Racist Clouds

It raised its ugly head when the National Team played abroad and the UEFA protocol of dealing with racism was implemented to at least stage two.  The result of 0-6 silenced somewhat the Bulgarian minority of racists, before they trotted off curly tails between their legs after half time. Everyone concerned in Sofia were pinpointed. Modern day security cameras are incredibly accurate in football stadia. If only VAR was as sharp and decisive.

The same level of spotting trouble makers was easy at City versus United. The City-fan idiot can be expected to be banned for life from Etihad and its correct no tolerance stance on such behaviour. He may lose his job in turn states weekend reporting.

Overseas there is racist undertones. Always a minority but a vocal few that tarnish the game. The recent Italian headlines was ludicrous and worthy of an Editor losing a job. The Bulgarian Manager did infact resign after that England match.

I cannot comment authoritatively on foreign soil. Bit the re-emergence of this pathetic trend can have roots im broken Britain that the lamentable politicians across all parties should share blame for. I for one love Europe and cannot be shifted, even slightly, from my remainer-DNA. I embrace the joy of a multicultural group of friends in my Stockport Volleyball Club and across other sports. Diversity breeds an interesting environ, more so than navel-gazing of little Britoners. Lets understand what racism means and how it affects those targetted. The snowflake PC brigade make their points, but those affected are the ones I listen to most. As often the authorities are weak. It is not a football problem though IMHO, but social malaise. Law and order is the stick that needs attention so we can return to talking about just the football.