patsman07 wrote: » Nothing obviously. It's clear in my post that I was speaking about SC and not Danny Rose. All instances of racism should be condemned and dealt with, I thought Rose made good points on the problems of racism in football, the lack of proper fines for national FA's and the lack of information about what happens if a game is abandoned. I wish they had of got into the lack of black managers a little more. However, because racism is being spoken about now far more than it was say 5 years ago, I think people are more aware of it and therefore there is a tendency to see instances of racism where it may not exist. Rose's example of the ticket collector on the train, perhaps the ticket collector was being racist or perhaps he was doing his job and didn't ask the two white passengers for their tickets because he recognised them as regular commuters. Rose's opinion seems to be 'society is systemically racist.' That's a political opinion, it wasn't challenged by Richie because he's of the same political point of view as Rose. A good interviewer should challenge the interviewee.
patsman07 wrote: » In my experience 'lads mag' culture is fairly normal in all male whats app groups.
humberklog wrote: » I buried a brother a few years ago and there was far better crack at the funeral than that interview. But an individual interview isn't really my point. Richie's interviews (which I listen to) are bereft of some fun. Of lightness. Of being. Even in the gloomiest of situations Richie tries to dive darker. He always divines towards the darker angular where no lightness can escape. Richie is a moment away from Dave McSavage's portrait of Joe Duffy's nipple twisting glorifying of another person's agony. That's not where he wants to be but for this listener it's hard to escape that that's where he's going. Don't get me wrong, I do like RS. But has he listened to too much Ray D'arcy? and thought to himself..."the crowd, the people...they want it darker, ever darker than gloomy D'Arcy , I can do that. I can kill natural humour and if you laugh I'll call you a lesser hearted being. Get on board the Wellness train or remain an emotionally backward****tard." We all deal with emotional stuff. Mostly in my experience we attempt to deal with it in good humour when half appropriate. Richie's interviews never find that natural and normal human touch. Richie could do with listening back to Dr. Anthony Clare's interviews and paying less interest into Ray D'Arcy's line of gloomtacism spiel.
thenightman wrote: » Considering the player and topics discussed, surprised anyone would be expecting levity. I personally found it one of the better players chairs, mainly as Richie wasn't interjecting with his own 'Millwall' examples every 2nd sentence like he usually does, and actually let the guest talk and express themselves. Very sad to hear of Rose's experiences of day to day life as well. He sounded well and truly fed up with the state of affairs regarding race in the UK.
humberklog wrote: » Player's Chair with Danny Rose. Nothing wrong as such and they can be worth a listen but they are nearly always totally bereft of some levity. I felt that today moreso than ever. Probably says more about my state of mind at the moment tbh. But I coulda done with a bit of a laugh today and SC delivers very well in that regard but the Player's Chair seldom allows the listener a light chuckle.
Arghus wrote: » NETHERLANDS FIVE!!! my ears my ears
Hotblack Desiato wrote: » ho hum
Hotblack Desiato wrote: » I don't see why not, certain SC guests get slated on here merely because of the sound of their voice... Walsh wrote a book rightly condemning one criminal manipulator and abuser, while giving a character reference for and publicly saying he will stay friends with another and arguably much worse one. That's his entitlement, but it changes what I think about his integrity - that's my entitlement.
Raoul Duke wrote: » Is this relevant?
sheroman01 wrote: » Really enjoyed the podcast with David Walsh on his new book The Russian Affair.
Wikipedia wrote: In 2017, Walsh gave a character reference for paedophile Tom Humphries during his trial.[20] In October 2017, Walsh apologised for what he said in a 2012 radio interview about the case but said he would remain friends with Humphries despite his conviction.[21]
Say Your Number wrote: » Christ, is there more Premier League talk today, it seems never ending. Rachel Denhollander was excellent yesterday, very grim, don't think I'd ever be that brave.
Arghus wrote: » Not all heroes wear capes.
thenightman wrote: » Rather the PL talk than dreary Oisin McConville and Murph banging on about U12's gah and the like.
yermandan wrote: » 34 minutes in for those who want to skip the GAA chat and get to (hopefully the last ever mention of) the David Silva debate
