tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post3670310967823506437..comments2024-03-29T12:11:17.511+00:00Comments on TPQ: Klopp's Flops AMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-83669450300020075282019-02-25T06:43:27.663+00:002019-02-25T06:43:27.663+00:00which could as easily mean those with ingrained cu...which could as easily mean those with ingrained cultural assumptions are the prisoners of racism rather than conscious actors. The outcome for potential black managers remains unchanged because of that. Change if and when it comes will do so slowly.AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-16693183558156424552019-02-24T19:39:46.702+00:002019-02-24T19:39:46.702+00:00Anthony
More ingrained cultural assumptions whic...Anthony<br /><br />More ingrained cultural assumptions which effectively amounts to racism.<br />Barry Gilheanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220262677398695734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-64539915437095293572019-02-24T18:41:56.977+00:002019-02-24T18:41:56.977+00:00Anthony, you didn't miss much. After 20mins Ut...Anthony, you didn't miss much. After 20mins Utd had used all their subs (injuries)...They were there for the taking, looks like Liverpool missed a chance but football is funny game and if Liverpool win all their matches then they will finish top by 1pt...<br /><br />Last yr my youngest wee girl hit the magical age of 18..This Sept it is my mutts turn to hit 18...<br /><br />Hope you and your frankiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452424095829736700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-176614128271130672019-02-24T13:05:16.781+00:002019-02-24T13:05:16.781+00:00Frankie - not even gonna watch it. Decided to head...Frankie - not even gonna watch it. Decided to head into town and meet someone - in a café not a pub. It will not be screened in a café. Was on the beer last night for my daughter's 18th but back off it again! AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-76874085233824899192019-02-24T12:57:51.918+00:002019-02-24T12:57:51.918+00:00They didn't do themselves any favours...Kinda ...They didn't do themselves any favours...Kinda like Spurs, just when they think they can win they lose to Burnley..My beer is cold is the fridge and 1hr to kick off.<br /><br />@Barry,<br /><br />Why no black managers..in a word racism. I fail to buy into the argument there aren't any good black managers who could handle the pressure..frankiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452424095829736700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-2896413035675418762019-02-24T11:59:27.507+00:002019-02-24T11:59:27.507+00:00Frankie - I expect Liverpool to lose. I don't ...Frankie - I expect Liverpool to lose. I don't think they have the bottle. If they draw then the pressure will pile up on them even more and they should then lose or draw to Watford or Everton. In my view they blew it with those terrible performances against Leicester and West Ham. AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-72196495974712585172019-02-24T11:47:28.751+00:002019-02-24T11:47:28.751+00:00Here's hoping today that Man Utd and Ole's...Here's hoping today that Man Utd and Ole's smiling assassin come away with another 3pts...2019/2020, Utd to win the EPL (if Ole gets the job)..<br />frankiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452424095829736700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-57724086361122598202019-02-14T21:56:04.311+00:002019-02-14T21:56:04.311+00:00Barry,
"Does it not strike you as odd that t...Barry,<br /><br />"Does it not strike you as odd that there are perhaps 25% black players in all four divisions and that one can still count on the fingers of one hand the amount of black managers"<br /><br />Certainly there was a racial barrier, but I think society has progressed somewhat. I would like to see more managers from diverse backgrounds but I want them to cut their teeth Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-83333057357446829792019-02-14T06:50:05.345+00:002019-02-14T06:50:05.345+00:00Barry - do you think there is a deliberate block o...Barry - do you think there is a deliberate block on black managers? AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-49196146883734736782019-02-13T23:05:31.195+00:002019-02-13T23:05:31.195+00:00Steve R
Does it not strike you as odd that there ...Steve R<br /><br />Does it not strike you as odd that there are perhaps 25% black players in all four divisions and that one can still count on the fingers of one hand the amount of black managers? Meritocracy is a myth in football as it is in most other walks of life; it's who you know .....Barry Gilheanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220262677398695734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-41219446793136135992019-02-13T20:31:02.980+00:002019-02-13T20:31:02.980+00:00Barry,
Why are there only 4 English managers in t...Barry,<br /><br />Why are there only 4 English managers in the top flight? Why is there also an Irish mixed race manager in the top flight if it's insipidly racist? It's down to merit. There are more foreign coaches because they produce the results, capitalism is blind.<br /><br />And the Rooney rule has not produced the results in gridiron for the same reason (and it's also why so Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-91632538300051127442019-02-12T23:37:52.589+00:002019-02-12T23:37:52.589+00:00Steve R
So why are there so few BAME coaches, man...Steve R<br /><br />So why are there so few BAME coaches, managers and administrators in football?<br /><br />What is wrong with having at least one BAME candidate in the field for every top football appointment which the Rooney rule ensures in US gridiron football? It is not positive discrimination but merely a sway of ensuring a more level playing field (excuse the pun) for BAME coaches.Barry Gilheanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220262677398695734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-40494711381410179582019-02-12T20:51:42.624+00:002019-02-12T20:51:42.624+00:00Barry,
That's affirmative action bollocks. Ev...Barry,<br /><br />That's affirmative action bollocks. Even the few black coaches there are, are against that idea. Given the vast sums of money involved now, I think that if a black coach had the skills to win he'd find many doors openning to him.<br /><br />What club would say no to a winning black coach these days? If Drogba turns out to be a first class coach every single Chelsea fan Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-13741977985900454542019-02-12T10:03:52.155+00:002019-02-12T10:03:52.155+00:00AM, Steve
Nevertheless, a Rooney rule is required...AM, Steve<br /><br />Nevertheless, a Rooney rule is required to tackle the institutionalised racism that pervades the upper echelons of English football.Barry Gilheanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220262677398695734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-21467330341099578272019-02-12T06:55:48.994+00:002019-02-12T06:55:48.994+00:00Steve - PC Wank has no purchase with me either. If...Steve - PC Wank has no purchase with me either. If allowed to spread unfettered every match will have to end in a draw in the interests of equality.AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-89142328324055474432019-02-11T22:21:15.374+00:002019-02-11T22:21:15.374+00:00Fair point. Maybe it's my own subconcious chau...Fair point. Maybe it's my own subconcious chauvism that's saying 'not likely'.<br /><br />But they need to earn it, none of this PC shite to fill a quota. I respected John Barnes when he pointed out that there are few black managers but they need to earn it rather than have it handed to them.Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-76389224464605689312019-02-11T21:30:37.840+00:002019-02-11T21:30:37.840+00:00Steve - women are prime ministers. Steve - women are prime ministers. AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-57753463102616975892019-02-11T21:16:20.363+00:002019-02-11T21:16:20.363+00:00Can't see it for the foreseeable future though...Can't see it for the foreseeable future though. The underlaying chauvinism would be too great I feel. Men need a Cesar and women need a consensus. Can you imagine a woman trying to scream at a bunch of blokes when she has not played at their level? They would ignore her.<br /><br />On second thoughts it's probably not that different from the Chelsea change rooms right now!Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-491429972572868462019-02-11T07:15:17.843+00:002019-02-11T07:15:17.843+00:00Steve - the saying is that we don't step in th...Steve - the saying is that we don't step in the same river twice. it has flowed on so much. Lampard at some point I guess, but I am not sure if now is the right time. The woman suggestion was simply a kite flyer about what is down the line. Increasingly their punditry is top of the range, they are moving into match official positions and at some point they will take up managerial roles. It isAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-41802966938767529852019-02-10T23:33:40.831+00:002019-02-10T23:33:40.831+00:00We need someone who the dressing room respects and...We need someone who the dressing room respects and has won everything with the club previously. Lampard would be ideal for this. I can't think of any women who would have the experience that he has either?Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-85667103133711512562019-02-10T21:27:34.580+00:002019-02-10T21:27:34.580+00:00It was a terrible display - Sorry won't be aro...It was a terrible display - Sorry won't be around much longer but not sure Lampard is the man just yet. He should break the mould and bring in a womanAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-72219700070267221092019-02-10T20:54:14.993+00:002019-02-10T20:54:14.993+00:00Absolutely unacceptable display by Chelsea, lackin...Absolutely unacceptable display by Chelsea, lacking in ideas and testicular fortitude. Sarri has clearly lost the dressing room and last weeks result must have been two fingers up at him from the players- before again downing tools today. They clearly don't respect him. Time to get Lampard in.<br /><br />( Is it too late now to sack Sarri?)- Sung in Justin Beibers voice. Even a diehard Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670990166576346966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-77197985749936617452019-02-10T17:40:31.156+00:002019-02-10T17:40:31.156+00:00Just watching the City - Chelsea game. Embarrassin...Just watching the City - Chelsea game. Embarrassing. Could not see Liverpool win by that margin: in fact I would not be confident that Liverpool would even beat Chelsea. AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-19699435356309855012019-02-10T09:40:21.174+00:002019-02-10T09:40:21.174+00:00Barry - Manchester United are in control of Liverp...Barry - Manchester United are in control of Liverpool's destiny I think - even of the 1-1 men manage to win every other game and Man City do the same and goal difference stays the same as it is. I expect Man U to drub them when they next meet. I know they will see a false dawn in yesterday's win but Bournemouth and tell anybody who will listen that they beat one Europe's three Big AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-54882256539482593132019-02-10T00:10:44.348+00:002019-02-10T00:10:44.348+00:00AM
You are too harsh; Liverpool are still in cont...AM<br /><br />You are too harsh; Liverpool are still in control of their destiny and in the process making me a slightly wealthier man!Barry Gilheanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220262677398695734noreply@blogger.com