NorthernLights Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Uganda gay purge puts football coach on spotA SCOTTISH football manager could lose his job leading an African football team unless he signs a form condemning gays. Bobby Williamson, the former Rangers and West Bromwich star who is now head coach of the Ugandan national squad, has been asked to take part in an anti-sodomy offensive in the country, where homosexuality is illegal. Williamson, along with every other football coach in the country, must sign a code of conduct which "denounces any support or involvement in sodomy related acts". The game's ruling body acted after Isaac Omalla, a player with Horizon FC, reported his manager, Charles Ayeko, to the police, claiming to have been sexually assaulted by the older man following a match during the inter-regional championships in Lira. Ugandan newspapers have alleged there is a homosexual culture among some players. Williamson's employers, the Ugandan FA (FUFA), have now launched a campaign against homosexuality, insisting that all coaches take part. "We are going to address (sodomy] in the code of conduct," said Stone Kyambadde, the vice-chairman of the Ugandan Coaches Association. "The code will denounce any support or involvement in sodomy-related acts." He was backed up by FUFA spokesman, Rogers Mulindwa. "We totally condemn it," he said. "We want evidence to pin the people involved. It's here that we will start the clean-up." Williamson, who has managed Kilmarnock, Hibernian, Plymouth Argyle and Chester City, replaced Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo in the Ugandan post last year. He was back in Scotland last week to see his daughter graduate from Glasgow University. FUFA's document represents something of a moral dilemma for the 47-year-old Scot, who has spoken out against discrimination during his managerial career. He is popular in Kampala, leading The Cranes to victory in the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in January, their first such success for six years. "Sodomy is a criminal offence over there but this is the first I've heard of any code of conduct," he said. "Until FUFA speak to me about that it's a hypothetical matter and I'll reserve my views until I'm approached. "What I will say is that you have to abide by the law of the land in whichever country you happen to be working in. "There has been a lot of talk about homosexuality in the game in Uganda and I've heard stories, but I'm not aware of any evidence of it. What I do know is that most politicians and football officials seem to be strongly against it." However, FUFA's actions are unlikely to win the approval of FIFA, the sport's ultimate governing body. While no one at their Zurich headquarters was available for comment, their policy is one of inclusion. The Ugandan football authorities have acted even though the country could be expelled from FIFA if it attempts to enforce the policy. http://news.scotsman.com/world/Uganda-gay-...ball.5408338.jp Surely FIFA would have to act against the Ugandan FA if they went ahead with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 http://news.scotsman.com/world/Uganda-gay-...ball.5408338.jpSurely FIFA would have to act against the Ugandan FA if they went ahead with this. Aye, there's no doubt that Uganda would face expulsion from FIFA competitions if they forge ahead with this code of conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamus Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I feel let down this thread title promised so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 I feel let down this thread title promised so much. I did try and make the title as interesting as possible. Looks like I have one person who is disappointed that Williamson wasn't caught playing hide the sausage in Uganda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I did try and make the title as interesting as possible. Looks like I have one person who is disappointed that Williamson wasn't caught playing hide the sausage in Uganda Make that two people. I wanted to read that Bobby have been caught on film, singing Let Me Entertain You, while pleasuring his lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Will Duffman be heading to Uganda for his summer holidays this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I did try and make the title as interesting as possible. Looks like I have one person who is disappointed that Williamson wasn't caught playing hide the sausage in Uganda 3 people now disappointed by this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm more disapointed by the substance of the story, and will be more disappointed again if Williamson signs / has anything to do with this shit. (Sorry to be po-faced.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Given how poorly received he was by the Hibs fans when he was their manager, I think that it's entirely possible that Williamson's got a serious grude against faggots anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I thought bobby loved the boaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjenova Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm more disapointed by the substance of the story, and will be more disappointed again if Williamson signs / has anything to do with this shit.(Sorry to be po-faced.) Yes. Anyone who is party to this sort of rabid hatred should rightly be condemned. If I were him, I'd get the hell out of that country before rejecting it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yes. Anyone who is party to this sort of rabid hatred should rightly be condemned.If I were him, I'd get the hell out of that country before rejecting it, though. So would I. Amin, think of the consequences... ....coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djn Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So would I. Amin, think of the consequences... ....coat. He'd be an Idi-ot not to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadio Delle Almondvale Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 The irony is that if I had to bet on it, my money is on Williamson being right behind this proposal or at the very least not a fan of your average homosexual. He doesn't strike me as a big Graeme Norton fan. However if he ever wants to work in this country again, he's not going to sign up and may lose his job. What a dilemma!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 The irony is that if I had to bet on it, my money is on Williamson being right behind this proposal or at the very least not a fan of your average homosexual. He doesn't strike me as a big Graeme Norton fan. However if he ever wants to work in this country again, he's not going to sign up and may lose his job. What a dilemma!! As I mentioned earlier, he can't have been that homophobic a few years ago if he chose to accept the Hibs job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stav Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Haha, either way he's screwed, which is exactly what the Ugandan FA want to stop... I'm also adding my name to the "disappointed by this thread title" list. Mind you, by not signing and quitting he will surely become a gay icon? I can just see the posters now! The only way he'll get out of this is by using the back door (fnarr fnarr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamus Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 This thread has 17 replies and 721 views. Which demonstrates how much everyone wanted to read about big Boaby Williamson dressed in howking boots, lycra shorts,a blue tartan shirt,braces and a miners lamp on his head. Whilst excliming "Im the faither the night" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Whilst excliming "Im the faither the night" Is altar bhoy the other role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU KTID Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bobby's African adventure continues... Bobby Williamson appointed Kenya coach:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28648830 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm genuinely surprised mhak ended up getting banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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