Statement from Darren : During a Tuesday phone call with Charlie Methven and Jason Morgan we discussed a retweet I shared about Tommy Robinson. I immediately clarified that I am not aligned with all of his views, although I agree with some. My life is diverse and I don’t believe in limiting my associations to those who look and think like me. They both agreed vehemently that there was no racism or bigotry in the shared post that was divisive or in breach of my contract. It’s troubling that people are often judged or cancelled for holding differing views instead of engaging in open dialogue in society. I have consiststood up against racism, even physically intervening where necessary. I don’t see colour, race, religion or sexual orientation, just good or bad people. My parents taught me to judge people by their character not superficial traits. This situation could have been resolved through an open and honest discussion allowing differing views to co exist respectfully. Unfortunately that meeting never happened and now I am questioning how this even became an issue. My legal team are looking into it but I am still baffled that a fan with no significant social media footprint who hasn’t done anything wrong could be at the centre of such a media article.
On issues like this it’s best to be a fan with an honest opinion, rather than a wannabe club insider so needy to keep the SMT on side. Solidarity with Darren.
My understanding from info overnight is that My Learned Friends are now involved with this case @Dick Plumb1 and rightly so. I will therefore end my contribution to this thread by wishing Darren all the best, and with the hope that he gets justice.
