LondonBristolian Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, RedM said: This was a few years ago, certainly wasn’t aware there was a day then, first I’ve heard of it now. 1991 was the first year it happened, according to the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: 1991 was the first year it happened, according to the internet. It's pretty frowned upon though, men only events get shut down, protested against all the time. Only since 2008 was it recognised in the UK and even then it a few years before a handful of things were done. England[edit] In England (and the UK) the event was inaugurated in 2008 by University of Kent students who celebrated International Men's Day the university campus on 19 November 2008[55]. This event was organized and coordinated by the Kent University student group 'The Bishopden Boys'. The Bishopden boy's were a Kent Union charitable group, located in Bishopden court, which raises money for various charities each year. Activities for IMD night included 7 a side football tournament, comedy acts and a live music festival, fronted by the student band "Jad". There was a raffle, a guitar hero competition and an Xbox 360 tournament to raise money. About 3,000 people attended with roughly equal numbers of males and females. All proceeds raised went to ORCHID a charity for all male cancers, including prostate, penile or testicular cancer. In November 2010 the Brighton Men's Network organised an IMD conference event for the city of Brighton for professionals, experts and people interested in helping the city in improving services for men and boys. Chair of the Men's Network Glen Poole stated that public sector bosses, the voluntary sector, business leaders and concerned individuals will come together and explore how to help all men and boys live more fulfilled lives and make a bigger contribution to the city, and concluded, "This event will be an important step towards getting people to agree on the actions we need to take and help us develop the world's first citywide strategy for men and boys that we aim to launch next year."[56][57][58] At Hartlepool, Rossmere Youth Centre hosted an IMD evening for boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 19 focused on health, gender equality and promoting male role models. Activities included rides on a rodeo bull, a Gladiators-style event, an Indian head massage, and dressing up in sumo suits. Organisations Springboard, Nacro and Jobsmart attended to give information and advice on training opportunities.[59] On 19 November 2010 Tiemo Entertainment sponsored a 'Celebration of Men Dinner' in London's Hotel Ibis in Euston, with Keynote Speaker Mr Damion Queva – Publisher of Fathers Quarterly magazine. Discussions were conducted on the topic, "What is the purpose of International Men's Day?" and attendees were treated to a wide-ranging discussion of some of the key issues facing men today. The mixed panel of professionals (including women) included Investment Analyst Michael Young, HR Manager Beverley Green, Builder and Reach Role Model Hylton Forrester, Wendy Forrester, Michael Peters, Polish Publisher Anna Prochon and the Keynote speaker Damion Queva, Publisher of Fathers Quarterly magazine in the UK.[60][61] A website (ukmensday.org.uk) was created in 2013 listing the events and supporting organisations in the UK. Planned events to mark IMD at the University of York in 2015 were cancelled at the last minute by the University, after pressure from some 200 staff, students, and alumni,[62][63] who signed an open letter on 13 November. Using strong radical feministic viewpoints of a perceived "patriarchy" and dismissing terms used such as 'gender equality is for everyone' as simply echoing "misogynistic rhetoric", the letter also vocalized a view that "men’s issues cannot be approached in the same way as unfairness and discrimination towards women".[64] Subsequently, the University made no plans to mark the event in 2016,[65] despite a counter-petition which attracted 4,261 supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Will the England ladies get motivated to play for somebody who joked about battery? I dont care about the tweets but then my view doesnt matter and neither do any of yours. This is another massive own goal for the FA taking into account what happened with Sampson and what he got up to. Neville didnt apply for the job and was headhunted after someone jokingly suggested him at an FA dinner. The appointment following Sampson had to really be a woman. I dont think it needs explaining why. Neville has no credentials for this job. The most successful female manager applying for the job should have got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Honiton Tony said: They will hang him out to dry before the first game Why on Earth would he want anyone to hang him out to dry? ... Weirdo! ... Doesn't he just give it a couple of shakes like the rest of us and pop it back into his pants? Unbelievable Geoff... Can't imagine the 'libbers' in the dressing room being happy about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Why on Earth would he want anyone to hang him out to dry? ... Weirdo! ... Doesn't he just give it a couple of shakes like the rest of us and pop it back into his pants? Unbelievable Geoff... Can't imagine the 'libbers' in the dressing room being happy about that! LOOL! Thanks WH, your sense of humour must be in the gutter with mine? At least we've got one though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: I think there was some young BMXer or motorcyclist in the states who earned a huge sponsorship deal for some health drink or food....and someone found a photo of him smoking a fag. He lost the deal. You not only have to be careful with any social media stuff. A fag in the States is not necessarily the same thing as it is in the UK though... Could be a more than justified response from the sponsor. ..... eek, shudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I’ve just seen the tweets. ”would of”. Blimey that’s appalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: One of the ex England ladies goalies ( no idea of her name, cockney) was slagging the FA off on the radio today, saying a man shouldn’t coach women as they are emotional, have Women’s problems and a man can’t coach them because of that. The other ex-England woman's keeper they had a soundbite from sounded much more level headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: One of the ex England ladies goalies ( no idea of her name, cockney) was slagging the FA off on the radio today, saying a man shouldn’t coach women as they are emotional, have Women’s problems and a man can’t coach them because of that. Good reason never to have a women managing a men’s professional team then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 11 hours ago, RedDave said: Neville has no credentials for this job. The most successful female manager applying for the job should have got it I'm pretty sure the last female manager had no credentials and that the team was pretty poor before Sampson took over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 The point isn't the gender of the manager, it's whether they have relevant experience to do the job. Neville has no managerial experience, no prior involvement in women's football either club or international. He didn't apply for the job. Apparently, his name was suggested by a well-known broadcaster at a drinks reception. Not verified or verifiable but something that I have no problem accepting as fact as it's not the sort of thing that you make up. https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/jan/17/phil-neville-fa-england-womens-football The Vice-Chairman of the FA is David Gill, former chief exec of Manure. Jobs for the boys. Simples. Yet another example of the FA's complete ineptitude. They thought this would be a PR success. Muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Interesting to hear Baroness Campbell say that they looked at a number of candidates across Europe but found few women with the right credentials. This is perhaps to be expected in the women's game as it stands currently, but a little disappointing never the less. It also emerges that many good candidates were discouraged by the intense level of scrutiny now aimed at the England Women's manager position. What does that say in general? Mr Neville's appearance has taken many people inside and out of the game by surprise, if not shock. Whilst his tweets have met some disapproval, he is believed to have his heart in the right place and is passionate for success. Will he maintain the Lioness's status - or even improve it? Will he be able to develop the system and take us to the next level? What will be certain is that if he falls down badly then there will be no place to hide for the suits at the F.A. They have made a staggeringly unusual appointment and cannot afford to let this one crash. Many necks must be on the line now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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