Steve Tew: New Zealand ready for a gay All Black
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If I had kids, the gender of a special friend they brought home would be the last thing in the world to concern me, but that could be cos I've had my bi times.<br><br>
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<p>Looks like Michael Allardice has let the side down. I imagine Tew and the lads won't be pleased the Chiefs lock has perpetuated the stereotype the NZRU are trying to shake...</p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">Chiefs player Michael Allardice apologises for homophobic slur</span></strong></p>
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<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Chiefs player Michael Allardice has apologised for making a homophobic comment at the Okoroire Hot Springs near Tirau on Sunday night.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Allardice's conduct received a complaint from Brendan Barraclough, who complained about being the victim of what he described as a "revolting" slur on Sunday night.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">The previous night the Chiefs lost their Super Rugby semifinal against the Hurricanes in Wellington.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Barraclough told Newshub that when he went to leave, one of the players yelled at him "here come the gays, here come the gays" along with other "revolting" slurs.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"How they think this is okay in this day and age is beyond me," he said.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Allardice this afternoon came forward to take responsibility for the comments, writing a statement apologising for his conduct."Yesterday while enjoying post season team bonding at a pub and local swimming pool I made a rude comment directed at my teammate. It was said in jest at a team mate and I did not intend to offend anyone," said Allardice.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"When I learned of Brendan's Facebook post and comments to media, I realised he was referring to the comments I had directed at my team mate. I was not aware he was there, or that he had mistaken these comments as being directed at him. They were not."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Barraclough said the comments didn't hurt him, but he was upset about the effects they could have had on others.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"I brushed it off which is awful to say but you do, you just brush it off. The reason I put it on Facebook is because what if it was some younger guy who... isn't as secure in themselves as I am."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"And because it was the Chiefs. They are put on this platform in the community, people look up to them, so you can't have that kind of crap going on."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Allardice has expressed his regret at the impact his conduct had.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"I am deeply embarrassed and ashamed of the hurt I've caused Brendan and the wider LGBT community and anyone else who I have offended by my comments. I casually used very poor language and have learned a very big lesson today."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"I have today contacted Brendan and apologised for the offence caused by my inappropriate comments, regardless of who they were directed at. I have expressed to Brendan that I have taken full responsibility for my actions, but I have also assured him that there was no malicious intent in my comments - I wasn't yelling at a stranger to inflict hurt."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">"I have chosen to come forward because I believe in being accountable and taking responsibility for your actions, and also because I hope this can be a learning experience for others that homophobic language, even in jest, has wide-reaching and hurtful effects."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Allardice also apologised to the Chiefs for his actions.</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman told Newshub: "It's something we can't now turn back the clock on, it's a regrettable incident but as an organisation we are committed as best we can to make it good."</p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Mr Barraclough says he spoke to several of the other members of the Chiefs that evening and says they were friendly and respectful.</p>
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<p>Allardice's statement has been published on the Chiefs' website: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/247-statement-from-chiefs-player-michael-allardice'>http://chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/247-statement-from-chiefs-player-michael-allardice</a></p>
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<p>Fuck, don't tell me he shot an unarmed black man.</p>
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Maybe I am a dinosaur, but I am more concerned about the guy who complained. He said he wasn't offended but he was worried somebody else could be offended. I have a dislike for people who get outraged or offended on behalf of others.
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<p>Maybe I am a dinosaur, but I am more concerned about the guy who complained. He said he wasn't offended but he was worried somebody else could be offended. I have a dislike for people who get outraged or offended on behalf of others.</p>
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<p>And people wonder why Trump is gaining in popularity everyday.</p> -
People in the 21st century shouldn't receive abuse for their race, gender, religion or sexuality.<br><br>
Disappointing and regrettable behaviour by Allardyce. He let himself, his team mates and his franchise down. If he was at a European Club based in a big city like London, Paris or Edinburgh he might have had his contract torn up. He's done the right thing apologising and his apology sounds sincere. I don't think his actions reflect the wider culture of the Chiefs or NZ Rugby. <br><br>
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<p>Maybe I am a dinosaur, but I am more concerned about the guy who complained. He said he wasn't offended but he was worried somebody else could be offended. I have a dislike for people who get outraged or offended on behalf of others.</p>
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<p>the clip on TV 1 news said he usually ignores these comments form people (I might be wrong, but I think he felt the taunts were directed at him) but thought he couldnt in this instance as Allardyce being a chief is a community leader and shuold be setting examples.</p> -
<p>I find myself failing to give a shit.</p>
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some people are dicks, some people do stupid shit, doesnt always make them bad people, racist or homophobes, just makes them an idiot for doing/saying what they did.
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<p>He wasn't a homophone when he left Christchurch</p>
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<p>/reverse Nepia mode</p>
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<p>He wasn't a homophone when he left Christchurch</p>
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<p>/reverse Nepia mode</p>
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<p>Does everything with you have to be about Canterbury?</p>
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<p>A lot of the luggage we (Brits and colonials) carry is a hang up from Victorian morality.</p>
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<p>The Industrial Revolution was an amazing achievement but what a massive bunch of fluffybunnys that lot turned out to be.</p>
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<p>I dunno, are there not a pretty proportionate number of gay men in the military?</p>
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<p>I have no idea what they look like.</p>
<p>Oh I see. Looks like it depends on the gender:</p>
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<p>As someone on Twitter said, no good comes from a Mad Monday in Matamata. </p>
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<p>Not much good seems to come from Mad Monday fullstop.</p>
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<p>Mad Monday is fucking awesome, and anyone who disagrees is probably ga....</p>
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<p>shit. </p>