Don Cherry talks 'Coach's Corner' firing, defends comments but would have 'used different words'
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2025
- Don Cherry spoke Tuesday about his firing from "Coach's Corner" following a controversial rant on Saturday night, defending his comments about new immigrants not wearing poppies, but said he would have "used different words."
During the interview, he said had he been able to appear on-air on Nov. 16, he would've said, "I wish I had said 'everybody' instead of 'you people.'"
Pressed about his comments, Cherry said his comments weren't directed at minorities, and that what he said applies to anyone.
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Calling people racist for stuff like this is getting so old and overused. Nothing about what he said was racist; an immigrant isn’t limited to a specific race.
you people our honey our milk? her mom produces the milk?
NVKRailVideos it is about control. Freedom of speech is on its way out.
how exactly did he visually identify immigrants not wearing poppies then?
@@pcpolice2314 You're asking him to use logic..not applicable to Cherry apologists.
The majority of new immigrants to Canada are non-white. He may not have had racist intent, but his comments were hurtful toward primarily non-whites. Therefore it's reasonable to view his comments as racist.
You can tell he's really hurt by Ron turning on him.
His buddy stabbed him pretty hard cause he has no balls himself
Yes he stabbed him in the back. He is old school people are weak and get offended.
Ron Maclean did the right thing. Cherry was making a racist statement and Maclean not going to support a racist.
That woman is horrendous at interviewing.
IddamBae IE3 you got that right.. like be prepared for the line of questions... global should sack her ...
“You People” should get a better interviewer.
She's probably an SJW. They're a little slow
@@sensboy1 Agreed.
It felt like she was desperately trying to manipulate Mr. Cherry into a confession !!!
Considering Trudeau's ridiculous "apologies", it's nice to see a Canadian who isn't afraid to say "sorry, not sorry."
Considering the police aren't doing anything anyway, you might aswell speak your mind because there is a lot wrong with Canada that needs improvement and wearing a poppy is one of those things.
@@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771And what are the police supposed to do? Arrest people for not wearing a poppy?
The guy is right, every Canadian should wear a poppy to honor the soldiers that died for our freedoms.
While the liberals take those freedoms away. Yes. M103?!
How about we all give back to the natives who rightfully own this place and stop taking more and more of their land?
Does that make you Political correct?
@@darrenr1194,
lmfao...I love deadpan comedy.
gd1
Both my grandfathers were in wars and the military but I dont wear poppies. I find this all to be first world problems lol
I support Don all the way. Man is a legend and a Canadian hockey icon.
You forgot HERO !
I couldn't believe when I seen that they fired him! I support Don as well, in no way did he say "new canadians " or "immigrants " he said "you people" never once mentioned race. I truly feel that some people need to quit blowing this out of proportion. The man to me is an icon,and coaches corner will not be the same with out him. Also really feel that Ron maclean could've and should've had his back a little more rather then throwing him under the bus.
Chas Ditter you forgot ...you people come here and mentioned toronto haha! you can be supportive but don’t act dumb. come here was the smoking gun. yes it may not be a big deal for some, but for a large corporation that do not share the same opinions, you cannot speak on sports nets behalf like that.....especially say something as controversial.
@@chasditter1783 he didn't say immigrants but he did say you people come here and enjoy way of our life, enjoy our milk and honey. So he was referring to immigrants but didn't say it out right. I like him too and I am sure he supports immigration and he doesn't hate anyone. It's just wrong words came out of his mouth like he said
Like when did imagrant automatically refer to native Americans and middle Eastern people? Imargrant is anybody that leaves their country to live in another.
He should start a UA-cam channel and talk hockey I’d listen to it
Ya, he should. I completely agree.
Agreed
I don't watch hockey but sign me up. Respect for Mr Cherry.
A hockey podcast. Turn a negative into a positive. I'm sure the company people who folded from the fabricated outrage and fired Don would soon regret their decision. Would probably be the one of the biggest podcasts out there. Don's future is as bright as he chooses it to be.
Excellent idea!
This interviewer must have attended the Cathy Newman school of journalism.
and for 85 years young don is too sharp to fall for it.
We love you Don Cherry!!! you're a beautiful soul - don't ever change for no people!!!
Ok Boomer
@@therealjezzyc6209 Face it, "Ok boomer" is just the new "whatever". You get to dismiss someone's point of view without actually having to refute their argument. No wonder the left loves it.
@@allanshpeley4284 Alright Coffin
Ridiculous situation. Not the way this man should have been treated.
It should have happened ages ago
He's more of an instigator than a commentator
@T R Canadians born and raised in the city don't know vets and don't wear poppies which I've been told by a Canadian veteran who believes if white Canadians want "everyone" to purchase and wear a poppy they should be taught the history and be included socially before 'they' are ostracized for not buying a poppy because they contribute just as much. Should he have been fired? No, because everyone should be educated on the poppy, everyone should be educated on why his choice of words was uncalled for, his comments seemed racist because of the current space we are in (i.e. Trump and his blatantly racist base and actions). This should have been addressed and discussed publicly because it seems like he isn't racist and he claims he wasn't targeting non-white immigrants in his statement. I agree he shouldn't have been fired because it sets a bad precedent and people need to discuss things before they jump the gun and say: "he's racist, time to boycott" causing the network to panic and fire him. But it wrong to uneducated people on the history and expect them to blindly support what you want them to, and to do so forcefully.
Ardi Moro People like you make it look like racism makes sense
Don has nothing to be sorry for . Big mistake from Rogers to fire him
gamer 1977 seriously? Oh jeez. He has soooooooooooooo much to be sorry for. Good riddance.
Your right bro. Toronto is FILLED with ungrateful immigrants who have ZERO respect for this country. Sad he got fired for his comments. Anyone who watches him knows his commentary can be a bit odd.
gamer 1977 step outside the woke social justice mob on a night when they’re all in front of their twitter profiles desperate for something to be outraged about and this is what happens. The blue haired girls and soy boys who could care less about hockey will pay themselves on the back for this one.
Btw - if you wanna boycott Sportsnet just go to Reddit and watch the nhl live streams
I lived in the same neighborhood
as Don for 20 plus years.
He never treated immigrants any
differently there & believe me
everyone knew each other’s business.
I’m speaking only of the
“You people” situation.
This cancel culture, SJW era
is ridiculous.
I should finish with saying
I’m not exactly Don “fan”
but I understand there’s different
personality’s and their delivery
that clashes with mine.
That doesn’t mean I won’t stick
up for what’s right.
BILL MCCARTNEY
I really appreciate that.
I played hockey in HS & he would
playfully patronize me about it.
When he would walk Blue in BR park
I hollered “Hey Don whatcha think
of female HP?”
and he would flip me off🤣
He didn’t mean it literally so it was
fun sparing with him.
Him & his 1st wife Rose tolerated
us asking for autographs.
Not for us, but for friends, teachers etc.
Not once did he treat us differently
based off heritage.
He’s 85 years old.
People would lose their minds
about my elderly family saying
certain things.
It’s all ridiculous imho
@@ladeedaa1419 I live in the same neighborhood as well, i dont think i believe you buddy. What part of mississauga does he live in?
Jay I grew up on Portway.
U can quiz me all day.
I grew up there.
Things that aren’t found on google.
Why would anyone make
such a boring mundane story
Up?
Where did u live?
though I don't 100% agree with his opinion, I don't think he deserved to be fired over this. Sadly, I guess corporate? wants to save face and immediately sever ties with him. I understand his pov but he made it seem like only immigrants were doing this but in actuality a lot of Canadian born don't wear it as well. I do agree about the milk and honey part, Canada has done alot for immigrants, but I also believe that most generations after them contribute to society as well (there are some bad apples though).
@@ladeedaa1419 hahaha touché, I was half kidding. I'm down on shawanaga, ive seen Don walking his dog here and there. He's always been kind when I've encountered him, not that it should be surprising.
The reporter sounds like a first year journalism student on academic probation.
She kept repeating herself, you can tell he was getting really tired of it.
I think that's his daughter....
That weasel reporter kept asking the same question over and over hoping to throw Don under the bus but Don wasn't having none of it
Same loaded question trying to bait him into producing the video clip they wanted.
Disgraceful
whiny B
Welcome to the world of left agenda journalism everyone. :(
@@Quarthon if we can take any positives out of this maybe a few people will wake up and stop believe everything this propaganda machine tells them.
I am an Immigrant from African and since I came to Canada 12 years ago I have watched Don on TV for those years and I stand by Don. People should have there views that's why we call Canada home. He has not insight any hate. In my point of view. Our officers died for us to be able to share their views. Just like Don has.
Harry Parhar - "Traitor" to what? Divisive identity politics? Or to the Canadian way of life that immigrants came for?
What a terrible interviewer she asked the same questions trying to spin it and make don look bad
yeah she was really digging for another viral soundbite. sickening.
what she really wanted was to hear Don say was "I am so sorry to all people who are not caucasian, I am sorry I hurt your feelings". "I threw away my black makeup" Satisfied.
She sure was. I wouldn't be so composed as he was.
She mistakingly thought she could take the Giant down. She was wrong. Real men don't back down when they know they're right.
@Stephan X "these types of comments" what he said wasn't even directed at any race so it cant be racist. And dudes a sports caster from the 70s weve all heard his older stuff. Besides do you honestly believe it's a fair and just society if you can be fired for having a political veiw if so I just cant wait till it's you getting thrown under the bus. You hate him becuse you were told to hate him get over yourself.
This is what a “people kind” society looks like.
Global News isn't sending their best interviewers.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr Conway Twitty
This is their best.......the rest are worse! Sad!!!
At least they’re giving him a platform unlike cbc
Lucky ducki Mona So Sad !
She's a feminist millenial who can't go off script.
She couldn't do a good job because the ol' fart kept cutting her off.
She's trying to invent a controversy - and he saw right through her. Sharp 85yo man!!!
His shameless grin and sparkle in his eyes said it all. And even though he says he wishes he had said everybody, every time she asked a little more bigotry came through. He said "YOU PEOPLE who came here..." which is not synonymous with "everybody." How the hell would he know anyone without a poppy is Canadian, or FROM HERE or not? He doesn't, which is why it so easily slipped through. He embraces and relishes his bigotry, and if he talked like that in front of TV cameras, you damn well know he is a hundred times worse in person. He also said Scotch 4 times. The term is Scottish. How lazy is he to be so old and yet so damn dumb and thoughtless?
@@youniquelikeme : He spoke the truth and anyone with common sense knew what he meant. Anyone fresh off the boat is unlikely to wear a poppy. They do not care about history. They are just happy to escape whatever country they came from.
@@warrengauthier4699 Also I was born here and I don't care about what others do because in Canada you have freedom of expression. So if you don't accept that you're a commie rat.
@@youniquelikeme He's talking about the hundreds of thousands of immigrants that live in enclaves and don't acclimate to anything in Canadian culture except the benefits of the system. 1% of the population is added through immigration every year and most of them don't wear poppies to commemorate the people who died to create the country they're lucky enough to live in.
@@ericmanget4280 And again I ask, how the hell do you know they are not Canadian citizens??? I wonder...
Never respected you more don cherry. These MSM cowards trying to crucify you. Your a true hero.
We need more people like him that speak the truth and don't apologize for it
at 85 too
MSM?
I'm one of the silent majority that doesn't have twitter or facebook. But as a 23 yr veteran, I thank you for your service, and I served so people like you can voice your opinion freely.
Thank you for your service sir
Thank you for your service. ❤
I'm a Canadian born in India and found nothing wrong with what he said or how he said it. I agree more people should pay their respects.
So donate other times of the year. Wearing a flower that cost you $2 for a week doesn't do much. That's why his comment really made no sense. What does the poppy have to do with anything do you see Americans and Germans wearing a poppy to remember. It's fine if you want to donate that way but it really doesn't make or break the donations made to vets.
Yes I'm aware of the poem in Flanders fields. But really its simply symbolic. Gays want a rainbow poppy some want Purple ones but really this is what people debate on these days?
@@thereal877 it's a tradition. Every country has their own. Respect it
@@clos6613 I'm Canadian what tradition is it? Explain what the poppy has to do with support for troops. Isn't that the purpose of remembrance day? What exactly does the poppy have to do with it. I was under the assumption that you wear the poppy if you choose to.
You ever see an episode of Seinfeld where they force Kramer to wear an aids ribbon because he was in the walk. That's what this is. It's a choice not an obligation.
@@thereal877 a sign of respect is what it is. Something that u know nothing about u ungrateful sapp
@@clos6613 a salute is a sign of respect. Poppies are a symbol of remembering the fallen. No need for name calling it's not my fault you're unable to understand what you're following.
Do you just follow others off a bridge? If not then understand Canada is not the place anyone has to be forced to buy anything. Hell give me a free poppy I'll wear it otherwise you're just putting money in the pockets of a manufacturer.
Where do poppies come from you think their free? You think a company just makes millions of poppies free? Do you live in the land of OZ or the real world.
I am also an immigrant and agree with you 100%. Thank you for Don for the smack on the head to make me realize what true and important. I'm guilty and ashamed of not purchasing a poppy for many years. I went out to purchase one within minutes after seeing this story and will do so in the future. Thank you for making me remember how lucky I am to be part of this great country. People are to sensitive to hear the truth. P.S I am not a hockey fan, just a proud Canadian like yourself
All Canadians are immigrants. My family has been here for a long time but I often remind new Canadians that we all immigrated to Canada.
well said!
Bravo!.
he's a beauuuuuutyyyyyyy👏
he's a beauuuuuutyyyyy👏
Don should have his own independent tv show and run it during 1st intermission of HNIC and tank Sportsnet ratings
@Box Addict podcast live every Saturday night on UA-cam!!!
@Harry Parhar Wear a poppy or gtfo immigrant
@Harry Parhar : You smell like curry.
It's good to see someone with backbone standing for what they said.
Man here is the thing there was no malicious intent behind what he was saying, poorly said yes but he didn't mean bad
@@beans8474 what he said was 100% true. Truth isn't malicious
Doesn’t matter. CBC wanted him gone for many years. Don admitted that he made it easy for them. It had everything to do with $$$
This guys a pro. He accurately dissected the events and assessed the situation for what it is. No hard feelings. This is why I loved Coaches Corner.
HNIC will never be the same without Grapes.
I agree. He handled it exactly the way I hope most people would, especially right-wingers! Very level headed and realistic. Anybody more leftist probably would have completely lost it and needed therapy and demanded compensation (or reparations or something) for the way they were treated. He was a class act, in my opinion. I suppose they could call the new segment "The Corner". Lol
Exactly! God forbid our sensitive, weak culture. God forbid a national legend says something outside of the government narrative
He clearly said he didn't want to apologize and now he's crying about how he 'wanted' to apologize.
@@eagle.the.6ix430 You missed the implication. From what I gathered, Sportsnet wanted him to apologize on their terms, not his. He's quite clear on the form of apology he would have been willing to make in this interview. Sportsnet no doubt wanted a foot kissing grovel like MacLean put out.
I'm 38 he's been around my whole life . Don't stop now do your own show
Carla Wilson 38 years old, and doesn’t know that its “whole” life... dig a hole, and get in it
i'm not sure i can dig myself out of this hole. i've watched grapes my whole life.
Yup, he will soon be a millionair after his youtube channel and patreon get set up! 🤣
I'm 60 and he's been around my whole life too! :)
Who needs Canadian TV is is inferior to mice droppings. Do your own show. Barf Yahoo president of sportsnet is a gutless loser. His wife has no self worth otherwise she would be with a real man.
“Looks like I’m going out on a high”
-Don Cherry
You’re damn right 🍇 absolute legend!
He was high? That explains his poor judgement.
Cliché Name - are you new to Canada?
Your goddam right. Fixed.
Hes a beauty.
@Cliché Name the call him grapes bud
R.I.P coaches corner, hockey night in Canada will never be the same, Mr Don Cherry you are a Canadian hockey legend!
He is one hell of a sharp 85 year old.
Mike Stevenson 📠
“Have you ever been reprimanded for comments?”
Is this the first time she’s ever heard of Don Cherry??
InMotionForAMillion I’m curious to know who she is; liked the interview. Relentless.
This woman reporter is brutal. Classic media. Just trying to push her view. Totally unbiased media. The guy just wants Canadians to wear poppies. Who cares if it sounded like it was targetted at immigrants. It's true isn't it, this is the country immigrants come where they don't have to adapt as much (as say the US).
@@seanhurley4003 The problem with that is that Canadians and Americans go to other parts of the world and still expect people to cater to them instead of integrating into their culture. When North Americans tour Europe they expect people to speak english and sell them food/items that are familiar to them and not of that culture. Another aspect of your hypocrisy is that if you were to go to another country - lets say China - and live there for a month. Would you wear Chinese national pride items to celebrate one of their holidays?Probably not right? I wouldn't either. And why should they expect you to? You are not from their country nor do you share their culture or experience.
You might say "He wasn't talking about immigrants" (which is also what he said in this clip) but I think what ended his career is because he said the words "you people who come here" and no one would say "come here" if they were talking about natives. We all know he meant immigrants and now we all know he's bigoted and nationalistic.
@@matthiasschaus5112 Interesting you say that because I am Canadian and I live in Prague, Czech Republic. I actually took Cherries comments as reenforcment to show respect for the culture I live in. Immigrants in Canada can do as they wish, but I see nothing wrong with Cherry saying they should at least buy a poppy (re Free Speech). I think it's a good reminder for myself as well, since I can't say I've bought or even worn too many poppies in my life. Just cause I haven't done it much, doesn't I shouldn't, and there's nothing wrong with a reminder from someone like Cherry. To fire him for that. Utter nonsense.
@@seanhurley4003 I see what you're saying for sure. I am an American citizen and have lived in the middle east almost my entire life. However I still believe that saying "you people who come here" is divisive and instigates an us-and-them mentality. It's also disrespectful because he said "you people love our way of life and our milk and honey" which goes beyond just wanting people to buy a poppy and communicates a sense of anger and nonacceptance. For a country of immigrants this is not an acceptable way to speak for anyone. Since he didn't apologize I completely understand why he was fired. Also Canada doesn't believe in freedom of speech (see section 1 of the charter of rights and freedoms) but even if they did it would be totally fine for a news agency to decide someone is using hate speech and that he or she should be fired. That obviously wouldn't mean their freedom of speech would be jeopardized as they would have to face no legal fine or punishment.
Global News must set a very low bar for their reporters.
they let everyone else go, due to pc culture.
Joke of a reporter...
global has gotten as bad as cbc.i have watched them for the last time.
Millennial Interviewer has no idea what the hell she's doing and probably isn't even listening to Don.
Ok Boomer
The Real Jezzy C LMAO
@@therealjezzyc6209 Ok, millennial
@@therealjezzyc6209 you're doing it wrong
@@nathanb5579 Ok. BOOMER!!
LOL, Global did not send its best interviewer for this one.
They're all SJWs now anyway. No such thing as great journalists anymore.
Yes more dribble from whoever pushes this agenda
Shows how much respect they have for him
@@ALTDOK667 Pretty sure I was speaking for myself.
Don doesn’t deserve the best. She was horrible yes, but still too good for Don.
There was no racist base to his statement, immigrants come from everywhere and they should all support the tribute to our fallen soldiers. Don was the proudest Canadian and Rogers made a massive mistake and miss step!
We need to call out the left for being the Racist ones, Saying all immigrants are one race is very racist for them to assume.
@@MindlessTube you can be simultaneously racist to multiple racist. Trying to push the right's racism onto the left is trite.
Don is xenophobic. There are many episodes of Coaches Corner that prove this.
@2WIREG Next time you see a legion member ask them about a rainbow poppy then.
@2WIREG Ha ha, same here. Mine always fall off too. For that reason I don't feel they're very environmentally friendly. Agree, just give a donation. Lot of reasons ppl don't wear poppys. He just assumed. And we all what happens when one assumes. Beside what kind of poppy was he wearing? It looked like it had sequins on it. I'll just assume he gave a donation, :)
Outrage culture is ridiculous. He's done so much good throughout his entire career. He's a hero to so many Canadians and always will be.
Xenophobic man is national hero!!!!!!!
@@sundaystef go figure. Good riddance.
@@sundaystef people like you are insufferable
@@kp8444 Exactly! Because we must root out the evildoers of the Right. Only then can we achieve the utopia we've always wanted. I say good riddance to Don Cherry because he's an evil alt-right Nazi. Anyone I don't agree with should be banned because of my fee-fees. Now excuse me while I go sit in a corner and suck my baby soother.
Cherry has millions of supporters who endorse his view.
So what.
@@thereal877 kick rocks
@@nathanb5579 you can change the R to a C and go do that.
That's disturbing.
Thanks for all the great memory’s they where wrong to let you go.
It's sad a bunch of professional victims can unseat one of Canada's greatest.
Outrage culture will precipitate even greater division than the division it claims it's trying to avoid.
@Alex M I dont think people understand what free speech means. Its not a defense that allows you to say whatever you want.
Seriously Global. Very poorly prepared for this interview. For shame.
It was done purposely to make Don look like a no body.
@@lomparti and it failed miserably.
This interviewer needs to be fired. Terrible.. trying to bait the man into slipping out of context for a headline. Global news journalism at its finest.
Ok Boomer
Should've had a more respected reporter do the interview not an amateur. This was hard to listen to.
They're all like this nowadays. Journalism is dead
what was your problem with it?
Cry about it soft generation nowadays
Wow what an Amateur liberal interviewer . Come on global get your act together. Our prime minister has has done far worse things in firing our first women aboriginal cabinet minister . He’s late in his career , with all he has done he should get a medal .
They wanted you out Don. They have already started the 'white privilege of hockey'. It's an attack on Canadian culture. We need you more than ever Don. Go independant. Youll get the support.
I'll almost guarantee it was a non immigrant who complaint. I haven't heard one black or brown person say anything about this.
@@Bodybypt same. I think it was inner politics 🤷🏻♀️
it's not just an attack on our culture, it's an attack on our ethnicity as a whole, they are explicitly saying they want White Canadians removed from society as they ship in millions of non-White immigrants to replace us in our own country.
@say it aint so You're just scared Whites consciously pursuing their own interests because you're worried you won't be able to compete.
@say it aint so "I have White friends" is a typical cover anti-Whites try to use to hide their bigotry.
At least Global allow comments unlike the coward CBC . They are three to one negative for CBC . People choose Don . You don't fire someone for such a simple two words when he was willing to use the words all people instead of you people. Global reporter you got what you wanted move on .
Yes surprising, as global too has proven to be a paid well to promote the nwo agenda as well.
They ALL essentially work for the same entity. Even news networks portrayed as right wing are merely controlled opposition.
Sounds like you are saying it was the CBC that fired him. It was Sportsnet (Rogers)
There all left wing
Quest for knowledge we can’t make it a left vs right issue that’s what they want . This is a human rights and freedom of speech issue, we need to stand up together.
Ron was a coward the way he gave that apology. Threw his friend under the bus when he knew Don meant no ill
Im good with what he said. Im an immigrant and i must admit i wore a poppy only once. After this i dont think he really mean to offend the minorities. Ok please put him back! I'll miss this guy!
thank you. And I'm canadian and I'm too cheap to buy and wear a poppy, but I fully support our troops. He's right though to call me out on it.
If he did offend a group, so what? Being free from being offended isn't a right in our country, at least not yet.
GOOD STUFF,HE TOLD THE TRUTH AND WE MUST SUPPORT TRUTH REGARDLESS OF THOSE OFFENDED BY IT !!!
@@moondawg3693 lmao Tell the internet what you think is "the truth"
Man, I wish more ppl were like you, not just looking for an excuse to get offended. Of course he's not racist. Sure his wording wasn't perfect, but his point was "buy a poppy cuz the money helps the veterans"..
That's true. We never acknowledge the positive actions he did
Now I only see him as a old fart 💨 nothing more but a grumpy self righteous full of himself bigot.. that’s just my opinion in a free speech society.. anybody with me please like or tell me to go to hell
Amit Rathore I’m so sorry my friend, I disagree. We all need to make a great point for our vets. He was just really upset that lot of us have forgotten our soldiers. We all know about the wars so we all should acknowledge. we all make mistakes in life, we all deserve a second chance. Thanks so much for your freedom of speech Amit🙂 God Bless ya
Colin Fair yes I agree to some point but he comes out a bit angry on something that is unfounded and unknown..I am not trying to be a hero or take credit but only Indians that died in both world wars were 74,187 and they died cause it was everyone’s war but to say “you people “on such a platform is hurting.. well he will be remembered as great hockey commentator but at the same time if you cannot keep your emotions in check especially if it’s not sports then it’s time to retire and enjoy the rest of your remaining life anyways I am very thankful for you to put this in such nice words which I appreciate.. we need more people like you thanks Colin Fair
I think we're looking into this a lil too much. He said what he said and it came out slightly wrong. Has anyone been perfect in the way they've expressed themselves?
As a black Canadian, what he said did not hurt me at all or made me feel less Canadian because I don't need the approval of immigrant whites to confirm my Canadianess. It seems like white Canadians are more offended about this than anyone else (same as Trudeau's BROWN face). This is just another case of social stoning from those who see's themselves as holier than thou
mass I understand your point of view but such bigotry on such a platform is not a good thing.. when a person of such stature says foolish things then you can’t really expect better from the young.. you and I are not sensitive but it’s all about examples.. will you be able to tell a young individual in your family hey “you people come here eat our milk and honey “all that nonsense..please don’t sell yourself to this kind of stupidity makes you look like you need an approval or something.. put your foot down and say when someone on sports channel berates nonsense.. sports bring in competition and fair play this is pure anger against a group.. I tried my best but I am sure you won’t get it right away..
He said a lot over the decades.
Social media prays on headlines.
Grapes gives his thoughts even if you disagree.
Facts don't care about your feelings. Call it as it is now a days and the snowflakes cry.
Wrongfully accused I feel I think it was important to say because I have talked to my Muslim friends they agree with him
I read once that you shouldn’t hide how you feel. Why because it may be a hard short road but on the long road people will see you as a stand up person respect you for speaking you honest thoughts
Don Mclain as usual surrendered as the coward he is. Don Cherry said nothing that was inaccurate.
Never saw him dressed for orange shirt day..ohhh those were kids!!!!
The people just over reacted he shouldn’t be fired
So if a teacher in their classroom said, slaves or jews should get over what happened and move on out of freedom of speech you think that's logical and nothing should come of that comment?
@@Boo-hb7qj That's not the same thing. (But, yeah, move on.)
He should not have been fired for speaking his mind but that doesn't mean what he said was right. No one gives immigrants or as he said "you people" milk and honey for free. They spend their hard-earned dollars to purchase their own milk and honey. Should you wear a poppy? as a sign of respect you should but at the ending of the day if someone doesn't wear it, they should not be singled out or seen in a negative light. I've seen canadians not wearing poppys, he's just making an issue out of it....
@@caingf2047 it doesnt mean what he said was wrong either. Also do you really think he was referring to milk and honey in a literal sense or are you slow?? or maybe just a troll?
This chick is a joke. I remember his rants since I was tot, lmao. 100% RESPECT those that died for a safe place for those people to flee to
She is a left wing pinko brains and logic not included.
Im not watching sportsnet ever again
Good luck then
now you can spend more time doing things that matter rather than wasting your time watching TV , good for you
Yup. On top of it fire him on Remembrance day.
ok Boomer
I am sure they will miss you deeply
Every day that passes i realize that that I have nothing in common with modern society any more.
@Harry Parhar 🖕 you first
Harry Parhar do you realize the racism in your own tone? You are critiquing a guy who said “you people” but just told me to go back from where I came and jump off a bridge?? You make no sense and need help
I thought the same thing for a while but it's like don said the "majority are silent". Theres still a lot of normal ppl left in the world although it doesnt seem that way because the ppl who scream loudest get all the attention. If you remove yourself from media and just have convos with everyday ppl it become more obvious just how manufactured this outrage culture is. Stay positive !
She's just trying to get him to say what she wants him to say, bad journalism and interview tactics. Just let the man talk.
She'd be right at home on CNN or MSNBC!
Why does Don Cherry get fired but Justin Trudeau blackface get re-elected?
It's the immigrants, most if not all of them voted for him because he gives them everything, while he takes everything else from the rest of Canada.
False equivalence.
Why is it that the only people that are offended by the black face are the non immigrants lol . I haven’t met one person of colour who was actually offended by the black face lol .
So True, Well said.
It’s all screwed up isn,t it
Horrible reporter. She kept pushing dead end Q’s after he’d already answered. She’s not capable of handling well known people.
women for ya. they destroy everything we build for them.
Bob Nipko wow....sour much? I happen to be a woman. My ex is a really bad man but I don’t brush all men with the same brush. Maybe think about that....
@@theguardian1140 according to taoism, chaos is predominantly female, and order is predominantly male.
roamer45 bwahahaha well that helps us to not believe in that philosophy now then lol. Look at people’s homes - the men are the chaotic ones and the women are the organizers and clean ones lol. Thx for putting that into crystal clear perspective lol
@@theguardian1140 sigh, so hormonal and ignorant. Not to mention hypocritical, since you claim not to brush all men off, yet you state that they cause messes. Make up your mind.
“He buried me” I don’t think they are friends anymore
JN AQUARIUM MacLean has become a jellyfish
Ron MacLean just sat there while Don gave his talk. Then, Ron comes up with an apology.
Just because you’re used to sand box friendships, doesn’t mean Don is. He worked with the guy for over 30 years. They are brothers. Snowflake.
@@sandysexton6570 Ron nodded and gave a thumbs up and said "that's why we love you Don". if you want to be accurate.
@Richard Chookomolin How so specifically?
As an immigrant, this doesn't offend me at all. Don Cherry's right!
how many home grown Canadians Dont buy poppies? did he mention or ask the question
@@bg1326711 A lot do outside of Toronto. The smaller towns and cities, where you get a lot less immigrants also, u see poppy's everywhere. I seen this first hand.
I bet most of the people who took offense were Asians who don't want to integrate with Canada.
More of an interrogation than an “interview”.
An Interviewer's job is too get the truthful answers.... not stroke someone's ego, or pamper them.
even though, I think it's the dialogue/answers people wanted to hear
@@Asmahdan an interviewers job is to be unbiased and let the person answer. not imply things based on their personal view to get a specific answer
Ron and Don's relationship be like: Top ten anime betrayals
Agree,.but it was not spontaneous,.this plan was put together months ago. They PLANNED to take down Don and Ron knew it,.he was part of the hit!!.Judas got the silver.
lol
@@joering4461 Ron has sat beside Don for years and worked with him. You obviously have never heard him talk. He's a good man and a good person and they both have done a lot for each others career and you heard Don. They are still friends. That wouldn't be the case if he set him up and he sure as hell wouldn't knowingly hurt people or the game. It's different when you go back and look at things after the fact.
People are going on and on that the Leafs should have beat the crap out of the Philly player after Marner got hurt. Easy to say when you can look at the replay and slow motion. Nobody, even Marner knew what happened and you can tell because the trainer is looking at Marner funny like, "what happened?" is going through his mind. Obviously it's a totally different situation but the point is from both Ron and Don's perspective they didn't know how it came across until after it aired. That's why Don said he should have said everyone instead of you people. It shouldn't have been about immigrants but people who don't support vets.
😭 weak af rn
JOE RING ahhahaha
Ron stabbed Don in the back to save face.
And save his job- what a turd!
Wow who is the interviewer
And his house in Oakville ..
Ron "Judas" Maclean.
Pretty sure Ron knew what he had to say to keep himself in good standing
Worst interviewer ever! Omg she needs to be fired ASAP. Painful to listen to.
You can tell he's getting frustrated with the awful interview
No he's frustrated because he knows she and many he labelled are speaking the truth
@@eagle.the.6ix430 nah they're not
416 CPAP MART good lord you are so wrong.
@@eagle.the.6ix430 He actually didn't label anyone specific....except those that don't wear a poppy to support our troops. Only message he was trying to convey.
Journalism is dead.
At least now I know that if my career fails I can always be a interviewer for Global.
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂👌
Lmao
the people that got him fired probably dont even watch hockey...that is the rub folks!
Bruh Really no he couldn’t have predicted that ppl would hate his support for veterans
Bruh Really stfu buddy lol
@Bruh Really he literally said nothing wrong...you people isn't a racist statement...and he was 100% correct about what he said too so it really just shows what is wrong with nowadays.
@@kamerontoews5737 support for veterans, hate for immigrants, coma si coma sa
Conversely the people that support him don't care either they are just racists defending their own.
He’s a definitely a legend. Certainly not a racist. He should start his own podcast on UA-cam!
I'm honestly surprised he survived this long in PC culture
many more are not going to survive either,.unless we stop the attack of this country,its history,.its hockey,.its military, who all got hit with one punch from evil..
@Dennis Dxn Exactly, and there will be more so called 'Racists' comments as the race card is played to their benefit. Canada has lost its identity as we are swarmed with immigrants in which many (not all) do not assimilate, do not speak or write english, have little or no interest in learning english, have little or no interest in integrating with the western world but take advantage of whatever they can and people are tired of it and the truth comes out sooner or later. Don is frustrated like many Canadians are. When it comes to Remembrance Day, many do not participate let alone buy a poppy. No wonder Don is pissed, many others are pissed along with him.
70% of immigrants vote left wing, 1 million come legally to america every year even under trump, so in 2-3 years the right wing will never win another election again, once the right realzizes this there will be a civil war, watch john mark video on civil war 2.0
I'm surprised the PC culture has lasted this long. Us intelligent people need to put a stop to it.
Thxs. "Don Cherry," You We're The Best Of The Best!
Are
Well, Ron is a pansy. Takes a real man to call it like it is. . Much respect Mr. Cherry .
Completely agree with your comment about Mr. Cherry. I live in the States but always found Coaches Corner to be an interesting segment. Not just for the way Don was dressed but also for his take on hockey news and highlights. Last Saturday we had Ronald sitting there on the mic like a dufus explaining why Don was fired. If it will be just Ron on TV during the first period intermissions, I won't bother to watch. He was a good complement to Grapes. Now he's nothing. Just another boring guy in a suit who, compared with Cherry, knows nothing about hockey.
This is the worst interviewer ever, she should be fired
She tried
Let me say this: I am one of the "you people" and I support Don 100%!
Gather up all the you people and start a campaign to bring him back.
Likewise here
Me too. Those who did not buy poppies ought to be ashamed of themselves.
I think those who support Don should boycott Coaches' Corner and see what CBC will do
Hope he gets a podcast or something. Coach's Corner was never long enough, especially when he would generously devote some of it to talking about a sick child, or injured or fallen solder, often with so much emotion you could feel it on the other side of the screen. He's one of a kind and I'd hate to think this is his end. He's got a lot more to give, and talk about.
I love this man with my soul
Podcast would be great and he would be allowed to say anything he want on the internet!!!
Joe Hoe You’re right. And there were epic battles between the Irish, Scottish, and English in Canada who I suspect is who you are talking about. I saw those screaming matches. It’s because they had a history of trying to wipe each other off the face of the earth. Pretty soon there will be battles of who vaccinated who into genetic oblivion across lines we are barely conscience of. When I was in Spain the hotel owners said the hatred of European tourists from different countries was rancid. Your story is no surprise. You have no acceptance for Don having cleverly ignored the many wonderful things he does. Seems to me you are boiling in the same pot.
How many times can you ask the same question? Jeezus lady!!
It is cringing to watch her try and frame it in a way to make Don look bad.... It didn't work
@@Trucker_Josh Trying to get that sound bite that makes it a race thing. Damn.
That’s how these journalists work don’t ya know? They manufacture the news to fit the narrative that works for them.
Trucker Josh VLOGS he’s smarter than she. And was very patient.
Just curious about something....how did Don know that "those people not wearing poppies" were immigrants, I don't think I could ever look at a bunch of people and determine whether they were immigrants, or not; What do immigrants look like ?
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He shouldn’t apologize at all he did good wouldn’t change a damn word
Yes, he should of phrased it better but he is completely telling the truth
I agree. Thousands of Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the 20th century fighting for freedom
Don Cherry just lost his job for reminding us of their sacrifices
He probably didn’t say everyone because he assumed that Canadian-born viewers would've
already known the importance of wearing the poppy.
Can you add punctuation? This might then be readable and understandable.
2WIREG you should wear a poppy to remember those that fought for YOUR freedom so if u don’t wear a poppy you being a dick and disregarding the sacrifices people made CHAD Horn is one of the most notable people to join the military he joined to serve his country to protect it he died in a recon mission he among others should and will always be remembered
@2WIREG Uhh? This has nothing to do with you or your freedom to wear a poppy or not. This has to do with whether a man ought to lose his job for the message he was trying to deliver.
He’s not wrong, just speaking the truth! Love you Don!
he would've been more accurate saying canadians need to wear the poppy. i barely see anyone wearing it in november and it's not just "new immigrants" as he said. the only reason he said that is because his anger was towards only them. he saw it as if they owed it to these soldiers to wear it, as if no one else who lives in this country owes it to these soldiers. what a joke. the guy's perspective is skewed and you have to wonder why he singled out just some people.
damn straight bud thumbs up
@300096586 i understand the need to want to defend someone when the media is out on a witchhunt. but more and more it seems like people use the fact that the media sometimes does misrepresent someone to accuse them of this EVERYTIME someone says something terrible. And most often it's to excuse actual bad ideas and statements that are at least tone deaf and at most blatantly xenophobic/racist. I did listen to the entire rant. Let me write it out for you:
You know, I was talking to a veteran and i said, "I'm not gonna run the poppy thing anymore. 'Cause what's the sense? I live in Mississauga, nobody wears-very few people wear the poppy. Downtown Toronto, forget downtown Toronto, nobody wears the poppy. And I'm not gonna-"
He says, "Wait a minute. How about wearing it for the people that buy them?" Now you go to the small cities and you know those- the rows on rows-You people love- They come here. Whatever it is. You love our way of life. You love our milk and honey. At least you can pay a couple of bucks for poppies or something like that. These guys pay for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada. These guys paid the biggest price.
The "you people" part of the statement is the bad part. No one would be talking about this if he had just said everything BEFORE that. You saying the media is just misrepresenting him is a total lie. If he wasn't accusing a specific group of people no one would be talking about it. But he said "You people love-- They come here. Whatever it is. You love our way of life. You love our milk and honey." He is saying the immigrants that come here for a better life owe it to soldiers to buy a poppy for however much it is and wear it on remembrance day. He is specifically using words like they, you and our to separate immigrants from what he views as canadians. His rant is telling because he focused on one group of people. And you have to question why someone does that when he could've easily said that canadian citizens and new immigrants alike need to wear the poppy out of respect. that would've been true. but he decided to focus on the people he has the most vitriol towards.
My parents are immigrants and Don Cherry was right.
The issue isn't with what he's saying. Its that he's only directing it at certain people. Everyone should be wearing poppies. I remember when I was a kid the whole month of November my school (and Im sure most elementaries) taught us about the war, had veterans in and we learned why we wear the poppies and what it represents. Now a days I struggle to find a store that even carries the poppy box to even buy one. I didn't see any cadets out selling them this year at all. Canada as a whole has dropped the ball. If you can expect an immigrant to wear a poppy when they have no idea why its so important to people like Don Cherry.
Educate not hate.
@@cberh I think I understand what you're saying.
When Mr Cherry made that statement I felt like he was talking to me. It hadn't even occurred to me that what he said would be considered offensive or hateful, but, embarrassingly for me, honest. Calling it hate is an exaggeration. Rude, inappropriate, sure. He did correct himself the next day, how he meant anyone who has immigrated here from any country. Lets remember Mr Cherry has been getting paid for the last 30 + years to talk like an a**hole every Saturday night.
This year was My first opportunity in over a decade to attend Remembrance Day services. I lost track of time working in the home office and missed it. I felt like I had commit an indignity to the fallen. My perspectives towards November 11 as first generation Canadian come from my parents. They were literally liberated by Canadian soldiers.
@@cberh And that's absolutely right. Everyone should be wearing poppies.
No apology needed.
As an Canadian Asian man i wear my poppy every year for Remembrance day out of respect for veterans. I wish more Asians would wear it...
So he is totally right...
He isn't right though. Plenty of white people don't wear them and many minorities do, and fought in battle. I bet even Grapes wishes he took this as a chance to educate instead.
@@jeremymacdonald5584 when did he say white ppl? Are all immigrants or new ppl to the country coloured people?
Jeremy MacDonald - I agree! Cherry had a great opportunity to educate others and encourage support for the veterans. Instead he took the opportunity to allow his own prejudices to seep through
@@jeremymacdonald5584 who said anything about people's colour?? Are you trying to imply that all immigrants are coloured? His point was "even if you're a new immigrant, ppl died to defend what you now enjoy".. That doesnt seem wrong to me.
I think Canadian should wear a poppy to honor the soldiers that died for our freedom. Don Cherry spoke out the truth.
Not everyone is gonna wear a poppy. Isnt that their choice ?
If u want to wear it then wear it.
Did the children who got kidnapped molested and killed have freedom?
Well said
Love you Don. I'm Canadian-Greek and didn't take any offense. You were right about what you said. I love being a Canadian. I respect the men and women
that paved the way for way we live today.
You weren't offended? You're white. You don't matter. Who considers you or your family immigrants? All of the Asians coming here?
@@111highghwell we immigrated to Canada. Just like any other immigrants. Why would anyone be offended? Straight up. Do you know something I don't?
111highgh “you’re white. You don’t matter.” Now this is the racism you’ve been looking for.
Cherry was targeting Muslims and other brown people in the GTO. We all know what he meant. “Coulda been Ireland, coulda been scotch, coulda been English” yeah okay, name all the white countries that you could have meant but we all know that’s not what you meant.
2019 in Canada and "Free Speech" will cost you your career. How progressive. This is the beginning of the end.
There’s a difference between free speech with no harm intended and dog whistling xenophobia
Oh, god I never thought about it like that jeez. Don is amazing I loved Coaches Corner. He did have a point, that people should be buying poppies to pay respect, but the way it came out was wrong. We also have to remember that this is an 85 year old man. He is getting to a point where, with old people that they begin to forget things like words, for example he was looking for words before he commented “You people”. You also need to remember that he was raised in a different era. Yes his words came out racist, yes he said those words when he shouldn’t have. I would like to think this is minor, a mere man but I forget that he said this to a million viewers... I would like to point out neither side was right. Yes people should buy poppies, yes his words were racist, yes he technically has the right of free speech, yes he insulted the veterans of different heritage,race, ethnicity. I don’t think he should be able to hide behind the status of elderly and he isn’t which makes me happy but he should be a little more cautious and mind himself. We should respect the point he tried to make and the point that it came out offensive and racist. Both sides are right and I think we should work towards both aspects of equality and respect.
If only he had said “Everybody” instead of “You People”. I loved Coaches Corner...
terrible interviewer, I feel she kept asking him questions he already answered. And she seems to try to get him to apologize in some way.
There goes freedom of speech. Now every commentator is going to have to be always totally politically correct to keep his job?
Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences of what you say....
That being said, I still don't think what he said was wrong enough to get him fired..
That doesn't apply to a job at a private company, he can say whatever he wants and not be jailed or fined for it though.
This is Canada... We don't have freedom of speech.
You people....the morons NOT wearing a poppy. Nice of outrage culture and lib media to spin this.
Must have been a very slow week in Canada that this is the top story.
DISGRACE TO BEING A CANADIAN first time i am embarrassed to be Canadian.....RON MCCLAIN SHAME ON YOU.
The Social said some really nasty racist things, they still have a show. Don said the truth, he got fired? What kind of world do we live in now?
Cause thats a bunch of women. Don is a man, Trudeau said himelf men are evil
“Gutless Corner”, with host Ron MacLean.
Jellyfish Corner with the weasel Ron !
"Cornered Rat" with host Ron MacLean
I think ron is just sour from being the butt end of every one of Cherrys Jokes for decades lmao
Judas Corner, with host Ron MacShame.
'Chickenshit Corner' with Ron "Any-cockle-doo" MacLean.
That’s what our vets fought for , freedom of speech and never apologize never.
Canada freedom of speech doesn't exist we have freedom of expression. "Freedom of expression is not absolute. Section 1 of the charter states that the government can pass laws that limit freedom of expression.
*Freedom of speech is not speech without consequence*
@@richardpull2036 everything has consequences. I know that don't get me wrong I completely agree that he should used different words. Freedom is to have the right to say or do without restraints. I think he should have the right to say what he wants. That being said I do also understand the fact that it is a workplace and it looks bad on the station and I think when you are in a position like that it is best to stay nuteral and keep person opinions and believes out of it to stay professional.
If there was freedom of speech in Canada natives would have there ways
@Mark Walker someone singled you out personally? They said hey you specifically? Racism is a terrible thing no one should have to deal with that. But that word is used way to loosely now to state the fact that someone doesn't agree with statement someone made. But stating that people who live here should be wearing a poppy isn't racism. It's true we all should remember the fallen. Should he have used something other that l than "you people" of course because of the fact of you can take it two ways. I took it as everyone living here not every immigrants. But then again i don't think everything is racist.
Ron's apology was beyond disappointing. Don's reaction to it was classy and gracious.
Thank you don!!
38 years of service
Throwback to rock-em sock-em!!
Sports hero’s is my favourite book
A true canadian. Thank you
Love you Don! "We people" support and stand with you! 👊🍇
Isn't it interesting how just saying "you people" can end a career? Cherry's actual point was that everybody in Canada should wear a poppy on Remembrance Day in respect for those who fought, and many died in service for their country. So, if Cherry had just said "everybody" instead of "you people" he would still be employed. You would have thought he just said "f you ____ {insert specific ethnic group}" but he didn't, and never meant to single anyone out.
Whoever was a part of getting this man fired should be ashamed of themselves
@The Flying Dutchman Obviously... over poppies??? Considering we have ISIS running Brambladesh?
I don't follow Don Cherry, but if he had said "White men are not wearing the poppy!" he would have been a hero.
he never did say white men
@@bikramgrewal6757 That is why I used the word "if."
Lol hahahahAHA
But white men wear the poppy, so where is your logic??
@@loribuonamici1398 Sarcasm honey
There are many ways to show you’re respect for veterans, wearing a poppy is one of them
WW1 veterans are all dead. Canada doesn't have any veterans left worthy of respect, except a few WW2 veterans left
HighStreet Killers are you a veteran?
Why in hell would you apologise for being right? Good on you Don.
He actually did apologize
What’s wrong with Canadians he is apart of hockey history
Let’s take a stand
It’s just pathetic
Sucks he won’t get a tribute . Almost 40 years man.
This isn't his first racial controversy. You can't blame them from being fed up
Are u kidding me you Obviously don’t watch hockey
Stand for what?
iam immagrant, I love hockey and I lisent Don for 35 years iam from iran, I think he is Wright it's very important to all of us to respect our value and cherished what our past generation done to our country there's lot of immigrant they don't realize we have to informed them, no hard feelings for Don.
I’m glad to hear that you don’t need leftist white people to fight your battles. You can stand on your own two feet, like everyone should.
@@ThatReadingGuy28 it's no a bout fight, when you come to any country as immigrant you have to accept the way of living and culture people that build this nation other wise you better stay in same place you came.
@@ThatReadingGuy28 The folks that think immigrants are incapable of standing up for themselves are the real bigots and it mks me sick! It's also absolutely insulting that white leftists think they have to white knight for immigrants. It's so incredibly demeaning. And those who conflate immigrants w/ not being white are the actual racists. I'll take wonderful ppl like this person, and a woman here on YT who goes by OneGodlessWoman, ANY day over white leftists from the US. OneGodlessWoman escaped Saudi Arabia and is more of a Patriot than the white leftists of this country. Everyone should chk out her channel. And keep calling out the bigotry of the left.
Liberty Blue totally agree
Could you whine a lil more about leftists you useless snowflake?
Don Cherry is a true gentleman. If he's a racist, i'm the queen.
Edwin Walther, yes your majesty
Glad he stood his ground.
KKK is alive but not in public
*FIRE THAT PERSON THAT DID THE INTERVIEW, THE WORST*
Big mistake! This Man is a Legend in Hockey, aTrue Canadian and a hell of a good Man. Love you big guy
A legendary Xenophobe
Terrible interview. More of an interrogation. Also found it amateur they cut to the clip at 1:15 when Don wasn't certain exactly of what he said. They could have at least played it for him. It seems like they were trying to make him look bad. Good for Don to acknowledge that he could have used different words. And he's right that he left on a high note.