John Terry Charged Over Alleged Racist Ferdinand Comments

[Lite Beer]

John Terry charged over alleged racist Ferdinand comments

The allegations centre around a game at Loftus Road in October

England captain John Terry will face a charge of using racist language, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says.

Terry is alleged to have used racist language towards Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand, during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road on 23 October.

The Chelsea captain was questioned under caution by police in November and a file on the matter was sent to the CPS at the beginning of December.[/size][/b]

The allegations centre around a game at Loftus Road in October

England captain John Terry will face a charge of using racist language, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says.

Terry is alleged to have used racist language towards Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand, during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road on 23 October.

The Chelsea captain was questioned under caution by police in November and a file on the matter was sent to the CPS at the beginning of December.

Full Story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16284813#TWEET48560

[smokie36]

"The decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and, after careful consideration of all the evidence, I am satisfied there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to prosecute this case."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16284813

Edited December 21, 2011 by smokie36

[cardholder]

One wonders if there is enough evidence to charge Suarez ?

[bkkjames]

So mr capello, still your england captain is he?

[carmine]

So mr capello, still your england captain is he?

Just goes to show what a stupid flawed idea it was in the first place to reinstate him. Add to that the crass manner in which capello handled the matter and it perfectly sums up the manager and the FA.

[smokie36]

So mr capello, still your england captain is he?

Just goes to show what a stupid flawed idea it was in the first place to reinstate him. Add to that the crass manner in which capello handled the matter and it perfectly sums up the manager and the FA.

Yes your plans for next summer are in disarray.

I hope he plays tonight....I'm really looking forward to that!

[carmine]

So mr capello, still your england captain is he?

Just goes to show what a stupid flawed idea it was in the first place to reinstate him. Add to that the crass manner in which capello handled the matter and it perfectly sums up the manager and the FA.

Yes your plans for next summer are in disarray.

I hope he plays tonight....I'm really looking forward to that!

He'll play. He gets so much stick at White Hart Lane already a bit more probably won't make much difference.

[smokie36]

So mr capello, still your england captain is he?

Just goes to show what a stupid flawed idea it was in the first place to reinstate him. Add to that the crass manner in which capello handled the matter and it perfectly sums up the manager and the FA.

Yes your plans for next summer are in disarray.

I hope he plays tonight....I'm really looking forward to that!

He'll play. He gets so much stick at White Hart Lane already a bit more probably won't make much difference.

Between him and the fourth official its looking like a busy night for us!

Edit: BBC are reporting an achilles strain so wait and see...

Edited December 22, 2011 by smokie36

[Abrak]

I wonder if Terry is found guilty whether the FA will organize an appeal for Terry like they did for Rooney.

[smokie36]

I wonder if Terry is found guilty whether the FA will organize an appeal for Terry like they did for Rooney.

Not quite the same Abrak. I doubt he'll be appealing his fine in a criminal court. Far less being supported by the FA.

[nellyp]

Once he has been found guilty (I can not see how he can be found innocent) The FA need to ban him for 10 games and give him a months wage fin,e. If they are serious about racism as they are claiming they would surely have no other option.

[nellyp]

One wonders if there is enough evidence to charge Suarez ?

Totally different case, there is no evidence and it's a lot more complicated to get a result with the nuances of a foreign language. Plus they would have to charge Evra as well as he has also admitted to using racial language

[carmine]

Once he has been found guilty (I can not see how he can be found innocent) The FA need to ban him for 10 games and give him a months wage fin,e. If they are serious about racism as they are claiming they would surely have no other option.

If that was the sum total of his ban and fine i think Terry and Chelsea would be very relieved.

The ban should be much longer and he should lose the England captaincy once and for all.

[MrRed]

One wonders if there is enough evidence to charge Suarez ?

Totally different case, there is no evidence and it's a lot more complicated to get a result with the nuances of a foreign language. Plus they would have to charge Evra as well as he has also admitted to using racial language

No evidence? so why have they found him guilty? Why are you trying to defend someone who has admitted using racist language?

[nellyp]

One wonders if there is enough evidence to charge Suarez ?

Totally different case, there is no evidence and it's a lot more complicated to get a result with the nuances of a foreign language. Plus they would have to charge Evra as well as he has also admitted to using racial language

No evidence? so why have they found him guilty? Why are you trying to defend someone who has admitted using racist language?

They found him guilty because, as you say, he admitted using language that the panel decided was racist. He, however did not admit it was racist. In fact you may have noticed that I used the word racial not racist in my original post as I don't know if he was trying to assert some kind of superiority over Evra, which is what racism insinuates.

A court of law would have a more difficult time proving the language was meant to racially offend as was used in a different language, and the language spoken in Suarez's country is the said language. Whereas Terry was speaking in English and using words that are offensive in the UK .

I am not trying to defend Suarez, if he is guilty Ok, let him serve his suspension, Evra should also serve a ban though as he also admitted using a word that is definitely racially offensive to South Americans. I also think that Suarez will be given a suspension for his gesture at Fulham. I have seen a photo of that and so believe he should be punished.

I love Suarez as a player but think that he does need some advice on how to behave.

[nellyp]

I have just been told by an African mate of mine that if you go tut tut to somebody who can speak the click language it mean "F&*K off you wa%*^r, I am going to kill your family and F@*K your favourite pet. Who would have guessed that huh. Must be true though, He told me it was.

[bkkjames]

I see chelsea have agreed for cahill, perhaps not too confident of the captain of england's chances...

[smokie36]

I see chelsea have agreed for cahill, perhaps not too confident of the captain of england's chances...

I think James you'll find the fee wasn't a big deal for several top clubs in the summer...but his wage demands are ridiculous.

[bkkjames]

Good signing this is-for the rest of us.

[smokie36]

Good signing this is-for the rest of us.

I think that's twice we've agreed this year.

[bkkjames]

We better hurry smokes, this year is almost up. Try the lasagna yet at dukes.

Sorry to throw a wrench into your poll thread, someone has to keep that baby I check.

Top of the league tonight for the start of jan 1? I see a 5-1 scoreline coming.

[smokie36]

We better hurry smokes, this year is almost up. Try the lasagna yet at dukes.

Sorry to throw a wrench into your poll thread, someone has to keep that baby I check.

Top of the league tonight for the start of jan 1? I see a 5-1 scoreline coming.

Funny enough James I had lasagne last night. You should tell JT about this one...it might help to smooth things over. Il Forno in Siem Reap....the melanzane was great as well...I hear that's his favourite dish.

5-1? But our game finishes before midnight?

[mrbojangles]

Top of the league tonight for the start of jan 1? I see a 5-1 scoreline coming.