jigsaw 11,809 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18577242.ex-lord-mayor-apologies-causing-offence-jack-charlton-comments/?fbclid=IwAR2nDepDGouTffAqn7PtlqItoH6J_I8ONttc-qJAsJEo5VhMKoLX7WgQU6E NEWS 8 hrs ago Ex-Lord Mayor apologises for causing offence over Jack Charlton comments By Mike LaycockChief reporter (2) YORK councillor and former Lord Mayor Dave Taylor has apologised for causing offence after welcoming the death of World Cup winner Jack Charlton because of his involvement in 'bloodsports.' The Green Party councillor for Fishergate posted the controversial comments on Facebook yesterday after the Leeds United and England star died, aged 85. Charlton had a passion for shooting and fishing, and Cllr Taylor began by saying: "Jack 'Bloodsports' Charlton is dead. Good." When someone responded by saying they felt it was a 'sad remark' to make, and they abhored cruelty to animals but also didn't want to be cruel to another human being, he posted: "I didn't advocate being cruel to him, I just don't think he should be lauded as some sort of hero. F*** him." He went on to say 'sick of the adulation of this animal abuser. Being good at kicking a leather football does not absolve him." His comments appalled some people - although some spoke out in support- with one person emailing the council at 1am today to say they wished to submit a formal complaint about Cllr Taylor's conduct. They said: "This is an appalling and offensive lack of respect for the dead by a former Lord Mayor and serving council member who should resign immediately." Cllr Taylor has apologised, posting: "I've clearly upset a lot of people with my comment about Jack Charlton's involvement in bloodsports. I apologise for causing offence." But the apology was not enough for some. "That it? Have some respect," said one person, while another said: "Too little too late." Another posted: "Like the guy or not, agree with his actions or not, to show such unnecessary public contempt and disrespect for a family man whom an awful lot of people loved, who leaves a mourning family is simply disgusting Dave you should be ashamed, especially given your profile as a CYC councillor." Another asked the councillor why he was deleting comments, adding: "Do you think it’s acceptable what you said? Do you think the apology is acceptable? You have upset an awful lot of fans this evening." Cllr Taylor apologised again, saying:"It must've been upsetting. I apologise. I always hated his involvement in bloodsports, but it was insensitive to mention it now." The councillor told The Press today that he had not wished to denigrate Charlton’s achievements as a footballer or football manager. *Fans leave tributes to Charlton at Elland Road. Edited July 12, 2020 by jigsaw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,409 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Snit weasel, absolute, cowardly little shit weasel ! Big Jack would probably have bitch slapped a bit of respect into the little shit, even at 85........ Cheers. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
si brown 8,486 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 im pretty sure the centre of York has the only labour seat in north Yorkshire, the majority of clowns in that area are hippy wannabe bums with mum and dad wealth. what a w@nker 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brambles 3,062 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Good job Jackie wasn't a black man or the councillor would have had the BLM team on his doorstep but it's a different story when your only a WHITE top class footballer who enjoyed Country Sport? Fcuking sniffling little shit of a man, he should be made to stand and make a full public apology to the man's family, friends and supporters 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,409 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 The problem with these far left, vegan, green, tofu eating , sandal and sock wearing , tree hugging, pasty faced shithouses is that they aren't happy doing it themselves.....they want to convert normal people, with the messianic fervour of a religious cult member ! There must be something in the veggie/vegan diet that affects their brain, making them come out with such shite about a man who has just died ! I'm angry that such an abysmal creature is sucking at the teat of the public purse, but sadly, there are many , many more of them out there. Cheers. 12 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big napper 3,559 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Stupid looking little cnut, hope leeds service crew give him a knock, little fag looking prick 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Who is going to notice when this waste of space passes away no one fcucking prick, sooner the better fcucking paracite. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.357shooter 993 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 wtf how can that piece of shit write that and think it is ok to do so.should be sacked instantly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 He's a f***ing weasel - probably done f**k all with his life and, been very lucky to reach the positions that he has. .............. I hope he gets slated something rotten and, becomes afraid to walk around his home town. Jack Charlton did all sorts for charity and underprivileged kids in football. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Vermin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,809 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 I bet he won't be getting the freedom of the city any time soon, and gets abuse till his insignificant life is done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 It don't say alot for quality of candidate to be mayor in that town,shit he's probably under qualified for cleaning toilets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,664 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Get it signed lads.. https://www.change.org/p/york-green-party-sack-councillor-david-taylor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,648 Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 hours ago, king said: Get it signed lads.. https://www.change.org/p/york-green-party-sack-councillor-david-taylor Signed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,648 Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 What are the people of York thinking voting for this object . The picture of him shows his T shirt with the anarchy symbol on it , there is a clue there !! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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