Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:43 am  

rollin thunder wrote:

Sod off grammar police I have to check my spelling all day at work. Can't be arsed in my free time who gives a damn about the odd spelling mistake

I like how this implies it somehow takes longer / is more effort to spell correctly than not. Like 'definately' somehow is less effort to type than 'definitely', or that spelling correctly is something that you only do at work, before 'gowing bak two spelling rong inn you're own thyme'.

[Frosties.]

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:16 am  

@BBCLookNorth: LN understands Leeds Rhino's Zac Hardaker is being investigated for making an alleged homophobic comment in Friday's game against St Helens.

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:58 am  

Obviously I don't know for sure if he said it not, but regardless of whether he did the whole 'trial by internet' thing is becoming a bit of a joke now.

If he said it then there's going to be some explaining to do, I seriously hope he didn't.

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:02 am  

Who are the allegations from? Saints? The Ref? If its from fans of opposition teams or the public the RFL have lost the plot.

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:05 am  

ls28_rhino wrote:

Obviously I don't know for sure if he said it not, but regardless of whether he did the whole 'trial by internet' thing is becoming a bit of a joke now.

If he said it then there's going to be some explaining to do, I seriously hope he didn't.

its the blowing a kiss thats as damning as whether or not what he said it leads you into believing he did. hope he doesnt get charged as i could see an 8 match ban

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:08 am  

sgtwilko wrote:

Who are the allegations from? Saints? The Ref? If its from fans of opposition teams or the public the RFL have lost the plot.

Surely they would only react to allegations from the opposition or the ref. I'm not a Leeds fan but I sincerely hope he hasn't let himself down again. If so, he really needs some counselling.

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:09 am  

HAILESY wrote:

its the blowing a kiss thats as damning as whether or not what he said it leads you into believing he did. hope he doesnt get charged as i could see an 8 match ban

Yeah that's what I said when people asked my opinion on it, even if he didn't say it - it doesn't look good with him blowing a kiss leading up to it.

I wouldn't be surprised to see his ban from last doubled, 10 games if he's found guilty which I sincerely hope not. They would need solid evidence of the incident, a colleague of mine has just watched the vine replay of it and said no way can you say for certain what is said and he isn't a rugby fan.

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:11 am  

HAILESY wrote:

its the blowing a kiss thats as damning as whether or not what he said it leads you into believing he did. hope he doesnt get charged as i could see an 8 match ban

That's the biggest pile of bull$hit about the whole thing! What has blowing a kiss at somebody got to do with being homophobic. When did blowing a kiss become a gay slur?

is this homophobic?

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:12 am  

sgtwilko wrote:

Who are the allegations from? Saints? The Ref? If its from fans of opposition teams or the public the RFL have lost the plot.

Are you for real?

If so, I'd suggest that it's you who has "lost the plot". Anyone who finds what Hardaker allegedly said or did offensive can lodge a valid complaint. Perhaps you'd like to see the law changed?

Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:15 am  

I think it's vital to know who has made the allegation. It may be the RFL acting on its own.
If not the accuser or accusers need to be identified to see if they have an hidden agenda .
Blowing a kiss was a bit childish , but in the grand scheme of things no big deal.
The whole thing is starting to look like a witch hunt.
If they hit him with a ban I think he would be away to to Aussie land pretty damm quick. I for one would not blame him.