But he didnt say that did he?
Even if it was a throwaway comment, racial stereotyping can be very damaging and shouldn't be tolerated in society.
You being 'way more irish than anything else' wont change my mind on this to be honest.
This is Oxford dictionary's definition & first google search
Stereotype
/ˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)tʌɪp,ˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)tʌɪp/
noun
1.
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
I highly doubt that would have been humourous to her to be called thick to by her grandson.
Your comment was rotten to be honest, nothing funny about it and the reaction you received is fully justified.
Do people really expect him to quit international football because he might get injured?
You only get the one career, Seamus is making the most of his despite his limitations.
I don't think its that odd, Collins is an undisputed starter for Ireland while Coleman & O'Shea are better suited to the wider CB position having both played FB.
In a back 4 I think he has a much better chance at starting.