Personally I wish the police had truncheoned the English fans to death, but I can't really say that on the record.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a violent wish against English fans but says they cannot state it publicly.
- In plain terms
- He wants to harm English fans but can’t admit it.
- What can you take from it?
- Public statements may hide true hostile feelings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why would a public figure conceal violent thoughts?
- What are the risks of expressing such views publicly?
Another view
The comment is inflammatory and may be seen as hate speech.
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