Taking the Knee

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I have no issue with players taking the knee, I respect their right to protest.

I just don't understand why they persevere with it, because its obviously not bringing people together to fight against inequality. And its divisive.

At the moment people see taking the knee as solidarity with BLM as a political movement. If people want to disagree with a political movement, they have every right to do that.

I don't know what it is, but they should do some other symbol or gesture which has a greater effect. This would also root out the racists.

So I guess, my point is that the taking the knee message is getting lost, because of its association with BLM. What do you think the solution is?

I really don't know, I'm unsure whether they should carry on and show resilience or just find another avenue. Perhaps it should just be left to individuals to make their own decisions? It's a tough one. As much as there are people who are against it and they aren't racist themselves, there will certainly be some who use it as a cover. I've seen some people call it a Marxist threat, which is utterly absurd.

The whole thing is just a shame, a gesture that'd meant to shed light on equality has become such a sore point that it detracts from the message. Also, there's part of me that just wonders why some people get so heated about it and are so against, it's not actually affecting any of our lives in our negative way? But as i've said elsewhere, some people thrive in negativity, sad really.

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I really don't know, I'm unsure whether they should carry on and show resilience or just find another avenue. Perhaps it should just be left to individuals to make their own decisions? It's a tough one. As much as there are people who are against it and they aren't racist themselves, there will certainly be some who use it as a cover. I've seen some people call it a Marxist threat, which is utterly absurd.

The whole thing is just a shame, a gesture that'd meant to shed light on equality has become such a sore point that it detracts from the message. Also, there's part of me that just wonders why some people get so heated about it and are so against, it's not actually affecting any of our lives in our negative way? But as i've said elsewhere, some people thrive in negativity, sad really.

Individuals are making their own decisions if you have not seen - there's a number of black players who stand up and won't take the knee! Good for them.

You mention the word "sad" As some black players stand and don't take the knee, then it will be sad if there's any negativity towards white players if they stand and don't take the knee! We know the snowflakes will pounce!

Useless managers like Southgate talk about unity and togetherness about taking the knee - well players are individuals so Southgate should butt out of a personal decision taken by a player - which certainly is not a footballing one whatsoever!