21 Jun 2018 13:47:32
Official 2 year deal

1.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 14:20:09
Sorry but am not happy we signed him. Certain things can be forgiven not that.

2.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 14:30:10
So what things do you forgive and what things are unforgivable?
I’m sure you’ve made a few mistakes in life fintytint. What he done was abhorrent and indefensible. However everyone has the right to be rehabilitated and move on, Pretty sure he regrets every moment of it. I think if his misses can forgive him then I think so should we🤦‍♂️

3.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 14:40:57
If gary mccallister can give him a chance then who are we to judge him? he has served his time for what he did now wants to move on . So should we!

4.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 14:49:06
Fintytint. Did you still cheer for gazza after what he done? Give yourself peace mate.

5.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 14:54:31
Well said colster. the lad made a big mistake but he deserves another chance. Some fans seem to have forgot gazza was involved in a domestic incident as well if my memory serves me right. But that's never brought up when we are praising him. Flanaghan is the best full back at the club now.

6.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 15:18:06
The guy is here to play football not be judged by us mere fans.
Give the lad a break, all these fans on here who are sitting at home polishing thier bloody halo. Get a grip.

7.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 15:19:14
mistakes? yes. Kicked a woman on the ground? No.
So cause Gary McCallister says its ok then we shouldn't judge him?
I have came across it a few times in my life and with everyone of them i can tell you these guys do not rehabilitate. So i make my judgement on experience as you are entitled to accept him as you personally may have different experiences/ opinions.
Lets just remember we were quick to brand stan collymore for what he done i don't see how this is different.

8.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 15:29:45
Don’t go and watch him then simple!

9.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 15:57:49
fintytint

He kicked a woman which is shocking, said woman married Flanagan, she also did not press any charges, but the police followed up due to CCTV footage.

Nobody is saying violence against women is okay because Mcallister says so, but he is that much of a horrible person that the woman he kicked chose to commit to marriage with him.

What he did was wrong and always will be, i'll judge him on hi footballing ability as long as he behaves himself during his time at our club.

10.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 16:18:19
Well my wife has just went through me for not giving someone another chance.
I do however have personal experience with this type of crime and it still hurts, so I have an instant reaction to anyone that raises a hand to a woman.
So as the wife commands I will give the boy a chance.

11.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 16:34:51
Well said finty!

12.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 16:36:52
If the player has held his hands up and, accepted the punishment, and he has shown genuine remorse then why shouldn't he be able to carry on with his job and his life,
Are you saying that everyone who has committed a crime should not be able to carry on with his life in a normal way, if that was the case there would be a lot of people out there who are not working and who couldn't provide for their families, even hardened criminals are given rehabilitation to get a job and fit back into society

13.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 16:42:02
I was disgusted when I read what Flanagan did. But now that he's signed I'll just have to trust in Gerrard and McAllisters wisdom and believe that he is truely remorseful for his actions. So let's get behind him and give hime a second chance

14.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 16:48:47
Fair play to you finty

15.) 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 21:18:36
Yes fair play dingy I'm sure a lot of people have made one mistake in life, I'm sure he will regret it and learned from it .
He will definitely get abuse from all our opposition this year but what I have seen of him, he will be a great signing .

16.) 22 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 23:56:43
Ched Evans and also made mistakes involving females. Do they fall under the one mistake statement and deserve a second chance? (genuine question)

Realise its easy to say being opposition fan looking for an excuse to downplay a lad that was and still could be a damn good player but the two I mentioned above are exact same! Where is the line drawn?

We've taken similar stick regarding morals of Griffiths, Tonev (who never played again after accusations) and others in the past.

We all as fans make excuses for our own. But what real excuses are there for a man privileged enough to be a footballer earning a money normal folk could only dream of. And not to mention that same very privilege is the only reason he ain't in jail!

17.) 22 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018 23:57:12
Fair enough finty! Onwards and upward.