Exeter City vs Barrow Matchday Thread

[PeteUSA]

I think the booing was for the Barrow players who didn’t take a knee?

I noticed all the Barrow players not "taking a knee" (another stolen americanism), I take it they dont have to if they dont want to?

 

[CityTillIDie]

I noticed all the Barrow players not "taking a knee" (another stolen americanism), I take it they dont have to if they dont want to?

That is correct, it is not compulsory

 

[Antony Moxey]

That is correct, it is not compulsory

Yes, and I don’t think it ever was compulsory either and has always been up to the individual.

 

[arthur]

Yes, and I don’t think it ever was compulsory either and has always been up to the individual.

The Northampton players didn't either

 

[John William]

Yes, and I don’t think it ever was compulsory either and has always been up to the individual.

In theory, yes, but the pressure on teams and individuals has been strong. Wilf Zaha and others got criticised for taking a stand on it becoming a performance.

Wilfried Zaha declares he will stop taking a knee and instead 'stand tall' | Wilfried Zaha | The Guardian

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I'm not sure it will survive as a general policy next season.

 

[Antony Moxey]

Not theory, it’s how it actually was. No-one was specifically told they had to do it, no clubs issued instructions to the players telling them they had to do it, there was nothing from the leagues or government stating it had to be done. it was entirely the individual’s choice.

 

[crocks]

One year ago....

 

[Devon Red]

How was there a debate on taking the knee on the night we secured promotion?!

That year has flown by...a lot has happened since then.

 

[SEA Grecian]

One year ago....

 

[Hants_red]

Remember the great times because sometimes we have crap times!