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PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs have insisted their support for the Black Lives Matter movement is about fighting discrimination and NOT a political stance. League chief executive Richard Masters came under fire from MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport select committee. Premier League chiefs say BLM support is for racial justice and not a political stanceCredit: […] More
JAMIE Redknapp and Patrice Evra ditched the Black Lives Matter badges on Sky Sports last night after the movement’s controversial statements criticising Israel. The pair, along with host Kelly Cates and commentator Gary Neville, were not wearing the badges during the coverage of Brighton vs Manchester United. Jamie Redknapp did not wear the Black Lives […] More
ATHLETICS GREAT Colin Jackson could have been a cricket all-rounder – but he claims he wasn’t picked for teams based on his skin colour. The global Black Lives Matters movement – which gained worldwide exposure following the killing of George Floyd by US police officers – has forced Welshman Jackson to think of his own […] More
SKY Sports’ Matt Le Tissier will keep wearing a Black Lives Matter badge on TV after criticising the movement’s “far-left” calls to defund the police. He had questioned if he should sport the item as he doesn’t support the group’s anti-capitalist views, but decided to keep the pin on to fight racism. Matt Le Tissier […] More
BURNLEY proudly displayed their fans’ Black Lives Matter messages after one sick fan flew a “White Lives Matter” banner over the Etihad. Earlier this week, Clarets supporter Jake Hepple arranged for the message to be flown over the stadium before his side’s game at Manchester City – with players taking a knee. Burnley displayed Black […] More
SEAN DYCHE says all his men condemned the “White Lives Matter” banner flown over Monday’s Prem clash at Manchester City. And the Burnley boss wants the outrage to strengthen the club’s anti-racism message. Burnley players and staff were fuming after a banner was flown over the EtihadCredit: PA:Press Association Ben Mee was chosen to speak […] More
POLICE today announced they would investigate after a “White Lives Matter” banner was flown over their clash against Manchester City – as a thug claiming to be behind the stunt was today unmasked. Burnley FC said they were “ashamed and embarrassed” after the distasteful banner appeared over the Etihad Stadium last night just moments after the […] More
DURING the Second World War, they had anti-aircraft guns to fire at men in planes with similar mentalities to those who disgraced Burnley Football Club last night. When Premier League players, match officials and club chiefs so firmly embraced the Black Lives Matter movement during football’s lockdown, there was always a concern that there would […] More
