Grey Day for Dancing with Wolves

Get rid.

And don’t fucking start me on the choreographed ‘dance routines’!

It's not the first time. He's done it for Turkey, now he's doing it in our shirt. What, he just coincidentally points to the sky in that rather unnatural way, and that just so happens to be a neo-fascist sign.

If a player celebrated a goal with a Heil hitler salute, would that be acceptable? What if they denied it, then did it again, is that ok?

Bollocks.

Fascist scum should be treated as such. Fascists are not welcome. Fascist supporters are not welcome.

They receive nothing for their £10, although Marine have decided their names will go on a board at the ground. It is a wonderful demonstration of solidarity from the true stars of football - the fans.

'I really believe in it is every person's choice to be what they are – but don't "sell" it to me

This says a lot for me. I also concur with the sentiment of no racism, right-wing politics or fascism of any kind in our football debates; I would also add left-wing extremism to that – extremism at either end of the spectrum has more in common than those involved would care to admit.

I don't know what it is about Turkish players and their links to political activism. Ozil, for example, seems more preoccupied with this than his football in recent years as have many of the German players of Turkish origin. If that lad had focussed more on the gift he was blessed with than politics, he could have been something big. And that's talking about a World Cup winner.

Unless somebody can prove beyond any reasonable doubt that his intention was different from what he said it was, he should be given the benefit of doubt.

Tosun

Like Patrick I have never heard of the Grey Wolves or whateverthefuck they are, but what I did consciously notice was that when "taking the knee", Tosun was kneeling on the ball. Might mean nothing but it did strike me as odd, and maybe not being in full agreement of the gesture as it were.

“Come on you Mariners” will be the shout all over the place today, not out of disrespect for Spurs, but because they are not only the underdogs they are the heart and soul of football. COYM.

It is very sad when you go to an away match and get shunted around like criminals and pubs have signs saying "no scousers" (still!!!!) – but a few years ago I went to The Emirates and spent before and after the match with Arsenal fans, arguing, debating, agreeing, disagreeing, singing – marvellous – that's what footy is about.

Best wishes to Marine today. I have a friend of mine who lives in Chorley, goes to every game, when it's on. I'm made up for him.

He has done the gesture before while playing for Turkey. He has apparently told Everton he is unaware of the 'Grey Wolves' organisation – which is highly unlikely and seems a cop-out.

If we had a German player and he celebrated with a Heil Hitler salute, would we give him the 'benefit of the doubt'?

Politics and sport should be separate but you seem to be saying we can only have players with the same political viewpoint as you.

What if we signed a player with extreme left-wing views and a love of Stalin, would that be okay by you?

They are footballers and should just act as such. My son is a policeman in the Met, BLM want to defund the police. What should I do as I am against racism, but believe in the institution of law and order yet this is supported by the Premier league and our media and players take the knee. Some players raise a fist, which to me is a symbol of aggression, yet this is accepted.

We have seen the farce in USA this week and these are strange and worrying times, so again I say sport should be an escape, an entertainment and politics of all views should be left out of it.

If the Grey Wolf thing hadn't been raised, I would have thought it was the gesture young people make when wearing baseball caps backwards. The rush to indignation seems unfounded.

I am not rushing nor looking for indignation, honestly, just a bit fed up with what surrounds the actual playing or non-playing of football.

I get a bit fed up with all the gestures, dancing, praying – just a comment really, but I do detest any sign of fascism. I am a believer in shouting out against political (either side) or religious dogma, straight away, but totally accept anybody's right to be and say and look however they want but also to accept my and anybody's right to challenge and respond – all without bullying or violence.

Take care mate. All the best.

I seem to recall, back in the day, the likes of Colin Harvey and Mick Lyons quickly making the sign of the cross as the game kicked off.

Today it's like Easter in Sevilla, the rituals that some of these players indulge in. I swear I once saw a player cross himself after winning a corner.

One can only assume the churches are full of professional footballers every Sunday.

The Suarez / Evra incident was similar. It means, if someone makes a racist comment then denies it, they aren't as likely to get away with it. So in this instance we have to ask:

Did he make a gesture that resembles the fascist symbol? Clearly he did.

Do we accept his explanation that he was just pointing to the sky and he has never heard of the Grey Wolves?

Well, they are well known enough to be banned in countries like Germany and, given that they are aligned with views he has supported in the past, this would seem like a stretch.

I personally hope he gets / banned punished and as a result, as it may encourage copycat actions if he doesn't. If he does, he may never play for Everton again, which wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

Dontchya love social media? 🤨

If indeed, Tosun has misled us about his intentions and was signalling his support for an extremist organisation, then perhaps he might be advised to move to a club and fan-base that finds this sort of thing acceptable – which would probably mean he would have to leave the UK.

In a similar way, Robbie Fowler never made any sense in snorting a white line, because nobody had called him a cokehead, which is exactly what he implied the day he pretended to snort a white line!

To some, That crap will be just as offensive as Tosun's alleged “fascist" salute. Why not ban any religious or political gesture from all stadiums? And leave sport to itself.

I agree it's a game of footy nothing more.

This business of clapping for deceased fans at a prescribed minute, pre-kickoff minutes silence (applause) and "taking the knee" all look like tokenism because of over-use.

People say I'm unsympathetic for wanting snipers on the roof to pick people off and stop the crap but footy is so boring these days it would at least be a talking point. The cackness of our midfield and the question of can Pickford catch a high ball is wearing thin.

They wanted me for Victor Meldrew, you know.

A mate of mine was stopped as we were walking one time by a man asking him to 'praise the lord'. My mate tried, politely, to say he had no interest. The man would not have it, kept trying to force his beliefs. My mate, a lovely lad, had enough.

"With respect. Please don't force your religion on me. In return, I won't force my atheism on you."

Each to their own, of course. If anyone supports right-wing fanaticism in this city, they will soon find out the strength of opposition.

Does this seriously justify a thread on here?

Some decent comments on this thread on a subject inhabitants of the city will have no truck with. Look at the response of the city when the EDL tried to march here.

I understand it's a football site but it's relevant given the reports involving one of our players.

Keep sport out of politics. And religion out of sport.

I don't believe many of us want political discussions on a football forum.

However, it was an Everton player who has been accused, and according to reports, the FA are said to be looking into his actions - which could mean he is banned or prevented from joining another club due to the adverse publicity or ban, thereby hamstringing Everton's necessity to bring in a fresh player or two.

I agree 100%.

"Pathetic" was in relation to you suggesting posters were in competition to win the title of "I'm a bigger anti-fascist than you".

I personally don't think Tosun was making a political gesture, btw.

If he has deliberately used a gesture that is solely used by these Grey Wolves then, and only then, can we rip into him.

If you read my earlier posts, you will see that I agree with your thoughts on the matter entirely.

My stress – and, by the way, I was responding to an earlier comment and did not ask for this to be a "thread", it was originally just a comment – is that anyone can say what they like but equally anyone can disagree and argue.

Me, that's me, my belief is I don't like fascists at my club; I don't like racist or horrible comments made by fans and if I hear them I will not pretend I didn't.

I recall many years ago someone saying "Why can't we be run like West Ham?" and I responded then about their pornographer owners and fans "hissing" at Tottenham games... but hey, let's not say anything.

Listen, answer my comments any way you want – it's called free speech – just like Tosun or anyone can support who he likes and make any gesture he or she feels they want to – but I can feel as free as I like to say I disagree and write on here a response. If you don't like it, don't read it – or MK, don't post such "utter garbage".

Got it!

Take care.

I'd like politics, with their "Messages" and social influencing out of sport. However since and while they are in it, shouldn't all have the same right to make their point, and not the selected "Sanctioned" views. Free speech and all that.

Putting our noses in the air about anything might be seen as hypocritical among Ken Dodd's hard-working Diddymen in the jam butty mines.

Perspective is always important.

1. The alienation and destruction of what must already be fragile confidence of one of our own players. And, far more importantly...
2. The alienation of any club who may have otherwise shown interest in a player we want off our books for the best price we can possibly muster.

What are we trying to achieve here?

Time to put this one to bed.

Respect my man.

I once read a book by a certain philosopher (cant remember his name old timers is kicking in) who studied the downfall of all the great empires. Greek, Roman, Spanish, Byzantine and came to the conclusion that as affluence and wealth grew so did a lack of morals and scruples leading to corruption and anarchy.

I'm not forecasting Armageddon but can anyone say they are totally happy with the world as it is now. Young kids dying of famine in some parts of the world while some 21 year old is getting (I almost said earning) 100,000 a week to play a game.

Although I was brought up a catholic and educated by Jesuits I do not follow religion as I believe freedom of speech and belief is every individuals right and although education is a privilege brainwashing isn't.

Fantastic post.

Tosun has done the gesture for the Turkish national team, so he definitely meant it. We've never seen it at Everton as he never bloody scores.

Given we were playing Wolves next, that fire him up.

It was more the content I enjoyed reading. Subject's close to my heart.

If we could get this topic to the perspective of "what is the responsibility of a footballer to respect the fans of the club that employs them" it would be much more palatable. This is the old discussion of what does a public figure owe the audience that has supported them. Is the transaction complete at the gate and you get whatever or is there some justified expectation of publicly acceptable behavior?

Have a biscuit. Go to the top of the class.
Really made me grin, before I realised that it’s probably a watered down version of the penalties I would dole out for those crimes against humanity. 😁