Ryan Hall Suspended

[BigLeedsFan72]

Kicking a football does not make you a role model

But that's the point : it does specifically do that, because you're in the public eye and thousands of people pay to watch you.
They expect certain standards of behaviour and committment.

You seem to forget, he is not playing...

[BigLeedsFan72]

Kicking a football does not make you a role model

NHS nurses aren't allowed to go to the pub in their uniform for that reason. This is exactly the same thing, just writ large.

I want to have sex with a nurse in her uniform, never thought that about a Leeds player...Mute point my friend

[Deleted User 130]

We employ Diouf. The day we signed him was the day the club ceded the right to the high moral high ground (IMO). I trust he moves on at seasons end.

Hall is disposable. Made a fool of himself on twitter (assuming this is the offence).

Ross is (apparently) essential. Made an even bigger fool of himself on twitter (IMO).

I really hope we are not about to see LUFC enter the world of double standards previously occupied by the likes of Liverpool (Suarez), any club (Barton), England (Shearer) etc.

The club should keep all players off twitter - they all (almost without exception) embarrass themselves and the club at some point.

Young lad sees his dream collapsing and makes stupid remark. He's been tweeting for months. No surprise he said sommat daft in the end.

Hall's done wrong but others have done worse. Ritual hanging to be avoided. Bloke's just collateral damage from a shocking managerial appointment.

If Ryan Hall dreamt of playing for Leeds then you'd think he'd perform and behave a bit better, wouldn't you? I would anyway I don't think it's entirely fair to accuse LUFC of trying to take any high moral ground here, it wasn't McDermott who signed him, or Diouf for that matter. I wasn't keen on Diouf signing either but he seems to have at least tried to improve as a person and appears to be valued by the club. At least we haven't signed any players who have killed or grievously assaulted anyone, we still seem to have a bit of decency about us though I agree, Diouf's arrival got me worried.

[Deleted User 130]

Kicking a football does not make you a role model

NHS nurses aren't allowed to go to the pub in their uniform for that reason. This is exactly the same thing, just writ large.

I want to have sex with a nurse in her uniform, never thought that about a Leeds player...Mute point my friend

Off topic I know but... why would you want to put on a nurse's uniform to have sex with her?

[BigLeedsFan72]

Kicking a football does not make you a role model

NHS nurses aren't allowed to go to the pub in their uniform for that reason. This is exactly the same thing, just writ large.

I want to have sex with a nurse in her uniform, never thought that about a Leeds player...Mute point my friend

Off topic I know but... why would you want to put on a nurse's uniform to have sex with her?

Because it feels so good...

[BigLeedsFan72]

They are such great role models that they wait until they retire to come out of the closett. Because football and society are so understanding. Give me a break

[Mellor]

We employ Diouf. The day we signed him was the day the club ceded the right to the high moral high ground (IMO). I trust he moves on at seasons end.

Hall is disposable. Made a fool of himself on twitter (assuming this is the offence).

Ross is (apparently) essential. Made an even bigger fool of himself on twitter (IMO).

I really hope we are not about to see LUFC enter the world of double standards previously occupied by the likes of Liverpool (Suarez), any club (Barton), England (Shearer) etc.

The club should keep all players off twitter - they all (almost without exception) embarrass themselves and the club at some point.

Young lad sees his dream collapsing and makes stupid remark. He's been tweeting for months. No surprise he said sommat daft in the end.

Hall's done wrong but others have done worse. Ritual hanging to be avoided. Bloke's just collateral damage from a shocking managerial appointment.

If Ryan Hall dreamt of playing for Leeds then you'd think he'd perform and behave a bit better, wouldn't you? I would anyway I don't think it's entirely fair to accuse LUFC of trying to take any high moral ground here, it wasn't McDermott who signed him, or Diouf for that matter. I wasn't keen on Diouf signing either but he seems to have at least tried to improve as a person and appears to be valued by the club. At least we haven't signed any players who have killed or grievously assaulted anyone, we still seem to have a bit of decency about us though I agree, Diouf's arrival got me worried.

I doubt he can perform better. His one good game v Hudds was strange. He had two assists from memory but his general play was poor. He will not look great in training would be my guess.

I believe someone must have had a quiet word with Ross about his ridiculous tweets. I'm sure none of us expect to see our 'star' player brawling on twitter. Couldn't someone have had a quiet word with Hall? Did it need to be brought to a head in public, in this way? I fear an attempt to move Hall out on the cheap although everyone's favourite gambler will no doubt turn up to represent him as the whole thing turns sour. Hope it dies a quick, quiet death tbh.

As for footballers as role models. If anyone doubts the impact of even minor stars I give you mini Diouf. Football at its lowest ebb.

[jjrgreeney]

They are such great role models that they wait until they retire to come out of the closett. Because football and society are so understanding. Give me a break

To be honest i dont think its the people they are working with that is stopping players from coming out of the clossett. i think its more of the worry that the fans of opposing sides or maybe even your own to that matter would be chanting/abusing.
I dont think there fellow players could give a rats what they like to do behind closed doors i know i certainly wouldnt.

[dlw10]

We employ Diouf. The day we signed him was the day the club ceded the right to the high moral high ground (IMO). I trust he moves on at seasons end.
Hall is disposable. Made a fool of himself on twitter (assuming this is the offence).

Ross is (apparently) essential. Made an even bigger fool of himself on twitter (IMO).

I really hope we are not about to see LUFC enter the world of double standards previously occupied by the likes of Liverpool (Suarez), any club (Barton), England (Shearer) etc.

The club should keep all players off twitter - they all (almost without exception) embarrass themselves and the club at some point.

Young lad sees his dream collapsing and makes stupid remark. He's been tweeting for months. No surprise he said sommat daft in the end.

Hall's done wrong but others have done worse. Ritual hanging to be avoided. Bloke's just collateral damage from a shocking managerial appointment.

Can't agree with that first line. Warnock employed Diouf after a long chat when both parties appologised for previous words and actions. It is a bit like saying you should never employ a convicted criminal once he has served his sentence! Everyone deserves a second chance once the price is paid. Diouf was also a great player for us last year and may well be again if given the opportunity. Sure, he has made the odd miscalculation while with us - the infamous "man handling" springs to mind. But even so. If someone is constant trouble you do have to let them go and there are transgressions that are unforgiveable (drug taking in sport) but on Diouf I think he was well worth his second chnce

[SiMamu]

To be fair, when comparing McCormack and Hall's tweets, McCormack just gets into fights on twitter because people insult the team and their performance (and then he starts insulting people who don't go to matches, bit uncalled for - I have detailed match reports from fellow forum members), while Hall's made a dig at the club - stating at least when he's not playing, at least he's still getting 'payed' - or was.