Indeed.
It really did feel over the course of the 80s>00s that we'd come a long way; but it many people have since shown themselves to mourn the passing of casual, mainstream racism and other strains of bigotry.
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Indeed.
It really did feel over the course of the 80s>00s that we'd come a long way; but it many people have since shown themselves to mourn the passing of casual, mainstream racism and other strains of bigotry.
It wouldn't suprise me if he didn't........ Back then people were taught to 'take it on the chin' (even though they shouldn't have had to); especially if it meant not creating waves professionally.
Yeah, I said bad language before, you obviously don't have reading skills
I read fine thanks... Though I can't say the same for you.
It's not merely "bad language".
"Grow up, Garth... You're creating divide!" - Fucking state of you.
I agree, nothing to assume, change language and move on. But we both know that's not enough for many here.
Where did I say grow up, that's your grift
You're talking shit.
You comments directly imply that if Crooks had been offended he needed to grow up and that he'd have been creating division.
"Grift"? - What a twat you are.
Oh noes, some random online is upset at word, bye
It takes more than you being a twat to offend me.
"Grow up, Garth... You're creating divide!" - Fucking state of you.
The fact that he went on to have a career in the media, and specifically at the BBC, would strongly suggest he DIDN'T say anything at the time!
I see Ploddy Ploddencur has lost his place in the Uruguayan team now that they are coached by Bielsa, who needs players who can move quicker than a bathtub.
Aged well
This should be the season where he gets back to full form based on the injuries he had.
100%. Bananas being thrown at players. Monkey chants. That was the 80s.
So I don’t think a lot of people on here really understand what racism was like in the 80s and definitely not in the 50s and 60s.
If you look at it this way. That clip is from 1990. 34 years.
Go back 34 years from 1990 you are at 1956. My mum was being spat on in the streets of London for pushing her cousins in a pram around that time.
How many black professional footballers were there in England in 1956? Let alone commenting on games.
Absolutely different culture. Which Geoff hurst was raised in.
Society moves on. 34 years from now things will be much different again.
Yes mate.
It's easy to forget that and at times people want to feel connected or even own the struggles of previous generations, when in fact it was those struggles that led to the level of privilege they experience in their lives now. That isn't a statement about racism btw. I'm not here saying people don't experience racism anymore, just that life generally improes when you are prepared to live in the present and fight for it.
Was just looking on wiki about Garth.
Garth Crooks a black lad born in Stoke in 1958. Presenting coverage of Italia 90. On the BBC. Aged 32.
First black chairman of the PFA in 1988.
Now an OBE.
Who would have believed that could all happen the day he was born?
Bloody impressive. And I’m sure he knew the right to raise points about racism as he progressed his career and status.
You can tell from the composure and class he had in just that clip that he was an extraordinary man.
Fucking bastard always slags us off now though
