
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan
This is probably the popular opinion within the world of football.
Via The Guardian
The Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has said players are “out of order” to complain about being referred to by their race.
Whelan, responding to allegations against John Terry, which the England captain denies, told LBC the issue of racism in football was overblown, and that players “should just get on with it”.
He said: “If a white man insults a black man that’s big, big news. If a black man insults a white man that’s nothing, and it’s expected.
“I think we should forget colour and … you know, it doesn’t bother anybody. Sometimes a footballer, when they’re playing at such a level, with the stress there is … if they call somebody white, if they call somebody black, you’ve just got to get on with it.
“You know, I think the players who come and complain, sometimes they are a little bit out of order. Continue Reading…..
[Thanks One]
Well at least the black footballers who play for Wigan know where their chairman stands when it comes to subject of racism in football. If they suffer abuse there is no point in looking to this old fool for help. Their complaints will be ignored.
Thank you Dave Whelan for being honest. It’s good to know where we all stand on this subject matter.