Newcastle’s Ranger and Walsall’s Smith fined by FA for homophobic Twitter comments

danish — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:05:47 +0000

Last updated at 6:42 PM on 1st March 2012

Newcastle forward Nile Ranger and Walsall’s Manny Smith have been fined £6,000 and £1,200 respectively and warned as to their future conduct following admitting making homophobic comments on Twitter.

The pair had been charged by the Football Association on Monday along with Manchester United striker Federico Macheda. All 3 had been accused of acting in a way which was ‘improper and/or brought the game into disrepute’, such as ‘a reference to a person’s or persons’ sexual orientation’.

Fine: Ranger was warned about his future conduct

An FA statement read: ‘Newcastle United’s Nile Ranger and Walsall’s Manny Smith have been fined £6,000 and £1,200 respectively and both warned as to their future conduct right after each admitting a charge of making use of abusive and/or insulting words including a reference to a person’s sexual orientation.

‘The charges relate to Twitter comments and both players requested a paper hearing.’

No facts of the case involving Macheda, currently on loan at QPR, were confirmed.

West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison was last week fined £7,000 by the FA in response to a homophobic remark made on Twitter.

Morrison, who completed an undisclosed switch to Upton Park from Manchester United at the end of January, is reported to have created the comment in response to yet another Twitter user.

The 19-year-old was also warned as to his future conduct by the FA.

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20 Past and Present Wrestling Superstars Fans Should Follow on Twitter

danish — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:10:28 +0000

Social media in 2012 has grow to be a tiny, but critical component in the enterprise of specialist wrestling.

Twitter, much more specifically, is an outstanding way for fans to be in the know when it comes to their favourite pro wrestlers and wrestling personalities.

Several pro wrestling superstars such as CM Punk, Chris Jericho and Hulk Hogan share their wisdom and thoughts on Twitter on a normal basis, which is an added incentive for a fan to develop an account.

Right here, in no particular order, are 20 wrestling superstars, past and present, that wrestling fans ought to stick to on Twitter.

Superstar Billy Graham

If there are fans out there who have a craving for some old-school flair, then Superstar Billy Graham is just what the medical doctor ordered.

Graham is a single of the greatest WWE superstars of all time, and he interacts with his fans on a typical basis.

Graham’s persona and style had been the inspiration for many WWE stars such as Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and he’s nevertheless talked about in the wrestling planet to this day.

Bret “The Hitman” Hart

Bret Hart is 1 of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time, and he’s an icon in his native country of Canada.

Hart shares his wisdom and his experiences with his followers on a standard basis, and he’s a need to for any Canadian wrestling fan who has ever noticed his iconic wrestling prowess in the ring.

Paul Heyman

For the fans of hardcore wrestling and those that lived through the heyday of Extreme Championship Wrestling, Paul Heyman is an absolute ought to to adhere to on Twitter.

Heyman does not pull any punches, and he’s constantly 100 percent no-nonsense when it comes to his opinions on the organization of expert wrestling.

If fans want some uncut, unbiased tweets, go straight to Paul Heyman.

Chris Jericho

For fans who want a little taste of controversy, then appear no further than Y2J, Chris Jericho.

He pushes the envelope on Twitter, blurring the line in between kayfabe and genuine life regularly.

Jericho is continuously voicing his opinions and gives his exclusive perspective on several elements of pro wrestling, as well as life in common.

Jericho is extremely interactive with his followers, which is another reason why fans must give him a follow.

Sting

For wrestling fans that had been about for the duration of the heyday of Globe Championship Wrestling and the NWA, Sting is the superstar to follow on Twitter.

He is one particular of the greatest NWA and WCW superstars of all time, and he has earned his nickname “The Icon.”

He is very cordial with his followers and is a fantastic supply for fans of TNA Impact Wrestling.

Lance Storm

Yet another Canadian wrestling legend, Lance Storm has produced his mark in specialist wrestling, and he’s a master technician in the ring.

Storm was an ECW original and has held much more titles than one particular can count.

He is a class act when it comes to interacting with his followers on Twitter, and he answers fans’ questions often. Lance Storm is a ought to to comply with.

Jim Cornette

For old-school wrestling fans, Jim Cornette ought to be on the list of who to comply with on Twitter.

Cornette has a single of the most brilliant minds in the enterprise when it comes to the inner workings of professional wrestling, and he does not mince words at all.

For fans of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Cornette is a fantastic source to get the scoop on what is going on in the planet of ROH.

Eric Young

If fans want some hilarity and light-heartedness, then Eric Young is the right alternative to follow on Twitter.

Young’s tweets are usually very good for a chuckle, and he does not break character just because it’s a social networking internet site.

Young is always interactive with his followers and posts on a regular basis. Eric Young really should be followed instantly.

Percy Pringle III

For fans who might not know who Percy Pringle is, he was one particular of the greatest skilled wrestling managers of all time. Paul Bearer, his character name, was the manager of WWE superstar The Undertaker for several years.

Pringle has taken to Twitter quite comfortably, and he’s always 100 percent respectful to his followers and fans.

Percy Pringle, without a doubt, deserves a stick to for what he has done for pro wrestling.

Jay Lethal

For fans of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Jay Lethal really should get a follow.

Lethal is one particular of the most charismatic and talented wrestlers these days, and he’s bringing ROH to the forefront of specialist wrestling.

Lethal is very active on Twitter, and he’s constantly respectful to his followers and fans.

If fans want to know far more about Jey Lethal, all they have to do is give him a stick to.

Roddy Piper

A single of the greatest talkers and superstars in specialist wrestling, the “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper lets his “Rowdy” persona fly on Twitter.

He is really interactive and answers concerns daily from his followers and fans.

For those wrestling fans that may not know who Roddy Piper was, then what greater way to uncover out but to comply with him on Twitter.

Shawn Michaels

When wrestling fans feel of the WWE, they immediately assume of the “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels.

Michaels has a very sturdy following on Twitter, and with very good cause.

He is nevertheless very common with wrestling fans and is sorely missed in the ring.

Michaels is nothing but himself with his followers, and he has the utmost respect for the fans that have followed him throughout his profession in the WWE.

Jim Ross

The greatest announcer in professional wrestling, Jim Ross has earned the respect of wrestling fans for what he has given back to the business.

Ross is extremely active on Twitter, and he answers quite a few concerns from his followers and fans.

Not only does he speak about wrestling, but also college football and other numerous topics.

Jim Ross is a should for wrestling fans to adhere to on Twitter.

Gabe Sapolsky

For wrestling fans that also stick to indy wrestling, then Gabe Sapolsky is your a single-quit shop for independent wrestling.

Sapolsky worked in ECW as the spokesperson for the ECW Hotline and is a former booker for Ring of Honor Wrestling.

He is at present the vice president of Dragon Gate USA, a thriving independent promotion.

He hosts a Q&ampA session on Twitter regularly, and he’s extremely active with his followers and fans.

Hulk Hogan

For fans that do not know who Hulk Hogan is, one particular question ought to be asked: “Where have you been?”

Hogan is arguably the greatest skilled wrestling superstar of all time and has a huge following on Twitter.

Hogan answers a lot of questions from his followers and fans and often shows the adore he has for them.

Hogan is a fantastic source for fans that want the newest scoops on TNA Impact Wrestling.

The Rock

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has over two million followers on Twitter, which is not a surprise thinking about that The Rock is an iconic figure in WWE background.

The Rock holds nothing back when it comes to his followers and his fans, and he holds nothing back when it comes to his WrestleMania XXVIII opponent John Cena, whom he has an intense loathing for.

The Rock is certainly worth following on Twitter.

CM Punk

CM Punk is identified for throwing “pipe bombs” in the WWE, but he’s also recognized for throwing bombs on Twitter.

CM Punk is 1 of the most controversial superstars in WWE history, and the controversy continues on the social media website.

Whatever CM Punk says on Twitter, it is always worth reading, and wrestling fans need to hit that adhere to button to get Punk’s full wrath.

The Ultimate Warrior

A single of the most special and intense WWE superstars of all time, The Ultimate Warrior, now only identified as Warrior, wages war against those who question his ideals on Twitter.

Warrior is extremely active, and he answers questions from his fans and followers on a typical basis.

He often has one thing interesting to say, and wrestling fans will not be disappointed if they give him a comply with.

Lisa Marie Varon

Wrestling fans know her as Tara, presently operating in TNA, and as Victoria, when she did her stint in the WWE.

Varon is always posting her thoughts on what is going on in her typical everyday life, which is a refreshing change from the tweets most wrestlers post with regards to the enterprise and nothing at all else.

She is often respectful to her followers and fans and answers concerns frequently.

Wrestling fans really should give this former Diva a follow.

Diamond Dallas Page

For wrestling fans that want a alter in their life, and not just talk about pro wrestling, then look no additional than the former three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

Page has helped a lot of men and women with his most recent venture, DDP Yoga, which he’s quoted as saying: “It ain’t your momma’s yoga.”

Page is very active on Twitter, and he is very responsive with answers to concerns about DDP Yoga.

Give DDP a stick to and get some “self high-5.”

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