Players taking the knee

[Allant1981]

Thought we had stopped doing this? Not that i have any issue with it but thought the club had said they wouldnt do it any longer

[Leith Green]

Possibly a reaction to the incident at Ibrox recently?

[wookie70]

I suspect they may have all thought it was a good idea when Rocky took the knee at one game and none of the other players did. Glad we are back doing it now.

[Rottenstink]

I suspect they may have all thought it was a good idea when Rocky took the knee at one game and none of the other players did. Glad we are back doing it now.
I preferred Kick Racism Out of Football. It was working and it didn’t require this performative genuflecting Be am I comfortable with its ties to an organization that has just “ lost” 80 million dollars of its donations

[Onceinawhile]

I preferred Kick Racism Out of Football. It was working and it didn’t require this performative genuflecting Be am I comfortable with its ties to an organization that has just “ lost” 80 million dollars of its donations

It wasn't working though.

[Sir David Gray]

Not fussed either way but thought we had decided as a club to "stand up to racism".

I assume we must have decided to change it back so fair enough.

[Leith Green]

Not fussed either way but thought we had decided as a club to "stand up to racism".

I assume we must have decided to change it back so fair enough.


To be completely honest i hadnt really noticed one way or another. Couldnt tell you when the Hibs team actually stopped taking the knee in the first place. Makes me wonder wether the gesture has lost its actual purpose of raising awareness

[joe t]

Would imagine it’s a team decision. If some of the boys are keen to do it the others will support. Team mates.

[Rumble de Thump]

I preferred Kick Racism Out of Football. It was working and it didn’t require this performative genuflecting Be am I comfortable with its ties to an organization that has just “ lost” 80 million dollars of its donations

In Scotland it has always been for Kick Racism Out Of Football.

[dp00]

Was a game recently where rocky was only one who done it , I’m assuming the fact they now have someone of colour in the team who has maybe spoke to them about it they have decided they want to take part for him


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[WeeRussell]

As long as we’re showing our support in what the club deems the most effective way, I’m okay with it. But I’d personally rather see us taking the knee right now than not.

[brianmc]

I thought it was in support of the County lad that was (allegedly?) racially abused recently??

[Pete]

Would imagine it’s a team decision. If some of the boys are keen to do it the others will support. Team mates.

That's all that should matter.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Was a game recently where rocky was only one who done it , I’m assuming the fact they now have someone of colour in the team who has maybe spoke to them about it they have decided they want to take part for him


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I didn’t notice that - shows they’re together as a team if that’s why they changed back to kneeling. 👏

[LewysGot2]

I didn’t notice that - shows they’re together as a team if that’s why they changed back to kneeling. 👏

Think it was Motherwell away. Rocky on his own.

By last Sunday we were back to the team doing it again.

[Frazerbob]

Glad we’re doing it and glad it’s getting roundly applauded by the crowd. The very fact that a thread has appeared in here and we’re discussing it tells you all you need to know. If we didn’t do it, nobody would be discussing the subject this morning.

[SHODAN]

Good.

[Latapy'sVolley]

Seemed like we stopped doing it after the Rangers/Sparta Prague game in solidarity with Kamara after little action had been taken, and that became the anti-racism stance across Scottish football (same reason the Scotland NT stopped kneeling).

But since we've seen teams start again, it's great we have too.

[Mcbizz1998]

A piece of imported virtue signalling. Makes no difference either way and is a waste of time. If it makes some feel better then I guess it fairly harmless. I barely notice it anymore tbh.


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[FilipinoHibs]

Become such a controversy after the Euros that we should take it. Always do it myself watching Hibs TV thinking these racists are getting really wound up.

[SChibs]

A piece of imported virtue signalling. Makes no difference either way and is a waste of time. If it makes some feel better then I guess it fairly harmless. I barely notice it anymore tbh.


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Not a dig, but how would you suggest we get rid of racism from football, and the world in general? For me the players kneeling does more than holding up a vard before kick off or wearing a red t shirt when warming up once a year

[OstKurve Hibs]

Not a dig, but how would you suggest we get rid of racism from football, and the world in general? For me the players kneeling does more than holding up a vard before kick off or wearing a red t shirt when warming up once a year

Both do nothing, complete pointless box ticking exercise to make it look like somethings being done, what's changed since players took the knee ?

[sleeping giant]

Both do nothing, complete pointless box ticking exercise to make it look like somethings being done, what's changed since players took the knee ?

Discussion and awareness ?

[bigwheel]

Both do nothing, complete pointless box ticking exercise to make it look like somethings being done, what's changed since players took the knee ?

It’s a mark of respect and support - it’s not meant to create change on its own . It’s creating conversations though (such as this one ) . Nothing pointless about it, neither is it a behaviour changing event .

I can’t understand why people have anything other than a supportive attitude for anyone who wants to show respect for equality .

[CropleyWasGod]

Discussion and awareness ?

Absolutely. QED this thread.

[SHODAN]

Not a dig, but how would you suggest we get rid of racism from football, and the world in general?

Pretending it doesn't exist and then dismissing any overt display of anti-racism as "political", "virtue-signalling" or "woke" is the standard tactic.

[RIP]

Pretending it doesn't exist and then dismissing any overt display of anti-racism as "political", "virtue-signalling" or "woke" is the standard tactic.

This.
In my experience, the adopted vocabulary of Yaxley Lennon and the Gammon Brigade.

[Jack Hackett]

The effwittery of racism is a cancer on society. Anything that highlights it is good. I don't give an eff if it's 'trending' on twatter or elsewhere. I will support ANY effort to bring it front and centre. NO acceptance, NO tolerance

[18Craig75]

Good to see the team taking the knee again imo. I still think it’s a pretty powerful gesture & it helps keep the conversation at the top of the agenda in society.

[Frazerbob]

I’ll say it again….If they didn’t do it yesterday, this thread would not exist. Does that not tell you all you need to know?

[Centre Hawf]

I think when you look back at when we decided to change our approach there wasn't any black players in the squad at the time. Fast forward to now and we have 3 off the top of my head in the first team squad, it could very well be a simple thing as different perspective on the topic has made us change our thinking.

[Mcbizz1998]

This.
In my experience, the adopted vocabulary of Yaxley Lennon and the Gammon Brigade.

Ah yeah so because someone disagrees with you they are a racist. Nice.


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[Mcbizz1998]

I’ll say it again….If they didn’t do it yesterday, this thread would not exist. Does that not tell you all you need to know?

No. Because nobody here is discussing whether racism is right or wrong. Society has come to the correct conclusion on that one.

We are discussing the silly gesture politics. It makes no difference.


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[Jones28]

No. Because nobody here is discussing whether racism is right or wrong. Society has come to the correct conclusion on that one.

We are discussing the silly gesture politics. It makes no difference.


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So if it makes no difference then what’s the harm in those that want to keep doing it continuing?

[bigwheel]

No. Because nobody here is discussing whether racism is right or wrong. Society has come to the correct conclusion on that one.

We are discussing the silly gesture politics. It makes no difference.


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No. You’re discussing that - most others are happy that the respect is shown in a simple gesture .

[Mcbizz1998]

So if it makes no difference then what’s the harm in those that want to keep doing it continuing?

I never said it did any harm. I’m just saying it’s a pointless gesture. By all means crack on.


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[Jones28]

I never said it did any harm. I’m just saying it’s a pointless gesture. By all means crack on.


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It’s not though. It generates discussion, not just on why but on the issue it’s highlighting. It keeps the message relevant and in the thoughts of the people. Calling it virtue signalling is just the worst way of describing it.

[jacomo]

I preferred Kick Racism Out of Football. It was working and it didn’t require this performative genuflecting Be am I comfortable with its ties to an organization that has just “ lost” 80 million dollars of its donations


Oh dear me. ‘Performative genuflecting??’

This has nothing to do with any organisation.

[Frazerbob]

No. Because nobody here is discussing whether racism is right or wrong. Society has come to the correct conclusion on that one.

We are discussing the silly gesture politics. It makes no difference.


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If society had done as you say, then I’d agree there would be no need for taking the knee. Clearly too many members of society haven’t thought.

[RIP]

Ah yeah so because someone disagrees with you they are a racist. Nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Feel free to falsely portray my opinion on the post below asa personal attack on you. It wasn’t. It was a response to the points made by the poster.

Pretending it doesn't exist and then dismissing any overt display of anti-racism as "political", "virtue-signalling" or "woke" is the standard tactic.

[jacomo]

Ah yeah so because someone disagrees with you they are a racist. Nice.


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Well you said it.

You belittle the actions of others as ‘virtue signalling’ and now you take offence at this?

If you can’t take criticism don’t dish it out. You are not coming across well here.

[heretoday]

The original intentions were admirable but it's become a bit sterile.

[Torto7]

I have no issue with taking the knee. In Scotland however sectarianism is a far bigger issue that is just ignored.