United Thread - 2021/22

[Tugay One Cup]

I find it disgusting that Marcus Rashford funnelled a small portion of tax payer's money into the bellies of poor children. I'm so outraged by this. Leave the politics to the politicians. They wouldn't stand for such villainy.

 

[Blue Mist]

I find it disgusting that Marcus Rashford funnelled a small portion of tax payer's money into the bellies of poor children. I'm so outraged by this. Leave the politics to the politicians. They wouldn't stand for such villainy.

It's the fact that it wasnt his portion of tax that grates. He is fine spending other peoples money just not his own. the rich get richer as they say.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

It's the fact that it wasnt his portion of tax that grates. He is fine spending other peoples money just not his own. the rich get richer as they say.

He can keep his share as a reward for getting the whole thing kick started. Good work.

 

[manclad]

And sent Van Buyten off for the foul?

I had forgotten that he sent DVB off for the foul.
The MEN article that Ric has linked mentioned City and Leeds in a relegation battle. Seems impossible that City were ever involved in relegation battles, it must be my selective memory again.

 

[Blue Mist]

He can keep his share as a reward for getting the whole thing kick started. Good work.

So can I keep mine for all the good work I do ?

 

[Shirley]

I find it disgusting that Marcus Rashford funnelled a small portion of tax payer's money into the bellies of poor children. I'm so outraged by this. Leave the politics to the politicians. They wouldn't stand for such villainy.

On cue....the BBC also outraged.

Marcus Rashford defends charity deals over profit claims

The England striker asks why footballers "can't just do the right thing" for charity.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Tugay One Cup]

So can I keep mine for all the good work I do ?

Mate, if you're helping countless kids get meals then you fill your boots.

 

[waspish]

Gill is a Corrupt slime ball sooner he retires the better him And Tebas working for uefa it stinks the place out!

 

[domalino]

It's the fact that it wasnt his portion of tax that grates. He is fine spending other peoples money just not his own. the rich get richer as they say.

I can't believe this is a serious response.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

On cue....the BBC also outraged.

Marcus Rashford defends charity deals over profit claims

The England striker asks why footballers "can't just do the right thing" for charity.

www.bbc.co.uk

I don‘t know a lot about it but he seems to have done a lot of good for poorer kidS regarding free school meals and some of his tie ups with brands stipulate payments to some of the good causes he supports...

Of course the criticism will come if he’s picked up a lot more sponsorship as a result of his profile being raised by his philanthropy.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

As @gordondaviesmoustache (I think) said recently, that’s such a wank sobriquet. Obviously I had to Google what it meant first (sobriquet that is, not wank).

Fucking hell @Ric , becoming very high brow these threads.

Do we now vet anyone looking to join the forum for a minimum C in GCSE English? ;-)

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

As it’s a borrowed French word @Blue Mist probably spells it sob rick eh

Oh ffs so I've got to be fluent in French now as well!!!!!!! :-)

 

[GaudinoMotors]

As @gordondaviesmoustache (I think) said recently, that’s such a wank sobriquet. Obviously I had to Google what it meant first (sobriquet that is, not wank).

It's an excellent sobriquet and suits her perfectly. Simple, effective, concise and applicable.
Not often I disagree with the Venerable Bede of this Parish, but can't see his problem nor understand his crusade on this apparently vexing issue.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I don‘t know a lot about it but he seems to have done a lot of good for poorer kidS regarding free school meals and some of his tie ups with brands stipulate payments to some of the good causes he supports...

Of course the criticism will come if he’s picked up a lot more sponsorship as a result of his profile being raised by his philanthropy.

It was very skilful PR because it is impossible to even find the Spectator allegations online. All the mainstream media have gone with Rashford's response without actually checking what the allegations are. They did the same with the "racist graffiti" story which GMP have still not confirmed was "racist" unless someone on here knows better.
I am usually someone who defends Rashford because I think he has done a lot for Manchester and I believe that his motives are genuine. But it would be nice to hear both sides of the story.

 

[BeerIsTheBest]

It was very skilful PR because it is impossible to even find the Spectator allegations online. All the mainstream media have gone with Rashford's response without actually checking what the allegations are. They did the same with the "racist graffiti" story which GMP have still not confirmed was "racist" unless someone on here knows better.
I am usually someone who defends Rashford because I think he has done a lot for Manchester and I believe that his motives are genuine. But it would be nice to hear both sides of the story.

Hey bobbyoq

I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment but does any outlet publish a balanced, thoughtful, football (even tenuously) related piece with an overriding editorial view these days?

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Not saying what Rashford has achieved ref feeding kids is a bad thing, but I get the feeling this all started from a Rag's/Ashton PR exercise to elevate the profile of the player. And I have to say it's been a very successful PR campaign because whatever tax scam he may be involved in doesn't seem to be too prominent in the headlines today.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

It was very skilful PR because it is impossible to even find the Spectator allegations online. All the mainstream media have gone with Rashford's response without actually checking what the allegations are. They did the same with the "racist graffiti" story which GMP have still not confirmed was "racist" unless someone on here knows better.
I am usually someone who defends Rashford because I think he has done a lot for Manchester and I believe that his motives are genuine. But it would be nice to hear both sides of the story.

I like the way he says he reads the spectator from time to time.....of course you do St Marcus.....
I wonder if the Spectator will pick up on his tax free loans from his own off shore business?

 

[Blue Mist]

Mate, if you're helping countless kids get meals then you fill your boots.

No I am helping people with acquired brain injury, is that as important ? How do we know ? When I last spoke to the taxman I had to carry on paying tax perhaps if I did what Saint Marcus did with his tax affairs........

 

[Blue Mist]

I can't believe this is a serious response.

Oh well sorry about that

 

[Blootoof]

I doubt Rashford has much say in both the tax dodging and the feeding of kids-(If he wrote that Twitter bollocks I'll eat my own shit), bar the odd photo opportunity. The lad's probably still having his arse wiped.