2011年4月24日 星期日

Carlton Cole removes 'racist jokes' from Twitter made during England v Ghana match

By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 2:30 PM on 30th March 2011

Carlton Cole has caused controversy on Twitter after making ill-advised immigration jokes about the Ghana fans at Wembley.

The West Ham striker posted several comments during England's 1-1 draw in the friendly match on Tuesday night - all of which he has now removed after he was inundated with criticism and complaints from a large section of his followers.

Firstly, Cole wrote: 'Immigration has surrounded the wembley premises! I knew it was a trap! Hahahaha'

The England international, who wasn't involved in the game, then posted: 'The only way to get out safely is to wear an england jersey and paint your face w/ the St. George's'flag!'?

Realising that his comments were causing offence, Cole tweeted: 'To my ghanian brothers dont take it so seriously, its just jokes! Youve played well! Done africa proud!'

Passionate: Ghana fans created a brilliant atmosphere at Wembley on Tuesday Passionate: Ghana fans created a brilliant atmosphere at Wembley on Tuesday

However, his jokes didn't stop there as he followed it by writing: 'Next friendly is gonna be Poland then Albania, government think their sly! I see it a mile away! Haha'

Responding the complaints from fellow Twitter users, he then posted: 'Why are there so many sensitive people out there! it was a joke & its not even racist!'

There were around 20,000 Ghana fans at Wembley for the match, which was considered to be one of the most successful friendly games in years.


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