Manor Solomon

[Irishunitedite]

Not going to happen, but would be fantastic if it did (quality player).

Did you think we would sign Tanganga earlier this summer ? Anything is possible

 

[Balham]

More important,y do the owners know there’s a limit?

You would hope so, given the monumental mess we made of the squad in January.

 

[paidsy]

Holding individuals responsible for something their nation is doing is really an ideal road to go down. Absolutely nothing bad can come from that.

 

[Stretch]

What Israel has been doing in Palestine for many, many years is abhorrent.
Wouldn't be comfortable about signing him.

I am in agreement about Israel. But I don't see how he should be accountable for that.

For all we know he may have had family or friends who were murdered or hurt on Oct 7th, maybe not, but I wouldn't blame any Israeli for wanting to see Hamas wiped off the face of the earth. The feeling is most definitely reciprocated the other way.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I’ve read some utter bollocks on here over the years but being against the club signing a player (on loan) simply because of their (supposed) geopolitical views is a new low.
It’s particularly ironic given the club has recently changed ownership following a period under a KSA government minister. While you’re at it, why not list all other views / beliefs you require to be considered by the recruitment team. No Russian, Chinese or American nationals perhaps? Anyone with a view on South African or Zimbabwean regimes, or maybe even anyone that doesn’t share the same views as you on what the current UK government has implemented since coming into power? See how ridiculous it all sounds?!?!
FWIW - as long as their beliefs / views / comments are legal, it is thought they can improve the side and they want to come, I don’t give a toss. We’re talking about recruiting professional footballers here, not UN diplomats.

 

[Champagneblade]

Reminiscent of when we signed Marlon King

We weren’t holding Marlon King liable for the actions of the British Army though were we?

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

 

[Mojo]

We weren’t holding Marlon King liable for the actions of the British Army though were we?

No but i am not sure King openly declared his admiration and support for them. Either way just the responses in this thread tell you it is a divisive signing

 

[Dave]

I’ve read some utter bollocks on here over the years but being against the club signing a player (on loan) simply because of their (supposed) geopolitical views is a new low.
It’s particularly ironic given the club has recently changed ownership following a period under a KSA government minister. While you’re at it, why not list all other views / beliefs you require to be considered by the recruitment team. No Russian, Chinese or American nationals perhaps? Anyone with a view on South African or Zimbabwean regimes, or maybe even anyone that doesn’t share the same views as you on what the current UK government has implemented since coming into power? See how ridiculous it all sounds?!?!
FWIW - as long as their beliefs / views / comments are legal, it is thought they can improve the side and they want to come, I don’t give a toss. We’re talking about recruiting professional footballers here, not UN diplomats.

Agreed. We also sit here in our Ivory Towers commenting on things happening in the world when the majority of the issues have arisen due to our historical past, drawing lines on maps, making decisions we wanted to make because we did what we wanted to do.

Don't forget blades, we had a player who openly refused to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ movement as his religious beliefs were important to him.

Unless a player is a convicted criminal - lets judge them on their footballing ability

 

[Booker4]

Just in terms of it being a divisive signing

Within reason I agree with Harry Bassets view that he "Doesn't sign players he wants to potentially marry his daughter but to do a job for the football club".

He's no doubt pro Israel because he's Israeli but I dont see a problem with that myself and I'm pro Palestine but granted I'm not a muslim or from an Islamic country.

 

[Badger Blade]

I’ve read some utter bollocks on here over the years but being against the club signing a player (on loan) simply because of their (supposed) geopolitical views is a new low.
It’s particularly ironic given the club has recently changed ownership following a period under a KSA government minister. While you’re at it, why not list all other views / beliefs you require to be considered by the recruitment team. No Russian, Chinese or American nationals perhaps? Anyone with a view on South African or Zimbabwean regimes, or maybe even anyone that doesn’t share the same views as you on what the current UK government has implemented since coming into power? See how ridiculous it all sounds?!?!
FWIW - as long as their beliefs / views / comments are legal, it is thought they can improve the side and they want to come, I don’t give a toss. We’re talking about recruiting professional footballers here, not UN diplomats.

Exactly.

There are actual convicted criminals who have played the game. some of which have played for us alongside various criminals who have run big clubs in the past.

 

[OldBillBlade]

Is this guy Cheswick of any substance?

Chiswick sounds a but of a racist. He both denounces genocide, but then supports it?

 

[Mojo]

Within reason I agree with Harry Bassets view that he "Doesn't sign players he wants to potentially marry his daughter but to do a job for the football club".

He's no doubt pro Israel because he's Israeli but I dont see a problem with that myself and I'm pro Palestine but granted I'm not a muslim or from an Islamic country.

You can be isreali and against genocide, although unfortunately polling would suggest that is the minority.

If you agree with the signing or not I dont care all I said was it's a divisive signing which is obvious just from reading this thread. Same arguments were trotted out when we sign King, hence my original post.

 

[Jinxy1966]

Manor Solomon?
Isn't he the guy who does cut price Barmitzvah's on top end of City Road?

 

[GrunkyPeep]

I’ve read some utter bollocks on here over the years but being against the club signing a player (on loan) simply because of their (supposed) geopolitical views is a new low.
It’s particularly ironic given the club has recently changed ownership following a period under a KSA government minister. While you’re at it, why not list all other views / beliefs you require to be considered by the recruitment team. No Russian, Chinese or American nationals perhaps? Anyone with a view on South African or Zimbabwean regimes, or maybe even anyone that doesn’t share the same views as you on what the current UK government has implemented since coming into power? See how ridiculous it all sounds?!?!
FWIW - as long as their beliefs / views / comments are legal, it is thought they can improve the side and they want to come, I don’t give a toss. We’re talking about recruiting professional footballers here, not UN diplomats.

It does matter, but not to us, it's important to consider the views of the players over anything.

Had Hamza Choudhury stayed with us, I don't think we should have gone anywhere near it. If we have any players that are vocally pro-Palestine then I would say the same too.

I wouldn't want to disrupt the people already here at the expense of someone new.

 

[Cheeky Blade]

FWIW - as long as their beliefs / views / comments are legal

It isn’t legal to support genocide.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza.

 

[Sparky The Blade]

He’s not posted anything in regards to that as far as I’m aware.

I’m not sure what he posted but he was banned from Instagram for whatever he did post. Nearly moved to Marseille but that fell through due to political reasons (fans went apeshit about it).

 

[jimmymuir]

The guy is clearly a divisive figure. One thing is for sure, he'd be a real coup. I'm certain he'd be playing in the Premier League if not for his politics. He was brilliant for Leeds last season, and this would be a real statement signing (along with Tanganga). We desperately need a quality winger, and he's certainly that.

 

[SUFC Guy]

We need to make this happen as this could be the difference between autos and play offs.

All of the snowflakes on here need to give their head a wobble.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

All those folk saying “politics” is or should be, in essence ‘irrelevant’ may wish to contemplate the impact of Russia (Ukraine ),‘the Bosman ruling’ & () ‘Brexit’

Tangentially, the ‘debate’ may also reflect your priorities- supporting your football club vs ‘wider world’ issues.

I’m old enough to remember the impact of (sporting) boycotts pertaining to South Africa, albeit such were part of a wider & far more coherent co-ordinated approach.

 

[BrisBlade]

I'm not sure what he's said, but I hope we don't go anywhere near this if he's on record for supporting what's going on. In the same way, I wouldn't want us signing anyone who openly supports Hamas, the Russian army, or anyone else involved in killing civilians. I don't care how good they are at football, I just wouldn't want them in my club.

 

[Pedro's Winger]

Holding individuals responsible for something their nation is doing is really an ideal road to go down. Absolutely nothing bad can come from that.

We boycotted South Africa regardless of whether every white person agreed with apartheid.
Most of the world has stood by and watched Israel break every rule in the book over generations, to the point now they can kill tens of thousands of people with impunity.
On top of that, the person has indicated his support for Israel's actions.

 

[SUFC Guy]

Can we keep politics out for this thread please?

Make another thread where like minded users will engage, this is for football rumours

 

[Innuendoandouttheother]

We need to make this happen as this could be the difference between autos and play offs.

All of the snowflakes on here need to give their head a wobble.

Quiet word of advice. Calling people "snowflakes" won't get them on your side.

 

[SUFC Guy]

Quiet word of advice. Calling people "snowflakes" won't get them on your side.

I'm not here to make additional friends, but thanks for the heads up

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

T-Blade - how likely is this deal, we moved fast on Chong, similar for Solomon?

 

[Davalon]

Same whingeing sorts infesting every thread

 

[Pedro's Winger]

Can we keep politics out for this thread please?

Make another thread where like minded users will engage, this is for football rumours

Politics impacts on this signing (see what happened at Leeds for further details) and some things are more important to just pretend it's all about footballing ability.

 

[Lowen]

Curious as to how many people that would condemn this signing participated in the popular Anel chant of last season which was created a few months after he refused to wear the rainbow armband.

 

[GrunkyPeep]

Can we keep politics out for this thread please?

Make another thread where like minded users will engage, this is for football rumours

In every other rumour thread, absolutely.

But in this one? No, we can't.

This is probably the most political signing we could make right now, people will want to have their opinion on it.