17/10/2013 Stan Collymore gives his fair & balanced views on Roy Hodgson "racism" row that surfaced in the red top newspapers. Roy Hodgson Statement: "I would like to apologise if any offence has been caused by what I said at half-time. There was absolutely no intention on my part to say anything inappropriate. I made this clear straight away to Andros in the dressing room. I also spoke to Andros again on Wednesday. He has assured me and The FA he did not take any offence, and understood the point I was making in the manner I intended." The joke, which Hodgson is believed to have told in full, is one that was popular at American space agency NASA. The Joke goes: "NASA decided they'd finally send a man up in a capsule after sending only monkeys in the earlier missions." "They fire the man and the monkey into space. "The intercom crackles, 'Monkey, fire the retros.' "A little later, 'Monkey, check the solid fuel supply.' "Later still, "Monkey, check the life support systems for the man.' "The astronaut takes umbrage and radioes NASA, 'When do I get to do something?' "NASA replies, 'In 15 minutes - feed the monkey.'" +++ Personally, I believe Roy Hodgson is an honourable man. A decent man & above all - definitely not a racist. However, there are certain papers in the UK who will do anything to boost their flagging sales. Added to that, they have obvious agendas against Roy Hodgson. Show your disdain to the said papers by - NOT BUYING THEM.

• published: 17 Oct 2013
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