the_bloke   17 #13 Posted October 21, 2017 Apparently viewing figures are falling for NFL matches and the broadcasters have started editing out the players (all of them, not just ones protesting) during the anthem.  It would seem the target audience doesn't like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999 Â Â 10 #14 Posted October 21, 2017 I admire Colin Kaepernick and those who have joined him in the 'taking a knee' protests against police brutality in the US. Far from being 'sons of bitches' as Mr Trump has referred to them, I think their actions are both brave and honourable. Â What's your view? Â I would Kneed to know more before making a decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GLASGOWOODS   10 #15 Posted October 21, 2017 Anyone remember Roy Hodgson trying to get England players to sing the anthem. Some of them just stared straight at the ground. http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5429752  Thinking back, Gary Nevile was alleged to be an English republican who also didn't believe in god and many people thought that was the reason he never sung the anthem.  ---------- Post added 21-10-2017 at 18:29 ----------   It used to be played every night at shutdown on BBC TV, usually about midnight.  Unthinkable now of course.  When I lived in County Mayo-2005-2006 the Irish anthem would be played midnight, and I would stand up with my ex and her family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad   3,819 #16 Posted October 21, 2017 I once took a knee , and it bloody hurt I can tell thee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lockdoctor   10 #17 Posted October 21, 2017 I admire Colin Kaepernick and those who have joined him in the 'taking a knee' protests against police brutality in the US. Far from being 'sons of bitches' as Mr Trump has referred to them, I think their actions are both brave and honourable.  What's your view? The Hertha Berlin football players took a knee. You could do the same before you start work every morning to show your support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WestTinsley   11 #18 Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) When I lived in County Mayo-2005-2006 the Irish anthem would be played midnight, and I would stand up with my ex and her family.  Most trad Irish pubs do that ..especially if a rebel bands been on ..  ---------- Post added 21-10-2017 at 23:41 ----------  . http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5429752  Thinking back, Gary Nevile was alleged to be an English republican who also didn't believe in god and many people thought that was the reason he never sung the anthem. Good on him ..never heard that.. I remember when Daley Thompson got slated for not respectfully whistling God save the queens Edited October 21, 2017 by WestTinsley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
phil752   10 #19 Posted October 21, 2017 I can remember when nearly all public performances were started or ended with the playing of the National Anthem. My memories included cinemas and theatres. Not sure about football matches, but I have a feeling it may have been the same. You were expected to stand, but within my memories I'd see more and more people not bothering until it seemed to not happen anymore. anthame remember that the US anthem is about a Nation, rather than ours being about a person. I truly believe if ours was about our country, people would take more pride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
northernboy   13 #20 Posted October 22, 2017 Can't stand the phrase "taking a knee", who actually says that? However, I think people should be free to stand/sit/kneel/lie down during the national anthem, if that's what they want to do. To insist that everyone adopts a particular position is a bit too controlling and weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jonny5 Â Â 10 #21 Posted October 22, 2017 They are right to do it. The white players should also. Â Under any other president I think the protest would be accepted and supported. Â Â However.... Â Trump isn't any president. He will use and corrupt any message that he can to galvanize the support of the increasingly right wing intolerant Americans that have been in their minds "left behind". Â These Americans hate the idea of being told what to do. Especially by privileged/well paid black athletes. Trump is exploiting this mentality and the protest is back firing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Samjay80 Â Â 10 #22 Posted October 22, 2017 I think Kell Brook did the right thing by taking a knee. He has been slammed by other professionals in the sport but he's only caring about his health. Â I'd have done the same thing. No one wants to go blind: Â https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/kell-brook-errol-spence-jr-127385 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   176 #23 Posted October 22, 2017 Perhaps in the not-so-distant future we'll all be singing the Red Flag- should we kneel or stand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest makapaka   #24 Posted October 22, 2017 As with most things these days it’s completely lost effect now with peoples race to join in to feel better about themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...