diegomarahenry Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: The political stuff is boring and either irritates some because it gets in the way or makes some uncomfortable because they would prefer not to think of their club's figurehead being a Trump devotee. It is however a valid discussion point around Ayr United so its not going to go away and will raise its head from time to time. I have no knowledge of the voting habits of our previous chairmen or any other clubs chairpeople, although I would guess Bill Barr wasn't a labour man. If you found out your chairman was a Tory, or SNP etc today, would it change your opinion of him/her? Cameron is a Trump supporter, he is a white middle aged money man who will benefit from his policies. I understand why he has voted for him. I don't agree with him. That is life. The problem is that he has liked an insensitive post at a time when black lives matter is in the forefront. The best that anyone can hope for is Cameron will say, I won't click the like button on tweets like this in the future. As a discussion point, It has been highlighted, rightly condemned but to be discussing it 3-4 days later in an echo chamber isn't going to change anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, eez-eh said: If you don’t think that him reading posts on here is going to change his mind then what difference do you think someone speaking to him directly will make? It will do more good than putting it on here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 He probably should have his twitter set to private and if he wants a separate one to engage with fans then have that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, eez-eh said: The democrat v republican and unionist v nationalist stuff shouldn’t be on this thread but there’s nothing political about pointing out that our chairman liking that tweet isn’t a good look. All I’m seeing here is some people who happen to be on the same side of the spectrum as Lachlan are uncomfortable with that being pointed out - why I don’t really know. This is what I take issue with - my politics are my own and I can assure you they don't mirror Lachlan's. This is typical of political discourse now, if I don't mirror your viewpoint my view is automatically assumed to be the opposite. Irrespective of the reality. It defies belief and is exactly why I don't like politics and football mixing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Trogdor said: This is what I take issue with - my politics are my own and I can assure you they don't mirror Lachlan's. This is typical of political discourse now, if I don't mirror your viewpoint my view is automatically assumed to be the opposite. Irrespective of the reality. It defies belief and is exactly why I don't like politics and football mixing. I didn’t mean you specifically so apologies if it came across like that, nor do I think anyone on this thread is extreme enough to mirror Lachlan. My point is I don’t think the people talking about that tweet are the ones playing politics. There’s some who are either uncomfortable talking about it or just don’t care and so are desperate to play the politics card to try shut it down. Edited August 22, 2020 by eez-eh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC 1910 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 LOOK!!!!Think I’ve found Stevo’s Gran!!!She IS real 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rodders1910 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Signings as in plural? As in more than one? Also, they should be made to declare their political and religious beliefs before signing on the dotted line imo. Aye good shout, any tories can be shown the door.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, eez-eh said: All I’m seeing here is some people who happen to be on the same side of the spectrum as Lachlan are uncomfortable with that being pointed out - why I don’t really know Interested to see what people you have tagged as being on the same side of the spectrum as Lachlan, apart from North British that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, UpInTheAyr said: Interested to see what people you have tagged as being on the same side of the spectrum as Lachlan, apart from North British that is. The spectrum’s pretty wide so probably quite a few - I never said anything about being as extreme as Lachlan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, eez-eh said: I didn’t mean you specifically so apologies if it came across like that, nor do I think anyone on this thread is extreme enough to mirror Lachlan. No worries, I'll climb down from my high horse then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInTheAyr Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, AUFC 1910 said: LOOK!!!! Think I’ve found Stevo’s Gran!!! She IS real 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Scott McLaughlin has announced his retirement...anything to get this thread back on track 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: Scott McLaughlin has announced his retirement...anything to get this thread back on track That rat b*****d. Blocked me on Twitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMIP Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Jeez, I saw all these posts and thought something interesting had happened. Life’s just one long kick in the crotch right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, callum-ayr said: That rat b*****d. Blocked me on Twitter. Why? Im presuming you tweeted him telling him he was a massive shitebag 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thought I'd just drop this here gents x 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb123! Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just read that we won't be required to test players while they're training as of this week. Testing will only be required for friendlies and full training matches.Interesting.... Applies to Championship, League 1 and 2 clubs. From outside looks like a cost cutting exercise but hopefully it doesn't have repurcutions health wise with Covid cases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Lachlan Cameron’s political views are quite clear. What is it your actually wanting to happen here? I don't want anything to happen.I don't like fans of the club trying to shut it down, though. That's not a good look. Signings as in plural? As in more than one? Also, they should be made to declare their political and religious beliefs before signing on the dotted line imo. That's you just being snidey and dickish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just read that we won't be required to test players while they're training as of this week. Testing will only be required for friendlies and full training matches.Interesting.... Applies to Championship, League 1 and 2 clubs. From outside looks like a cost cutting exercise but hopefully it doesn't have repurcutions health wise with Covid cases. Sturgeon was asked about using the nhs tests to help the lower league clubs get playing without being fucked over by the fees.But she wasn't having that, and basically said they needed to keep their tests for key workers etc. , and not to support football clubs getting back.I'd have thought allowing some regular testing would be better than doing none. But the main thing is getting it all up and running, with no more delays.I'm really missing going to the football now. Aye the European stuff is entertaining - but nothing beats following your own team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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