Academy news in conjunction with Premier League

[LincsPie]

From the gist of the statement it sounds like this role wouldn't actually exist if it wasn't for the PL supporting it so nobody would have/be able to get the job, and maybe the PL are even paying for it as part of their patronising 'We're loaded you can have a few crumbs off the table' levelling up agenda.

It's coaching kids, keeping them off the streets and if not finding a future diamond, shaping them into decent people. We, along with PNE were the only two from the lower leagues who were chosen for this - shouldn't we be proud of this?

[caj85]

From the gist of the statement it sounds like this role wouldn't actually exist if it wasn't for the PL supporting it so nobody would have/be able to get the job, and maybe the PL are even paying for it as part of their patronising 'We're loaded you can have a few crumbs off the table' levelling up agenda.

It's coaching kids, keeping them off the streets and if not finding a future diamond, shaping them into decent people. We, along with PNE were the only two from the lower leagues who were chosen for this - shouldn't we be proud of this?

Exactly. A white male hasn't missed out on this as it wouldn't exist if the Premier League didn't create these chances for under represented people.

This might even create permeant roles at the clubs after the initial 23 months that could be open to everyone.

[queenslandpie]

What a lot of fuss over this. To me it shows the unfortunate undertone of certain posters. I mean let a thousand blossoms bloom as far as I am concerned. If we get a free coach when we didn't have a coach and he happens to have to come from a certain portfolio that's fine by me. if we are giving someone a chance who otherwise might not get one that's also fine. if we save 60 grand on a wage or whatever it is that's also fine. Nobody is missing out because of this. There is only upside.

[Glad2BeAPie]

Who sacks them if they prove to be useless, do we keep them regardless.

[queenslandpie]

Who sacks them if they prove to be useless, do we keep them regardless.

How do we retain them if they are good once the deal finishes?

[SwalePie]

[Threads merged - SwalePie]

[MarcusCole]

Would those that are Ok with this be OK if the position was reversed and POC and women were excluded.

If those that are not OK with it just sit back and accept it then nothing will change, if you look into the article on the site there is an email address, email it stating why you think it is unacceptable. These actions only happen because the people doing it never get taken to task over it

[LincsPie]

Would those that are Ok with this be OK if the position was reversed and POC and women were excluded.

If those that are not OK with it just sit back and accept it then nothing will change, if you look into the article on the site there is an email address, email it stating why you think it is unacceptable. These actions only happen because the people doing it never get taken to task over it

I'm reasonably confident that the FA, PL, EFL and Notts legal teams have ensured this 'Positive Action' has complied with the legislation to ensure it's not 'Positive discrimination'.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ositive-action

[BigFatPie]

Would those that are Ok with this be OK if the position was reversed and POC and women were excluded.

If those that are not OK with it just sit back and accept it then nothing will change, if you look into the article on the site there is an email address, email it stating why you think it is unacceptable. These actions only happen because the people doing it never get taken to task over it

Or you could get yourself a life, and stop whining about something that’s got fa to do with you.

[1955pie]

Brilliant post Old_pie. You are quite right in questioning why you feel the need to make your statement.
I think that second merged post titled “Racism at Notts County” should have been more accurately titled “Racism amongst a few Notts County fans”.
Unfortunately there are some in society who have these views and we at Notts County are not immune.