Jason Roberts...Do you sometimes find him annoying?!

[Royal Rother]

Hearing him on 606 last night did nothing to dissuade me from my view that he is basically a nice guy but one who's carrying around some pretty big sliced potatoes on his shoulders.

[Ups and Downs]

Jason Roberts persuaded a local businessman to open up his VIP box at the Madejski to disabled kids from The Avenue school every time he's not using it. Which makes him alright in my book. Even though I thought he was pretty ace before.

[No Fixed Abode]

He's at it again.

When did Lets Kick Racism out of Football...change its name to...Kick it Out? They may want to consider getting back to the original agenda!

[harryroyal]

He's at it again.

When did Lets Kick Racism out of Football...change its name to...Kick it Out? They may want to consider getting back to the original agenda!

to be fair it was in reference to his earlier tweet about his footballing mate (can't remember who) who's been racially abused recently.

[harryroyal]

All in all he seems a really decent bloke with a few chips, probs because he's suffered racist abuse which has probably skewers his views.

[Stuboo]

I just read that. I like him, but he is being annoying and needs to wind his neck in IMHO. What's wrong with the name "Kick it Out." I believe he's losing credibility and support for his argument by going OTT on trivial matters, like the name of Kick it Out.

[southbank1871]

Doesn't Kick It Out encompass all forms of discrimination now, such as homophobia and sexism?

[ZacNaloen]

Doesn't Kick It Out encompass all forms of discrimination now, such as homophobia and sexism?

Yes, clearly Mr Roberts thinks those other forms of discrimination aren't important.

[southbank1871]

I've just tweeted him pointing this out. I'm sure he won't reply though.

[ZacNaloen]

He's never responded when I've asked him for more details either.

[harryroyal]

Doesn't Kick It Out encompass all forms of discrimination now, such as homophobia and sexism?

and homophobia and sexism are probaly bigger problems in football but are ignored largely.

[Ups and Downs]

Im not so sure about this new Kick It Out campaign. If we kick out all the blacks, gays and sexists out of football they might have to shorten the Premiership season.

[Stuboo]

Im not so sure about this new Kick It Out campaign. If we kick out all the blacks, gays and sexists out of football they might have to shorten the Premiership season.

And will we still be allowed to mock the keeper for looking gay if he wears a pink shirt by going oooooooooooo oooooooooo or suchlike. If they take it too far it will take the harmless fun out of football.

[MouldyRoyal]

Following the aftermath of the U21 match against Serbia, Jase reveals he may well have read this thread:

"At the risk of "playing the race card" again..DISGRACE!! People expect us to "put up with it".."score a goal that will teach them" NO NO NO!"

"Those days are gone...2012...,we DEMAND to be treated with respect...we are not asking..NOW, not tommorow!! I am FUMING!!!"

I agree with him here. The referee has sent Danny Rose off for reacting badly to racism. And fair play to the kid. He shouldn't roll over and accept abuse. It is completely unacceptable in this day and age.

It won't happen but something serious needs to be done, UEFA and FIFA can't simply keep handing out relatively meagre fines for this.

[harryroyal]

Lots of people have tweeted him along the same lines of this thread so he probs hasn't read it. Racism among players is the biggest problem at the moment it seems, it's a disgrace in this day and age. The question is did it ever go away or has just been highlighted recently due to the recent high profile incident.

[SPARTA]

Roberts has a point, but I wish he'd write an article for a paper or something and keep it off twitter. I'm sick him now! (and I don't read papers..)

[No Fixed Abode]

Lots of people have tweeted him along the same lines of this thread so he probs hasn't read it. Racism among players is the biggest problem at the moment it seems, it's a disgrace in this day and age. The question is did it ever go away or has just been highlighted recently due to the recent high profile incident.

The thing is, sexism and homophobia are more prevalent in the game today (in this Country) - but nobody ever reports these incidents. Black people like to feel harshly treated and play the race card all too often. Racism is NOT a major problem in the British game today. One or two isolated incidents such as Suarez or that Liverpool fan doing monkey gestures, doesn't mean the game is racist. Like in all walks of life, there will ALWAYS be a very small minority who let the side down.

Jason Roberts is basically accusing the majority of the games hierarchy etc as being racist, without any foundation whatsoever, just because the 'figures' don't add up.

[harryroyal]

Lots of people have tweeted him along the same lines of this thread so he probs hasn't read it. Racism among players is the biggest problem at the moment it seems, it's a disgrace in this day and age. The question is did it ever go away or has just been highlighted recently due to the recent high profile incident.

The thing is, sexism and homophobia are more prevalent in the game today (in this Country) - but nobody ever reports these incidents. Black people like to feel harshly treated and play the race card all too often. Racism is NOT a major problem in the British game today. One or two isolated incidents such as Suarez or that Liverpool fan doing monkey gestures, doesn't mean the game is racist. Like in all walks of life, there will ALWAYS be a very small minority who let the side down.

Jason Roberts is basically accusing the majority of the games hierarchy etc as being racist, without any foundation whatsoever, just because the 'figures' don't add up.

I totallly agree, i meant in terms of racism the biggest problem is among the players but even then it's isolated. The fact there are no openly gay footballers probably shows homophobia in football and in society in general.

[blueroyals]

The way he acts when other players are the victim of racism makes me wonder how far off the handle he would fly were he to be subject to racism during a match.

[Stuboo]

The fact there are no openly gay footballers probably shows homophobia in football and in society in general.

Just a question, how are openly gay players meant to fit into a changing room? Wouldn't the other players feel uncomfortable to have a gay player in there, potentially staring at their nob. In terms of sexuality they have the same fondness for men as straight women do, and women aren't allowed in mens changing rooms as far as I know.

I've got nothing against gay people. I just think the don't ask don't tell policy as it stands at the moment might be the best for all concerned.