I'm sure most wouldn't understand what they would be saying anyway.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-23510657
"Man the **** up" is perfectly normal behaviour towards a diver like Bale or some Spanish muppet who writhes around on the floor like he was just shot
Not if it directed at another guy! Diving and play-acting to benefit from "alleged" fouls should be discouraged and stamped out
I was wumming, but I think the argument that it's sexist stems from that it implies men are more determined than women i.e. not 'woman up'.
It's not sexist anyway,men and women are just differently abled.Men do the rough and tumble Grant Holty sort of stuff and women do the soft,cuddly bits.
It's ridiculous I totally understand having zero tolerance for racism, but some of the things on that list are tame and petty, people should grow a pair in this country because it's becoming a laughing stock.
I just love the reactionary policy making! "We're having a bit of trouble with racism again, I know lets ban anything that could even remotely be seen as offensive to anyone! That'll sort the situation out!" Brilliant idea! Why not ban speaking at football grounds! I'm sure that'll solve your problem.
I'm inclined that the terms should be banned so the crowd can think of some more acerbic and inventive ways to express derogatory commentary. At least it will get the crowd to think a bit which has to be good for the county's educational health.
You make a fair point their Carrabuh. I enjoy the inventive songs that Norwich fans come up with, a few inventive insults would be a nice addition!
My wife teaches ten year olds.As soon as they outlaw one insult the little varmints come up with another.It started with banning ESN but everything that replaces it gets quickly turned into an insult.
George Burley was mentioned on the telly last week.My 24 year old son immediately said "Sad Scottish bastard and a **** football team" I think that dates from the mid 90's
I'm gay, so I guess you could say I have a dog in this fight, but I can't really see that banning words has much of an effect. I suppose it makes a statement and shows a gesture of support, but I'm not sure it changes anything on a deeper level. If someone is racist or sexist or homophobic, it's because they get some kind of personal capital out of being so (at least I'm white/male/straight), and that deep need to feel superior to some other individual or group will remain and just go underground. I prefer to know who my enemies are. Also, as Cruyff says, people just get round it by using different insults. The words change, but the attitude stays the same.
