I think that Smith has got this all wrong for once.Just take the stick and get on with it and move on. It should not be as Saddened said put in the same context as Gareth Thomas, that is if Smith has actually said this and not been misquoted.

quite simple really.



Have a moral undertone to what is being chanted. We call Graham a FGB when we see him but if he abused his family we would have gone to far or if we shouted it for 80 mins during a match at every match.

The sensible RL fans realize that imitating an act with a dog isn't as bad as taking drugs or beating someone. But we realize not to harass players about those things too much. Rugby league is not an excuse to make someone upset (or even suicidal)

We must realize it is just a game and though other fans can joke about it. Who would actually want to break a players resolve? If any opposition fans wanted to make a player uncomfortable when they have been forced half way round the world. i feel really sorry for them. As Smith is saying it is okay on match day to have pop but to take it too far and make the player regret he is here is too far.



Imagine if in your place of work people followed you throughout the day and chanted your one mistake at you, never letting you forget it. Sad really.

Such a bitter little man. What a pathetic attempt to stir trouble.

Just Smith supporting his player publicly. Important seeing as we probably want him to stay post 2011.



We need to circle the wagons around Monaghan (J). Firstly, because he's one of us now. Secondly, because we need him to play well. Thirdly, because it will matter to his brother, one of our most important players. Fourthly, beacuse it will annoy the rest of the league.



Now the Wire.

Congratulations. Your a big enough idiot to let the writers opinion get in the way of the facts.



You'll notice that the writer correctly states that Cas were fined for homophobic chants. But he also incorrectly reports that Smith said clubs should be fined. He then goes on to compare the two before we have seen a quote from the man himself. Finally:





When he says "rules and regulations", it is a far too a vague quote to immediately suggest fines. He could mean that clubs should obey the RESPECT campaign, or he could remind fans of the rules and regulations on the back of every ticket and season ticket in the country, which I'm pretty sure cover abuse to players, match officials, supporters etc.



And then to make it even more vague (and to make you look more like a over reacting bell£nd) the consequences of breaking the "rules and regulations" do not always mean £££! If found guilty, the offending party could take a slap on the wrist, a formal warning, be thrown out of the ground and/or banned for a period of time/or for life in the case of spectators.



Smith then goes on to talk about how Joel is settling in at the club, moving away from potential abuse to his player.



The writer has cleverly twisted Smith's meaning and wrote a story so full of bull it makes Stuart Baggs look like the angel Gabriel.

Not at all, I clarified that in the sentance you quoted, clearly.

I remember being at Widnes when Alan Tait was in the news for the “collection bottle” incident. Being full back he took a lot of stick from us behind the sticks. Remember ‘Arsenal Al’ being on great form that night – absolutely hilarious!!!! “hand’s on your wallets lads….Taity’s here!”







He will get stick for sure – he will just have to put up with it. Hope it motivates him to score more

it may even stop dogs running on to the pitch

I totally agree

It was John Devereux not Tait. Also Devereux never played full back. Absolutely hilarious

i rememebr feeling a sinking feeling after the saints playoff match.



It was looking fixable till we starting chanting at James Graham. We start chating... a few mins later he scores a try.



If J.M reproduces that kind of turn around from chant to score. It will be a far from sinking feeling.

Theres no "Smith [imight[/i have meant it that way". He DID NOT say what the writer has implied.

Mini Monas will be fine and apparently it may attract new fans