The FA's Own Goal

So the FA releases a video of the greatest England players without any black players. I can think of several who should have been included. (I won't name my choice, as this would annoy some people! See the problem!) Just another example of corporate thinking, where they don't think of the ramifications of what they are doing.

Any video of this type always raises hackles among any group. For instance, as an Ipswich fan, I would be annoyed if Terry Butcher or Kevin Beattie were not included. I've no idea if they were. Portsmouth fans would probably object if Jimmy Dickinson (Who?) were not to be included.

So I just can't think how annoyed people are as no black players are included.

It would have been much better if they had made a video of the most significant England players. In that way they could include anybody they liked even if they only played one or two games, but then went on to have an immense impact on the game. Brian Clough would have been in that category.

So next time when they release something as sensitive as this, lets hope that the FA puts out something with which everybody can be pleased.