Quote Originally Posted by regis80 View Post
A very sensible way of responding to Jettyb Dave. I don’t understand why people have to add a bit of anger to what jetty has said.
I’m fed up of the knee at every game now.. but who is to blame for this? It’s the FA or whoever it was who decided to have it, it only needed to be a one off.

Again, racism is a societal issue than a football one.
Also, the extreme blm movement in the US is totally different to what we have here and I don’t think our sentiment is the same as theirs. We really need to make clear this distinction, or have I missed something here? Why would the FA allow this? Clearly because our UK blm isn’t that of the US one? We need to stop applying the US right winger analysis to the UK one.

Hearing the definition of racism off people on this board by some members, really?

That's what makes everyone different in the way they react to something they don't agree with! Personally, it's everyone's right to boo taking the knee, turning your back on it or even applauding it. If someone booed a dirty foul by lets say Sawyers - it does not mean they are racist. You make a good point in that the football governing bodies are to blame, just like the BBC 99% of the time for all the crap they spout. You can't get your voice heard though!

Personally, I feel taking the knee was good to do once but now actively fuels racism as many thousands of supporters are sick of it. I don't see Asians demonstrating and they regard their kids education as top priority - are hardworking - they are represented in top jobs ( billionaire companies ) and have two very talented and bright individuals in government - Patel and Sunak. As soon as some get off their high horses, eradicate chips on shoulders, we may hopefully see more representation in top jobs. Education will always be the key driver and nothing in life can be a given!

Personally, my view is we should be like the USA and play the National Anthem prior to all sporting events - but hey many will call this racist. With the National Anthem teams could hold a banner - we are ALL united against racism!

Lets hope for a win today Regis!