[May68]

Maybe there is an element of grandstanding on his part. However the reason I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt with this and the poppy thing is that in both instances he was reacting to situations that were thrust on him. It isn't as if he goes around asking for trouble or mouthing off whenever he can. IMO there is no good reason for national anthems and poppies to be part of club football, and if they weren't then this would never have become an issue in the first place.