Couldn't think....part 4

jay_in_cpt

I saw this on SSN …….

New Zealand are considering a change to the "All Whites" nickname for their men's national team over fears it could be seen as racist.

Please forgive me if I offend anyone because that is not my intention ….but excuse my ignorance is this any different from their rugby teams nickname the “ All Blacks “
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Kuchinghammer

Jay: It does get a bit silly sometimes. Especially if Winston is their captain.

PrestonHammer

The rugby team play in an all black strip, hence why they're called the all blacks. The New Zealand football team play in an all white strip, hence why they're called the all whites. There is nothing sinister about it and it has absolutely nothing to do with race.

IronHerb

So after centuries of surprising the indigenous population they worry about what they call their rugby team in case it causes upset. 🤦‍♂️

PrestonHammer

It's the football team. Nobody seems to have a problem with the rugby team.

Fortuneseeker

I played against a team in Nottingham who were called Clifton All Whites due to their kit colour. No one had a problem with this!

jay_in_cpt

IH … out of interest was “surprising “ a typo?

IronHerb

* suppressing 👍

IronHerb

In the next International break Jamaica will play away to Mexico and Costa Rica. Those nations are currently on the Governments covid Red List. It was announced yesterday the EPL will not release players to Red List countries due to the 10 day quarantine on return. So, by the looks of it, Antonio will not be going anywhere in the immediate future which is sad for him but good for his hamstrings.

Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes

To top off a great week, we’ve absolutely cruised into the third round of the League Cup.

IronHerb

AFC Wimbledon away anyone?

MrsGrey

Some goalfests in the cup games tonight. Germany too.

thornburyiron

Pablo called up by Spain for WC qualifiers.

OutcastLondoner

https://twitter.com/sgfmann/status/1430458732106895367

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alderz

You know how people say that we’re run like a circus sometimes? My friend is a season ticket holder at Southend United and he is in the “I Love Fancy Dress South” stand at Roots Hall this year.

ScotHammer

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thornburyiron

What’s happened to the OS. I get something called Drupal when I try to log in.

Pearces_Left_Foot

Same here maybe it’s got overloaded with all our new players

IronHerb

Me too but it appears to have been resolved.

OldCastleSwift

West Ham first team coach Paul Nevin has rejoined the England men's team coaching staff. Good to see our coaches getting the recognition they deserve.

Fortuneseeker

OCS, Is this a permanent move?

OldCastleSwift

No, he's doing it alongside his West Ham role.

Fortuneseeker

That's good news as he has surely played his part in our recent success.

thornburyiron

Probably Moyes idea so he can keep an eye on Rice to make sure he’s not touting for a move.

IronHerb

Antonio called up -

https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/31-august/michail-antonio-called-jamaica

OutcastLondoner

Congratulations to him, deserves to play international football

IronHerb

Antonio and Benrahma up for EA Sports Player of the Month award. Make your choice and get voting.

OutcastLondoner

Benrahma’s been great but got to be Antonio for me. A lot of what they’ve done has been in partnership but just him breaking the PL goalscoring record gives him that edge for me

thornburyiron

It’s only our PL goalscoring record don’t forget.