Daggers Posted 1 October 2008 Author Posted 1 October 2008 Black stars honoured at the House of Lords A melting pot of footballing talent from Britain's black community came together at the House of Lords this week in an event honouring the 'Black List'. Complied by football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out and The Voice, Britain's best-known black newspaper, the 'Black List', also published in The Times Newspaper, featured the most 30 influential black figures in English football today. It combines big names like John Barnes and Les Ferdinand with less heralded behind-the-scenes figures such as Millwall chief executive Heather Rabbatts and agent Chris Nathaniel. Speeches were delivered by Lord Herman Ouseley, founder of Kick It Out, PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, Rabbatts, Garth Crooks of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, and also the PFA's first black chairman Chris Powell, as well as the FA's Lord Treisman. Lord Ouseley said: "Anyone who questions or doubts the impact made to our national game by the black community should take even the most cursory glance at the Black List "It provides a compelling illustration of trendsetters and inspirational people working across the spectrum of football. "This event gives us the opportunity to highlight the contribution made to the game by the 30 entrants on the Black List, whilst celebrating the collective input to the game by not just black players, but administrators, coaches and journalists." PFA senior executive Simone Pound, who also attended the event, added: "The evening honoured and recognised the contribution that black players have made to the game and the work they continue to do to by keeping the subject of racism on the national agenda. "All those individuals on the Black List have made a huge contribution but many others have also made a significant difference and continue to play their part." The PFA's Assistant Chief Executive Bobby Barnes and chairman Chris Powell both received special awards for their contribution to the game.
OneHorseVillage Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 And he's pretty fast for an old guy :) The Offspring's 'Pretty Fly'? I assume that was what you were suggesting. The chorus is... "Give it to me, baby, huh huh, huh huh Give it to me, baby, huh huh, huh huh Give it to me, baby, huh huh, huh huh And all the girlies say I’m pretty fly for a white guy" ...and wouldn't take too much adaptation.
Bert Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 I also love how he blatantly said our fans are better than Charltons.
Alexikokopops Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 I was just about to get angry because I thought I remembered him scoring a looping header past us for Derby at Filbert street so we lost 1-0 but then I remembered Tim Flowers flowers was in goal so it was Darryl Powell. What an exciting story.
The People's Hero Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 I was just about to get angry because I thought I remembered him scoring a looping header past us for Derby at Filbert street so we lost 1-0 but then I remembered Tim Flowers flowers was in goal so it was Darryl Powell. What an exciting story. That was an abysmal bit of goalkeeping. Shame on you Tim Flowers (for that game and that game alone - otherwise a hero).
potter3 Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 The Offspring's 'Pretty Fly'? I assume that was what you were suggesting.The chorus is... "Give it to me, Powelly, huh huh, huh huh Give it to me, Powelly, huh huh, huh huh Give it to me, Powelly, huh huh, huh huh And all the girlies say you're pretty fast for an old guy" ...and wouldn't take too much adaptation.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 Chris Powell whoa Chris Powell whoa he's thirty ****ing eight he's really ****ing great
Tommeh Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 You all said that Chris was too old, he said NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOO
syston_fox Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 Chris Powell whoaChris Powell whoa he's thirty ****ing eight he's really ****ing great Get it started at Huddersfield!
Maybes Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 I also love how he blatantly said our fans are better than Charltons. When?
Maybes Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 His interview on World Which interview was this. I must find it
Daggers Posted 1 October 2008 Author Posted 1 October 2008 Which interview was this. I must find it The latest one. He fully slagged off Charlton's travelling fans!
Maybes Posted 1 October 2008 Posted 1 October 2008 The latest one.He fully slagged off Charlton's travelling fans! SuperPowell
Ric Flair Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Chris Powell whoaChris Powell whoa he's thirty ****ing eight he's really ****ing great Isn't he 39 now? Chris Powell whoa Chris Powell whoa He's thirty fookin nine he's like a fine fookin wine
OneHorseVillage Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Chris Powell whoaChris Powell whoa He's thirty fookin nine he's like a fine fookin wine That doesn't scan as well - might have overdone on the fookin's (although they do appear, in the 'How to write a footy chant' rulebook, to be a prerequisite).
Uncle Albert Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Chris Powell is a hero. Signing of the summer?
Daggers Posted 2 October 2008 Author Posted 2 October 2008 Oh yes, Chris Powell You are in great condition Better than my leg Why don't we chant more haikus?
Daggers Posted 2 October 2008 Author Posted 2 October 2008 Pearson delight at veteran PowellLeicester City manager Nigel Pearson is delighted with the impact Chris Powell has had on his side. The veteran defender joined City over the summer as Pearson looked to add experience to his squad. But the Leicester boss insists that Powell's long career is not the only reason he was brought in, and Pearson feels justified in the signing. "As you've seen, he's very capable still, and he's played his part," he told BBC Radio Leicester. "My stance on senior players is always the same, they have to be able to do the job first and foremost. "It's not just about getting experienced players in for the sake of it. "It's about getting players in who are still capable of performing."
Thracian Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 CP, CP, He'll take the piss with thee, He may be old, but truth be told, He plays like 23.
Bareknucklefoxer. Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 CP, CP,He'll take the piss with thee, He may be old, but truth be told, He plays like 23. Stick to match reports Thrac !
Thracian Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Stick to match reports Thrac ! I think you're right! I'm still bouyed up with the euphoria of being top of the League.
act smiley Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Powell is what Clapham was supposed to be in the wildest dreams possible. And then some, plus quite a bit more than that. I rather like Mr. Powell.
Teeno Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 Black stars honoured at the House of LordsA melting pot of footballing talent from Britain's black community came together at the House of Lords this week in an event honouring the 'Black List'. Complied by football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out and The Voice, Britain's best-known black newspaper, the 'Black List', also published in The Times Newspaper, featured the most 30 influential black figures in English football today. It combines big names like John Barnes and Les Ferdinand with less heralded behind-the-scenes figures such as Millwall chief executive Heather Rabbatts and agent Chris Nathaniel. Speeches were delivered by Lord Herman Ouseley, founder of Kick It Out, PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, Rabbatts, Garth Crooks of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, and also the PFA's first black chairman Chris Powell, as well as the FA's Lord Treisman. Lord Ouseley said: "Anyone who questions or doubts the impact made to our national game by the black community should take even the most cursory glance at the Black List "It provides a compelling illustration of trendsetters and inspirational people working across the spectrum of football. "This event gives us the opportunity to highlight the contribution made to the game by the 30 entrants on the Black List, whilst celebrating the collective input to the game by not just black players, but administrators, coaches and journalists." PFA senior executive Simone Pound, who also attended the event, added: "The evening honoured and recognised the contribution that black players have made to the game and the work they continue to do to by keeping the subject of racism on the national agenda. "All those individuals on the Black List have made a huge contribution but many others have also made a significant difference and continue to play their part." The PFA's Assistant Chief Executive Bobby Barnes and chairman Chris Powell both received special awards for their contribution to the game. What a pisstake that is, why isn't there a white list? Things like this really do wind me up. It's like the Mobo awards, if there was an awards evening for white people there would be outrage. By trying to make a point there actually encouraging racism and division between race's. GRRRR Anyway on the subject, Powell's been quality I wish we could have had him last season.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 2 October 2008 Posted 2 October 2008 What a pisstake that is, why isn't there a white list? Things like this really do wind me up. It's like the Mobo awards, if there was an awards evening for white people there would be outrage. By trying to make a point there actually encouraging racism and division between race's. GRRRRAnyway on the subject, Powell's been quality I wish we could have had him last season. It's a celebration of the increasingly inclusive nature of football in comparison to the 1970s and 1980s. I'm sure white people have won MOBOs before anyway.
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