Appeal for witnesses...

[Rita_Poon]

Down to the alleged victim really mate. It’s likely she didn’t want any attention brought to it hence it not getting out until it’s leaked.

Sure we as fans might feel a little pissed off at the timing and the media saying bad stuff about our fans because of it it, but that’s not true so sack them and I’d rather be called a bad fan than be a female who was assaulted in any way.

When did this become the choice?

 

[kev]

99% of us don't believe that there was any headlock assault.
So the real question here is who is the source of this misinformation?
Farhad Moshiri needs to act NOW to clarify the truth and discover the source.
I would hope that an internal investigation is already underway.
Instant dismissal should follow swiftly, regardless of whether it was a member of the backroom staff, a press officer or a board member.
I certainly wouldn't put it past Kenwright, Sharp or Ingles BTW, but I do reckon that it's one individual who has cocked up big time with these allegations. I can't believe for one minute that it was a joint board decision.

 

[chicoazul]

So what you're saying is why did the club release this potentially traumatic information?

Yes I’ve said that above mate. Whosever leaked it when they did is bad.

 

[Alan Whittle]

Yes totally different incidents.
My point was the club (EFC) not taking issue with a nationally seen physical assault , in the stadium irrespectful of who it was.
Yet they ( club source ) have briefed the media for an incident in the directors box without any witnesses or video footage .

You will find the vast majority of Evertonians condem any sort of violence at or near football grounds.

What we will not tolerate is the club using / not using incidents like these to suit there narrative whenever they want to deflect blame for the mess they have created here.

Got it. I take your point and agree.

 

[chicoazul]

When did this become the choice?

I don’t get the question mate.

 

[everton fan number one]

Yes I’ve said that above mate. Whosever leaked it when they did is bad.

Is there not motive to be found in the timing of the leak though, and does that not discredit the believability of the report?

 

[chicoazul]

Is there not motive to be found in the timing of the leak though, and does that not discredit the believability of the report?

Yes the leak timing was bad. As is any alleged assault on a female. Two bad things mate.

 

[everton fan number one]

Yes the leak timing was bad. As is any alleged assault on a female. Two bad things mate.

I don't think anyone's denying that. People are however questioning the authenticity of the leak.

 

[chicoazul]

I don't think anyone's denying that. People are however questioning the authenticity of the leak.

Yes I think they should be questioning the timing of the leak but being a bit more adult than calling the female a liar mate.

 

[BNJ1878]

I’m not comfortable however with victim shaming a female over an alleged assault until more details come out. Less so turning it into memes and conspiracies.

Which is exactly why the club needs to come out with a statement that gives clarity to the situation.

People for both sides are of course filling in the blanks.

All the whole the sensationalist media are lapping it up. Turmoil on the pitch, civil war off it.

 

[everton fan number one]

Yes I think they should be questioning the timing of the leak but being a bit more adult than calling the female a liar mate.

Tbf agreed. But it hasn't been established that is her account of events ( as far as I'm aware). What's striking is the lack of expansion on this incident by the club when it is so vulgar.

 

[chicoazul]

Which is exactly why the club needs to come out with a statement that gives clarity to the situation.

People for both sides are of course filling in the blanks.

All the whole the sensationalist media are lapping it up. Turmoil on the pitch, civil war off it.

Agreed that would be beneficial mate.

 

[chicoazul]

Tbf agreed. But it hasn't been established that is her account of events ( as far as I'm aware). What's striking is the lack of expansion on this incident by the club when it is so vulgar.

Oh I can ass why fans would be sceptical, the timing of its leak stinks and the 99.9% of protesting soundly are getting chewed up in the media all weekend.

 

[everton fan number one]

Oh I can ass why fans would be sceptical, the timing of its leak stinks and the 99.9% of protesting soundly are getting chewed up in the media all weekend.

Assume you meant "see" there. They certainly used it to combat the fan protests which is what is insidious about it.

 

[chicoazul]

Assume you meant "see" there. They certainly used it to combat the fan protests which is what is insidious about it.

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