In January, Man United were forced to terminate the contract of a Danish scout after racist posts were discovered on his Facebook page. Torben Aakjaer was dismissed from his position after a furore erupted stemming from some highly questionable personal viewpoints.
Speaking to Danish publication PLBold for the first time since his departure, Aakjaer said he understood the club's decision.
Unfortunately, I did not have enough insight to figure out that what I write on my personal Facebook account could display me and therefore the club in a bad light. With all the media attention that is around one of the world’s largest football clubs and brands, United had to react as they did - quickly and effectively.
My bosses at the club tried to defend me, but the consequences of not firing me were too great for the reputation of the club. So, they did what they had to do.
That all seems rather reasonable. However, he then went on to say that despite the fact that he regrets being caught, he certainly does not regret what he had written.
Had I known that the journalist who slaughtered me would do so, I probably wouldn't have written any comments on Facebook except about football.
Not that I have changed my mind about what I wrote, I still believe the things I wrote. But had I known that I would lose my job, I wouldn't have expressed myself in that way.
Well, at least he didn't try and hide his bigotry.
