Mr X

Have to say it seems that things have moved on a little for the majority of people...... most people realise somones sexuality doesnt make them any different as a person and that we share the same goal of supporting are local team and wanting the best for them. Theres always going to be the minority of 14 yr olds chavs where their intelligence doesnt go beyond sexuality jokes and bullying but thats to be expected. Am pleasantly suprised with the reaction to this thread more "couldnt care less" comments than i was envisioning, thanks everyone. Noone answered the original question so cant comment on that

hehe I expected some responses like this and am not offended, but did you read the question?

Yes I realise their was no specific point being made in the thread however I did ask a question though, just wanted to see if generally views had changed on a modern forum. Thanks to those that have replied

I realise i have probably posted this in the wrong section apologies. Thanks for the reasoned comments there appreciated. Yes i think things have moved on generally just still a little stigma over things. Its kind of cool as most people don't even pick up that Im gay as im not your typical girly guy. Comments are always going to be there from the minority and I accept its part of life, everyone is discriminated for something these days Yes thats very true nothing is ever black and white with regards sexuality. Somehow I doubt anyone else is gonna come forward on here other than me but thats cool to be expected (not trying to make out im some kind of hero or role model far from it!)

I realise this is going to set me up for all sorts of abuse and no doubt I will prob not be able to post on here again, but I thought I'd be brave/incredibly foolish and say that yes I am indeed Gay and have supported the saints since a young age when my dad used to take me to the dell. I just wanted to try and dispell the myth of the stereotype that Gay guys cant have anything to do with typical masculine sports. (and to the imature no i dont support for eyeing players, I have a genuine affinity to my home club and enjoy football as a sport) Maybe saints fans will suprise me with their maturity who knows! What do saints fans think of people like gareth thomas who have indeed risked their whole career?

remember even jermaine wright scored a goal for us!

So its something along the lines of gross miss-conduct a sackable offence that has nothing to do with football issues? maybe it was the excuse cortese needed as it was clear there was a rift from the beggining

exactly what where the players told? oh by the way that pardew guy hes finished at this club..... why you say?.... oh that doesnt concern you just do what your paid to. doesnt exactly build team morale

I fear cortese is playing a dangerous game by keeping fans in the dark as to the real reasons for Pardews sudden dismissal...... if he really wasnt good enough for the job why not have got rid of him at the end of last season giving the new guy pre season? I would have a lot more respect for the guy if he just came out and said these are the resons why i feel it wasnt working and these are the reasons why we needed a change! I still maintain that it wasnt for footballing reasons but some other dispute (we all know the alleged gf allegation) I just dont get why the man cant be honest! A question do you think fans will turn on adkins first or cortese?

because he fears the fans are illiterate? (tongue in cheek}

recipe for disaster!

People who use the word gay completely out of context are clearly of limited intelligence, im guessing your still at school?

this is the bit from cortese's statement that ****es me of the most "We recognise that frequent changes to the football management are unlikely to assist in the winning of trophies and promotions" ....... well obviousy you don't recognise it that much!!!!

Have been away for the week and only just found out the sad news, really can't believe devastated for his family my hearts go out to them, it its always the good ones that go before their time. All the people that said "wtf do we do now?" of course that question is in the back of everyones mind but it really shouldnt be be being discussed at the moment. No doubt some skate fan will post a nasty remark on here at some point it wouldnt suprise me, probably sick jokes going round already. R.I.P Markus true saints are never forgotten! All we can do now is win this league in his honour! surely that has to be the ultimate tribute......

soulcrushing

still very raw but could be a hugely influential signing next season, we need to not let this one get away!! lets hope AP and ML are aware of this

appreciate your thoughts on that, I will put my money where my mouth is and say that we will not make an automatic spot next season of course more than happy to be proved wrong!

Those who think we are gonna walk to an automatic spot next season need a reality check!!!!! next season will be just as tough if not tougher, this is a hard league to get out of make no mistake

who wrote the web article? it has spelling mistakes guess thats the echo for you!

I think everyone knows we won't do that, lets be honest

Is he still receiving royalties from dungeons and dragons? happy is or is not birthday marcus

Harding was without a doubt MOTM his work rate was phenomenal and he had all their pace to deal with too and wasn't even on his correct side.......... its a shame that he will be the forgotten hero as most people will vote lambert or fonte

agreed but reading will no doubt want him back!!!!!!!!!!

can you give your reasons?

Just a general question on wether you think there is anything riding on this for pardews future? In my opinion we should be sticking with him win or lose, this season was all about building for the next..... also do you feel cortese feels the same or will there be pressure for a win? THoughts?.......