Brian Martin was convicted of sending a grossly offensive communication to England manager Gareth Southgate Brian Martin, 56, sent an expletive-laden email to Mr Southgate on 4 June after England lost 1-0 to Hungary.
York Magistrates' Court heard Martin, from Selby, criticised the team for "taking the knee" and singled out black players for their performance.Prosecutor Melanie Ibbotson told the sentencing hearing that the email was seen by the personal assistant of Mr Southgate, who forwarded it on to the Football Association's security team. They then contacted North Yorkshire Police.
He also made disparaging remarks about the Black Lives Matter movement and used offensive terms to describe the team's performance in the UEFA Euro 2020 final, when England lost to Italy after a penalty shoot-out.
Good. Why would you abuse someone that has done a fantastic job for his country and made lots of people proud of their country.
I was not convicted of racism, I was 'convicted' of 'grossly offending' Gareth Southgate after two closed hearings where I was not allowed legal representation, not allowed to call witnesses and not allowed to present evidence - try telling the truth.
There's no racism in this. Can you not criticise taking the knee or BLM then?
Gareth Wokegate should just resign.
He said what most folk think. Why are they bend the knee and worry about what pink armbands to wear? Sack Gareth Wokegate immediately as he is a proven failure.
Do you support Selby oldbob1944
If he had just a smidgen of honour he'd have walked after the France game.
Feelings police at it again ?
Racism?
Lol
I wonder why theres a big Racism part here omitted from the headline BBC, I wonder why
Gareth Southgate should stay or leav the team 🤔
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