THIS IS DISGRACEFUL.

Like the Football Association in this country, I am shocked and appalled at the racist remarks said by some so-called fans of English Football.

Both Ashley Cole and Ashley Young must be as devastated as me when England crashed out of Euro 2012.

The one thing all three of us share is to be proud to call ourselves English and to have a passport saying we are members of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The FA is right to attack the racist remarks by these so-called fans, which is being displayed on Twitter.

Gone are the days when black footballers have to put up with bananas being thrown on the pitch when playing, thanks to diligent stewards, cameras and CRB safety officials who will spot such despicable people at English football matches.

But whether we want to admit it or not, this bad behaviour will only stop when we accept it is our responsibility to put our foot down and make it clear we will not associate ourselves with people who behave like this.

It’s unpatriotic, idiotic, crude and downright wrong to attack the Ashleys like this, especially since the tournament has moved on to the next stage – congratulations to Italy for getting through to the semi-finals as they were the better team.

We know England have never been good at penalties. There is Gareth Southgate, a man whose penalty was saved against Germany during the Euro 96, yet he is clearly doing well for himself.

There wasn’t any racist remarks said against him, only women willing to give their shoulder for him to cry on and no doubt more than that!

For anyone else who is foolish enough to believe what has been said against Mr Cole and Mr Young was harmless banter, here’s what sections 17, 18 and 19 of the UK's Public Order Act 1996 has to say about this:



Section 17. Meaning of racial hatred.

In this Part racial hatred means hatred against a group of persons defined by reference to colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.

This explains acts intended or likely to stir up racial hatred


Section 18. Use of words or behaviour or display of written material.

(1 ) A person who uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or displays any written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting, is guilty of an offence if—

(a) he intends thereby to stir up racial hatred, or

(b) having regard to all the circumstances racial hatred is likely to be stirred up thereby.

(2) An offence under this section may be committed in a public or a private place, except that no offence is committed where the words or behaviour are used, or the written material is displayed, by a person inside a dwelling and are not heard or seen except by other persons in that or another dwelling.

(3) A constable may arrest without warrant anyone he reasonably suspects is committing an offence under this section.

(4) In proceedings for an offence under this section it is a defence for the accused to prove that he was inside a dwelling and had no reason to believe that the words or behaviour used, or the written material displayed, would be heard or seen by a person outside that or any other dwelling.


Section 19. Publishing or distributing written material.

(1) A person who publishes or distributes written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting is guilty of an offence if—

(a) he intends thereby to stir up racial hatred, or

(b) having regard to all the circumstances racial hatred is likely to be stirred up thereby.



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Andria

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So England is out!

Yes, the England Euro 2012 squad got shown the door on Sunday, 24th June, regarding this tournament.



The Italian press are tearing into this team’s defence.

But as I’ve learned in life, you must also be able to deal with failures in order to appreciate what success is.

Nevertheless, credit where it’s due.

Congratulations to Italy in being able to progress to the next stage of Euro 2012.

I’m keeping this brief, as I’m off to drown my sorrows with a tub of Häagen-Dazs Cookies and Cream.

Andria

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WELCOME TO THE MS CLUB JACK OSBOURNE.

That’s one of the best things I can say to you, regarding this illness.

Your eating habits will have to change as you will find certain foods only flare up your condition.

In my case, it’s the humble tomato - tomatoes as it’s stated in the USA.

You will also have to know where the toilet is, wherever you go.

You will also be feeling annoyed that this illness has affected you.

This, I certainly know from my own experience.

You will also wonder, why now?

After living such an adventurous life, you may feel cheated, that it was wrong, considering all the people on this Earth - especially since there are so many unpleasant people out there - it was decided you should have this illness.

I was looking forward to having an ordinary life, which included getting married, having kids and getting a mortgage when I got this illness.

Needless to say, all my previous plans went straight out of the window!

I still remember the anger and bitterness I had when, at the Wembley Job Centre Plus, in north-west London, I screamed down the phone to a true gentleman, who was at the Belfast Benefit Delivery Centre, WHY ME?

He calmly replied: “you’ve got to deal with the cards life has sent you.”

He was right. Considering I called myself Miss Independent, I couldn’t see myself not being able to cook my own meals or being limited in what I can physically do.

I couldn’t think of a day when I couldn’t jog but now I can’t.

I still have a weakness for milk chocolate but because my body no longer allows me to join in other aerobics classes – apart from swimming - I now limit myself to one bar a week.

My friends, who have MS and are in a wheelchair, won’t even touch it.

It’s also tempting to get bitter, as I lost my job thanks to this illness - I can no longer touch type.

I also can’t cook my own meals and have to rely on take-aways or ready-made meals for one person, which I know are not healthy all the time but that’s the way it is for me.

But once you accept your condition, you will then see other opportunities in life and be thankful.

His mum, Sharon Osbourne, got it spot on when she talked about the importance of having a positive outlook in life, regarding multiple sclerosis.

There is no point in worrying over things you simply cannot change.

Considering the things his dad, Ozzy Osbourne has done with his past, it's tempting to think that the medics who diagnosed Jack's condition, got it wrong but that's simply not the case with MS.

So here’s wishing you dignity, happiness and the very best of everything in life, Mr Jack Osbourne.

Light and Peace

Andria.

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I like this!

I was touched by what Alex O-C had to say about his role in the England football team.

It’s my belief that if you employ the right people, you can get a brilliant result.

Likewise, if you employ the wrong people, you will run dry.

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I have to admit, like many people in the UK I was upset Mr Rio Ferdinand (Manchester Utd FC) wasn’t included in the England football squad.

Regardless as to who said what, I believe both Rio (being a former England captain) and the Chelsea FC and England skipper John Terry are men enough to call a truce on any grievances between them over Mr Ferdinand’s brother Anton (Queens Park Rangers FC) and realise what’s important here is national pride and achievement.

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Nevertheless, I was happy watching England play against France two days ago.

The result could have been better – let’s face it the French player Nasri, who scored and got the equaliser, got this result due to the sloppy England defence.

But we didn’t get beaten and I’m happy with the 1-1 result.

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Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner!

That I love London town!

In order to avoid any legal action regarding copyright law, I’m happy to say those words are from the musical My Fair Lady. Well city, as the rest of us know London to be.

I’m so proud to see West Ham FC get straight back into the Premier league.

We all know the longer you stay out, the harder it is to get back in this league.

Football clubs like Leeds and Millwall (who were regulated out of top flight football when the Premier league was started in 1991) are clear examples of this.

So when I saw my local club QPR avoiding the drop, I was tickled with happiness!

Looking at the success of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea winning the Champions League, all of this makes me proud that I live in a city that’s home to so much talent.

Go London!

Andria.

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