'North' / 'South' fun and games on the other side of the channel
Anyone with even the most limited knowledge of English football will know that to supporters of London teams, all teams north of Watford are dirty northern, ahem, blighters. Likewise, Cockney is applied to teams a long way from the East End, including Portsmouth.
So much for the context. A cup match in France saw a banner aimed at the supporters of Lens noting 'Pédophiles, chômeurs, consanguins: bienvenue chez les Cht'is', which could be rendered, roughly, as 'Pedophiles, dole scum and inbreds - welcome to the North'. Nice, huh? The banner wavers supported Paris St Germain, hence my placing south in inverted commas in the title.
Here's a photo of the offending banner, borrowed from Le Figaro:
Le Fig's news pages reckoned it 30 metres long, the Lens club chief 25 metres and Libé 20 odd metres. Still, who cares about accuracy?The Lensois are incensed by the whole affair, and want it dealt with as though it was racially motivated. The mayor even wants the game replayed. Yes, really. Best not mention the opinion the rest of France has of Paris.......
(Upon reflection, inbreds is a better translation than incest lovers)
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all linked to "bienvenue chez les ch'tis" (need thet ref dude). hence no comments from your lot of VERY british readers / fans. FREE ALICANTE FROM SCUM BAGS!!!!!!!!!!!! VIVA BRITISH GAS
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