Tomkins exclusive: “I’m deeply ashamed”
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Tomkins exclusive: “I’m deeply ashamed”
Joel Tomkins has opened his heart for the first time about the video nasty which led to him being fined and banned by Wigan Warriors. Tomkins contacted the Wigan Observer to issue a public, whole-hearted apology to his colleagues, fans and those involved.
https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... -1-9194218
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Couldn't give a monkeys chuff, get him out, crap player, crap excuse of a person, only apologising because he's been told to
Re: Tomkins exclusive: “I’m deeply ashamed”
At least he's man enough to admit to his behaviour, without in any way trying to mitigate it.
He's a good bloke Joel Tomkins.
It's interesting that he said no one at the club had seen the video until last Saturday. Think that's blown a few of the conspiracy posters out of the water.
He's a good bloke Joel Tomkins.
It's interesting that he said no one at the club had seen the video until last Saturday. Think that's blown a few of the conspiracy posters out of the water.
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When I was told about all this just after it happened, I kept saying Joel? Are you sure it was Joel?medlocke wrote:Couldn't give a monkeys chuff, get him out, crap player, crap excuse of a person, only apologising because he's been told to
I was shocked to see the video! And ashamed
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
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I've spoken to him a few times (briefly) and he's always seemed a nice bloke, almost shy in some respects.
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I liked the part when he spoke about how no one at the club had saw the video lolmedlocke wrote:Couldn't give a monkeys chuff, get him out, crap player, crap excuse of a person, only apologising because he's been told to
That bar manager must be a compulsive liar, another story contradiction.
Imo if he just came out and apologised then it's fine but don't do it with a clear agenda. Personally I can understand getting way too drunk and making a mistake but the covering up is the issue.
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Smacks to me as the club trying to cover their arse, basically you go tell them we didnt know ok!.Josie's friend wrote:I liked the part when he spoke about how no one at the club had saw the video lolmedlocke wrote:Couldn't give a monkeys chuff, get him out, crap player, crap excuse of a person, only apologising because he's been told to
That bar manager must be a compulsive liar, another story contradiction.
Imo if he just came out and apologised then it's fine but don't do it with a clear agenda. Personally I can understand getting way too drunk and making a mistake but the covering up is the issue.
The bar manager has already said he/she contacted the club, he has less reason to lie about this than Tomkins does.
The whole thing is a mess and Wigan are now digging the whole even deeper. If Joel was "so drunk he cant remember" how did he know to go back there and apologise the next day?, well he didn that because the club told him to after they were told about the incident.
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If course hes gonba publically apologise...... if he comes back and is getting booed every week( by home fans as well as away fans) then his career could be over very quickly
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Thing is re-watch Zak Hardakers interview to see how not sacking JT is a problem, Zak mentions how getting in trouble a "little fine here and there" never made him think twice about his actions really
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What he says is entirely consistent with what the bar man said - he contacted the club - and Rads' statement - he first saw the video last week end. What disappointed me about the apology was that he doesn't admit to having a drink problem, and outline what steps he needs to take. Anyone at his age who gets that out of it needs to take a good long look at himself.
As with many others, I would ditch him. But then I would have ditched Flower, and happily cheer for him when he puts on the cherry and white hoops.
As with many others, I would ditch him. But then I would have ditched Flower, and happily cheer for him when he puts on the cherry and white hoops.