Alleged racism by a Sheffield United Ladies player

[Sheffsteel]

Forgive my ignorance, but by being charged what does that mean? That someone reckons there's enough there that she has a case to answer?

Here’s the report on the BBC site, the headline is “Sophie Jones: Sheffield United women forward charged with racist abuse”.

Sheffield United Women forward Sophie Jones has been charged by the Football Association with racially abusing Tottenham's Renee Hector.

Hector claimed that she "received some monkey noises from an opposition player" in an FA Women's Championship game between the teams on 6 January.

Jones, who has until 15 February to respond, has been charged with using abusive or insulting words, and it is further alleged they "included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race".

Sheffield United Women said they had co-operated fully with the FA's investigation.

"The club works closely with the EFL, the FA and Kick it Out and would like to reiterate that it does not condone racism or any form of discrimination," a club statement added.

"Sheffield United will not comment further on the subject until the conclusion of the formal FA disciplinary hearing."

Hector, 23, made the allegations in a social media post after Tottenham had beaten the Blades 2-1, a victory which at the time took them up to second in the table.

Spurs, who said the alleged incident was reported to the referee by Hector during the game, also reported it to the FA.

 

[LondonBlade89]

Here’s the report on the BBC site, the headline is “Sophie Jones: Sheffield United women forward charged with racist abuse”.

Sheffield United Women forward Sophie Jones has been charged by the Football Association with racially abusing Tottenham's Renee Hector.

Hector claimed that she "received some monkey noises from an opposition player" in an FA Women's Championship game between the teams on 6 January.

Jones, who has until 15 February to respond, has been charged with using abusive or insulting words, and it is further alleged they "included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race".

Sheffield United Women said they had co-operated fully with the FA's investigation.

"The club works closely with the EFL, the FA and Kick it Out and would like to reiterate that it does not condone racism or any form of discrimination," a club statement added.

"Sheffield United will not comment further on the subject until the conclusion of the formal FA disciplinary hearing."

Hector, 23, made the allegations in a social media post after Tottenham had beaten the Blades 2-1, a victory which at the time took them up to second in the table.

Spurs, who said the alleged incident was reported to the referee by Hector during the game, also reported it to the FA.

Yeah I'd read the article but I don't think it answers my question. Unless I'm missing something.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Yeah I'd read the article but I don't think it answers my question. Unless I'm missing something.

You’re correct. She’s been charged but it doesn’t mean she’s guilty.
Just means the FA believe there’s a case to answer, so she needs to formally provide her version of events to the FA.

 

[BushBlade]

Forgive my ignorance, but by being charged what does that mean? That someone reckons there's enough there that she has a case to answer?

In criminal law, yes, it would mean the CPS thought there was sufficient evidence to charge someone. That would be after a full police investigation and review of the evidence.

This is an FA hearing and I don’t know if it works in the same way. It would be a fair assumption that they believe it is worth pursuing but their evidence threshold may be lower. Due to the nature of the incident they may have just decided to charge her and let the hearing review the evidence.

If it was reported to the ref at the time, then one would expect that others have heard something or that there is something to back her word up. Otherwise it would just be a case of ‘she made monkey noises’ ‘no I didn’t’.

 

[stringer]

It’s been reported twice on the Talksport news this afternoon.

However what is very interesting is the newscaster said both times, ‘A Sheffield based woman’s footballer has been charged of racism by the FA for making monkey chants on the pitch towards an opposition player”.

Strange how it didn’t mention she plays for Sheffield United Women’s team.

Makes you wonder if the editor at the radio station has thought mentioning the team “Sheffield United” is damaging negative publicity, so the prevent possible legal action let’s play safe and just say “she’s Sheffield based”.

She’s a Sheffield United Women’s player, good luck with any legal action based on that!

 

[GymClassHero]

Sack her with immediate effect. No place for racism in todays society. Ffs even if people do harbour racist thoughts or opinions why do they open their mouths?

Really annoyed this idiot has tarnished the name of our club.

 

[Harry's Game]

If she’s done it then no excuse.

But before we pull the trigger let’s see the evidence and await the result of the investigation.

 

[Sheffsteel]

Sack her with immediate effect. No place for racism in todays society. Ffs even if people do harbour racist thoughts or opinions why do they open their mouths?

Really annoyed this idiot has tarnished the name of our club.

Have you even considered she could be totally innocent or even something was mid interpreted?
Agree with the sentiments but we dont know the details, so best not to judge too soon.

 

[GymClassHero]

If she is innocent then fair enough. Generally no smoke without fire though.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

If she is innocent then fair enough. Generally no smoke without fire though.

Any evidence for that?

 

[GymClassHero]

Any evidence for that?

I don't need evidence for my opinion. I'm entitled to it.

 

[HillmortonBlade]

The Court of Virtue Signalling has spoken.

An allegation is enough, no need for hearings in future. I'm thinking a poll on interweb should do.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

I don't need evidence for my opinion. I'm entitled to it.

Hmmm, thought not somehow...

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

 

[west_yorks_blade]

Absolute disgrace.

There is no place for women in football.

 

[Akinbiyi]

It’s scary how people these days are so easily offended they’ve decided to just accept ‘charged’ as ‘guilty of’. On the pitch, in the courtroom. No ones seen the evidence but she needs sacking.

The snowflakes have spoken. Sack her. Have her raped by a thousand men then stoned to death. No place for her kind in society.

 

[TTMeysh]

Well, this has been a PR masterstroke and no mistake.

 

[Ricky]

I hereby rescind my supportership of this football club.

 

[Ricky]

Oh and I forgot, burn her.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

It’s scary how people these days are so easily offended they’ve decided to just accept ‘charged’ as ‘guilty of’. On the pitch, in the courtroom. No ones seen the evidence but she needs sacking.

The snowflakes have spoken. Sack her. Have her raped by a thousand men then stoned to death. No place for her kind in society.

Don’t take the bait FFS!

 

[Sean Thornton]

Well, this has been a PR masterstroke and no mistake.

Club to blame for what?

 

[Hodgesleftpeg]

No place for her kind in society.

Unless she’s fit

 

[zablade]

I am sure the dozen people in attendance will have been appalled.

 

[Wapping Blade]

I don't need evidence for my opinion. I'm entitled to it.

Oink

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Sack her with immediate effect. No place for racism in todays society. Ffs even if people do harbour racist thoughts or opinions why do they open their mouths?

Really annoyed this idiot has tarnished the name of our club.

so you KNOW she's guilty then?

It will be dealt with in due course - believe the Rodriguez/Bong incident was not proven even after two lip readers were employed.

You seem to be on an agenda trip?

UTB

 

[Sean Thornton]

so you KNOW she's guilty then?

It will be dealt with in due course - believe the Rodriguez/Bong incident was not proven even after two lip readers were employed.

You seem to be on an agenda trip?

UTB

Not so bright undercover Pig. Probably sat at his mothers wearing a fat elf uniform....

 

[GymClassHero]

Not so bright undercover Pig. Probably sat at his mothers wearing a fat elf uniform....

Why would you bring my mother in to a debate like this you immature piece of human trash. I've just stated that I don't want her sort at my club if she's found guilty.

Tw@

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Why would you bring my mother in to a debate like this you immature piece of human trash. I've just stated that I don't want her sort at my club if she's found guilty.

Tw@

Haven't you got some toys to make?

 

[Wapping Blade]

Why would you bring my mother in to a debate like this you immature piece of human trash. I've just stated that I don't want her sort at my club if she's found guilty.

Tw@

No you didn’t you thick piece of pork rind. In your OP you said “sack her immediately”.

 

[Sean Thornton]

No you didn’t you thick piece of pork rind. In your OP you said “sack her immediately”.

Beat me to it.