nicko31
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[Football] Harry Arter top bloke.
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Greg Bobkin
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I do love the old 'I've been hacked' line. As if!
I wonder how many times it will get trotted out by people this year...
Leekbrookgull
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Mackenzie
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Did anything come of the Knockaert tweet?
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38507682
So where do NSC stand on this. The lad, 19 years of age has done something HORRIFIC in sending that tweet.
He's been sacked from his club(s) and has a reputation.
So, do you believe the lad should be given a second chance after some time has passed? We see footballers serve convictions (McCormack, hughes) and get clubs so is this any different?
Personally I believe in everyone deserving a second chance but I'm curious where others stand on this.
So where do NSC stand on this. The lad, 19 years of age has done something HORRIFIC in sending that tweet.
He's been sacked from his club(s) and has a reputation.
So, do you believe the lad should be given a second chance after some time has passed? We see footballers serve convictions (McCormack, hughes) and get clubs so is this any different?
Personally I believe in everyone deserving a second chance but I'm curious where others stand on this.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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I do love the old 'I've been hacked' line. As if!
I wonder how many times it will get trotted out by people this year...
He subsequently played the autism card, standard last line of defence for any oddball caught hacking into US Govt. systems or traced as the source of a financial system flash crash.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
And ADHD too, full house of excuses
Albumen
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How can he 'play the autism card' when a) he has autism (ADHD, which can cause you to lose control of emotion/intolerance) and b) he has accepted all punishment and hasnt used his autism as a reason.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Same way he initially used the 'account hacked' card. Plus by his own admission he'd had a few beers when he tweeted. Complete bullshitter.
Albumen
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Two completely different things.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Albumen
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Think you might well lose the crowd on this one Alfie
He's an utter plumb, Ive already bashed him earlier in the thread. But saying ADHD is a card to use is a bit silly, especially as he hasnt used it as one.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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Which shouldn't be mixed with the medication he was on.
Again, not defending the lad, just outlining some context.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Think you're going to have to backtrack on this one mate, or just end up looking a bit daft
http://www.thecomet.net/news/exclus...ance_drove_him_to_abuse_harry_arter_1_4837393
The Comet tracked down the youngster – who has lived with ADHD and a mild form of autism since being diagnosed at Pinehill Hospital in Hitchin five years ago and is on medication called Concerta XL to combat the symptoms.
He said: “I am just so sorry about what I have done.
“I’m not a horrible person. My aunt Stacey Hunt has actually had two miscarriages in the last five years, and I am distraught about upsetting her as well as my family – and of course Harry Arter and his family.
“I was watching Arsenal at home last night and I was hyper. At 3-0 down they weren’t playing well and I was annoyed.
“I’d had a couple of beers and was frustrated at the way the team was playing and I just lashed out. I have no idea why I focused on Harry Arter and his family and I am so, so sorry for what I have done.
“It was a moment of madness.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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The non-League footballer from Stevenage who used Twitter to mock the death of a Premier League footballer’s baby has spoken exclusively to the Comet – revealing his own auntie suffered two miscarriages and says Arsenal’s performance prompted him to send ‘idiotic’ tweets.
Alfie Barker – who went to The Barclay School – mocked AFC Bournemouth player Harry Arter over his stillborn daughter after Arsenal came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with the Cherries last night.
Barker – who had his player registration terminated with immediate effect this lunchtime by parent club Hitchin Town while on loan at Codicote FC – tweeted Arter twice, first saying: “At least you didn’t lose your kid.”
The 18-year-old then added: “Big hype just for a disappointment like the nine months leading up to your child’s birth.”
After his comments were widely criticised, Barker deleted the tweets and apologised this morning.
The tweets made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.The tweets made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.
However, the Comet tracked down the youngster – who has lived with ADHD and a mild form of autism since being diagnosed at Pinehill Hospital in Hitchin five years ago and is on medication called Concerta XL to combat the symptoms.
He said: “I am just so sorry about what I have done.
“I’m not a horrible person. My aunt Stacey Hunt has actually had two miscarriages in the last five years, and I am distraught about upsetting her as well as my family – and of course Harry Arter and his family.
“I was watching Arsenal at home last night and I was hyper. At 3-0 down they weren’t playing well and I was annoyed.
Harry Arter playing for AFC Bournemouth last month. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.Harry Arter playing for AFC Bournemouth last month. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
“I’d had a couple of beers and was frustrated at the way the team was playing and I just lashed out. I have no idea why I focused on Harry Arter and his family and I am so, so sorry for what I have done.
“It was a moment of madness.
“I have no social skills. I have no filter between my mouth and my brain. I work every day and I have spent the whole day trying to understand why I did what I did.
“I would like to meet Harry Arter face to face to apologise for my inexplicable actions. I cannot justify in any way, shape or form what I did but I would like to say sorry. I would like to write a letter to Harry saying sorry too. I feel like the worst person in the world today.
The apology made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.The apology made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.
“It’s the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life, but it is so out of character. I honestly don’t know why I did it.”
Barker could still face action from the FA, who are investigating – with an FA spokesman saying they will be seeking the individual’s observations in relation to his social media posts. He will have seven days, starting tomorrow, to respond.
Barker, who is a carpenter, added that he was happy to undertake any form of sanction football’s governing body may impose, including social media training or educating young footballers not to make the same mistake he did.
“My brain was muddled and I deeply regret my actions,” he said.
“I am happy to commit to any social media educational or awareness schemes the FA have, as well as speaking with youngsters about the dangers of social media.
“I don’t want to be known as the player who trolled Harry Arter. I am devastated that I have made my family ashamed of me and I take full responsibility.
“I also completely understand why Hitchin Town took the action they did and I completely agree they did the right thing.
“I knew I had done something really wrong when I looked at my phone this morning. I will not be using social media again.”
Alfie’s father Danny Barker added: “I’ve given him the tongue-lashing of his life. I can’t believe he’s been so stupid.
“It’s completely out of character. He’s a good lad really, he just didn’t think about what he was doing.
“He’s got the greatest of respect for Harry Arter and all professional footballers and didn’t mean a word of what he wrote – we apologise unreservedly for any distress Alfie has caused Harry Arter and his family.
“We also hope a moment of madness hasn’t cost Alfie his future in football as he’s a good kid who made a terrible error.
“He had a couple of beers watching the game last night and has just lashed out without engaging his brain. Football is his life, he’s had a ball in his cot from before he can walk and it’s all he knows. I can’t believe he’s been so stupid.
“He’s scored 30 goals this season yet he’s gone from hero to zero in the space of two idiotic tweets – but he’s not an Adam Johnson and I just hope Harry Arter accepts our genuine and heartfelt apologies and we can move on.”
A spokesman for Hitchin Town said: “The club adopts a responsible approach to social media and would expect any player connected to Hitchin Town to do likewise. In the light of the player’s irresponsible and anti-social behaviour, we are terminating Alfie Barker’s registration and relationship with the club with immediate effect.
“Hitchin Town, as a community club with established links with various segments of the public, has been a long-time user of social media channels and expects all club stakeholders to use them appropriately.”
AFC Bournemouth and Harry Arter declined to comment.
Alfie Barker – who went to The Barclay School – mocked AFC Bournemouth player Harry Arter over his stillborn daughter after Arsenal came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with the Cherries last night.
Barker – who had his player registration terminated with immediate effect this lunchtime by parent club Hitchin Town while on loan at Codicote FC – tweeted Arter twice, first saying: “At least you didn’t lose your kid.”
The 18-year-old then added: “Big hype just for a disappointment like the nine months leading up to your child’s birth.”
After his comments were widely criticised, Barker deleted the tweets and apologised this morning.
The tweets made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.The tweets made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.
However, the Comet tracked down the youngster – who has lived with ADHD and a mild form of autism since being diagnosed at Pinehill Hospital in Hitchin five years ago and is on medication called Concerta XL to combat the symptoms.
He said: “I am just so sorry about what I have done.
“I’m not a horrible person. My aunt Stacey Hunt has actually had two miscarriages in the last five years, and I am distraught about upsetting her as well as my family – and of course Harry Arter and his family.
“I was watching Arsenal at home last night and I was hyper. At 3-0 down they weren’t playing well and I was annoyed.
Harry Arter playing for AFC Bournemouth last month. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.Harry Arter playing for AFC Bournemouth last month. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
“I’d had a couple of beers and was frustrated at the way the team was playing and I just lashed out. I have no idea why I focused on Harry Arter and his family and I am so, so sorry for what I have done.
“It was a moment of madness.
“I have no social skills. I have no filter between my mouth and my brain. I work every day and I have spent the whole day trying to understand why I did what I did.
“I would like to meet Harry Arter face to face to apologise for my inexplicable actions. I cannot justify in any way, shape or form what I did but I would like to say sorry. I would like to write a letter to Harry saying sorry too. I feel like the worst person in the world today.
The apology made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.The apology made to Harry Arter by Hitchin Town FC player Alfie Barker, who is presently on loan at Codicote FC.
“It’s the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life, but it is so out of character. I honestly don’t know why I did it.”
Barker could still face action from the FA, who are investigating – with an FA spokesman saying they will be seeking the individual’s observations in relation to his social media posts. He will have seven days, starting tomorrow, to respond.
Barker, who is a carpenter, added that he was happy to undertake any form of sanction football’s governing body may impose, including social media training or educating young footballers not to make the same mistake he did.
“My brain was muddled and I deeply regret my actions,” he said.
“I am happy to commit to any social media educational or awareness schemes the FA have, as well as speaking with youngsters about the dangers of social media.
“I don’t want to be known as the player who trolled Harry Arter. I am devastated that I have made my family ashamed of me and I take full responsibility.
“I also completely understand why Hitchin Town took the action they did and I completely agree they did the right thing.
“I knew I had done something really wrong when I looked at my phone this morning. I will not be using social media again.”
Alfie’s father Danny Barker added: “I’ve given him the tongue-lashing of his life. I can’t believe he’s been so stupid.
“It’s completely out of character. He’s a good lad really, he just didn’t think about what he was doing.
“He’s got the greatest of respect for Harry Arter and all professional footballers and didn’t mean a word of what he wrote – we apologise unreservedly for any distress Alfie has caused Harry Arter and his family.
“We also hope a moment of madness hasn’t cost Alfie his future in football as he’s a good kid who made a terrible error.
“He had a couple of beers watching the game last night and has just lashed out without engaging his brain. Football is his life, he’s had a ball in his cot from before he can walk and it’s all he knows. I can’t believe he’s been so stupid.
“He’s scored 30 goals this season yet he’s gone from hero to zero in the space of two idiotic tweets – but he’s not an Adam Johnson and I just hope Harry Arter accepts our genuine and heartfelt apologies and we can move on.”
A spokesman for Hitchin Town said: “The club adopts a responsible approach to social media and would expect any player connected to Hitchin Town to do likewise. In the light of the player’s irresponsible and anti-social behaviour, we are terminating Alfie Barker’s registration and relationship with the club with immediate effect.
“Hitchin Town, as a community club with established links with various segments of the public, has been a long-time user of social media channels and expects all club stakeholders to use them appropriately.”
AFC Bournemouth and Harry Arter declined to comment.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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So the player didn't mention his ADHD in the interview or blame it on ADHD?
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Guess The Comet must have hacked into the player's medical records then? Or been told by his mum.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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Guess The Comet must have hacked into the player's medical records then? Or been told by his mum.
I have no idea about ADHD, what it leads to or the level at which the guy suffers from it, but you seem to suggest that you know it wouldn't be a factor in his moment of stupidity.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Just read what you've read my friend. But as [MENTION=1416]Ernest[/MENTION] pointed out earlier, he's now got the full house of excuses ticked off. In the end, he's just one more dumbf*ck cruel troll who got caught out and who is now getting his come-uppence. It's ruined his life for now, but heigh-ho, life moves on and he'll have learned a life lesson and will maybe even get another job in football one day and/or emerge a better person for the experience.
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The lad is just 19, he's been a dickhead and has made what seems a genuine heartfelt apology, I'd leave it there and expect he's learned a very big life lesson. Alas he will be tried by the internet and disproportionately be made out to be Satan such is life these days.