though.

It isnt and shouldnt be a crime to be offensive, I just dont understand the mentality of going out your way to do it or to take joy from it.

 

[55 and counting]

Only because admin drive Lounge threads a certain way. No actual bears believe 99% of the stuff gimps post in The Lounge.

Also worth remembering how many posters of the lounge that post on those sort of threads are never in the Bear pit on anything Rangers related.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

We'll not be ableto even boo at games soon incase someone nearby believes i ghosts and it offends them.
Phcuk me the Russians must be rubbing their hands at the though of invading the West.

This is just a nonsense comparison really isnt it? Disabled people aren't make believe like ghosts. And Im sure the Russian militaty are all over FF...

 

[Gibraltar Loyal]

This is just a nonsense comparison really isnt it? Disabled people aren't make believe like ghosts. And Im sure the Russian militaty are all over FF...

How dare you!! Who are you to tell people what they can or can't believe in? Very inconsiderate of you not to take peoples feelings into account.

 

[Nikica18Jelavic]

How dare you!! Who are you to tell people what they can or can't believe in? Very inconsiderate of you not to take peoples feelings into account.

Did I?

 

[Coda]

We dont know what was said. Lets say it something like "get tae %^*& ya wee dwarf bastard" and the guy in the seat next to hims sister/Mrs has dwarfism. Is it outrageous for him to be annoyed at the guy?

You’re at it.

 

[Struths Canary]

Being short can be due to a disability and the language used might have been offensive to people with that disability.

Doubtful he'd be a professional athlete. Also doubtful we'd not laugh at fans chanting at a player being a midget.