I don't feel that racial generalisations and racism are the same things. Human beings are inclined to do such things. We see it on here. 'Palace fans are this' 'Villa fans are that'. It's not suggesting inferiority or attempting to subjugate. Unless that is a clear intention.
So Bumble has made...
I don't think it was racist. This is the way the word gets diluted. It was a racial generalisation based on his perceived experience. He's been in the game a long time. This is part of my problem.
Around the world you'll here people say 'English are like this' or 'Indians are like that'.
My...
I don't disagree, and normally I simply find myself supporting every effort for change. But there is something making me really defensive about all this which I wouldn't usually be. When I say defensive, I don't mean in the sense that I would justify racist attitudes, no way.
What I think I am...
I've had a real problem with this whole episode. Mainly because I love the game so much.
I've always been vocal about the need to oust racism and discrimination. But I don't feel it's wrong for people to have robust opinions. Rafiq, who was clearly wronged, appears to live in a glasshouse and...