Cybereagles

AreaDaddy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:16 pm

Damunk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:16 am

Scipio Africanus wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 1:31 pm

Damunk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:46 am England thrash World no 2 Sweden 4-0 to reach the final and there’s been an upsurge in the number of Nigerians threatening to jump in the River Thames….

Oga, maybe you should wait before England actually win di cup before typing dis. Remember that saying in the good book about making a rod for your own back?

Anyway congrats to the England women. Those goals were sublime, especially the third one! I was openmouthed when that went in.

The fact that they’ve reached the final is already too much for some.
Like I’ve always said, my satisfaction doesn’t come from any particular love for England, but from amusement at how some people get so distraught at another man’s (or in this specific case, woman’s) success.
I genuinely don’t get it.
But that’s just me sha…

For the average ethnic minority to passionately support your 'nation' or even you local club you have to cross hurdles that indigenous supporters often do not have to cross, or at least find it easier to cross.

You support Chelsea, you turn a blind eye to John Terry.
You support Liverpool you turn a blind eye to Suarez.
and so on

Even in England's Women's football some you had the whole issue with Aluko. During this Championship you have elements mainly on Social media lauding the "all whites" claiming it is praise of the jersey but the undertone is clear. Anita Assante (former England player) did a very detailed article in the Guardian on the current issues wrt to Diversity in Women's foot ball.

For some people these are easy hurdles to cross, for some they aren't. Once you haven't crossed them, then it is easy for your support to head in over directions.

Not everyone is comfortable partially belonging, or being unwanted co-travellers.

Coach wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:38 am It’s coming ‘ome
It’s coming ‘ome
It’s comin’
Footballs coming home

AreaDaddy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:16 pm

Damunk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:16 am

Scipio Africanus wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 1:31 pm

Damunk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:46 am England thrash World no 2 Sweden 4-0 to reach the final and there’s been an upsurge in the number of Nigerians threatening to jump in the River Thames….

Oga, maybe you should wait before England actually win di cup before typing dis. Remember that saying in the good book about making a rod for your own back?

Anyway congrats to the England women. Those goals were sublime, especially the third one! I was openmouthed when that went in.

The fact that they’ve reached the final is already too much for some.
Like I’ve always said, my satisfaction doesn’t come from any particular love for England, but from amusement at how some people get so distraught at another man’s (or in this specific case, woman’s) success.
I genuinely don’t get it.
But that’s just me sha…

For the average ethnic minority to passionately support your 'nation' or even you local club you have to cross hurdles that indigenous supporters often do not have to cross, or at least find it easier to cross.

You support Chelsea, you turn a blind eye to John Terry.
You support Liverpool you turn a blind eye to Suarez.
and so on

Even in England's Women's football some you had the whole issue with Aluko. During this Championship you have elements mainly on Social media lauding the "all whites" claiming it is praise of the jersey but the undertone is clear. Anita Assante (former England player) did a very detailed article in the Guardian on the current issues wrt to Diversity in Women's foot ball.

For some people these are easy hurdles to cross, for some they aren't. Once you haven't crossed them, then it is easy for your support to head in over directions.

Not everyone is comfortable partially belonging, or being unwanted co-travellers.