Sheaf Saint

Having Kelly on the left now will give them something different to think about. They won't be quite so confident about committing players forward on that side as they were for most of the first half.

Watching the replays of the Spain goal, James was just a spectator jogging about putting no pressure on the ball or the runner. She should have been hooked well before she decided to go down.

Instantly Kelly has made a huge difference.

James down injured. Could be a blessing in disguise if she has to go off.

Half-hearted? I wouldn't even credit her with that. She's been awful and not providing any threat at all. Nice move for their goal but very poor marking to allow a free header.

You think posting a few pictures of MA next to players shorter than she is proves that your use of the word big is a fact!? Fuck me! You STILL don't get it do you. You're focusing on the individual words to claim that what you said was fine, while being oblivious (or wilfully ignorant) of the context or the combined effect of them altogether. Tell you what, I'll help you out by sharing what ChatGPT has to say about it... Referring to a young woman of African descent as "the big black bird", even with the understanding that "bird" is British slang for a woman, would very likely be deemed offensive or inappropriate in most contexts today. Here's why: 🔴 1. Racial Connotations The phrase "black bird" has historically been used in derogatory or dehumanizing ways to describe Black individuals. Even if unintended, the combination of "black" (racial descriptor) and "bird" (non-human metaphor) evokes a troubling legacy of animalistic comparisons. 🟠 2. 'Bird' as Sexist Slang In British slang, "bird" to describe a woman is widely regarded as outdated and sexist. It reduces a woman to a casual, often objectifying term. So even used alone, "bird" can come off as dismissive. 🟡 3. "Big" Adds Another Layer Adding "big" could unintentionally highlight body size or presence in a way that might be perceived as stereotyping or rude — particularly given the intersection of racial and gendered implications. 🟢 Intent vs. Impact Even if your intent is neutral or affectionate, the impact is what matters most. This phrase, taken together, can easily be misinterpreted or found offensive by others, especially those unfamiliar with your intent or background.

I assumed it would be obvious that I was referring to the second part of your quoted post 🙄

Yes, I imagine travelling back in time to watch us play Sheff Weds at Arsenal's former home would have been quite memorable.

Oh here we go. Backed into a corner he's now reverting to gaslighting... "Nothing wrong with what I said - the problem must be you". That's a new low even for you Turkish. I didn't need to look for it in this instance, when it was so clear and obvious. I get that you have a reputation as the forum hard man to maintain, but when multiple posters pull you up on what was, at best, a sloppy choice of words then maybe that's a sign that perhaps it wasn't your best moment. But no, you've dug in and doubled down, and tried so hard to justify it with 'facts' that you've made yourself look desperate and pathetic. This is particularly hilarious, given that you have spent at least the last ten years constantly hounding and attacking a certain other poster every time he posts something that could be misconstrued. Let's go back to Whelk's previous question, and all joking aside... If there was a 5'7 black woman working in your office, and you couldn't remember/didn't know her name, would you even dream of describing her to one of your colleagues as "the big black bird"? I think we all know the answer to that, don't we.

Oh this is priceless. You've scoured the internet and found 3 photos showing her alongside players who just happen to be shorter than she is, to justify your description of her as being FACTually correct. Well done you.

Shame cos the German keeper has played well tonight, but that's a shocker. Can't be letting that inside the post.

Yeah that's on me 🤣

Definitely looking the more likely to win it now. Spain seem to have completely run out of steam.

Anybody who cares about seeing an end to the use of lazy racial stereotypes. Michelle Agyemang is only 5'7, and thus not considered 'big' by anybody's definition. So by dismissively referring to her as 'the big black bird', because you can't be bothered to look up her name, you demonstrate a thoughtless ignorance and invoke a harmful racist trope about big black women in sport, even if that wasn't your intention. As the forum's self-proclaimed expert on 'things that are racist', I might have expected you to understand this, but you're obviously still playing dumb.

Thus proving that you simply don't get it, still. The fact that nobody had heard of her a fortnight ago is totally irrelevant. I thought, just maybe, that you might be capable of showing enough maturity to recognise that your choice of wording was highly insensitive - for reasons that should be so fucking obvious they don't need to be spelled out. Obviously I was wrong.

Yep, another deflection. So predictable. The fact that you need to ask speaks volumes. But I suspect you don't really need to ask, because you're obviously intelligent enough to work it out for yourself, and you're just being obtuse, as usual.

Simply forgetting her name doesn't excuse the use of such a derogatory term. Instead of your usual deflection tactic Turks, why not just show a bit of humility and acknowledge that.

Random person in posting stupid shit on the internet shocker.

They deserve it for all that time wasting.

Please please please can we sack off Sweet Caroline now!

Expect nothing less from ITV.

Oh that's so close from Agyemang. Pen to England!

She's always impressed me every time she comes on. I've no idea why she isn't a regular starter.

A tale of two posts...