The very next season when we went to the Mem (1-0 win, Mowatt) some other supporters spent the first half referring to the Rovers left back, Bola, as Ebola. I questioned whether I was reading too much into it in terms of racial connotations, maybe it’s just them being too stupid to come up with anything better, until someone told him to eff off back to Africa. Again, reported and no action taken. Stewards nearby who could hear it all. On both occasions, more people laughed along than told them to pipe down. Not sure I buy the narrative that racism isn’t a problem in football, or that social media trolling doesn’t count as racism, and that’s why booing the knee is acceptable. I’ve heard a number of our own fans being racist on multiple occasions in recent seasons. I’m sure our club isn’t unique. A long way to go, which feels like a lot longer still given the current climate.Appalled to read this...
It's a pity everything he does (not) do when without the ball is non league level.Agree with this. Barker is better all round than Shodipo. Barker's touch and class is Championship level.
Mm not convinced. I would say Shopido has become much better at the defending side of playing out wide than Barker is. This shows how much he is willing to learn as when he first came, tracking back was a weakness. His goal contribution was really important too. Barker had great moments but lacked energy, consistency and was a bit lazy. Can't see him making it in the Championship. L1/SPL is his level. Would rather have Shopido than Barker.Agree with this. Barker is better all round than Shodipo. Barker's touch and class is Championship level.
The very next season when we went to the Mem (1-0 win, Mowatt) some other supporters spent the first half referring to the Rovers left back, Bola, as Ebola. I questioned whether I was reading too much into it in terms of racial connotations, maybe it’s just them being too stupid to come up with anything better, until someone told him to eff off back to Africa. Again, reported and no action taken. Stewards nearby who could hear it all. On both occasions, more people laughed along than told them to pipe down. Not sure I buy the narrative that racism isn’t a problem in football, or that social media trolling doesn’t count as racism, and that’s why booing the knee is acceptable. I’ve heard a number of our own fans being racist on multiple occasions in recent seasons. I’m sure our club isn’t unique. A long way to go, which feels like a lot longer still given the current climate.
Apologies - don’t mean to derail the transfer thread. Merely thought it was genuinely relevant seeing as it looks like we might be days away from signing a player who has specifically been the subject of racist abuse from our own fans. I hope that those people feel ashamed and remember how stupid they were. Especially if we do happen to sign him and they end up applauding him.
Back to topic . Jayden Stockley turns down Pompey and signs for Charlton ...Will this have bearing on Ellis Harrison signing for us ??
When he's in the game, Barker can do magical things. However, he doesn't do enough to make things happen. If we're struggling to get him the ball he's not the type to work hard to change that. Shodipo, who I was skeptical about for the same reasons at the start of the season, managed to add that side to his game, albeit the goals did dry up a bit more.Agree with this. Barker is better all round than Shodipo. Barker's touch and class is Championship level.
Back to topic . Jayden Stockley turns down Pompey and signs for Charlton ...Will this have bearing on Ellis Harrison signing for us ??
The very next season when we went to the Mem (1-0 win, Mowatt) some other supporters spent the first half referring to the Rovers left back, Bola, as Ebola. I questioned whether I was reading too much into it in terms of racial connotations, maybe it’s just them being too stupid to come up with anything better, until someone told him to eff off back to Africa. Again, reported and no action taken. Stewards nearby who could hear it all. On both occasions, more people laughed along than told them to pipe down. Not sure I buy the narrative that racism isn’t a problem in football, or that social media trolling doesn’t count as racism, and that’s why booing the knee is acceptable. I’ve heard a number of our own fans being racist on multiple occasions in recent seasons. I’m sure our club isn’t unique. A long way to go, which feels like a lot longer still given the current climate.
Apologies - don’t mean to derail the transfer thread. Merely thought it was genuinely relevant seeing as it looks like we might be days away from signing a player who has specifically been the subject of racist abuse from our own fans. I hope that those people feel ashamed and remember how stupid they were. Especially if we do happen to sign him and they end up applauding him.
Well those arseholes ain’t real OUFC fans, and hopefully will have crawled back under their rocks, never to be seen againHarrison was racially abused by some of our fans away at Rovers in 2016. The same game where Taylor came off the bench to score the winner and did the handshake celebration. “Oi Harrison, lend us a monkey, mate!” was the line used repeatedly to goad him. At one point somebody followed it up with a monkey ‘shriek’. Harrison stopped and glared at the people responsible more than once and they were reported to stewards, but nothing was done about it. Those same people will probably be cheering him if he signs.
I hope so, because I believe we can do better!
Great player but s**t attitudeso which pompey player will we sign after Harrison? Maybe a certain R Curtis.
Not sure that anyone a bit doubtful about Harrison automatically thinks Winnall turned out to be a brilliant signing - no matter what KR said!You mean like Winnall ? Quoted as the best you can get at this level by Karl. Atleast Harrison has proved in the last couple of seasons he can play a part especially when he was in a pretty average Pompey side who were always flirting with the play offs.
Scored less than Shodipo, so he can’t be that great…Great player but s**t attitude
Curtis strikes me as one of those players that you think is a bellend but you'd love him if he was playing for you. Just like Maguire and just like Hylton. I don't think it's an attitude thingGreat player but s**t attitude
Hope so we can do much much betterBack to topic . Jayden Stockley turns down Pompey and signs for Charlton ...Will this have bearing on Ellis Harrison signing for us ??
Not so sure. Hylton and Maguire while cocky and liked winding the opposition up, didn't come across as cheating pathetic arseholes... like Curtis does.Curtis strikes me as one of those players that you think is a bellend but you'd love him if he was playing for you. Just like Maguire and just like Hylton. I don't think it's an attitude thing