We can't help ourselves though, it's only natural. If one is not directly concerned in these matters, it's all just harmless banter and gossip with no consequences.
I always thought the initial verdict was harsh and wrong, but didn't think the charges were made with any particular malicious intent; I'm perfectly prepared to believe that young dolly felt she had been raped and maybe she always will.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
It is those most extreme voices that I was referring to, Henry Winter as an example.
And there is a logical flaw in your last paragraph. Saying that no decision should be taken until the judicial process is complete does not preclude the possibility of offering him a position once it is complete, regardless of the outcome. If he is found innocent, there is clearly no issue whatsoever, if he is found guilty then the club would have a decision to take.
Of course, and public opinion and underlying attitudes are always gong to impact these things. No doubt that poor young woman now knows very well that prison ain't the only place they can send you to suffer. Young Ched too can expect a warm, hearty welcome at Elland Road or wherever on any future visits.
Unless she *is* actually a lying slag, of course.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."