Why an apology may be in order from Celtic's Commons.

04 September 2011 16:54
Kris Commons should be pulled in for a word on his responsibilities and the dangers of condoning sectarian language. Last season, big Kyle Lafferty found some brilliant form towards the end of the campaign but nearer the start he also found himself in a little Twitter trouble: after one particularly nice derby win at Celtic Park he tweeted: "Sweet o very sweet. Hahaha lennon lennon. What's the score hahaha." He would later apologise in public. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/254767-kyle-lafferty-admits-he-regrets-taunting-neil-lennon-on-twitter/ No real harm done but a good example of being careful what you say and do - and the image you promote - on social media sites. Today we are presented with the following: https://twitter.com/#!/kcommons15 Screengrab presented in case of 'error'. Now, Commons may simply be a dense footballer, who despite all the attention given to sectarian terms, court cases, banners, etc simply doesn't know that he should not be retweeting messages which contain such language and thus promoting them in his name and to his followers. But it is clearly the case that someone should be having a word, to once again illustrate that Celtic Football Club does not endorse, condone or support such terminology or sectarian invective. It is not a matter of taking personal offence, more a simple case of ensuring that balance and parity are clearly demonstrated when it comes to misdemeanours and public behaviour. One can only imagine the outroar if, let's say, Kyle Lafferty retweeted a message containing certain terms which those across the divide - and those within anti-sectarian charities, government and the legal system - would find clearly unacceptable and actionable. Let's focus on football: let's educate our players and officials and ensure we are sending out a consistent message of zero tolerance of sectarianism.

Source: FOOTYMAD