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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:32 pm  
Let's not forget as well if Zak decides he's had enough of all the abuse and is going to switch to RU to get away from it, those same numpties will be moaning that we're letting all our best players go.

I often think the biggest problem with RL is the fans
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:37 pm  
I don't mind if he's banned because the ref heard him say it. Would again be questionable about why the ref didn't take any action on field. I also doubt Silverwood hasn't heard that language before but can't recall in his 10+ years at this level ever reporting someone.

If a Saints player reported him.......well open up the floodgates and watch players get reported weekly. Likewise I doubt the Saints players haven't heard or used the possible language before on the pitch.

Leaves the tv fans who can't be sure what he said but because he's got previous it was to be likely "puff".....another way of looking at it is that because he's got previous he avoided using that word where as somebody who hasn't got previous might not.

People would really have to kid themselves if they don't think opposition players are using words like "f*g" and "puff" now towards him to wind him up......but out of sight out of mind. Perhaps the reason Hardaker blew a kiss towards Flanagan is because he called Hardaker a f*g to get a reaction. Even if he didn't it's only a matter of time until opposition players do if they haven't already.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:46 pm  
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I said the exact same thing. If he's banned I'll turn my back on the game. Pathetic.


Why would you walk away from the sport if he's found guilty of making homophobic comments?

Bulls fan in peace.

My take on it, I don't know what he said. I've no problem with him being investigated, I think it's good for Hardaker. If he's found not guilty then the case is out to bed. If he's found guilty then he should suffer the consequences.

It's not so much about the word he has POSSSIBLY used being massively offensive, or insulting people. I can't speak on behalf of others, but I don't think the gay community will be up in arms about it, the same as his previous ban.

BUT Zak Hardaker is a role model, he is a fantastic player. He is representing the sport in front of families, potential sponsors etc while people may not be offended by that, it does the sports reputation no good at all and companies may be put off being involved in RL.

Richard Keys and Andy Gray lost their jobs with sky, after years of service. I don't think the people the comments were made at ever made a complaint. But sky sacked them despite years of service because SKY's reputation is worth more than individuals.

The RFL have to investigate. IF he is found guilty then people can blame twitter and idiot supporters all their like, but Hardaker has no one to blame but himself. But that's IF he is found guilty!!

I agree I don't see how people can definitely 100% know what he said, but at the same time, people can't say 100% he didn't say the word pu** and that it's a witch hunt. A few of wanted him burning at the stake, but I think most have been it looks like it has said the word pu**.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:49 pm  
A few hours now since this came to light, and the club have still not issued a statement backing their player despite the lad being persecuted in the press. Bit poor that.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:55 pm  
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Let's not forget as well if Zak decides he's had enough of all the abuse and is going to switch to RU to get away from it, those same numpties will be moaning that we're letting all our best players go.

I often think the biggest problem with RL is the fans


Leeds ones in particular :wink:
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:05 pm  
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Why would you walk away from the sport if he's found guilty of making homophobic comments?

Bulls fan in peace.

My take on it, I don't know what he said. I've no problem with him being investigated, I think it's good for Hardaker. If he's found not guilty then the case is out to bed. If he's found guilty then he should suffer the consequences.

It's not so much about the word he has POSSSIBLY used being massively offensive, or insulting people. I can't speak on behalf of others, but I don't think the gay community will be up in arms about it, the same as his previous ban.

BUT Zak Hardaker is a role model, he is a fantastic player. He is representing the sport in front of families, potential sponsors etc while people may not be offended by that, it does the sports reputation no good at all and companies may be put off being involved in RL.

Richard Keys and Andy Gray lost their jobs with sky, after years of service. I don't think the people the comments were made at ever made a complaint. But sky sacked them despite years of service because SKY's reputation is worth more than individuals.

The RFL have to investigate. IF he is found guilty then people can blame twitter and idiot supporters all their like, but Hardaker has no one to blame but himself. But that's IF he is found guilty!!

I agree I don't see how people can definitely 100% know what he said, but at the same time, people can't say 100% he didn't say the word pu** and that it's a witch hunt. A few of wanted him burning at the stake, but I think most have been it looks like it has said the word pu**.



Because the only reason this has come to light is because of trial by social media. It seems every club in the comp now has professional lip readers who are 100% certain he said the word 'puff'. The game as a whole is pathetic now. Does anyone remember when Wigan played at Wheldon Road and someone in the crowd threw a banana on the pitch aimed at Henerson Gill, so he picked it up, peeled it, ate it and then chucked the skin back into the stand and laughed. Shame how different things are these days. Like someone else has already commented on here, I'll find it hard to still be in love with a sport as sad as RL.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:08 pm  
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Leeds ones in particular :wink:

Well if Leeds fans turn their backs on the game the Game will lose a large percentage of its following .
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:14 pm  
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Well if Leeds fans turn their backs on the game the Game will lose a large percentage of its following .


And absolutely nobody would cry a river. :)
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:18 pm  
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And absolutely nobody would cry a river. :)

you might (and its a big might) then win a GF :)
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:19 pm  
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And absolutely nobody would cry a river. :)


Except for pretty much every team in super league who would lose out in revenue. You think anyone would lose out in revenue if they went without your poxy clubs bus load?

No one would give 2 sh*ts.

No one gives 2 sh*ts about hardakers verbal, except for a bunch of stupid k unts on an interent forum.
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