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Wayne Hennessey
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So, apparently, Wayne Hennessey didn't know what a Nazi salute is.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47946382
Judge said he "showed a lamentable degree of ignorance" about who the Nazis, Hitler and their salute was.
Now, we are supposed to trust the British justice system, but this is deeply concerning. It is a special kind of ignorance not to be aware of one of the most historical and instantly recognizable displays of support for the most noted fascist organization of all time.
We should also add that the day after his little antics, when Twitter started an uproar, he tweeted that it was not intended as a Nazi salute and he would never show support for such an awful regime or any of their principles. Did a swift History GCSE then didn't he....
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47946382
Judge said he "showed a lamentable degree of ignorance" about who the Nazis, Hitler and their salute was.
Now, we are supposed to trust the British justice system, but this is deeply concerning. It is a special kind of ignorance not to be aware of one of the most historical and instantly recognizable displays of support for the most noted fascist organization of all time.
We should also add that the day after his little antics, when Twitter started an uproar, he tweeted that it was not intended as a Nazi salute and he would never show support for such an awful regime or any of their principles. Did a swift History GCSE then didn't he....
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Just goes to show that Palace are able to pull the wool over the eyes of officials whether its in the penalty area or not!!2
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I know the majority of Professional footballers are on the thick side when it comes to the real world as many of them have been in academy's since 6 or 7 BUT for a 32 year old man to say he didn't know what a Nazi salute was, beggars belief.
Since when has ignorance been a defence ?10 -
Not proven!!!! Do me a favour.
Apart from the salute he's got his other hand over his top lip to mimic the moustache (allegedly) and is sporting a Hitler haircut.
What's the opposite of a kangaroo court?
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I call chinny reckon on Mr Hennessey.3
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Hmmm0
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laughable, just goes to show how out of touch the court system is if they believed his story.0
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2 of them did, the other felt he was a wrong 'un from the report I read.
Interestingly, his 11th birthday was the day before Eric Cantona kicked a nazi at Selhurst Park. Don't they mention that when they sign anyone.
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Courts had nothing to do with it... Was an FA Paneleaststandmike said:laughable, just goes to show how out of touch the court system is if they believed his story.2 -
Apparently putting your hand over your top lip and the other arm outstretched like that helps to carry sound as he was telling someone to get on with taking the picture.
Lost for words how his lawyers have come up with that and it’s actually stuck, how they say they have no reason to believe it is untrue. Come off it, it’s disgusting.
Man up and face the consequences of the actions. Whether he is Palace or not, it’s diabolical.2 - Sponsored links:
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It is a frivolous defence and Palace should have been deducted 20 points.8
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Silly commentCovered End said:It is a frivolous defence and Palace should have been deducted 20 points.
Should be 3010 -
The FA is not fit for purpose. Absolutely stunning verdict.2
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Awful, disgraceful decision imo. Look at the photo.0
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It’s the FA, did you expect anything other than stoopid?1
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How did Wayne Hennessy explain his words to Max Meyer ?
2 nil, 2-nil, 2- nilllll.0 -
FFS, I know he’s palace but can anyone really take offence at it?
People need to lighten up.3 -
A 21 year old Chelsea fan in May 2016 got a 3 year football banning order and had his chelsea season ticket suspended after the 2-2 draw against Spurs when he was caught on camera giving 13 nazi salutes in 15 minutes.
Fabian "made in Chelsea" Richardson said in his defence that he was waving to mates, though he couldn't name any of them !
Fab Richardson was caught when a picture of him was put on the kick it out website.
The connection with Hennessy is he said he didn't know what a Nazi salute was !
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I’m more offended by the blatant lying.DaveMehmet said:FFS, I know he’s palace but can anyone really take offence at it?
People need to lighten up.4 - Sponsored links:
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Probably found this photo and thought get in...Sage said:Apparently putting your hand over your top lip and the other arm outstretched like that helps to carry sound as he was telling someone to get on with taking the picture.
Lost for words how his lawyers have come up with that and it’s actually stuck, how they say they have no reason to believe it is untrue. Come off it, it’s disgusting.
Man up and face the consequences of the actions. Whether he is Palace or not, it’s diabolical.
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I believe that was his defence & produced photos showing him doing just that during a game.Talal said:
Probably found this photo and thought get in...Sage said:Apparently putting your hand over your top lip and the other arm outstretched like that helps to carry sound as he was telling someone to get on with taking the picture.
Lost for words how his lawyers have come up with that and it’s actually stuck, how they say they have no reason to believe it is untrue. Come off it, it’s disgusting.
Man up and face the consequences of the actions. Whether he is Palace or not, it’s diabolical.
I woukd have just banned him for 6 matches for being ignorant & sent him to a holocaust museum to see for himself.
Prick.4 -
There is a member on here (used to be prolific but doesn't post much anymore) who has a similar photo as his profile picture, presumably a photo of himself but I don't know for sure.0
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What's his problem with photographers? Impatient.0
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A good question @DaveMehmetDaveMehmet said:FFS, I know he’s palace but can anyone really take offence at it?
People need to lighten up.
Back in the day when Irish jokes were mandatory and builders whistled at young woman to cheer them up. Myself and an Ex girlfriend went to a fancy dress party dressed as Rommel "the desert fox" and as a French maid.
TBF to Rommel he was no Nazi, but was a respected Tank commander and tactician who later in the war was implicated in the July 44 plot to assassinate Hitler, and took a cyanide pill so his reputation and family would be left alone.
Different times so no problem with the party outfits. The last I heard my Ex had invaded Dubai and I will still wear the stockings and short skirt on a Friday night.
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DaveMehmet said:FFS, I know he’s palace but can anyone really take offence at it?
People need to lighten up.
I'm not sure if it's actually people offended by his actions but more to do with him actually trying to make out he didn't know what he was doing etc. Think that's why the thread has come up now rather than at the time. That's certainly my opinion on it, not bothered by the actions but then the fact you can lie like that and get away with it is laughable.5 -
Doing a hand action is not the same as being a “nazi” an offensive way to behave but not actually a nazi1
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Wayne Hennessey 'desperate' to learn about Nazis - Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47996638
Can any teachers confirm whether the Holocaust is part of Key Stage 3
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Footballer is a thick twat shocker!
They cannot all be Graham Le Saux you know...0 -
