Academy news in conjunction with Premier League

[Old_pie]

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news...acancy-070524/

We're proud to have been selected as one of only two EFL clubs to partner with the Premier League in offering an academy staff position to candidates who are currently under-represented in English football

Not sure what this means in practice but it must be good for the future of our youth development ambitions that we are viewed in good light?

[WarsopPie]

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news...acancy-070524/

We're proud to have been selected as one of only two EFL clubs to partner with the Premier League in offering an academy staff position to candidates who are currently under-represented in English football

Not sure what this means in practice but it must be good for the future of our youth development ambitions that we are viewed in good light?

It means we’ve probably over looked and rejected a better qualified person just to appoint someone because of the colour of there skin which IMO is a racist thing to do.

[queenslandpie]

It means we’ve probably over looked and rejected a better qualified person just to appoint someone because of the colour of there skin which IMO is a racist thing to do.

What a token reply that is. There are lots of people in lots of sectors that are considerably under represented due to a lack of opportunity and the privilege of others. Race may be one factor, wealth, status and so on are other examples even geographical location. By doing this the club will more likely than not get someone over qualified for the position and get to form relations with another club or clubs higher up in the leagues - which may lead to loans etc. We have not rejected anyone. We are now also probably not paying the wages!

[Chicken Balti Pie]

What a token reply that is. There are lots of people in lots of sectors that are considerably under represented due to a lack of opportunity and the privilege of others. Race may be one factor, wealth, status and so on are other examples even geographical location. By doing this the club will more likely than not get someone over qualified for the position and get to form relations with another club or clubs higher up in the leagues - which may lead to loans etc. We have not rejected anyone. We are now also probably not paying the wages!

In this case, I believe it is race though

[Old_pie]

In this case, I believe it is race though

The linked article from the OS is quite clear what it is about, and it is not only race.

My question remains: Not sure what this means in practice but it must be good for the future of our youth development ambitions that we are viewed in good light?

[magicianpie]

The role of Assistant Youth Development Phase Coach & Academy Analyst is an exciting, 23-month fixed term opportunity open to male coaches from black, south Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and female coaches from all backgrounds.

[uysapie]

The role of Assistant Youth Development Phase Coach & Academy Analyst is an exciting, 23-month fixed term opportunity open to male coaches from black, south Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and female coaches from all backgrounds.

Isn't that called positive discrimination?

[magicianpie]

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/site...april-2024.pdf

They call it a positive action scheme aimed at addressing some currently under represented groups within the English professional game.

Black, South Asian and mixed heritage groups, and women from all backgrounds.

[slack_pie]

Isn't that called positive discrimination?

It's literally discrimination. Nothing positive about it. If you're a white male, you cannot get the job, regardless of how hard you've worked to gain the necessary skills and experience. I get that this is done with good intentions, but the best candidate should always get the job, regardless of their ethnicity or gender. Football is a results-driven business.

[Old_pie]

It's literally discrimination. Nothing positive about it. If you're a white male, you cannot get the job, regardless of how hard you've worked to gain the necessary skills and experience. I get that this is done with good intentions, but the best candidate should always get the job, regardless of their ethnicity or gender. Football is a results-driven business.

Indeed. And I wonder if it is still the case that the best candidate does not get the job because of negative discrimination.