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GAA racism shame in Wexford
Bicycle Kick
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20-Jun-2012 09:36
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THE Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) has backed the Wexford County Board's decision to hand two-month bans to two footballers who were found guilty of racist abuse in a senior club game.
The Duffry Rovers duo were found to have made comments to inter-county footballer Lee Chin, who was playing against them for Wexford town club Sarsfields. The incident was mentioned in referee Brendan Martin's report and the county board launched an investigation on receipt of that report.
It is understood Mr Martin was specific in his report as to the racist remarks made by a player from the club, along with a substitute.
Both clubs participated in the county's Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) inquiry which found the two players guilty. Both received two-month bans, but were not named and Duffry Rovers were not fined after co-operating in the investigation.
"Racism is a problem that, if allowed to go unchecked, is a huge threat, and the GAA have made huge strides to promote integration," a GPA spokesman told the Irish Independent yesterday.
"If incidents like this are even perceived to be taken lightly then it is a huge threat to the reputation of the game. So I would commend the board for taking action swiftly.
"It is something we need to be vigilant about, but it is not something that comes to us regularly. Quite often it is about education, awareness and people taking responsibility for their actions. "It is not something that would have come on our radar in the inter-county game, but there have been incidents in the club game," he said.
Lee Chin has played minor hurling and football for Wexford, and progressed to the U-21 set-up in both codes this year.
One of the leading dual players in the county, he was left half-back on the Wexford senior football team which defeated Longford in a replay and, but for his heavy commitments, would also be a part of Liam Dunne's senior hurling set-up.
Wexford county chairman Diarmuid Devereux condemned the incident. "Lee Chin is a Wexford man, born in Wexford, living in Wexford, educated in Wexford and working in Wexford. He is one of our stars of the future. Hopefully, many more will follow his example," he said.
"Racism is something that will not be tolerated within Wexford GAA. That was also reflected in the way both clubs dealt with the matter.
"Both clubs accepted that kind of behaviour cannot, and will not, be accepted in Wexford GAA.
"The CCCC have dealt with the matter fairly and showed that racism will not be tolerated. In the years to come, the GAA is going to be more ethnically diverse so it's important to send out a clear message we'll not accept such racist abuse."
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/players-group-backs-ban-for-pair-over-racist-abuse-of-gaa-star-3144797.html
EyrecourtCowboy
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20-Jun-2012 09:44
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It's hardly shame considering the way the GAA and it's members reacted to these clowns?
However I do think the CLG should take a lead in education on this matter.
carryharry
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20-Jun-2012 09:46
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Although not a good story for the GAA it must be noted the speed with which the Wexford Co Board have dealt with the matter.
I am glad to see the suspensions being quickly handed out and that Duffry Rovers are accepting the punishment.
Hopefully stories like this and the punishment handed down will be seen to halt this activity within the club game.
sam
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20-Jun-2012 09:47
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Good to see action taken. This kind of stuff needs to be stamped out.
Bicycle Kick you'll find the GAA is more open minded then some other sports, Donal Og came out and no one batted an eye lid in the GAA. How many premiership footballers are afraid to do the same?
The Badger
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20-Jun-2012 09:49
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I listened to this story on Newstalk this morning and I knew instantly one of the pro soccer/rugger-anti GAA personalities would post this looking for a reaction.
I also knew the poster would conveniently ignore the on-going racism issues surrounding soccer and the blatant Nazism that exists in Eastern European soccer. I also knew the poster would conveniently ignore how quickly Wexford Co Board have disciplined the individuals involved. Will we see Mr Chin be booed by opposing fans over this like Patrice Evra? Will we see the accused team mates wear T-Shirts supporting them. Will the accused bemoan their suspensions and refuse the shake hands at a later date? So far the GAA has done a much better job of handling this than any other sport.
Bressie
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20-Jun-2012 10:04
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How stupid are the remarks of the Chairman?
"Lee Chin is a Wexford man, born in Wexford, living in Wexford, educated in Wexford and working in Wexford. He is one of our stars of the future. Hopefully, many more will follow his example,"
If Chin wasn't born it Wexford is it less racist?
flattythehurdler
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20-Jun-2012 10:27
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I entirely agree. I doubt he meant it but he does sound as if he feels that if it were not a dyed in the wool wexford man being abused, it would have been less of an issue.
GalwayDownUnder
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20-Jun-2012 10:35
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I refuse to read the independent for it's anti GAA bias. I'd bet any money that it failed to report the rugby fans who were arrested in Christchurch at the weekend. It is succeeding in tapping into peoples brains and turning them away front our national sports.
loyalfan
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20-Jun-2012 10:46
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Terrible thing to happen and its good that the issue has been dealt with so quickly. Want to wish Lee and the under 21 hurlers the best of luck tonight in Kilkenny.
Also Lee Chin is a very talented dual player he will be playing for the footballers against the Dubs in a few weeks.
Sean Mc Dermotts
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20-Jun-2012 11:01
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Is John Terry turning out for Duffy Rovers nowadays?
Lone Shark
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20-Jun-2012 11:07
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No shame whatsoever on either the GAA, Wexford or Duffry Rovers - an incident occurred, they all reacted promptly and appropriately. The chairman's comment strikes me as a guy acting awkwardly and not being completely sure what to say at a time when he knows he has to tread carefully, but I wouldn't infer any negative connotation whatsoever.
The only shame is on the two guilty parties.
cerebus
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20-Jun-2012 11:07
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Originally posted by Bressie:
"Lee Chin is a Wexford man, born in Wexford, living in Wexford, educated in Wexford and working in Wexford. "
If Chin wasn't born it Wexford is it less racist?
Is he ex directory?
Big Phil
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20-Jun-2012 11:22
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Originally posted by GalwayDownUnder:
I refuse to read the independent for it's anti GAA bias. I'd bet any money that it failed to report the rugby fans who were arrested in Christchurch at the weekend. It is succeeding in tapping into peoples brains and turning them away front our national sports.
Had this v same thought the other day. The behaviour of the Irish fans in Christchurch was so bad even the head of police in the city commented on it. If such actions happened in Poznan or in tullamore, thurles etc, you can be damn sure it would be well documented.
bluesky
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20-Jun-2012 12:18
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Originally posted by Sean Mc Dermotts:
Is John Terry turning out for Duffy Rovers nowadays?
there are enough in ireland at it without going to England for them.
Hurling Expert
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20-Jun-2012 12:55
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Originally posted by cerebus:
Is he ex directory?
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arramountainbuck
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20-Jun-2012 13:11
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Should the two racists be named also. Lee Chins name has been mentioned in that article numerous times. Why are the racists names being protected?
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Dench
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20-Jun-2012 13:16
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Didn't even know he has foreign blood. Just thought Chin was a rare Irish name. Where do his ancestors hail from.
frasiercrane
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20-Jun-2012 13:30
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Ona related note the below comment appeared on the Uibhfhaili.com forum on a thread about the Wexford vs Offaly U-21 hurling championship match
" L Chin at full forward for Wexford, another of the great Wexford hurling dynasty!"
Some of the lads got rather hot and bothered and considered it an offensive remark.I thought it was fairly harmless and a pretty good pun.Would anyone here view that comment as offensive.
Bicycle Kick
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20-Jun-2012 14:51
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Originally posted by flattythehurdler:
I entirely agree. I doubt he meant it but he does sound as if he feels that if it were not a dyed in the wool wexford man being abused, it would have been less of an issue.
Good God. That Chairman in bungling like David Brent around the issue.
Trying to be PC, but making it worse.
Bicycle Kick
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20-Jun-2012 14:53
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Originally posted by frasiercrane:
Ona related note the below comment appeared on the Uibhfhaili.com forum on a thread about the Wexford vs Offaly U-21 hurling championship match" L Chin at full forward for Wexford, another of the great Wexford hurling dynasty!"
Some of the lads got rather hot and bothered and considered it an offensive remark.I thought it was fairly harmless and a pretty good pun.Would anyone here view that comment as offensive.
Of course it is offensive and has racist connotations.
The typical smart alec mucksavage might find it humorous.
The rest know better not to go there.
spade caller
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20-Jun-2012 15:04
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Stupid comment.
In the rush to be indignant, you're after jumping to conclusions about a man you have never met. He's the breath of fresh air for which Wexford GAA has been crying out. If you had any knowledge of the man you'd know he was the exact opposite of any Brent like character and instead is very measured in anything he takes on. i think he was merely highlighting the stupidity and ignorance of the abuse.
Of course there'll always be people who rush to judge it and ask "What if Lee wasn't Wexford born?". That for me is nit-picking of the stupidest kind. Devereux has dealt with this promptly and effectively bjt there'll always be people quick to find fault, no matter how ill-informed they are.
If you want to try find fault go ahead, but
Bernie Peters
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20-Jun-2012 15:04
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The fact that Awfully have a GAA website is the big story here!
Public Sector Monster
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20-Jun-2012 16:21
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Racism at matches is going to be more and more an issue in the GAA in the coming years, considering the changing demographics of our country. The GAA did well to react quickly on this one but I think they should have been harsher, maybe six months. Their club should have been fined too and if it happens again they should be kicked out of the champinonship. The two players should be named, but in this day and age it will emerge fairly swiftly. If an organisation is serious about an issue then they need to tackle it quickly, harshly and consistently. The two players need to be made sit an acceptance course while they are suspended. The worrying part is how to control fans. What should the sanction be for those found guilty, how to report your neighbour or someone from the village over rthe road.
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