“I don’t understand how it’s a lack of evidence. "However, the FA has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to put before a regulatory commission to prove that the words amount to a breach of FA Rule E3(2).". Adebayo Akinfenwa has responded to the FA's final ruling on his complaint after he was called a 'fat water buffalo' by a member of the Fleetwood … “They’ve come out and stated that they accept the comment was made, but they cannot prove that it was racial. “There’s no grey area for me. “If he called me a fat pig, I wouldn’t have said it was racist, I would have just said he disrespected me. “Of course it’s disheartening [that it hasn’t been acted upon]. 1.3m Followers, 376 Following, 841 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Adebayo Akinfenwa (@realakinfenwa) ", The Professional Footballers' Association also said it was "disappointed" at the verdict, adding: "It is abundantly clear that a white player with a similar stature to Akinfenwa would never be described in the way he was during this incident.". The workout split is Push, Pull, Legs, Arms and High Intensity Circuit. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
“I get comments like ‘why are you making it racial?’ and ‘why is it a race thing?’.
Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. However, while the FA said that it was satisfied the insult was used towards Akinfenwa, there was not sufficient evidence to charge the Fleetwood employee for a breach of FA Rule E3(2) - making reference to ethnic origin, race and/or nationality. “It’s not ever banter.
But, while the FA said that it was satisfied the insult was used towards the 38-year-old, they claimed there was ‘not sufficient evidence’ to charge the Fleetwood employee for a breach of FA Rule E3(2) – making reference to ethnic origin, race and/or nationality. But if you call me a fat water buffalo, there’s a difference.
Akinfenwa claimed he … A Fleetwood representative has avoided punishment by the Football Association after allegedly calling Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa a "fat water buffalo". The FA commissioned a report from an independent expert in race relations which concluded that the words were not objectively racist.
The failure of the FA to act is disappointing. The workout plan is on the app to available iOS and Android, you will be able to access workout videos and track your progress. Adebayo Akinfenwa claimed he was called a 'fat water buffalo'. That’s the disappointing thing. “They keep promoting that we should report incidents and they want change, they want a better society and they want a better system.
Saheed Adebayo Akinfenwa is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for the ‘Wycombe Wanderers.’ He became known as “The Beast" for his heavily built body and enormous physical strength. It was dehumanising and it’s wrong. "For the avoidance of doubt, the FA is entirely satisfied that the alleged words were used by the member of FTFC. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. “For me, there was no positive [intent] in calling me a fat water buffalo.
“The system, whether that’s a school or the FA, the system that’s there to protect you, report it so we can make a long standing change. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Akinfenwa claimed he felt "angry, frustrated and dehumanised" after hearing the remark during Wycombe's play-off semi-final against Fleetwood last season. Fleetwood said they "welcome the findings of the regulatory commission and in particular the independent expert's conclusion that the employee's actions were not objectively racist". Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live, alleged to hear the remark from a Fleetwood Town representative. A Fleetwood representative has avoided punishment by the Football Association after allegedly calling Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa a "fat water buffalo". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. "The club believe the FA had the opportunity to take appropriate steps to ensure the conduct was punished appropriately and to make sure that everyone knows that this type of comment will not be tolerated in the future. Akinfenwa also runs a clothing label named ‘Beast Mode On.’. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Akinfenwa claimed he was called a ‘fat water buffalo’ by a Fleetwood representative. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Fleetwood avoid punishment over ‘dehumanising’ Akinfenwa remark, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Following a short but successful time at Doncaster, Akinfenwa moved to his seventh club, Torquay United. “They had the opportunity here right now to stamp it out going forward, that you cannot use this terminology and this sort of language and shut it down right now. If I called you [speaking to Jim] a water buffalo it wouldn’t mean the same thing, as you have no direct identification with that sort of animal. Adebayo Akinfenwa has told talkSPORT he ‘feels let down’ by the Football Association after the person who called him a ‘fat water buffalo’ escaped punishment from the governing body. Focusing all body parts to grow muscle, strength and with the High Intensity Circuit will focus on toning. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Why do people think using my skin colour is my go-to? You can find our Community Guidelines in full here.
Akinfenwa is the strong footballer weighs around 16 stone (101 kg) and has found a place in various editions of the ‘FIFA’ video game series. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. “Race is a triggered word, it’s an uncomfortable conversation. His first professional breakthrough came at Doncaster Rovers, having spent time up until then in the lower leagues of English football as well as spells in Lithuania and Wales. He proved to be a goal threat, but left the struggling team the following se… “The most disappointing thing for me in this situation is the FA keep saying, ‘report these incidents’, but it got reported and nothing came out of it! Akinfenwa, 38, alleged a Fleetwood representative had called him a "fat water buffalo", with accounts from both clubs' players and staff, and two … You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. And Akinfenwa joined talkSPORT on Friday to issue his own response to the ruling, and said it’s no wonder players feel there’s no point reporting incidents of racist abuse when the FA do nothing about it. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? An FA statement read: "Having considered the witness accounts, the expert's detailed report, and all of the facts and circumstances of this specific incident, the FA is not satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to charge the member of FTFC with a breach of FA Rule E3(2). But if we want change we’ve got to continue to report it and we’ve got to continue standing up and paying attention so change can happen.”. When we start adding race to it, all of a sudden certain people get tense. It baffles me! “But I report it and I feel like they had a chance to say, even if it is a grey area for them, ‘let’s stamp it out’, but I feel they let me down.
Saheed Adebayo Akinfenwa is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for the ‘Wycombe Wanderers.’ He became known as “The Beast" for his heavily built body and enormous physical strength.