‘ Sheffield United Striker in trouble ‘

He's been reminded of his responsibilities by FA matter closed.

Good

Yes was something and nothing! All can say was a bit stupid (given hes a footballer) as police and hundreds of cameras that were focussed on that end.

Haven't we all done something which on refelection we shouldn't have . I have

Yes but was not in public eye or at such high profile event with lots of attention on it.

Thats not everyone now is it

Not bothered one way or the other myself. Not many of us are angels, I don't have a problem with him.

He's been reminded of his responsibilities by FA matter closed.

Good

Yes was something and nothing! All can say was a bit stupid (given hes a footballer) as police and hundreds of cameras that were focussed on that end.

Haven't we all done something which on refelection we shouldn't have . I have

Yes but was not in public eye or at such high profile event with lots of attention on it.

Thats not everyone now is it

No that's the point isn't it? he is high profile (loose term) at high profile event the probability of him being photographed or videotaped and it being put on social media was highly likely! So his actions can be classed as stupid but to me was something and nothing with FA seeing it that way and just reminded him of his responsibilities as a "role model" .anyway it's over nothing else to say on matter..

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Actually, as a teacher, if I were spotted doing something like this I would be expecting at least a formal written reprimand. If I were a member of Senior Management, as I was, I would have been politely asked to relinquish that role. Therefore, I would expect someone who is even more in the public eye to know better.

For what it's worth, I couldn't give a monkeys what he or anyone else does - it's banter - as long as it doesn't overstep the mark, but he can't be as daft as to think that there would not be several cameras trained on him ready for any slight misdemeanour in case of anything 'newsworthy'?

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Actually, as a teacher, if I were spotted doing something like this I would be expecting at least a formal written reprimand. If I were a member of Senior Management, as I was, I would have been politely asked to relinquish that role. Therefore, I would expect someone who is even more in the public eye to know better.

For what it's worth, I couldn't give a monkeys what he or anyone else does - it's banter - as long as it doesn't overstep the mark, but he can't be as daft as to think that there would not be several cameras trained on him ready for any slight misdemeanour in case of anything 'newsworthy'?

Any professional person like dr nurse cop ect ect are expected to behave in a proper manner even when off duty, footballer is no different he is a role model whether he likes it or not and as such comes under FA rules governing his behaviour on or off pitch as many players have found out after doing wrong on social media..

I imagine given my job if i was seen on camera like that I'd be called in by HR on the Monday morning.

Maybe a formal apology to all Cardiff City fans?

Maybe a formal apology to all Cardiff City fans?

Maybe a formal apology to all Cardiff City fans?

FFS get to bed its school night

Maybe a formal apology to all Cardiff City fans?

FFS get to bed its school night

Ha

Gary Neville has defended Oli McBurnie after he was photographed making an obscene gesture at Cardiff fans — with the FA dishing out a warning to the the Sheffield United striker.

The 23-year-old was spotted among the travelling fans at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday as he supported his old team Swansea during the South Wales derby.

McBurnie was snapped taunting Cardiff fans and was caught on Sky Sports during the game.
The FA decided to warn him on Monday afternoon as they responded to the incident.

A statement read: 'The FA has reminded Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie of his responsibilities following attendance at the EFL Championship fixture between Cardiff and Swansea yesterday.'

But Neville was outraged at that and took to Twitter to back up the former Swansea man.

He wrote: 'That's a disgrace. This lad has done the most normal thing I've seen from a footballer for a long time.

How ironic that on the same day that theres a protest about the use of facial recognition technology, a well known person gets reprimanded for his behaviour after being caught on camera.

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Actually, as a teacher, if I were spotted doing something like this I would be expecting at least a formal written reprimand. If I were a member of Senior Management, as I was, I would have been politely asked to relinquish that role. Therefore, I would expect someone who is even more in the public eye to know better.

For what it's worth, I couldn't give a monkeys what he or anyone else does - it's banter - as long as it doesn't overstep the mark, but he can't be as daft as to think that there would not be several cameras trained on him ready for any slight misdemeanour in case of anything 'newsworthy'?

Footballers aren’t the brightest though are they?

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Joking aside there is no crime for looking like and acting a dick, so I wouldn't have thought anything will happen?

If that was an ex Cardiff player we would all be sucking him off.

Fair play to him. Nice that he keeps his links with an old club. Bought 100 pints at QPR away for a load of Swansea fans apparently. Class.

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Joking aside there is no crime for looking like and acting a dick, so I wouldn't have thought anything will happen?

If that was an ex Cardiff player we would all be sucking him off.

Fair play to him. Nice that he keeps his links with an old club. Bought 100 pints at QPR away for a load of Swansea fans apparently. Class.

he looked a total plank , and who he was gesturing to { by himself } from 50 yards away god only knows .

but as for turning up I agree with you.. apparently they didn't just go to the game but did the bubble too .

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

Won’t happen. But they’d probably find it easy to type one with all 12 fingers they’ve got.

He’s a ginger Scottish jack with no dress sense his life is hard enough as it is.

Bit harsh.

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

I suppose you still belive in santa as well

What's the difference between a footballer making such gestures or a teacher or someone working in Tescos?

Joking aside there is no crime for looking like and acting a dick, so I wouldn't have thought anything will happen?

A player in the Scottish league was sacked for doing the same at a celtic rangers game.

Sacked by a bitter Celtic Fan who’s managerial career is on a downward spiral. We all give opposition players abuse, in truth we’ve no right to complain when they give us some back.

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

I suppose you still belive in santa as well

I’m not after an apology off him.

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

I suppose you still belive in santa as well

I’m not after an apology off him.

So you do then

I’m still waiting for a formal apology from the player and club!

I suppose you still belive in santa as well

I’m not after an apology off him.

So you do then

Your too quick for me!