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shmmeee

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  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #701
Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?
 
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Sky Blue Pete

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #702
shmmeee said:
Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?
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That would be a great idea
 
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SkyBlueMatt

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #703
At least if they wore the armband and ended up getting booked they could use that as the excuse for the likely poor tournament performance that we're about to witness.

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chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #704
shmmeee said:
Probably a bit late now, but surely we could have integrated a rainbow into our WC kit design and there would be nothing FIFA could have done?

Are armbands really against kit regulations?
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Hummel tone down Denmark jerseys, release black kits in Qatar World Cup protest

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #705
This is pretty disappointing and will have a knock on effect. Any future campaigns from the FA around racism, homophobia or any other form of discrimination will be dismissed as performative as when it comes to it they don't have the courage to back up their words.
 
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napolimp

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #706
Pathetic. The armbands were supposed to promote a message of inclusivety, where is that message now?
 
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Mcbean

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #707
It will get real once the big teams get going -but timing not ideal for enjoying oneself - can’t get drinking during todays have as I am driving tonight
 
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SBT

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #708
True bravery from the FA etc - willing to show support for the gay community, so long as it doesn’t involve facing any consequences at all.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #709
So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?
 

tisza

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #710
Deleted member 5849 said:
Also playing a country with worse human rights abuses than Qatar!
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Guaranteed WC2030 Egypt. 2034 north Korea 2038 Belarus
 
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SBT

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #711
Nick said:
So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?
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Potentially, yes.
 
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tisza

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  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #712
Nick said:
So the captain would get a booking for wearing it?
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Looking at the latest new rules from Qatar supporters can be banned from entry if they are wearing anything that references political or discriminatory subjects.
 

robbiekeane

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #713
Shitshow of a World Cup
 
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Saddlebrains

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #714
So shit

Every world cup ever - Sun shining, Barbecues on the go, pubs rammed, flags everywhere, even those not interested in football coming together to celebrate a festival of football


This world cup - Freezing, pissing down, no flags out, general malaise around all the shit and why it shouldnt be taking place, on top of the fact it should still be club football time.

This can never happen again surely?
 
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AOM

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #715
shmmeee said:
Such a weird vibe around this WC. Not seeing any flags out in the street, hardly anyone really talking about it outside football circles other than complaining about human rights abuses (though I suspect a lot of these are the ones normally complaining there’s too much football during the WC).

Gonna watch all three games today as I’ve adopted Netherlands as my second team this year.
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I'd like Netherlands to progress as well.
On paper they have got a decent squad this year, but have seemed pretty underwhelming in recent tournaments
 
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Great_Expectations

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #716
Re the armband, the FA’s excuse is not to put players in that position. Why not let Kane and the players decide?

I get the risk and inevitable frustration if he were to pick up a second booking. But in my view it’s worth the risk, even if just for the first game to make a statement. And if he gets booked against Iran it’s his own fault.
 
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shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #717
Just make the goalie captain for the game or someone else unlikely to get booked.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #718
So they flapped it?

Should just get the game abandoned.
 
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shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #719
Or just put someone on, take the yellow and immediately sub them? Lots of ways to do it if you really want.
 
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chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #720
Nick said:
So they flapped it?

Should just get the game abandoned.
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The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?
 
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tisza

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #721
It's the hypocrisy of both FIFA and the Olympic committee that sport can bring about social change etc
Ask the citizens of Russia and China what those tournaments brought them.
Sports washing is a fashionable term now with Saudi money but it's nothing new.
 
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AOM

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #722
chiefdave said:
The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?
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Yep that would have made a bigger statement rather than just bailing at the first hurdle.
Seems like just an empty gesture they're not willing to put any weight or support behind
 
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shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #723
Got to say, he’s played this perfectly. Seeing the faux outrage tweets about shredding money then to release this is hilarious.

 
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tisza

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #724
chiefdave said:
The countries planning to wear the armband were pretty major countries in the competition. They should have just refused to play, what are FIFA going to do then have a chunk of top teams missing?
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Issue is also FIFA isn't a European body it's global. Many of its members in Asia and Africa have little sympathy for rainbow causes.
 
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oscillatewildly

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #725
Great_Expectations said:
Re the armband, the FA’s excuse is not to put players in that position. Why not let Kane and the players decide?

I get the risk and inevitable frustration if he were to pick up a second booking. But in my view it’s worth the risk, even if just for the first game to make a statement. And if he gets booked against Iran it’s his own fault.
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Madness.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #726
Alex Scott has shinpads on too
 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #727
Fair play to her, got more guts than the FA.
 
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Liquid Gold

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #728
Alex Scott is great.
 
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Sky_Blue_Daz

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #729
England to win 4-0
 

Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #730
Fully expecting an England win , a comfortable 2-0 , the more difficult matches are after this one
 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #731
ticket app is fucked now and England fans can't get in
 

Liquid Gold

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #732
Shitting it.

Envy those that have decided they don’t care because my anxiety has madder out for this.

COME ON ENGLAND!!
 

Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #733
Liquid Gold said:
Shitting it.

Envy those that have decided they don’t care because my anxiety has madder out for this.

COME ON ENGLAND!!
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Definitely not feeling the anxiety you say, I used to when I was younger , part of the reason today though is I'm fully expecting us to win today , so have no nerves , il be appalled if we lose
 
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Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #734
Site is looking good now btw @Nick
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • #735
Alex Scott. Good for her.

Getting a bit more pumped now.
 
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