Racism in football

Bit of a serious topic this one. What do feel has changed in the last couple of years in the English game? The whole 'Kick It Out' campaign seemed to be doing the trick, but it's reared its ugly head again with the well publicised incidents in recent months.

Its simple. More and more foreign players from different cultures are coming into our teams and they clearly dont understand or respect the rules we have in place because they differ from the ones they are used to.

Thats the way I see it anyway, but there are exceptions to the rule - dickheads like John Terry who think they above the rules and can do whatever they want without facing the consequences.

Nemesis128 wrote:More and more foreign players from different cultures are coming into our teams and they clearly dont understand or respect the rules we have in place because they differ from the ones they are used to.

Can't possibly imagine who is being referred to here...

It's still there, but is usually hidden away rather than plastered on the front pages. It seems people will say anything to anger others.

I don't know if it is just a foreigner thing, I don't think the powers that be have taken it seriously enough, and not just here, pretty much globally. Look at Spain, monkey chants go unpunished. Fines don't cut it, big bans and behind closed doors matches seem to have more effect.

Behind closed doors matches wont happen. The loss in revenue for clubs would be too great.

Nemesis128 wrote:Behind closed doors matches wont happen. The loss in revenue for clubs would be too great.

Do you not think that would give clubs more impetus to sort it out?

Maybe. I think it would be too harsh though. In the current financial climate, the match day revenue is vital for clubs survival. Just look at Rangers - Ibrox is a 50K stadium that is practically sold out every match and even that wasnt enough to stop them from going into administration.
Birmingham have been in financial difficulties since relegation and can barely cover players wages as it is without being punished for the actions of individuals.
Plus, I dont see it as a deterrent for the players.

i like my coffee black..does that make me a racist?