((HT: SkySports))
Nicolas Anelka, it cannot be debated, that when he's on... he's on...
A tremendous scorer who can also be a tremendous headache...
Evidenced by his short-lived time at West Brom... after a move on a scored goal in late December, his time was even shorter-lived...
BBC Newsnight caught up with David Baddiel about the "quenelle" salute Anelka gave...
And, then, caught up with Dieudonne himself back in February...
West Brom gave conditions for his reinstatement- which were later revealed to be an apology to everyone and accept a fine.
Anelka then took to his Twitter account to announce he was leaving and terminating his contract on his own "with immediate effect."
The club, then, decided it wasn't Anelka's move to make and sacked him...
Their statement:
"Nicolas Anelka's purported termination of his Premier League contract this evening via Social Media was invalid as this was not conducted under the correct legal process as required by his contract.
"The club considers the conduct of Nicolas Anelka on December 28, coupled with his purported termination on Social Media this evening, to be gross misconduct.
"As a result the club has tonight written to Nicolas Anelka giving him 14 days' notice of termination as required under his contract."
West Brom, as a footnote, picked up a major three points in a win at Swansea to get a little further away from relegation...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
OSG Prem: Anelka Wants FA Charge Dropped, Hasn't Appealed Yet...
((HT: Sky Sports/BPL))
The FA came down with a charge against the West Brom striker for this in the West Ham game before the New Year...
Technically, it was for "...making a gesture alleged to have been "abusive or indecent or insulting or improper"
Anelka maintains that the so-called "quenelle" gesture was "anti-establishment" and not anti-Semitic... and, at least, 5 games hang in the balance for the decision on the appeal...
He has until 1PM east coast time tomorrow to file the paperwork.
"I ask that the FA kindly remove the charges alleged against me," he wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. "And I repeat, I am neither anti-Semitic nor racist."
He has even submitted a clip through his Twitter feed that backs up his claim from the head of something called the CRIF.
Roger Cukierman, head of the Jewish organisation CRIF (Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions) maintained this point in a recent interview:
((HT: SNTV))
Remember, earlier this week West Brom main sponsor Zoopla has withdrawn their interest in keeping the deal after it expires after this season. There was even discussion that Zoopla wanted their named removed from Anelka's kit.
Zoopla's president is Jewish...
The FA came down with a charge against the West Brom striker for this in the West Ham game before the New Year...
Technically, it was for "...making a gesture alleged to have been "abusive or indecent or insulting or improper"
Anelka maintains that the so-called "quenelle" gesture was "anti-establishment" and not anti-Semitic... and, at least, 5 games hang in the balance for the decision on the appeal...
He has until 1PM east coast time tomorrow to file the paperwork.
"I ask that the FA kindly remove the charges alleged against me," he wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. "And I repeat, I am neither anti-Semitic nor racist."
He has even submitted a clip through his Twitter feed that backs up his claim from the head of something called the CRIF.
Roger Cukierman, head of the Jewish organisation CRIF (Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions) maintained this point in a recent interview:
((HT: SNTV))
Remember, earlier this week West Brom main sponsor Zoopla has withdrawn their interest in keeping the deal after it expires after this season. There was even discussion that Zoopla wanted their named removed from Anelka's kit.
Zoopla's president is Jewish...
Monday, January 20, 2014
OSG Prem: Yep, Zoopla Is Done With West Brom
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And this news comes hours before their Monday night match-up against Everton...
Against West Ham, Anelka celebrated by using a "quenelle" gesture- what is regarded as an inverted Nazi salute. Anelka responded by saying it was a tribute to French comedian Dieudonne, who has been arrested half-a-dozen times for hate speech against Jews.
Zoopla said, in a statement, that it had been "reviewing its position over the past few weeks in light of the actions of striker, Nicolas Anelka, during the match against West Ham over the Christmas period and has decided to focus its attention on other marketing activities after this season."
Zoopla is owned by Alex Chesterman, who is Jewish, and they had given West Brom their largest kit deal in history. The deal was set to end after this season. The firm just confirms it now and word is that any kit Anelka wears must not have the Zoopla logo on its front...
The game with Everton should be interesting...
And this news comes hours before their Monday night match-up against Everton...
Against West Ham, Anelka celebrated by using a "quenelle" gesture- what is regarded as an inverted Nazi salute. Anelka responded by saying it was a tribute to French comedian Dieudonne, who has been arrested half-a-dozen times for hate speech against Jews.
Zoopla said, in a statement, that it had been "reviewing its position over the past few weeks in light of the actions of striker, Nicolas Anelka, during the match against West Ham over the Christmas period and has decided to focus its attention on other marketing activities after this season."
Zoopla is owned by Alex Chesterman, who is Jewish, and they had given West Brom their largest kit deal in history. The deal was set to end after this season. The firm just confirms it now and word is that any kit Anelka wears must not have the Zoopla logo on its front...
The game with Everton should be interesting...
Saturday, January 18, 2014
OSG Prem: West Brom Main Sponsor May Pull Over Anelka Flap
It all started over this salute-slash-tribute by West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka...
At West Ham on Boxing Day, he made a 'quenelle' gesture which some French politicians have associated with anti-Semitism...
Anelka claimed it was a tribute to a stand-up comedian friend of his, Dieudonne...
Now the sponsor on the front of the West Brom kit, Zoopla, may pull out of their sponsorship if Anelka plays Monday. The company is owned by Alex Westerman, who is Jewish. A Marketing Week article by Sebastian Joseph says the company will pull out "with immediate effect" if Anelka is still around.
From Joseph:
It is likely Anelka will face the Merseyside side club next week, however, with one source close to the matter claiming the club is not prepared to let sponsors dictate its team selection. West Brom are believed to have already made early inquires into securing a temporary sponsor for the remainder of the season should Zoopla act on its threat. The property firm’s two-year deal with the club ends this season and the club is “confident’ of being able to find a new long-term backer given the League’s growing popularity, according to the source.
The Football Association is still looking into the move by Anelka...
At West Ham on Boxing Day, he made a 'quenelle' gesture which some French politicians have associated with anti-Semitism...
Anelka claimed it was a tribute to a stand-up comedian friend of his, Dieudonne...
Now the sponsor on the front of the West Brom kit, Zoopla, may pull out of their sponsorship if Anelka plays Monday. The company is owned by Alex Westerman, who is Jewish. A Marketing Week article by Sebastian Joseph says the company will pull out "with immediate effect" if Anelka is still around.
From Joseph:
It is likely Anelka will face the Merseyside side club next week, however, with one source close to the matter claiming the club is not prepared to let sponsors dictate its team selection. West Brom are believed to have already made early inquires into securing a temporary sponsor for the remainder of the season should Zoopla act on its threat. The property firm’s two-year deal with the club ends this season and the club is “confident’ of being able to find a new long-term backer given the League’s growing popularity, according to the source.
The Football Association is still looking into the move by Anelka...
Sunday, December 29, 2013
OSG Prem: West Brom's Anelka Facing Ban For Anti-Semitic Gesture
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First of all... tell us what you think this gesture means...
Anelka scored twice in West Brom's 3-3 draw with West Ham, but the FA is asking him what in the blue hell he was thinking when he gave the French "quenelle" salute- made famous by French comedian Dieudonne, a close personal friend of Anelka, and linked to anti-Semitism in France.
Anelka is claiming that it was just a nod to his friend while the rest of the world is coming down hard...
French minister for sport Valerie Fourneyron called the move "shocking" and "disgusting" through her official Twitter account.
"Anelka's gesture is a shocking provocation, disgusting. There's no place for anti-Semitism and incitement to hatred on the football field."
Richard Ferrer, of the Jewish News, told Sky Sports News:
"This is either a lack of awareness on Anelka's part, or something more sinister...he must be aware of the 'quenelle's meaning and the baggage it carries. Surely he was making a statement? It's a major concern for the Football Association."
European Jewish Congress president Moshe Kantor told Sky: "This salute is merely a lesser known Nazi salute and we expect the same kind of punishment to be handed down by the authorities as if Anelka had made the infamous outstretched arm salute."
The HQ guesses that Anelka is in a load of trouble...
First of all... tell us what you think this gesture means...
Anelka scored twice in West Brom's 3-3 draw with West Ham, but the FA is asking him what in the blue hell he was thinking when he gave the French "quenelle" salute- made famous by French comedian Dieudonne, a close personal friend of Anelka, and linked to anti-Semitism in France.
Anelka is claiming that it was just a nod to his friend while the rest of the world is coming down hard...
French minister for sport Valerie Fourneyron called the move "shocking" and "disgusting" through her official Twitter account.
"Anelka's gesture is a shocking provocation, disgusting. There's no place for anti-Semitism and incitement to hatred on the football field."
Richard Ferrer, of the Jewish News, told Sky Sports News:
"This is either a lack of awareness on Anelka's part, or something more sinister...he must be aware of the 'quenelle's meaning and the baggage it carries. Surely he was making a statement? It's a major concern for the Football Association."
European Jewish Congress president Moshe Kantor told Sky: "This salute is merely a lesser known Nazi salute and we expect the same kind of punishment to be handed down by the authorities as if Anelka had made the infamous outstretched arm salute."
The HQ guesses that Anelka is in a load of trouble...
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