I forgot Morrison who was one of the most outspoken pundit about PVs sacking, dosent mention it much now though.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Are you having a laugh?

One of the comments I keep seeing being raised by the players in post match interviews, is the simple clear messages given to them by RH. PV spoke eloquently about what he expected of the players, but from the comments it seems the players were not clear enough in his direction. Watching some recent games, Roy is very clear and direct in his instructions. A case of K.I.S.S - keep it simple, stupid!

I agree with the comment about PV wanting a slow build up from the back. Some of our players don't have the pass and move skill required to make this effective. And it looked as though they were petrified of making mistakes, which didn't leave them the freedom to play.

Roy has them playing more direct and higher tempo, playing to the strengths of the like of Eze and Zaha - direct running at defenders, and causing them havoc.

I hope Roy continues with the non-fear football next year. I would like us to bring in another couple of young bright stars, and let some of the older players take a step back.

You can call it what you like, but this is Black pundits sticking up for a Black manager because he is Black.

I hate the term 'racism' to describe itbecause it undermines actual racism, but that is the new standard that has been forced on us and it has to work both ways.
If a White man said those things for those reasons, he would be sacked.

Let me just be clear, are you saying black pundits are showing solidarity with Vieira because he was the only black manager in the PL, or are you saying they have stated he lost his job because he was black? I've not heard anyone say the latter and if they had Parish would be in real trouble. If it's the former then that is understandable given the history of racism in the country and the seeming lack of opportunities for black managers (whether that is real or not is another matter, but the fact is currently there are no black managers in the PL). You can't reverse the roles because white men are not a minority and they hold the power. Maybe in 30 years China will own all of our ar$es and we really will understand what it is like to be judged based on our race.

I would suggest it's a toxic mix of ageism and matters of race (but not racism) that are the fuel of his clear bias, which is now in its eighth week. We would have finished third last season...THIRD... under Roy's points per game since he came back. You can say what the hell you like about the opposition, but the tone of Crooks's onslaught in no way reflects that, and does not represent "fair comment" under any media law.

If you want to live in a world full of kindness, respect and love, try to show these qualities.