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Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:38 pm  
http://www.therhinos.co.uk/news/23183.php#.U5BydSgpjKE

Leeds Rhinos and England full back Zak Hardaker has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation by the Rugby Football League regarding comments he made during last Friday's First Utility Super League game at Warrington Wolves:
"Because of the RFL's investigation, this is the first opportunity I have had to speak about the incident in last week's game at Warrington. First and foremost I would like to apologise for any offence my comments during that game have caused. In the heat of the game, I have used an offensive term and I can honestly say I was deeply saddened when I found out after the game how my comment had been perceived.

As professional players we know that we have an obligation to conduct ourselves in the right manner for the good of the game at all times, that includes with our team mates, opponents, officials and of course supporters at the ground and those watching at home on television, and my comments fell below those standards.

I would especially like to apologise to Michael Monaghan, who my comments were aimed at. During the investigation, I was made aware that the referee on the night, James Child, also heard my comment and was offended by it. I would like to unreservedly apologise to him for that and I can assure him that no offence was intended toward him.

I have complied fully with the RFL's investigation, never looked to deny what I said and will accept their judgement. I made a mistake and hopefully, if any good can come from this situation, it is that everyone thinks about the words they say and how they can cause unintended offence to those around us. Clearly certain words have powerful meanings other than that intended at the time."

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brian McDermott added, "This is a disappointing incident on all fronts. As a club we pride ourselves on representing our game in the best possible light. Zak has made a mistake. I am confident this was a genuine error of judgement and that he understands the offence his comment has caused. The standards set for the modern players are higher than any previous generation with the amount of coverage our game receives on television and online. As a club we must help our players to understand the level of scrutiny required to make sure an incident like this does not happen again."
http://www.therhinos.co.uk/news/23183.php#.U5BydSgpjKE

Leeds Rhinos and England full back Zak Hardaker has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation by the Rugby Football League regarding comments he made during last Friday's First Utility Super League game at Warrington Wolves:
"Because of the RFL's investigation, this is the first opportunity I have had to speak about the incident in last week's game at Warrington. First and foremost I would like to apologise for any offence my comments during that game have caused. In the heat of the game, I have used an offensive term and I can honestly say I was deeply saddened when I found out after the game how my comment had been perceived.

As professional players we know that we have an obligation to conduct ourselves in the right manner for the good of the game at all times, that includes with our team mates, opponents, officials and of course supporters at the ground and those watching at home on television, and my comments fell below those standards.

I would especially like to apologise to Michael Monaghan, who my comments were aimed at. During the investigation, I was made aware that the referee on the night, James Child, also heard my comment and was offended by it. I would like to unreservedly apologise to him for that and I can assure him that no offence was intended toward him.

I have complied fully with the RFL's investigation, never looked to deny what I said and will accept their judgement. I made a mistake and hopefully, if any good can come from this situation, it is that everyone thinks about the words they say and how they can cause unintended offence to those around us. Clearly certain words have powerful meanings other than that intended at the time."

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brian McDermott added, "This is a disappointing incident on all fronts. As a club we pride ourselves on representing our game in the best possible light. Zak has made a mistake. I am confident this was a genuine error of judgement and that he understands the offence his comment has caused. The standards set for the modern players are higher than any previous generation with the amount of coverage our game receives on television and online. As a club we must help our players to understand the level of scrutiny required to make sure an incident like this does not happen again."
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:49 pm  
...and if either of those statements were written by Hardaker or McDermott I'll be on the cover of next months Weight Watchers magazine as slimmer of the month.

Standard statement written by the Rhinos PR machine to appease those with some overzealous, missed-place sense of social morality.

This now proves that there was no homophobic intent in his comments as we all know Monaghan's sexual orientation... woof!!
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:55 pm  
Thank Christ for that. Can we move on now please.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:58 pm  
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...and if either of those statements were written by Hardaker or McDermott I'll be on the cover of next months Weight Watchers magazine as slimmer of the month.

Standard statement written by the Rhinos PR machine to appease those with some overzealous, missed-place sense of social morality.

Or to pre-empt a potential 5 to 8 match ban.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:58 pm  
Fat Boy wrote:
...and if either of those statements were written by Hardaker or McDermott I'll be on the cover of next months Weight Watchers magazine as slimmer of the month.

Standard statement written by the Rhinos PR machine to appease those with some overzealous, missed-place sense of social morality.

This now proves that there was no homophobic intent in his comments as we all know Monaghan's sexual orientation... woof!!


Of course it was written by the media department, I'd be very worried if it wasn't!

I don't think its an overzealous, miss-placed sense of social morality at all. He said something stupid in the public domain.

Of course he isn't homophobic, but he said a homophobic thing. He's a big daft lad.

He's apologised and is being dealt with accordingly. Everybody should now move on.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:01 pm  
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Of course it was written by the media department, I'd be very worried if it wasn't!

I don't think its an overzealous, miss-placed sense of social morality at all. He said something stupid in the public domain.

Of course he isn't homophobic, but he said a homophobic thing. He's a big daft lad.

He's apologised and is being dealt with accordingly. Everybody should now move on.

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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:02 pm  
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He's a big daft lad


yeah...he's massive.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:04 pm  
Seems the people of Twatter won't move on.

Some of them even suggesting that statement is Rhinos saying it's OK to abuse players rather than Referee's?!

Surely Hardaker is clarifying who the insult was aimed at and nothing else?!
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:13 pm  
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Surely Hardaker is clarifying who the insult was aimed at and nothing else?!

He may not be believed of course. That will depend on whether James Child thought the abuse was directed his way. Michael Weyman at HKR tried to convince the disciplinary that he too was abusing a player rather than the ref but the disciplinary didn't believe him and banned him for abusing the ref. We only know from Zak's statement that James Child was offended by what he heard not whether he thought the abuse was targeted at him.
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Re: Zak Hardaker - Statement : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:30 pm  
Fat Boy wrote:
...and if either of those statements were written by Hardaker or McDermott I'll be on the cover of next months Weight Watchers magazine as slimmer of the month.

Standard statement written by the Rhinos PR machine to appease those with some overzealous, missed-place sense of social morality.

This now proves that there was no homophobic intent in his comments as we all know Monaghan's sexual orientation... woof!!


Wrong Monaghan Fat Boy

Btw I don't think your fatness alone will put people off kidnapping you judging by this post
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