Houdini Logic Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 With all the celebrations and the high of winning the FA Cup, I’ve only just remembered that there was significant booing from our fans when the players took the knee. Should 'taking the knee' continue? Is it time to stop? I don’t know what’s best - I just know it was really disappointing to hear and I have a feeling this gesture of unity could really start to divide... 2
VLC86 Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Definitely disappointing to hear our fans boo this. I’m sure it was as much about the actual gesture rather than what it stands for which I do sort of understand but in the grand scheme of it how much does taking the knee actually impact anyone enough to boo it? If it’s a way to keep people talking about racism and other forms of discrimination then it can only be a good thing, as long as the authorities actual take meaningful action which they clearly don’t. 2
King of Gipsy Lane Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Disgusting behaviour ! Ban anyone caught doing the booing
Popular Post lcfcsnow Posted 17 May 2021 Popular Post Posted 17 May 2021 it should have stopped after the first week of fixtures they did it. 9
Popular Post dmayne7 Posted 17 May 2021 Popular Post Posted 17 May 2021 Just now, King of Gipsy Lane said: Disgusting behaviour ! Ban anyone caught doing the booing Why? I don't agree with people booing but it's not necessarily booing of an anti racism message for some but actually the political affiliation of BLM. No place for racism but what you're saying is that people should be banned for freedom of speech so how is that ok? You've got whole clubs and black players refusing to acknowledge that so why should it be punishable? 10 1
Popular Post David Guiza Posted 17 May 2021 Popular Post Posted 17 May 2021 Chap next to me, who didn't return after half time thankfully, was one of the more vociferous boo-ers. I may be judging a book by it's cover, but his other comments and general demeanor suggested that his issue wasn't booing because he was he disagreed with Marxist theory. I completely understand wanting rid of it, as it really does seem like a gimmick now, and perhaps there's no better way to voice your discontent than doing exactly that, but booing an anti-racism message doesn't have the greatest of connotations. 7
Popular Post Captain... Posted 17 May 2021 Popular Post Posted 17 May 2021 6 minutes ago, dmayne7 said: Why? I don't agree with people booing but it's not necessarily booing of an anti racism message for some but actually the political affiliation of BLM. No place for racism but what you're saying is that people should be banned for freedom of speech so how is that ok? You've got whole clubs and black players refusing to acknowledge that so why should it be punishable? It has nothing to do with any political affiliation of BLM organisations, it is a unified message that racism and discrimination is not accepted. Anyone still trying to find some tenuous link to some extreme views of those associated with BLM UK or other extreme groups are going out of their to way find objection to a sentiment that only a racist would find objectionable. There is no place for racism in sport or anywhere. 10 1
STUHILL Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Naturally should come to an end when the season and cups finish this season. I support it and don't see why it triggers a number of people so much. It is easy to tie it with extremism but in reality, it is just a small, few second long token of unity against racism. Nothing more or less than that. 1
bovril Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Just now, David Guiza said: Chap next to me, who didn't return after half time thankfully, was one of the more vociferous boo-ers. I may be judging a book by it's cover, but his other comments and general demeanor suggested that his issue wasn't booing because he was he disagreed with Marxist theory. I completely understand wanting rid of it, as it really does seem like a gimmick now, and perhaps there's no better way to voice your discontent than doing exactly that, but booing an anti-racism message doesn't have the greatest of connotations. ?!!!
Mark_w Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 (edited) Was disgusted to hear it. I hope it (taking the knee) continues, can't just stop it because it shows how many bigots there are, that's all the more reason to do it. Edited 17 May 2021 by Mark_w 1
Captain... Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 (edited) Really sad to hear there was booing, I didn't notice it watching at home, but with fans coming back there is going to be more and more opportunity for racists to express their opposition to it which just demonstrates that there is more and more need for action to be taken. Edited 17 May 2021 by Captain...
HybridFox Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 (edited) I was a little disappointed by this as I did hear it from our own fans. I continued to applaud over it as did many in my section. Although I personally believe it has become a token gesture now, I still condemn people to actively boo it. No one is asking you to take the knee but show some respect Edited 17 May 2021 by TK95 1
David Guiza Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 1 minute ago, bovril said: ?!!! I'm assuming he moved to another part of the ground, but he was so out of it that he may well still be in a cubicle somewhere in Wembley.
Foxxed Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 I see no problem with taking the knee to show solidarity with our players and beyond. People are welcome to boo. It outs the bigouts at least. 1
An Away Move Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 (edited) I'm already disappointed that what started as a gesture to show that Black Lives Matter (too) has already been rebranded as 'No to all forms of discrimination' and it STILL gets booed! WTF is wrong with people?! It's a shame BLM has been sucked into this whole 'Culture Wars' thing. Nobody ever said White Lives don't matter either. I don't understand it, but my mates back in Leicester hate BLM and think I'm out of touch. I am really at a loss. I literally have a mate who told me his life has been as difficult as any black person's because he's ginger! He was not joking. I mean W.T.F!!! Edited 17 May 2021 by SydenhamFox 1
Wolfox Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Yeah…. It was very clear to hear it in the ground…. It was a bit gutting
daddylonglegs Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 I think you've got some seriously ingrained personal difficulties if you're trying to find issue with footballers making a statement saying they don't want black people racially abused. I'm not saying the BLM movement is squeeky clean but the gesture of taking a knee is just that, a gesture. If you take issue with it then it says considerably more about you than it does about those taking a knee. 2
Sharpe's Fox Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 The clowns in the stands thankfully got overshadowed by Hamza and Fofana who showed what Leicester City is really about. Must be embarrassing for Dave, Keith and Gary that they are getting showed up by footballers three times less their age.
Captain... Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 3 minutes ago, STUHILL said: Naturally should come to an end when the season and cups finish this season. I support it and don't see why it triggers a number of people so much. It is easy to tie it with extremism but in reality, it is just a small, few second long token of unity against racism. Nothing more or less than that. It isn't actually that easy, you have to dig around quite about to find it off your own back, or follow people who seem to have an interest in discrediting anti racism movements. 1
dmayne7 Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 16 minutes ago, Captain... said: It has nothing to do with any political affiliation of BLM organisations, it is a unified message that racism and discrimination is not accepted. Anyone still trying to find some tenuous link to some extreme views of those associated with BLM UK or other extreme groups are going out of their to way find objection to a sentiment that only a racist would find objectionable. There is no place for racism in sport or anywhere. Perhaps they or perhaps they aren't? Unfortunately you'll always have people who would boo whatever the action taken but don't dismiss the fact there is that link for some people. Especially when we're in a situation when some 'tenuous' link to slavery 300 years ago is causing a rewrite of history or a sudden admission of guilt. You can't have it both ways. I'm proud of the fact that we're the only club who has 2 players feature in the anti-discrimination video played before matches. Equally not proud of fans booing before games. What we should actually be doing is engaging with all players and the authorities to understand what they believe an effective message would be as it's clearly not taking the knee anymore.
Popular Post UpTheLeagueFox Posted 17 May 2021 Popular Post Posted 17 May 2021 I'll never understand why people boo it. You might not agree with the message or any political element to it but to actually boo it... beyond words. 7
urban fox Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 There are always a few idiots, probably the same ones who disrespect the minutes silence (regardless of the reason it is held) by continuing to chant and sing. Maybe it is time to move on from taking the knee, perhaps it is becoming stale and in danger of losing the initial symbolism of unity, a bit like the clapping for the NHS on a thursday night, but while it is still employed then it should be respected by all, and those actively booing should be removed from the ground forthwith and served with a lengthy ban
filbertway Posted 17 May 2021 Posted 17 May 2021 Just now, UpTheLeagueFox said: I'll never understand why people boo it. You might not agree with the message or any political element to it but to actually boo it... beyond words. Simplest way for them to convey their disapproval I suppose. Grown men booing is weird full stop.
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