If as Norris says his gesture has been "misinterpreted" what is the correct interpretation??

we're waiting for your explanation Mr Norris.

Barry Holroyd, Leeds, England

I don't know why people are saying, "this could mean anything"? He admitted it was a show of support for a child killing drink driver! I think it is sick and disgusting and completely unprofessional! He should be punished by the FA!

Simon Eynon-Williams, Bristol, England

Is there any chance that the PFA take a stand on this ? Don't they have a Disciplinary Committee ? They are quick enough to condemn the public or Clubs when their own members are affected. Hasn't this "character" brought his own profession into disrepute ? Their silence speaks louder than words.

Robin Smith, Bedford, England

I'm a Ipswich fan and it saddens me that my club has induvidual in it mits that obviously has some problems with, what is right and what is wrong.
as far as Amy is concerened, would you stil react the same way if your sons were killed?
I hope the FA suspend him for a considerable time.

Hank van Essen, Sydney, Australia

That gesture could of meant anything
I mean it could of been the x factor for all we know
He said it wasnt a gesture showing support
So why are people trying to say it was

Ella, Southampton,

This has been blown out of proportion. The club have rightly fined him over this misunderstanding, all he was doing was showing some support for his mate I'm sure if one of your mates was in that situation you would support them too. This has been made into a big deal just because he's a footballer!

Amy, IPSWICH,

people who question whether the actual gesture was offensive are missing the point,
the mother who lost her two sons to the drink drive incident was disgusted. It is hard for all of us who havent been personally affected by what happened to judge, but its the mother i feel sorry for.

John Smith, Bologna, Italy

Hmm. A private message eh?

That would be a private message that could be seen on Sky TV.

I'm not sure what's worse - the gesture, or the thought that a convicted criminal gets to have a Sky subscription in prison.....

Martin, Horsham,

People who make mistakes should be forgiven. I think this is in the bible.
He has ruined a good part of his life to.
For a friend to show some support is not that big a deal, if that is indeed what he has done.

Tim, Toronto,

I think what he did was wrong but probably just heat of the moment and yes Norris must say sorry as it offended the family or the 2 boys but what would a ban do?

Not bring them back or lessen the pain those parents feel.

A massive fine should happen though...that would teach him a lesson.

Mark, Watford,

i think they should make him stand in the middle of the pitch next televised game at half time and give a sincere public apology to the family of those two little boys and to all victims of drink driving whilst he is looked on in disgust.

pete, plymouth, england

Have you all gone mad?All he's done in his celebration is show support to he's mate who's in prison, show him he's not forgotten. He hasn't condoned drink driving in any way.
Why is it that deluded dullards seem to constantly moan about little things like this, or Clarkson having a joke. Serioisly

Tom, Ipswich, England

Friendship, comradery and loyalty are some of the most importand traits a human can possess.
Just because someone makes a mistake in life - as we all have - shouldn't stop their friends showing support and love for them.
Norris is simply saying 'we still love you mate'.
Nothing wrong with this!

Pete, Adelaide, Australia

To say that the man is paying for his crime is a nonsense. He will be free to live his life after his prison sentence, not even serving the full term.
The parents have lost their children, and that is a life sentnence, no remission.
A private message should have been sent privately.

Philip S. Brynes, Wigan, England

What do you expect. Footballers due to their lack of education, failure to comprehend what is right or wrong and their overall stupidity would never see anything wrong in something like this. Thick, thick, thick, every single one of them!

A Thorn, London,

Wait! He's a celebrity. He's high paid. They are above the law and all morals. They can do whatever they want. Right?

Lose this loser. Fast!

gary walden, Washinfton, DC, USA

I fail to see why its offensive. When our family are in prison do we abandon them? No, we stand by them: admitting that they are paying for mistakes, which is exactly what he has done. People show support for people in prison all the time, visits anyone? Did the same thing not happen in the FA Cup?

Max Bell, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

I don't know how drink driving , especially all night, can be called unpremeditated?! It is the very definition of premeditation! 'I've had a drink, I'm drunk , now I'm going to drive!' Norris's actions are an absolute disgrace to himself and his club. His friend killed two little boys, remember

Ronan Cleary, Dublin, Ireland

Ignorant, spoilt. thoughtless, shameless, rude, behaviour and the FA send him a letter; how polite. Let him apologise to the mother face to face before he is allowed back on the pitch.

Julie, Dubai,

I think Blackpool should be given the three points.

Henry Moon, Paris, France

Perhaps he was a bit foolish but I think you are all completely overreacting. Ban him for life? That's ridiculous!

I understand that the boys' family are upset however I hardly think he was trying to send out the message that "it's OK to kill someone".

Phil, Baar, Switzerland

The insensitivity and stupidity of this player is beyond belief !!
An apology is not enough. He should be suspended at least.

Mark Carroll, Brighton, England

Not wishing to defend this man, but if he was going to make a gesture implying that it's OK to drink and drive, then why didn't he produce an imaginary steering wheel and weave about the pitch?

John Cummins, Bradford, UK

I really don't see the problem. He's showing support for his former colleague and friend. It's nothing to do with the FA and it's nothing to do with the unfortunate victims' parents. The perpetrator is already serving his time, so why is this even in the news?

Adrian, London, UK

Peter St Albans, You are right, though I like to watch football I am under no illusion that the majority of players I am watching have only skill with a ball. Most of them have very little mental ability. This is proven by the fact they cannot follow a change in tactics as this is far to confusing

Ged , Yorkshire, England

Well it was unwise to make such a public gesture, but he should be able to support his friend whilst not condoning his crime - Hideous, foolish, unpremeditated and tragic mistakes can be easy to make, and everybody needs to get on with living sometime. McCormick is banged up and remorseful.

Andrew Iddon, London, UK

The FA is the epitomy of a corrupt old boys club, they'll slap Norris on the wrist, maybe fine him a weeks wages, & get back to counting their money. You cant expect players to act decently when the FA is so rotten, when Mike Newel said corruption was endemic his team were rewarded with a 30pt fine!

Christopher Kimberley, London, UK

If he wanted to send a private message, he could have written to him in prison. The football pitch is a stage and goal celebrations are obviously public acts. Football players as a whole are despised nowadays, unjustly, but things like this are grist to the mill for the ranters (see above).

Chris, Worthing, England

Why are we having to wait for a statement from Ipswich town? Surely this guy's brought the game into disripute as well as shame to the club's name and they need to do something about it sooner rather than later if they want to keep any of their fans who have kids paying his wages.

Nick, London , UK

What kind of message does this send out out.
If the FA do not take effective action against this cowardly and despicable gesture, then they will be seen to be condoning it.
The Peak family are rightly disgusted.

Chris Wellby, London, England

It is time that these footballers started realising that they are in fact simply spoilt brats . Why are they paid so much to act like scum ?.

mike, london, uk

Ban himj for life!. This footballers, even if second class - he is a second class footballer with not a bright future, think we are stupid and think they are invincible and above the law.

I was a tractor boy. Not any longer if this guy is part of the team. Come on Norwich!

J Rouse, Ipswich,

It's about time that the financial crisis hit this stupid game and it's retarded participants. I live in hope that 50% of clubs go bust and the rest come back down to earth.

John, Lincoln,

Over paid,arrogant,un caring yob,with no standards.This sort of behaviour sums up the little boys club of numpties that call themselves sportsmen.F A should throw the book at him,and set an example.

tim davies, cardiff, wales

The bottom line is that footballers are dullards, their only contribution to society is the ability to kick a pigs bladder about! And these days they have become so detached from reality due to the excessive wages they are paid, they care not a jot about about real people!

Peter , St Albans,