Yorkshire CCC

Cesar Azpilicueta at Chelsea was nicknamed "Dave"

 

Rodney Trotter was nicknamed "Dave".

That's about as relevant.

We get that you don't like Azeem - but this gaslighting is grim.

 

What are you taliking about when you say you get i dont like Rafiq?


All racism is bad and definitely does need addressing especially in cricket.

 

Because you constantly tell us all these "stories" you've heard about him. Well even if these "stories" are true, they've no relevance on the racism he's encountered.

He could be the biggest nobhead on the planet, yet it doesn't mean that he deserves what he's had to face - which is the impression that your given throughout with your whataboutery.

Edit: If I've got you mixed up with another poster, then I apologise.

 

Can i just make it known that i am no racist apologist and do not doubt for one second that Rafiq experienced racism at Yorkshire ccc.

Yes i have been told stuff about him but it does not excise being on the receiving end of racism.

You are wrong to suggest i dont like Azeem Rafiq or have any hidden agenda.

 

Craig White was at Yorkshire when Rafiq was 15 and he eventually joined Hampshire in a coaching capacity

 

Let's not forget 2 blokes were invited to the committee today to put their cases forward but refused to.

 

Says a lot about the character of Moxon that he turned down the chance today to put his story across.

 

I must add too, the ECB representatives just came across as clueless.

The head of diversity and comms (because those two positions put together tell you all about ECB priorities!) was a particular low point once the fireworks had gone off earlier.

 

I take stress and mental health really seriously but I do wonder if the PCA have advised Moxon to go off sick.
Azeem said the PCA undermined the situation massively by saying they were representing people on both sides.

 

I knew Joe and worked with him for quite a few years. He was certainly a character. Sadly he passed away in December 2019. Not sure of the cause but heard the news from another ex colleague

 

Because the Chelsea players could not spell or pronounce his name correctly.

You knew that i assume.

 

I wonder if it was the well known humanitarian John Terry who gave him that nickname?
Anton Ferdinand would probably believe so.

 

I don't think people should be trying to publicly guess who he means. Mud sticks.

 

That's why the full report needs to be released. Agree we shouldn't be playing racist Cluedo. I'm guessing their are plenty of players and coaches now praying they don't get rumbled. I'm hoping Azeem's courage Will lead to more players and coaches opening up. Like Azeem said today Yorkshire are under microscope but is a far bigger issue. It might even go international.

 

I domt agree with him rafiq. English cricket is institutionally racist. One or two maybe not bloody everybody

 

I agree, if I worked in cricket, playing or otherwise I wouldn’t be happy with that kind of statement.
Racism is widespread maybe , but that kind of statement points too many fingers IMHO

 

To stop people speculating further and naming people who it wasn't, it was Alex Morris (allegedly - to keep Mods happy)

Absolutely. Hutton was appalling but Harrison managed to be even worse. Couldn't really answer one question properly and every time he opened his mouth incompetence, inconsistencies and contradictions flew out of it. No hope for the future as a 'people's game' with that guy in charge.

 

Have you followed the Rafiq case and how YCCC have dealt with it? It's laughable to say it's just one or two bad eggs.

 

Heard a bit. Laughable? He said english cricket yorkshire cc is a small part of it.