Just Smith supporting his player publicly. Important seeing as we probably want him to stay post 2011.

We need to circle the wagons around Monaghan (J). Firstly, because he's one of us now. Secondly, because we need him to play well. Thirdly, because it will matter to his brother, one of our most important players. Fourthly, beacuse it will annoy the rest of the league.

Now the Wire.

Congratulations. Your a big enough idiot to let the writers opinion get in the way of the facts.

You'll notice that the writer correctly states that Cas were fined for homophobic chants. But he also incorrectly reports that Smith said clubs should be fined. He then goes on to compare the two before we have seen a quote from the man himself. Finally"If it's good fun then fair enough, but if it goes overboard there are rules and regulations."'"

Not at all, I clarified that in the sentance you quoted, clearly.

I remember being at Widnes when Alan Tait was in the news for the “collection bottle” incident. Being full back he took a lot of stick from us behind the sticks. Remember ‘Arsenal Al’ being on great form that night – absolutely hilarious!!!! “hand’s on your wallets lads….Taity’s here!”



He will get stick for sure – he will just have to put up with it. Hope it motivates him to score more
it may even stop dogs running on to the pitch

I totally agree

i rememebr feeling a sinking feeling after the saints playoff match.

It was looking fixable till we starting chanting at James Graham. We start chating... a few mins later he scores a try.

If J.M reproduces that kind of turn around from chant to score. It will be a far from sinking feeling.

Theres no "Smith [imight[/i have meant it that way". He DID NOT say what the writer has implied.

Mini Monas will be fine and apparently it may attract new fans

Seriously though, he did this thing for a laugh in the first place - so he will have to just laugh off any abuse he gets in return, it's the only way really - all in context.

Any serious abuse should be treated like any other serious abuse at rugby grounds. He's got my protection and support in that respect. He is indeed "one of us"

What a joke from tony smith; and comparing it to homophobic chants....

Pathetic comment by Smith how is being gay which is a genetic trait comparable to performing a sex act on a dog?

he doesn't compare it to the homophobic chants.. some of you really should learn how to read properly.

Here... this should help some of the less well educated forum users..

What abuse can he get? The odd chant? Can't be any worse than what Gerrard, Cole or Rooney get. I'm sure he's massively bothered, as I've said before, he'll probably struggle to understand most of the abuse as he probably isn't fluent in the incoherent ramble our nearest neighbours speak.