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[zan]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

[Kikapu]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

YAWN! YAWN! YAWN!.

I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots

Sounds like Mete was born in the UK, if he has been supporting Arsenal all his life and by the looks of it, he is older than 25, so how does the "trnc" becomes his ROOTS.?

It definitely is not his parents roots, therefore Mete is more than confused with his statements. Then again, he looks like a Hard Core "bother-boy" football hooligan.

How old is this news Zan and where is the god damn link.?

Glad to see Democracy and Freedom of Speech at work Zan.

It's great to live in a Democratic country where ones Human and Democratic rights are protected, isn't Zan.!

[paliometoxo]

nice... football still sucks though why doesent he support a trnc team not a english one?

[zan]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

YAWN! YAWN! YAWN!.

I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots

Sounds like Mete was born in the UK, if he has been supporting Arsenal all his life and by the looks of it, he is older than 25, so how does the "trnc" becomes his ROOTS.?

It definitely is not his parents roots, therefore Mete is more than confused with his statements. Then again, he looks like a Hard Core "bother-boy" football hooligan.

How old is this news Zan and where is the god damn link.?

Glad to see Democracy and Freedom of Speech at work Zan.

It's great to live in a Democratic country where ones Human and Democratic rights are protected, isn't Zan.!

Only for a complete fool like you to come here and point out the obvious and call someone who might or might not be born on the island a rootless bastard.....What a P***k


What do you want a link for...To show where yours is missing

[Kikapu]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

YAWN! YAWN! YAWN!.

I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots

Sounds like Mete was born in the UK, if he has been supporting Arsenal all his life and by the looks of it, he is older than 25, so how does the "trnc" becomes his ROOTS.?

It definitely is not his parents roots, therefore Mete is more than confused with his statements. Then again, he looks like a Hard Core "bother-boy" football hooligan.

How old is this news Zan and where is the god damn link.?

Glad to see Democracy and Freedom of Speech at work Zan.

It's great to live in a Democratic country where ones Human and Democratic rights are protected, isn't Zan.!

Only for a complete fool like you to come here and point out the obvious and call someone who might or might not be born on the island a rootless bastard.....What a P***k


What do you want a link for...To show where yours is missing

Mete is talking about his roots, as in the "trnc" and not the island of Cyprus.

The "trnc" has no roots. It is nothing but a "tumbling weed" that can uproot itself at the first blow of hard wind.

Seen it thousands of times in the Southwestern deserts of the USA.!

[zan]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

YAWN! YAWN! YAWN!.

I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots

Sounds like Mete was born in the UK, if he has been supporting Arsenal all his life and by the looks of it, he is older than 25, so how does the "trnc" becomes his ROOTS.?

It definitely is not his parents roots, therefore Mete is more than confused with his statements. Then again, he looks like a Hard Core "bother-boy" football hooligan.

How old is this news Zan and where is the god damn link.?

Glad to see Democracy and Freedom of Speech at work Zan.

It's great to live in a Democratic country where ones Human and Democratic rights are protected, isn't Zan.!

Only for a complete fool like you to come here and point out the obvious and call someone who might or might not be born on the island a rootless bastard.....What a P***k


What do you want a link for...To show where yours is missing

Mete is talking about his roots, as in the "trnc" and not the island of Cyprus.

The "trnc" has no roots. It is nothing but a "tumbling weed" that can uproot itself at the first blow of hard wind. Seen it thousands of times in the Southwestern dessert.!

On one of your pilgrimages of self loathing no doubt

The shallow roots of the false "RoC" should be more of a concern to you now mate.....The one you have put all your eggs into.....Thios boy only knows the TRNC and that is his home...A living breathing entity that does not need you........

[Kikapu]

On one of your pilgrimages of self loathing no doubt

The shallow roots of the false "RoC" should be more of a concern to you now mate.....The one you have put all your eggs into.....Thios boy only knows the TRNC and that is his home...A living breathing entity that does not need you........

Which "boy" are you talking about, you or Mete.?

I'll be happy to call you a "boy" from now on if you wish.

Hey boy,.....................!

Any place that does not live by the code of True Democracy, Freedom of Speech and Human Rights, is hardly a place worth living in, Zan. I'm only sorry for TC's who have been forced to accept these conditions against their will.

I know the BAR for you is much lower, therefore, there is a good chance, that we will never end up living in the same place.!

[zan]

Arsenal season ticket holder and Embargoed! member Mete Ahmed recently had to stand up for his rights when his club received complaints about his displaying the TRNC flag at Arsenal's matches. Turkish Cypriot Mete refused to take down his flag when asked by officials at the new Emirates Stadium and was subsequently informed that the club would investigate the matter.

Mete recently received a letter from Arsenal FC's Stadium Assistant Manager Mark Pearce advising him that he is entitled to fly his TRNC flag in the designated area at the stadium. The letter also stated that the club is fully aware of the political sensitivities surrounding Cyprus and the complaint had been carefully considered. While Arsenal acknowledged the presence of the TRNC flag would upset some fans, the club, having taken advice from the UK Home Office, did not feel this was sufficient grounds to refuse Mete the right to fly his flag. Pearce also wrote that the club believed had the complaint been upheld, it would be tantamount to the club discriminating against Turkish Cypriots; although the TRNC is only recognised by Turkey, Arsenal accept the TRNC flag is the national flag of Turkish Cypriots.

The TRNC's London Representative Office also supplied Arsenal with evidence surrounding the flag issue, including the outcome of the case against Transport for London (TfL), who had refused advertising from the TRNC's London Tourism Board on the grounds that the TRNC did not officially exist. TfL lost the case.

A delighted Mete told Embargoed!, "I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots and was offended when Arsenal asked me to remove the flag. The UK is a country based on equality and sport is about bringing everyone together, so it was shocking a football club could want to discriminate against its Turkish Cypriot fans." He continued, "Now Arsenal has given the green light on the TRNC flag, I hope other clubs and sports follow its lead so we Turkish Cypriots can also be on the global sporting map."

YAWN! YAWN! YAWN!.

I'm glad the club I've supported all my life saw common sense and allowed me to continue waving my TRNC flag. Like everyone, I'm proud of my roots

Sounds like Mete was born in the UK, if he has been supporting Arsenal all his life and by the looks of it, he is older than 25, so how does the "trnc" becomes his ROOTS.?

It definitely is not his parents roots, therefore Mete is more than confused with his statements. Then again, he looks like a Hard Core "bother-boy" football hooligan.

How old is this news Zan and where is the god damn link.?

Glad to see Democracy and Freedom of Speech at work Zan.

It's great to live in a Democratic country where ones Human and Democratic rights are protected, isn't Zan.!

Only for a complete fool like you to come here and point out the obvious and call someone who might or might not be born on the island a rootless bastard.....What a P***k


What do you want a link for...To show where yours is missing

Mete is talking about his roots, as in the "trnc" and not the island of Cyprus.

The "trnc" has no roots. It is nothing but a "tumbling weed" that can uproot itself at the first blow of hard wind. Seen it thousands of times in the Southwestern dessert.!

On one of your pilgrimages of self loathing no doubt

The shallow roots of the false "RoC" should be more of a concern to you now mate.....The one you have put all your eggs into.....Thios boy only knows the TRNC and that is his home...A living breathing entity that does not need you........

Which "boy" are you talking about, you or Mete.?

I'll be happy to call you a "boy" from now on if you wish.

Hey boy,.....................!

I thought you yanks thought that a racist term....But then again,,Thought and yank in the same sentence.....What was I thinking

[paliometoxo]

this guy should learn arsenal is and english team not turrkish republic of northern cyprus one....

next ille go to a turkey match with a EnglAND flag on the turkish side of the football

[RAFAELLA]

Sour grapes...