Rugby's Eric Cantona

Mid Lander · Post by **Mid Lander** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:53 pm

http://www.tiny.cc/lfBYK

Hey, did any of you guys see this?!
What was the problem with G Thomas?

Gonzo · Post by **Gonzo** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:00 pm

Simply unbelievable.

Has to be a prison sentence. There was a precedent set by a footballer in the FA Cup recently, who punched an opponent, broke his jaw and is now behind bars.

ulster_jamesie · Post by **ulster_jamesie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:11 pm

quote from 'yours truly'

more about it here: http://www.uafc.co.uk/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2 :roll:

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:38 pm

Was shocked to see that happen at any sporting event, there must be more to it than meets the eye, you don't just attack someone!!

kevf · Post by **kevf** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:47 pm

ulster_jamesie wrote:quote from 'yours truly'

more about it here: http://www.uafc.co.uk/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2 :roll:

thought that mr rea was you hows it going... hows that cousin of your doing on his bike?

banbury tiger · Post by **banbury tiger** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:53 pm

its ridiculous it desrves a lifetime ban and a prison sentance

Ben the Tiger · Post by **Ben the Tiger** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:57 pm

That is awful and he should clearly be given a lengthy ban aand Thomas should be given a Hearing and maybe punished.

IsraeliTiger · Post by **IsraeliTiger** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:43 pm

He gives the sport a bad name, should be given a lifetime ban from the Heineken Cup and a prison sentence for assault. As for the guy who stuck up his middle finger, that's also not on, and he should be punished, maybe given a suspension or a fine.

Lansdowne RFC · Post by **Lansdowne RFC** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:54 pm

As usual rugby supporters are quicker to round on the players than the paying public. Their is no precedence for this. Toulouse have come out this evening in support of Trevor Brennan, having conducted their own enquiry. Obvious you might think, but considering the manner in which Trev launched himself into the crowd, many sides would normally take a more hard-line stanch with their player.

This story has pretty much dominated the sports news over here today, because he's a former Irish international. The interesting thing is a member of the Ulster Supporter Club, who was there with her husband on Saturday, contacted an Irish radio station today and insisted that Brennan lashed out because (i) The quality of the beer in his pub is sh*t (ii) his mother was verbally abused (iii) sectarian remarks were made. It remains to be seen if this all happened.

The point is, everyone here was quick to jump on Trev's back, without the evidence. Players and Supporters alike have a duty to maintain the integrity of a game, so any severe punishment for Brennan should be coupled with a life time stadium ban for the fan in question

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:57 pm

I don't know the facts, but surely the guy has got to have said more than "your bar does a lousy Guinness", which is something akin to what he is supposed to have said. Doesn't excuse it though.

ulster_jamesie · Post by **ulster_jamesie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:36 pm

Iain wrote:I don't know the facts, but surely the guy has got to have said more than "your bar does a lousy Guinness", which is something akin to what he is supposed to have said. Doesn't excuse it though.

no iain, nothing else was said except for slagging off his boozer. i can assure you nothing sectarian was said... fact

as it happens i took part in a RTÉ phone in as i felt so passionate about this. the first dude is brennan's uncle who am i am afraid to say gave a one-eyed, false account of the incident

see here:

www.rte.ie/rams/radio/latest/rte-liveline.smil

Simmo · Post by **Simmo** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:21 am

Best of it is.....he writes a diary for ERC Rugby..

http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/32_6282.php

Look forward to reading this weeks entry!!

Sherpa2 · Post by **Sherpa2** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:53 am

What ever the provocation there can be no justification for a profesional sports person to take the law into their own hands in this manner. It is simply outrageous and I personally hope he is banned for life.

If the provocation was personal in anyway his recourse was to speak to an official and have it dealt with, not savagery.

WharfedaleTiger · Post by **WharfedaleTiger** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:01 am

Depends what the provocation was, though from the reports in the guardian sectarian remarks wheere made, along with insults about his mother and his pub. He also had coins and clottles of water/beer (reports very, the mics shows water) thrown at him.

ulster_jamesie · Post by **ulster_jamesie** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:35 pm

i urge you to follow the events on UAFC . wharfedale, have i not just said there were no :censored: sectarian remarks!?!?!?

even brennan has said this in his statement which even contradicts his uncle. (that's not to say he didn't lie elsewhere in his statement re: mother and beer throwing before)

i will state here unequivocally that the beer was thrown after the incident (not that i condone it) we have evidence to prove this, which will be released in due course.

could be libellous by the guardian me thinks.

remarks about his religion? ...no
remarks about his mother? ...no
remarks about his bar? ...yes