personnel led by Kenny Dalglish wearing t-shirts in support of Suarez be- fore their game against Wigan was pathetic, insensitive and ill advised. Liverpool should address the issue and had they educated their players that racial abuse is not acceptable, they would not have been in this posi- tion.
All football clubs need to send their players on a diversity and equality course. However it should be pointed out that racism is not just a football issue but also the wider society. The media that appear vociferous have their own issues. Black people are constantly overlooked for journalism jobs and struggle to break into the mainstream media, not because they do not have the ability and skills but because their faces do not fit. It is ironic that when stories like this one break out, they are quick to look for black journalists to canvass their opinion.
Up till now FIFA and UEFA have been silent on these issues but I am not surprised. We have seen the way they have dealt with racist chants at football clubs around Europe including Real Madrid. UEFA have only handed out paltry and derisory fines when a points deduction or expulsion from European competition would send out a more powerful message! We still have many rivers to cross!
Gordon Boateng Could Lead The Way
Over the years various people including yours truly have wondered why there are only two black managers among the 92 clubs in the English Leagues. This proportion does not add up when you consider that around 40% of all the players in the English leagues are black. Unfortunately football is one of those professions where you are headhunted rather than putting yourself forward. Most clubs are dominated by white chairmen and personnel who are stuck in their ways. The media, which we are also part of does not help when a vacancy becomes available and they trot out the usual suspects (mostly white) as favorites to fill such vacancies.
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