Black Players Union

[jomifl]

It seems strange that some black footballers want to form a black players union in order to combat racism. Can they not see the irony? I hope that they will not exclude white players on the grounds of skin colour.
Racism is a social issue that pervades most of society, I can't see how the FA has any more responsibiliy for it than any other organisation.

[horseshoes]

Black unions (and gay & homosexual unions) also exist in the Fire Service and in the Police Force; and yes I find it ironic too.

[Brenden]

I posted on the thread "Fed up" regarding this. A quote from Jason Roberts "We should have the same rights as other people to get into management and coaching. For the number of players from ethnic minority backgrounds who have appeared at every level there are still too few who have made it through into other aspects of the game" It is a possibility, that they are not good enough for the jobs, as they have the same chance as everybody else - this stinks of wanting "Positive discrimination" which in my opinion is the most blatant form of racism.

[doctordb]

It is also a possibility that they are discriminated against. With the large numbers of black footballers that have finished their playing careers it is hard to find a reason why there aren't more black managers especially in the championship, league one and two. It's even more puzzling when you consider that they are only up against the likes of Alex mcleish, paul jewell, mick macarthy and Neil warnock etc.

[Old_Geezer]

One should not aim to raise barriers when the declared aim is to tear barriers down. It is counterproductive, pushing folk apart.

[x-ray]

Yes it does seem strange.
Surely it will back fire on them (black players) and in fact have the reverse effect on racism in the game

[boxtops]

A lot of organisations have Black and Ethnic Minority groups (I know we do in the NHS)

[Mick-Talbot]

It's even more puzzling when you consider that they are only up against the likes of Alex mcleish, paul jewell, mick macarthy and Neil warnock etc.


Neil warnock ?
He hasn't done too bad, can you name another manager with 7 promotions?


I disagree with it, it is a step backwards IMO.

[doctordb]

Plus a couple of relegations, a few sackings and walking out on palace whilst admitting he 'didnt have the stomach for the fight'.

[Mick-Talbot]

a few sackings

Yep Mark Hughes is doing an excellent job....lol lol

[doctordb]

We can agree on Hughes. Clueless.

[flicrat]

I was pleased to see the Ferdinand brothers have put out a sensible statement that seems to suggest they are still willing to work within the existing framework. Well done,lads.

[Twenty20]

Can you imagine the uproar if someone started a player's union that only admitted white men?

Yet it's ok for black and Asians to do this. Apparently.

Segregating people, whether they are footballers, police, firemen or whoever, by colour or race is only going to cause further problems.

Integration not segregation is the answer.

[Svejk]

I have a dream. I see a day when these downtrodden £200.000 a wk
black footballers will be given the helping hand they need to clamber over other players' heads.

[McMouse]

Would a "white" union be tolerated in sport or public service? I think it might have some appeal to people who are fed up with wingeing minorities who claim they are suffering discrimination.

[jomifl]

If an anti racism union was formed then anyone could join, even whites!