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Uh-oh, more trouble in paradise. Still, I'm sure Elliott will be seen as the more acceptable face of racism, rather than a mixed-race foreigner "convicted" by an FA panel of legal overlords, because, well, they thought he seemed shifty. Paul Elliott: Anti-racism campaigner quits FA role over "discriminatory abusive comments" - Mirror Online A statement read: "The FA has today accepted the resignation of Paul Elliott from all roles representing the organisation. "This follows a conversation in which discriminatory abusive comments were made to Richard Rufus." Bernstein said: "I wish to thank Paul for his dedicated and unstinting work, particularly in the area of anti-racism. "I am saddened by this turn of events and it is with regret that we accept Paul's resignation. "However, the use of discriminatory language is unacceptable regardless of its context and in effect has made Paul's position untenable." Elliott released a statement via Kick It Out explaining his decision. He said: "Earlier this week, a former friend and business colleague made public an SMS text message I sent him, in which I used a term which is widely known as being derogatory to my own community. "I regret using it; it is inappropriate and not part of my everyday vocabulary. "As an advocate of high standards of public behaviour, and integrity in public life, I know the use of this word sends out mixed messages and contradicts my position as a Kick It Out trustee. "I will continue to be active in other projects in what I believe to be a true and just cause."

Seriously, what the fuck is going on here? This Peter Herbert guy is now convinced there's a cover up because he doesn't want to accept that there may have been a misunderstanding or an alarmist reaction by some aggrieved players. He's blatantly just trying to raise the SBL profile. I know I'm biting when I probably shouldn't but fuckwitts like this just annoy me and undermine actual racism. They basically just cry wolf whenever there's a hint of a grey area and in this instance they're making themselves look fucking stupid. If I was a black man I'd be proper embarassed by this. Also, how on earth do they get away with being a society just for black lawyers? Are white lawyers not allowed in? If a white lawyer turned up for a job interview what would they tell him? Would a society for white lawyers be considered racist by the black community? The whole things is just ridiculous