Could Aragones dig himself in a bigger hole?

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Spain coach Luis Aragones has created more controversy in the race row engulfing his position by labelling Jose Antonio Reyes a 'gypsy'.

Aragones was attempting to clarify his comments which sparked outrage when he referred to Thierry Henry in a racially derogatory manner.

Aragones is already facing disciplinary action from the Spanish FA (RFEF) over those remarks, and the outburst prior to England's game in Spain when he blasted England's colonial past.

However, he could now face further censure after describing Reyes as a 'gypsy' in trying to explain himself.

"Reyes is ethnically a gypsy, I have got a lot of gypsy and black friends, I consider myself a citizen of the world, I don't care about their skin colour," he told El Mundo.

"All I did was to motivate the gypsy by telling him he was better than the black.

"I feel I have been the victim of a lynching. All I did was try to motivate Reyes comparing him with Henry and making him see that he was better.

"I didn't use the term `black' with any racist meaning.

"I'm not going to forget what's happened.

"A section of the press in this country [spain] has lynched me and I will not forget that my family have had a very bad time as a consequence of this."

Arsenal are understood to be unhappy at Aragones' latest outburst but do not plan to take any formal action.

However, the veteran coach is sure to now face widespread condemnation and could find his position under further threat.

[TMM]

What a prat. Fire his ass now.

[MDK]

God, this guy only opens his mouth to put the other foot in. Fine him and fire him. Does anyone reckon he will actually be sacked?

[FLiam]

Why he hasn't been sacked already is a big mystery. He really needs to go and then shut his mouth forever.

[pigeon]

Why he hasn't been sacked already is a big mystery. He really needs to go and then shut his mouth forever.

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[Johnny Latino Heat]

He didn't use the term "black" with any racist meaning? What? Excuse me, but from what I've read, he called Henry "niegro de mierda", which, roughly translated, means "fucking black" or something like that. I dunno what he considers racist, but I consider that racist. This guy is a moron.

[Guest MystikalityIX]

He deserves the sack, but it won't happen. The Spanish FA got off with a very light fine, I read somewhere that a player was fined more for a gesture at the crowd. Can't remember who it was or where I read it though.

[supergrass]

Of course it won't happen. Just like Real Madrid are the golden boys at club level, it seems Spain nationally are the same. What would Aragones actually have to come out and say to be deemed bad enough to get the sack?

Good example to set for the fans too, I wouldn't expect the racist chanting to get any better any time soon in Spain with this man representing the team.

[Guest The Real Deal]

This guy is a complete twat..nothing less.

When you call someone 'black' you know what you're doing. He's a racist and won't admit it.

Edited January 4, 2005 by The Real Deal