Amidst all their allegations is the constant use at the club of the offensive four letter “P” word, directed at players of South Asian heritage. Yet in 2021, the club was content to dismiss objections to the use of the “P” word and to label it as banter. However preposterous the excuses made by or on behalf of the club, the fact remains the racist remarks have been made in 2021, long after the nature of the “P” word was widely understood. Senior and young players alike, typically well heeled, sometimes expensively educated, over many years turned a blind eye to the “P” word being used with impunity and the bullying of non-white colleagues. Back in 1969, the Beatles did not use the four letter “P” word, but still quickly ditched the original satirical lyric of “Get Back,” in part to avoid being misinterpreted by racists who did like using the word.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2021 14:38 UTC