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Racism and football?

Always a Bee | 07.12.2005 03:06 | Anti-racism | London

Recently, an English flag containing the words "Born in England, live in England, die in England" appeared in the away end at a home match between Brentford and Oldham, at Griffin Park, London. Would you consider this racist? Offensive? Worth burning the flag over?

Brentford's manager did as it had upset a number of Brentford's black players. And here are the views from the Brentford's Beesotted fanzine forum. Unsurprisingly maybe, the BNP waded into the debate, labeling the Brentford manager barmy and attempting to stir up further clashes between Brentford fans and those from other clubs.

Always a Bee

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  1. Links — Always a Bee
  2. flag2flame — Danny
  3. Please Explain — Bizzaro
  4. The statement itself isn't racist — Always a Bee
  5. perceptions are often false — Danny
  6. Racist flag? — knightrose