Disagree Otis. For me calling somebody a racist in 2017 is a personal slur (unless they are, of course)
I totally agree that to link Nicks Nigeria comments to racism is ludicrous, but that misses the point.
It's pathetic that we are actually discussing it but I feel strongly about personal derogatory comments. I am not a prolific poster on here but read most days and chip in now and again. I don't hide behind a key board, most people either know of me or can very easily find out who I am by posts I have made over the years. In fact I make no secret of it and will look anybody on here straight in the eye.
Perhaps I am old fashioned when it comes to social media ( I am not on Facebook or twitter etc ) but you should post responsibilly and be held to task by your comments or posts.
Rant over and PUSB.
Thank you for your considered posts Bawtryneal.
I value your opinion and stayed away from this subject for a week until I was called out again for supporting Dale Evans.
For what it is worth I do think Nick's comments were ill thought out regarding Nigerians and credit card fraud.
Now do I really believe Nick is a racist, no I don't and for what it's worth nor does my black wife think of it as a slur, she is used to such stereotypical comments from people who mean no harm but at best it is insensitive and is best left in the past like the black and white minstrels, love thy neighbour and Jim Davidson.
I am not going to give oxygen to this subject anymore but state that giving someone the benefit of the doubt is not the same as believing them and taking a stand about that is something I will not be apologizing for.
Differences of opinion is what a forum is about and a shared love of Coventry City is what brings us here. I will join the others in kicking Dale Evans when we are certain he is is what many suspect.
Bawtryneal, I am a long time supporter who is late to this social media lark and like you I will look anybody in the eye and state my case.
Your backing of Nick does you and others credit, as you know him, certainly better than you know me and I value loyalty as a really positive trait, just as I value not jumping to conclusions.