Anton into Forever R's

[qpr4life]

Where is their mission statement? Where does it say what the "club" is for? I've looked on line, facebook etc. but can't find it. Pretty much pointless arguing about it if we don't know what the purpose is.

Not arguing? Just discussing.

[Ronnie Rangers]

Discussing with different points of view then. The point still stands.

Wow wtf think maybe forever R is a safe space, please don't share your point of view incase it well you know.

[qpr4life]

Found this from the minutes of the first meeting; I think Anton fits the bill of embracing former players and being part of something, given what he's been through.

Vision, Mission & Criteria
 Vision and Mission as detailed in presentation was agreed.
 Criteria – All players would be invited to join the Club.
 Agreed that this would not be a Club that would provide funds to Former Players who may be ill or experiencing financial hardship. The PFA perform this role for its members.

“We want to create a platform to ensure QPR’s former players continue to feel engaged and part of the QPR family.

“As a club, we want to recognise, celebrate and embrace former QPR players by engaging them on a regular basis.

“As a former player myself, I know how important and special it is to be recognised by the club and feel part of it once our playing days are over.

“I am sure The Forever R’s Club will be a great way of saying thank you to former players, as well as engaging with them for many years to come.”

[davieqpr]

Can you imagine if there were such a thing as a Forever Forest club. They would have to hire Wembley for just the last few seasons.

[SM3 Ranger]

We have inducted him to show support against racism and to show that we were there for him through his must difficult part in his career. You don’t need to be a good player to be inducted, it’s about showing support to a person. Some opinions on here are getting worse.

Some opinions on here are getting worse?
What is the inference with that comment?

[cross it Dave]

Some opinions on here are getting worse?
What is the inference with that comment?

I asked him that as well, he cocked a deaf un.

[qpr4life]

I asked him that as well, he cocked a deaf un.

It's not really relevant to be honest. We should just agree it was a good touch from the club and move on

[SM3 Ranger]

It's not really relevant to be honest. We should just agree it was a good touch from the club and move on

Totally relevant as the way I read it was if you didn't agree with him being inducted then somehow it was racist.
I take umbrage if that was the case.

[qpr4life]

Totally relevant as the way I read it was if you didn't agree with him being inducted then somehow it was racist.
I take umbrage if that was the case.

That's fair, but Forever R's as stated above isn't about how many matches you played or goals you scored.

[cross it Dave]

It's not really relevant to be honest. We should just agree it was a good touch from the club and move on

I agree 100% with SM3, it is completely relevant.

Stop being judge and jury on other people posts, if you don’t like it then you going to have fu cking lump it. haha

[qpr4life]

I agree 100% with SM3, it is completely relevant.

Stop being judge and jury on other people posts, if you don’t like it then you going to have fu cking lump it. haha

I am referee of course.. just doing what you asked me to do the other week. Sorry, you're like my wife, I dont know where I stand 'haha'

It's not relevant, I tell you why.

Because the club isn't about how well you did or didnt play. So if you dont like the bloke, thats just your agenda, or the fact you dont agree with the club.

Race isn't a problem, if you assume thats why he meant, it's again your agenda.

Either get on board that he was introduced to the club for reasons not just because he played for us or dont but dont dig a hole around race.

The more you argue it, the more it makes me wonder what the issue is.

[cross it Dave]

Could you write that in English instead of complete boll ocks.

[KevC59]

This is getting a bit out of hand, everybody is entitled to their own opinion, we all agree with that, there doesn't always have to be a hidden agenda in people's comments, people just say it how they see it sometimes, Anton is obviously a " marmite" case here, personally,as I started this thread, I was surprised that he was included in Forever R's, a lot of people expressed the same opinion, but there has been a contrary and eloquent case bought by others, which should be treated with respect.
Maybe it's time to put this one to bed, agree to differ, like gentlemen, and move on to more pressing matters. All agreed ?

[Undecided]

This is getting a bit out of hand, everybody is entitled to their own opinion, we all agree with that, there doesn't always have to be a hidden agenda in people's comments, people just say it how they see it sometimes, Anton is obviously a " marmite" case here, personally,as I started this thread, I was surprised that he was included in Forever R's, a lot of people expressed the same opinion, but there has been a contrary and eloquent case bought by others, which should be treated with respect.
Maybe it's time to put this one to bed, agree to differ, like gentlemen, and move on to more pressing matters. All agreed ?

Agreed.

Well said.

[SheepRanger]

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