WARRINGTON’S Mayor Cllr Les Morgan has come under fire again after making “disgraceful remarks” about Warrington Wolves’ brothers Toby and George King on social media.
Cllr Morgan posted two comments on The Wire Barmy Army group on Facebook following the club’s 21-12 defeat to Hull FC on Friday evening – responding to a comment asking members: “Who is worse, Toby or George King? You decide?”
The Labour Cllr for Latchford West, posted ‘it’s a pity that their parents ever met’ and ‘they remind me of their Chinese counterparts FU and WAN’.
His comments follow on from two other incidents when he asked Warrington born DJ Chris Evans to donate part of his salary to the “more needy” in the town, followed by an outburst live on social media while accepting a petition from a four-year-old boy, relating to development plans across the town
Fans who were outraged and upset by his comments contacted warrington-worldwide with the following comments:
“I think you might already be aware of this but I wanted to see if there is anything you can do regarding Les Morgans comments about the King brothers, I think it is exceptionally unprofessional for a person in a public position to make such comments on social media”
“I would like to make a complaint about our mayor Les Morgan and the personal attack he has made about two of Warrington Wolves Players Toby and George King he is representing our town and in personally attacking Rugby Players he is tarnishing our towns reputation and making himself look a fool and a judgemental person. I understand that this isnt the first time that he hasnt represented himself in a professional manner. He should think about his conduct as Mayor and should be so careful what he puts on social media. He has also tarnished his own reputation which might never recovery from”
“Not what you would expect of the Mayor of Warrington… joking or not in his position he shouldn’t be making such comments!!”
“I think there is a way of expressing an opinion about Warrington players even in a closed Facebook group. The mayor has made some disgraceful remarks and should apologise.”
Cllr. Morgan has since apologised and the post (below) was removed from Facebook.
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We must all hope our next Mayor will be chosen with more than a little consideration being given to the ability of the person selected being able to uphold and respect the responsibilities that come with being the Mayor of Warrington.
We already know who the next Mayor is – The current deputy mayor
Get shut of this mayor he’s a disgrace to warrington. we need somebody who respects this town and the people in it .
Hopefully Peel Holdings will make a better choice of Lord Mayor next time !
“Social media….and foolish fingers”, a toxic combination, the scourge of our times and the downfall of many, which now includes a Mayor of Warrington.