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Bumble leaving Sky
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Was time for a change if only for the fact the act had got tired. A bit like Soccer AM, the “banter” became painful
TheRey
Striker
Agreed with this.
And this.
Do I think Bumble is racist? No. Do I think he was "cancelled" because of his comment? No.
Do I think it's beyond deplorable and shows horribly someone's mentality when they insult people for calling out racism? Definitely
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Mackem DJ
Striker
I
odd queer situation. Weird. Doesn’t sit well with me.
Would you be happy that every single thing youd ever said in confidence to someone you trusted, was made public?
I forgot how virtuous and sanitized everyone was.
It was a private conversation. He lowered his guard to be frank and open with this 3rd party. Was it even racist what he said? borderline. Regardless, within 24 hours this podcaster contacted Rafiq to tell him what David Lloyd had said about him
odd queer situation. Weird. Doesn’t sit well with me.Would you be happy that every single thing youd ever said in confidence to someone you trusted, was made public?
I forgot how virtuous and sanitized everyone was.
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SuperMarcoRowell
Midfield
I think Richie Benaud - the master- ended at the right time.
I absolutely loved that bloke.
I absolutely loved that bloke.
He was like
and this is part of the problem, cant discuss anything now, just immediately called a racist.
I am normally the other side of the fence on this one but I think its pretty poor what has happened to him.
tynevalleyblackcat
Striker
Holding is the real loss.
Liverpool Beachball
Striker
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good for him
Cee Jay
Striker
He'll fit right in there
Wonder, if like Jack Bannister, they will have him commentating while watching telly from his living room.
As if that station didn’t need any more banter
HeroHurley
Winger
Mighty shame that. Always think he's much better seeing what the viewer sees when he's on air. Although I did think he could contribute to TMS.
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I do kind of agree like
It feels at times in general people are looking for someone to make a mistake then decide, right that’s the end of you
That seems to be the aim rather than having an open discussion about things
I’m a labour member and that type of attitude crept into the party a few years ago.
Raker
Striker
It’s why 99% of footballers are like robots, can’t get away with saying fuck all.
The Hesford Diet
Striker
I think it's good that we live in a time where people are responsible for their actions, whether it be talking, writing, or whatever.
What isn't taken into consideration, it seems, is that a sizeable proportion of the country grew up when the environment and values were totally different. Absolutely no leeway is given to anyone who has used a phrase for decades that nobody took offence to until very recently.
For example, I know people of my age and older who use another expression for mixed race. It's simply what was ingrained into them since childhood and nobody of mixed race at the time thought it as a racial slur.
It's definitely a tightrope for older generations, and I think Bumble was caught out by this. If he had a racist bone in his body he would've been called out for it decades ago.
I hope his watching TV from home role for Talksport is a success.
What isn't taken into consideration, it seems, is that a sizeable proportion of the country grew up when the environment and values were totally different. Absolutely no leeway is given to anyone who has used a phrase for decades that nobody took offence to until very recently.
For example, I know people of my age and older who use another expression for mixed race. It's simply what was ingrained into them since childhood and nobody of mixed race at the time thought it as a racial slur.
It's definitely a tightrope for older generations, and I think Bumble was caught out by this. If he had a racist bone in his body he would've been called out for it decades ago.
I hope his watching TV from home role for Talksport is a success.
Inside Forward
Winger
Agreed! There isn’t a person in the world who hasn’t said something that they regret or that will have offended someone.
