|
|
Lescott sympathetic after Walcott family refuse to travel to Euro 2012 amid racism fears
May 24, 2012 7:53:00 PM
Manchester City defender unhappy with the situation but believes that racism can be eradicated from Poland and Ukraine if immediate action is taken on those offending
| Bet: | Returns: | England £15.33 | Draw £38.00 | Ireland £60.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | England £15.33 | Draw £38.00 | Ireland £65.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | England £15.30 | Draw £38.00 | Ireland £65.00 |
|
Warnings are in place for English fans that they may be targeted by Ukranian hooligans and the Arsenal player's family will stay at home amid fears that they could be caught up in trouble.
Lescott told reporters: "It is a shame they have to make that decision for nothing to do with football.
"Theo [Walcott] is a vital member of the squad. He is likely to play a lot of games and have a big role in the team. It is a shame his family won't be able to go and support him.
 "Theo is a vital member of the squad. He is likely to play a lot of games and have a big role in the team. It is a shame his family won't be able to go and support him" - Joleon Lescott
|
"I understand it though, if they feel it is going to be a problem when he is out there.
"My family won't be going either. Not for any particular reason, they just won't be going."
The 29-year-old insisted that racism will not be a problem in Poland and Ukraine if it is stamped out at an early stage but admitted he was unhappy to have to discuss such matters.
He added: "It is shame we are talking about it but I think we always will be.
"You can't get rid of it from people's minds.
"It is a touchy subject for some people to talk about. But if you address it pretty early I don't think it will be a problem.
"On the whole, our country deals with it pretty well. It is not as bad in England as it is in other countries."
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets |
|
| Sign up today with Coral and get a £50 FREE bet - no strings attached! |
|
| Sign up today with BetVictor and get a £25 FREE BET! |
|
Make Your Prediction
England - Ireland
England
Ireland
Prediction Submitted
Most Popular Predictions
-
England 8-0 Ireland
- 20.51 %
-
England 1-2 Ireland
- 12.82 %
-
England 3-0 Ireland
- 12.82 %
Inside Goal.Com
-
Ancelotti’s departure leaves PSG in a pickle
With the Italian bound for Spain, the Ligue 1 champions face an uncertain immediate future
-
Cartoon: Bayern & Dortmund given licence to thrill
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day
-
Soulless EPL must face up to grim reality
After a season marred by controversy and a failure of its top teams to put up a credible Champions League challenge, the world's supposed best league is falling behind
-
-
Why Real Madrid are appointing Ancelotti
After the decision to dispense with Jose Mourinho was announced on Monday, the Spanish side have set their sights on the PSG coach, and he looks like the ideal man for the job
