Friday 12 December 2008

In denial

I've claimed the board of Dundee FC keep their heads in the sand while their support glorifies a sectarian tradition. This is slightly inaccurate. There are times when passive dishonesty isn't enough.

One such example was brought on by the outrage over comments attributed to David Murray who appeared to suggest that there was a sectarian element to the rivalry with Dundee United. Understandably, United were none too chuffed about what would have been an unfounded allegation. Understandably, Dundee were none too chuffed about someone pointing at the cupboard that had the skeleton in it.


Anti-sectarian campaigner David Murray


Dundee's “proof”, as cited in the statement, of there being no sectarian undertones at Dens Park was a 177-page Strathclyde University report, of which it would seem they neglected to read roughly 176. “The Extent of Sectarianism Online” proves categorically that there were no sectarian references (that the researchers recognised) on ONE Dundee forum for a period of ONE day. A far cry from the NEVER on ANY forum which the Dundee board would like us to believe. The truth can be found much closer to home, on the forum of the very website where their spurious denial was made. Alternatively, the board could always try taking their prawn sandwiches over to the Derry to find out for themselves. Bring sand, I suspect you'll be needing it.

Unknown Dundee board member

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